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Stanislaus County detects first 3 deaths caused by tranq, fentanyl mix
Health officials in Stanislaus County have detected the first overdose deaths blamed on a potent mixture of the animal tranquilizer known as xylazine and street fentanyl.
Stockton Unified launches Public Accountability Dashboard after hearing community concerns
Stockton Unified School District is taking steps to regain public trust. A new dashboard released Thursday highlights what areas the district says need to be addressed after months of talking to the community about their concerns.
California park passes at libraries could be canceled due to state budget cuts
Park passes give people a free ticket to some of the most popular outdoor spots in the state.
Kings late comeback against Haliburton-less Pacers falls short, losing 126-121
The Sacramento Kings lost 126-121 to the Indiana Pacers despite a late-game comeback push on Thursday night at the Golden 1 Center.
Driver killed in Yolo County crash Thursday
A driver of a Toyota died after crashing into a vehicle that lost control in Yolo County late Thursday morning, the CHP said.
Northern California county tops Moneygeek's homebuying unaffordable list
A new list finds several counties in the Northern California area that recently became part of the unaffordable list.
Wet weather returns Friday with back-to-back storms in the forecast through next week
The storm door is reopening this weekend and will stay open through next week. We're expecting heavy rain, flooded areas and more Sierra snow. Here's what we're watching and which day could be the most impactful to travel across the region.
Woman convicted in deadly hit-and-run sentenced in front of Wheatland high school students
A Yuba County woman was sentenced to four years behind bars for driving drunk and killing a man and then running away from the scene was sentenced in front of high school students on Thursday.
Court ruling may threaten contentious California Delta water tunnel project
A California judge has ruled that the state does not have permission to borrow billions of dollars for a water project.
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California park passes at libraries could be canceled due to state budget cuts
Park passes give people a free ticket to some of the most popular outdoor spots in the state.
Woman convicted in deadly hit-and-run sentenced in front of Wheatland high school students
A Yuba County woman was sentenced to four years behind bars for driving drunk and killing a man and then running away from the scene was sentenced in front of high school students on Thursday.
Sacramento SPCA receives grant to increase disaster education and visibility for pet owners
When disaster strikes, people need to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. And for Sacramento's most vulnerable populations, that's not always easy.
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Stanislaus County health officials send warning about Tranq after string of overdose deaths
For the first time, a powerful mixture of the drug “xylazine” is blamed for a string of overdose deaths in the county.
Popular feature at California public libraries could be canceled due to state budget
Park passes, which are one of the most in-demand items to check out, could be canceled due to the California state budget.
Stockton Unified launches Public Accountability Dashboard after hearing community concerns
A new dashboard released Thursday highlights what areas the district says need to be addressed after months of talking to the community about their concerns.
Legal expert weighs in after Kristin Smart's family sues Cal Poly
Legal expert Jeffery Kravitz is skeptical the family can win against the University because so much time has passed since Kristin Smart's disappearance.
Scott Peterson's attorneys file motion for new DNA testing
One of the jurors in the trial, Mike Belmessieri, said he stands by the jury's initial verdict but believes that if there is new evidence, it must be revealed.
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European crew ready for commercial flight to space station
The flight marks the third commercial space station visit funded by Houston-based Axiom Space, and the first with an all-European crew.
Mark your calendar and get ready to look up: Space dates for 2024
Astronomy fans can enjoy celestial events throughout 2024, looking to the sky to see full moons, meteor showers and a total solar eclipse. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar.
NASA delays upcoming Artemis moon missions
NASA says the delays in plans will allow time to solve technical problems and to carry out flight tests of SpaceX's Starship moon lander.
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Kings late comeback against Haliburton-less Pacers falls short, losing 126-121
The Sacramento Kings lost 126-121 to the Indiana Pacers despite a late-game comeback push on Thursday night at the Golden 1 Center.
