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False confessions: Why a conservative DA is urging law enforcement to stop lying to suspects
A new California law prohibits officers from using threats or lies to get a minor to confess to a crime. It faced opposition from law enforcement, but now a conservative district attorney is urging law enforcement to stop lying to all suspects due to an increased risk of false confessions.
Violent weekend unfolds in midtown Sacramento as police step up efforts to curb crime
Eary Sunday morning, officers found a man near the intersection with at least one gunshot wound. He died at the scene.
3 killed following wrong-way driver crash on I-80 in Solano County
Both drivers, passenger killed in head-on collision early Sunday morning
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Hurricane Ian live updates: 'Ferocious storm' makes landfall along SW Florida coast
Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday along the state's Gulf Coast.
Live Updates: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida as powerful Category 4 storm
Southwestern Florida reporting widespread power outages and flooding as Ian arrives.
California to add wine, liquor bottles to recycling program
California will add wine and liquor bottles to its recycling rebate program under a law taking effect in July 2024.
Sacramento County sheriff's deputy involved in shooting
A Sacramento County sheriff's deputy was involved in a shooting Wednesday.
Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz in message against hatred
Film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the site of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp on Wednesday, meeting a Holocaust survivor and the son of Holocaust survivors and saying it is time to "terminate" hatred.
California eyes making girls flag football a school sport
The number of girls playing flag football in U.S. high schools doubled to 11,000 in the decade leading up to 2018-19, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations.
SF Giants legend Barry Bonds to throw out 1st pitch for Sacramento River Cats' season finale on Wednesday
Barry Bonds, the all-time leading home run hitter in baseball, is set to throw out the first pitch at Wednesday's Sacramento River Cats game.
New 988 Lifeline sees major uptick in calls — but concerns remain
More than 361,000 calls, texts and chats came through to the service this August — 152,000 more than in 2021.
Tom Hanks set to release debut novel, "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece," next year
The Oscar winner and former Sacramento State student's debut novel will be up for sale in bookstores next May.
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Wednesday weather forecast - Sept. 28, 2022
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
State EPA warns of high levels of mercury in fish caught in the Truckee River
California's EPA office is warning about high levels or mercury and other chemicals in the Truckee River. The urge people to eat fish from the river in moderation. This is the first time such a warning has been issued for the river.
Chico man who lived with dead roommate 4 years allegedly cashed his checks
A Northern California man who lived with the body of his dead roommate for four years was charged with stealing his money by writing dozens of checks on his account, prosecutors said.
California growers get funding for eco-friendly farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's "Climate Smart Commodities Program," is allocating a total of $130 million in federal money to California farmers to lessen their impact on the climate, including lowering water usage and carbon emissions.
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Spiral galaxy captured in 'unprecedented detail' by Webb telescope
A dazzling spiral galaxy located 29 million light-years from Earth appears in "unprecedented detail" in a new image released by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
NASA spacecraft is about to hit an asteroid "head-on" at 15,000 mph
The DART spacecraft is set to purposely crash into an asteroid — a test for a potential real threat far in the future.
How to watch Jupiter make its closest approach to Earth in decades
Stargazers can get the view of a lifetime on Monday night as Jupiter makes its closest approach to Earth since 1963.
U.S. spy satellite launched into orbit from California
This was the 387th flight of a Delta rocket since 1960 and the 95th and final launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Asteroid-smashing spacecraft is just days away from hitting its target
Monday will be a monumental day for the "history of humankind" as a high-speed spacecraft smashes into an asteroid at nearly 15,000 mph.
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Pre-authorization hold keeps Elk Grove teen from buying school supplies
When an Elk Grove teen got stuck without his money after using his debit card at the gas pump, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Amazon seller sending returned items to Vacaville couple's home
When packages addressed to Expedia kept showing up at a Vacaville viewer's home and he couldn't get them to stop, they called me to investigate.
Call Kurtis: Veteran's state parks pass delayed
When a Manteca veteran struggled to get the California State Parks Veterans Pass before his old one was expiring, he called me to investigate.
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California eyes making girls flag football a school sport
The number of girls playing flag football in U.S. high schools doubled to 11,000 in the decade leading up to 2018-19, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations.
SF Giants legend Barry Bonds to throw out 1st pitch for Sacramento River Cats' season finale on Wednesday
Barry Bonds, the all-time leading home run hitter in baseball, is set to throw out the first pitch at Wednesday's Sacramento River Cats game.
Jo Adell's 8th-inning RBI sends Angels past Athletics, 4-3
Jo Adell drove in Matt Duffy with a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, Shohei Ohtani extended his hitting streak to a career-best 12 games, and the Los Angeles Angels opened their final homestand of the season with a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
Logan Webb strikes out seven as Giants beat Rockies again
Joc Pederson won a World Series championship last season with the Atlanta Braves and expected to compete for one this season in San Francisco, only to be out of it in September instead.
Kings boast promising roster on media day
You know basketball season is right around the corner when the Sacramento Kings host their annual media day previewing the season -- and that day was today.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz in message against hatred
Film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the site of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp on Wednesday, meeting a Holocaust survivor and the son of Holocaust survivors and saying it is time to "terminate" hatred.
California attorney general warns town against abortion ban
California Attorney General Rob Bonta threatened legal action against the Temecula City Council if they decided to override state law.
