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Sky River Casino opens a few weeks earlier than expected
While no official head count was given, from the massive amounts of traffic, it could be in the thousands.
Kristin Smart murder trial jurors hear from human remains-detection dog handler
A human remains detection dog handler took the witness stand Monday to testify as part of the Kristin Smart murder trial.
Evacuation orders lifted for Oak Fire in Placer County; Containment at 70%
The fire started Monday after a big rig crashed on the freeway near Live Oak Road between Colfax and Weimar.
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Statewide Flex Alert goes into effect Wednesday in order to prevent rolling blackouts
Californians are being asked to save energy on Wednesday to avoid power outages due to surging air conditioning use.
Neighbors, businesses detail homeless crisis near Del Paso Regional Park
Right next to the manicured greens on Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, sits a cluttered encampment.
Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Stabbing in Rosemont leaves man with multiple wounds, woman arrested
When the woman was put in the back of the police vehicle, she began to have a seizure, and medical personnel attended to her.
Stolen 51 foot yacht found damaged and rummaged through in Sacramento River
The million-dollar yacht suffered extensive damage and several items were missing, including 100 gallons of fuel.
Sky River Casino opens a few weeks earlier than expected
While no official head count was given, from the massive amounts of traffic, it could be in the thousands.
Kristin Smart murder trial resumes Aug. 24, week ends with dog handler testimony
Jurors in the Kristin Smart murder trial heard more from human remains detection dog-handlers Tuesday, the last day of testimony before a five-day scheduled break in the trial.
Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs
The Giants came back against Arizona's bullpen after D-backs ace Merrill Kelly outdueled Jakob Junis.
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Kia and Hyundai responding to increased thefts following TikTok challenge
Hyndai and Kia are responding to the alarming rate of car thefts after a TikTok challenge. Social media shows the so-called "Kia Boys" racing the stolen vehicles. They urge people to get steering locks.
CBS13 News AM News Update - 8/17/22
Here are the top news headlines from across the Sacramento region.
Wednesday morning weather forecast - Aug. 17, 2022
Dina Kupfer has the latest weather forecast for the Sacramento region.
Homeless advocates file lawsuit to block Sacramento from clearing homeless encampments from some are
Homeless advocates are suing the City of Sacramento over a measure on the November ballot that would allow the city to clear homeless encampments in certain areas. The lawsuit, filed by five nonprofits, says the measure violates a 2018 appeals court ruling, which says governments can't criminalize living outdoors indoor shelter available. Measure O, though, would require the city to create thousands of shelter beds and make it a misdemeanor for the homeless to camp on city streets if they refuse a spot in a shelter. It would also allow the city to clear groups of four or more from camping on public property. The lawsuit is asking a judge to block the measure from appearing on the November ballot. "This measure does nothing to end homelessness in Sacramento," said homeless advocate Howard Lawrence. "In order to stop homelessness in Sacramento, we need to stop the inflow of people who are becoming homeless."
Yolo County reports its first case of the monkeypox virus
Yolo and Yuba Counties have announced their first cases of the monkeypox virus. Sacramento County still has the most cases in the region with 103.
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Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.
Wage theft rampant in California despite state's strict industry laws; how you might be affected
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
California establishes fund for victims of solar fraud
Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.
Roughly half of families impacted have applied to FEMA's funeral expense relief program
FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.
How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
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Evacuation orders lifted for Oak Fire in Placer County; Containment at 70%
The fire started Monday after a big rig crashed on the freeway near Live Oak Road between Colfax and Weimar.
Crews battling grass fire in Pleasants Valley area near Vacaville
Forward progress has been stopped in a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in rural Vacaville on Monday
Decade-long mitigation spared some towns from Caldor Fire
In the decade leading to the Caldor Fire, the agency treated 1,000 acres in the wildland-urban interface.
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Call Kurtis: Baby rockers recalled
Baby rockers that have been on the market for 12 years are now under a recall after the death of a child.
Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs
The Giants came back against Arizona's bullpen after D-backs ace Merrill Kelly outdueled Jakob Junis.
Andrus homer, Langeliers double, lead A's past Rangers, 5-1
The Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Tuesday night, ending a nine-game losing streak.
Pete Carril, assistant to Rick Adelman in Sacramento Kings' glory years, dies at 92
Pete Carril, the rumpled, cigar-smoking basketball coach who led Princeton to 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, where his teams unnerved formidable opponents and rattled March Madness with old-school fundamentals, died Monday.
49ers safety Jimmie Ward sidelined with hamstring injury
San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward pulled his hamstring and might not be ready to return for the season opener on Sept. 11 in Chicago.
Lance's deep TD pass leads 49ers to 28-21 win over Packers
Trey Lance flashed his big arm in a brief preseason stint for San Francisco with a 76-yard touchdown pass to speedy rookie Danny Gray and the 49ers beat the Packers 28-21 on Friday night.
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Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
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Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
GM recalls 484K big SUVs to fix problem third-row seat belts
The automaker says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators that rivets that hold the buckle to the mounting bracket on the left- and right side third-row seats may have been formed improperly.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
Nuclear war would kill billions – just from starvation, study finds
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
FBI rescues over 200 trafficking victims, including 84 children
More than 200 state, local and federal partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children conducted 391 operations over a two-week period in August.
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Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Rapper A$AP Rocky charged with assaulting former friend with a firearm
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
Actress Anne Heche taken off life support
Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.
Standup comedian, actor Teddy Ray passes away at 32
Ray died while in Rancho Mirage. The cause of his death has not been announced.
Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
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Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
Nuclear war would kill billions – just from starvation, study finds
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
Viral TikTok spreading misinformation about tampon ingredients
A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.
Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins
Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.
Is making your own baby food safer?
A new report finds homemade baby food contains just as many heavy metals as store-bought preparations.
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Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Here's why gas prices are sinking
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
California settles with Rent-A-Center, alleges overpricing
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
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Sky River Casino opens a few weeks earlier than expected
While no official head count was given, from the massive amounts of traffic, it could be in the thousands.
Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opens weeks ahead of schedule
Owners of the casino say it's the closest casino to Sacramento and South and East Bay areas.
Call Kurtis: Baby rockers recalled
Baby rockers that have been on the market for 12 years are now under a recall after the death of a child.
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
Single mom loses kids' childhood memories to rats in Placerville storage unit
A woman was disgusted with what she found crawling through her storage unit. She now wants others to know the risks with rats -- before they rent.
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Monkey at San Luis Obispo Zoo calls 911
Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it's a primate suspect.
3 new cases of bird flu detected in Stanislaus County
Two cases came from Turlock and the other from Hughson.
Strep zoo outbreak forces Stanislaus County animal shelter to halt stray intakes
The Stanislaus County animal shelter won't be taking in new stray animals for the time being due to a strep zoo outbreak.
Call Kurtis: Pet shelters, gas prices, and insurance
Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.
More than 200 beagles arrive to Southern California after being rescued
The floppy eared pooches are getting prepped for adoption by a volunteer rescue organization in Chino Hills.
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What a "megaflood" could mean for Northern California
Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys could turn into a temporary inland sea stretching nearly 300 miles in length.
Experts: Disastrous megaflood coming to California – and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history
Many Californians fear the "Big One," but it might not be what you think.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
In dry California, salty water creeps into key waterways
Parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers have become too salty to use as the state's punishing drought drags on.
More human remains found in drought-stricken Lake Mead
It's the fourth time since May that remains have been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.
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Pennsylvania waitress shocked to receive $3,000 tip
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
California State Fair Unveils New Safety And Security Measures Ahead Of Opening
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
Tired Of Waiting On The City, South Sacramento Twin Sisters Clean Up Neighborhood Sidewalk Themselves
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters Rescue Kitten Trapped In Tennessee Walmart Pepsi Machine
Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.
Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.