Sacramento State announces nation's first university-backed combat sports development program
Sacramento State will be the first university to have a university-backed combat sports development program coached by current professional fighters, the university announced on Thursday.
Sacramento A's? John Fisher, Dave Kaval and other top brass visit Sutter Health Park
Sutter Health Park played host to some big hitters on Thursday.
Warriors-Mavs game postponed following death of Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojević
The National Basketball Association has postponed Friday's game between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks following the death of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević.
NBA's Josh Giddey will not faces charges for alleged relationship with minor
Newport Beach police say that they did not find any evidence of criminal activity that Oklahoma City Thunder player Josh Giddey was engaged in a relationship with an alleged minor.
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Hunter Biden to appear for deposition on Feb. 28, House GOP says
Hunter Biden will testify behind closed doors to the House Oversight and Judiciary committees in February, Republicans said.
Key takeaways: DOJ's Uvalde report finds "unimaginable failure" in school shooting response
In the report, much of the blame was placed on former police chief of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, Pete Arredondo, who was terminated in the wake of the shooting.
White House to meet with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas
The meeting comes as the families mark more than 100 days since the Oct. 7 attack.
Congress approves short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown
The stopgap measure averts a partial government shutdown, delaying the funding deadlines until March.
DOJ says law enforcement response to Uvalde school shooting was a failure
The Justice Department's report points to "cascading failures" by the police chief and other law enforcement responding to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 4, 2022.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Homeowner shocked to find liens on their property after signing deal with MV Realty
A cold call last year grabbed the attention of veteran and father Miguel Hall. The caller offered to pay him $1,250 now if he agreed to let them list his home in the next 40 years if he chooses to sell.
Call Kurtis Investigates: CA insurance commissioner cracking down on auto insurers after viewers struggle to get policies
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a bulletin to car insurance companies over reports that drivers are having a tough time getting auto policies.
Call Kurtis Investigates: California FAIR Plan policy delays
Customers, insurance and real estate agents report struggling to get policies with California's Fair Plan. CBS13 has learned the delays are keeping some potential homebuyers from closing on their new homes.
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Hunter Biden to appear for deposition on Feb. 28, House GOP says
Hunter Biden will testify behind closed doors to the House Oversight and Judiciary committees in February, Republicans said.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested for domestic violence: Dominican authorities
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernández, was arrested in the Dominican Republic on domestic violence charges.
New map shows U.S. areas at risk of damaging earthquakes
Hundreds of millions of people across the U.S. live in areas prone to damaging earthquakes, a new map from the U.S. Geological Survey shows.
Key takeaways: DOJ's Uvalde report finds "unimaginable failure" in school shooting response
In the report, much of the blame was placed on former police chief of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, Pete Arredondo, who was terminated in the wake of the shooting.
White House to meet with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas
The meeting comes as the families mark more than 100 days since the Oct. 7 attack.
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Kate's surgery announcement leaves questions, but here's what we know
The word of Princess Kate's surgery and King Charles' prostate treatment may show a royal family opening up, but they're keeping some details private.
Bob Iger made $31.6 million as Disney's CEO in 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger raked in $31.6 million in compensation last year – a multi-million-dollar boost from his income the year before.
Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Munich airport over luxury watch
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained for three hours at the airport in Germany for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing.
Lorne Michaels says Tina Fey could replace him at "SNL"
"Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels said he has thought about what might happen when he leaves the show, which has been on for nearly 50 years.
No Doubt to reunite at Coachella 2024; other headliners announced
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt will reunite for the first time since 2015 when they perform at Coachella 2024, joining other headliners like Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator and Lana Del Rey.
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State of California relaxes COVID-19 guidelines
Now, kids who test positive for COVID and who aren't showing symptoms are able to head off to school.
World leaders gather to discuss hypothetical Disease X pandemic
World leaders and health experts gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss a hypothetical disease X pandemic.
With ER full due to respiratory illnesses, Kaiser Roseville offers patients treatment at other hospitals
Kaiser Roseville has an increased number of patients as a result of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 and is offering patients the choice to go somewhere else for treatment.
CVS closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores
The nation's largest drugstore chain says closures to start next month and end in early April.
Purina refutes "online rumors," says pet food safe for dogs and cats
Purina is responding to unsubstantiated accounts on social media alleging its Pro Plan food had sickened dozens of pets.
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Costco testing card scanners to help crack down on membership sharing
Retail giant Costco is using a new method to crack down on non-members who shop at their stories.
Elk Grove vice mayor, Black business owner reflect on MLK's legacy
For Black business leaders in the Sacramento region, including in Elk Grove, it's a special time to reflect on Dr. King's work and how his words inspired them to give back to their community.
Dry January: Sacramento business works to end stigma surrounding sobriety
Dry January is in full swing as millions of Americans take a month-long break from alcohol. For Sacramento business The Teetotalist, it's a welcome sight as they work to erase the stigma around a sober lifestyle.
Hello Kitty Café Truck returns to Sacramento for one day this weekend
The Hello Kitty Café Truck is rolling into town for a one-day event, and if it's anything like last year, fans will need to get there early.
One San Joaquin County community is now a housing battleground, data shows
An unincorporated San Joaquin County community near Tracy is the most competitive real estate market in the state, according to data from Redfin.
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Court ruling may threaten contentious California Delta water tunnel project
A California judge has ruled that the state does not have permission to borrow billions of dollars for a water project.
Bob Iger made $31.6 million as Disney's CEO in 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger raked in $31.6 million in compensation last year – a multi-million-dollar boost from his income the year before.
Appeals court reinstates ban on Apple Watch models with blood oxygen monitor
Apple said it would begin Thursday selling versions of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 "without the Blood Oxygen feature."
Billionaire backers of new California city reveal map and seek voters' approval through ballot initiative
Project proponents say Solano County is the ideal place to build, and the location near Travis Air Force Base would appeal to military contractors.
Costco testing card scanners to help crack down on membership sharing
Retail giant Costco is using a new method to crack down on non-members who shop at their stories.
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Bear freed after becoming trapped under North Lake Tahoe home
After the handyman put the bear wires up, a neighbor discovered the furry invader was now trapped under the home.
Financial strain, impacted animal shelters at heart of disturbing trend
Animal shelters across the country, including in Sacramento, are seeing a surge in abandoned pets. According to recent data, more than 250,000 animals were in shelters over the past year.
Bradshaw Animal Shelter offers free dog adoptions due to major overcrowding
Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Sacramento County is waiving dog adoption fees from January 9-13 due to significant overcrowding.
Wild pigs found in Calaveras County with virus often fatal to dogs and cats
Two feral pigs were found in Calaveras County recently with a virus that can be lethal for pets.
Front Street Animal Shelter's free pet adoption for holidays is almost over
Families can still adopt a furry friend for free at the Front Street Animal Shelter through December 23.
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Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
California to meet 100% of water requests thanks to storms
Regulators say California will provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack.
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New England woman passes through Sacramento while hiking coast to coast
A New England woman is on a journey to hike across the nation, and she made the trek through Sacramento.
Sacramento man's second chance in life leads him to own popular restaurant franchise
A Sacramento native, a man whose second chance in life led him to own a popular restaurant franchise, is serving up a taste of the American dream.
Sacramento Loaves and Fishes serves Christmas meals for those in need
Sacramento's Loaves and Fishes opened its dining room on Christmas Day for anyone in need of a hearty holiday meal.
Modesto Gospel Mission brings the gift of giving to thousands in need this Christmas
As we approach the magical holiday season, a mission in Modesto has taken up the task of spreading joy and happiness to thousands in need.
Social media reconnects Stockton foster mom and daughter 40 years later
A woman who found herself in a children's shelter in Stockton as a young teen has found the woman who took her in 40 years later thanks to social media.