Appeals court blocks California ban on for-profit prisons
The law would have undermined a key piece of the nation's detention system for immigrants.
Sacramento-based Libertarian group sues to block student debt cancellation
A libertarian group in California filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden's plan for student debt cancellation on Tuesday, calling it an illegal overreach that would increase state tax burdens for some Americans who get their debt forgiven.
California death row inmate convicted in 1993 murder dies of natural causes
A California inmate sentenced to death for killing a bartender during a robbery has died at an outside hospital of natural causes, prison officials said Monday.
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Live Updates: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida as powerful Category 4 storm
Southwestern Florida reporting widespread power outages and flooding as Ian arrives.
New 988 Lifeline sees major uptick in calls — but concerns remain
More than 361,000 calls, texts and chats came through to the service this August — 152,000 more than in 2021.
Famed U.S. extreme skier found dead after falling from Nepal peak
Hilaree Nelson was skiing down from the 8,163-meter summit of Mount Manaslu with her partner, Jim Morrison, when she fell off the mountain.
Inmate serving life for fatal Las Vegas bombing escapes prison
Officials didn't realize until Tuesday morning Porfirio Duarte-Herrera was missing during a head count at Southern Desert Correctional Center near Las Vegas.
How climate change has helped hurricanes intensify more rapidly
Hurricane Ian packed two days' worth of rapid intensification into less than 36 hours, and it isn't done yet.
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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Jimmy Buffett postpones tour dates for the rest of the year, citing health issues
The 75-year-old, best known for hits like "Margaritaville" and "Come Monday," said he plans to resume touring next year.
Pop singer Shakira to face trial over tax fraud in Spain
A Spanish judge has approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud.
Betty White memorabilia auction rakes in $4 million
The top selling item was a piece from "The Golden Girls" set, which earned 76 times its original estimate.
"The Boardwalk" in Orangevale to reopen as hybrid restaurant/live music venue
Less than a year after seemingly closing its doors for good, a live music staple in Orangevale is now set to return.
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California attorney general warns town against abortion ban
California Attorney General Rob Bonta threatened legal action against the Temecula City Council if they decided to override state law.
Could daily coffee help you live longer? New study suggests health benefits
Now there's scientific proof: coffee may be as good for your heart as it is for your soul.
Online forum intends to wrangle California's wild pig problem
An online forum held Thursday looked at the growing problem of wild pigs in California and how to lessen the danger and damage they are bringing around the state.
Toddler formula sales are growing, but experts say most kids don't need it
Formulas for toddlers are a burgeoning business. Here's what parents need to know.
Social media challenge prompts FDA warning against cooking chicken in NyQuil
Boiling certain medications can be harmful to breathe, let alone eat, the agency warned.
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California to add wine, liquor bottles to recycling program
California will add wine and liquor bottles to its recycling rebate program under a law taking effect in July 2024.
Pre-authorization hold keeps Elk Grove teen from buying school supplies
When an Elk Grove teen got stuck without his money after using his debit card at the gas pump, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Amazon seller sending returned items to Vacaville couple's home
When packages addressed to Expedia kept showing up at a Vacaville viewer's home and he couldn't get them to stop, they called me to investigate.
Woman facing hefty bill to repair public sidewalk in front of her Sacramento home
A Sacramento woman just got a surprise bill in the thousands to fix the sidewalk in front of her house.
Investigating Wage Theft Solutions: When workers win judgments but bosses still don't pay
Even after workers win wage theft judgments against their boss, many still don't get paid. Could a local wage theft pilot program offer a state-wide solution?
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California growers get federal funding for eco-friendly farming
The US Department of Agricultures "Climate Smart Commodities Program," is allocating a total of $130 million dollars in federal money to California farmers to lessen their impact on the climate, including lowering water usage and carbon emissions.
Study: Caring for our pets is part of the climate problem
What do Barkley and Whiskers have to do with our warming planet? It's the products we buy for them that need a closer look.
Apple Hill welcomes fall visitors, navigates challenges
Threats of wildfires and extreme weather are some of the challenges El Dorado County growers have dealt with in recent years.
State lawmakers, Newsom pass bills boosting immigrants' opportunities
Gov. Newsom and the Legislature made strides to provide more opportunities for economic inclusion to immigrants -- documented or otherwise.
New California law allows lawsuits against 'cyber flashers'
Californians who find themselves victims of "cyber flashing" can sue under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Study: Caring for our pets is part of the climate problem
What do Barkley and Whiskers have to do with our warming planet? It's the products we buy for them that need a closer look.
13 malnourished dogs rescued from boarding business in Oregon
Animal control officers rescued 13 malnourished dogs from a pet grooming and boarding business in Grants Pass on Wednesday, according to the Josephine County Sheriff's Office.
Local organization training puppies to be therapy dogs for first responders
First responders in our region and across the country are getting help from canine companions trained by a local program.
Dog missing for 3 months found by Colorado officers doing drone training
The dog, named Farah, has been reunited with her owner.
Front Street Animal Shelter critically full, free adoptions offered through Friday
Adoption fees are being waived at the Front Street Animal Shelter through the end of the week to free up the facility's overflowing kennels.
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Drought in Western US heats up as a Senate campaign issue
In a midterm campaign season dominated by inflation, abortion and crime, there's another issue that is becoming more urgent in Western states: drought.
Water usage in California drops 10% in July
Californians stepped up their water conservation in July, using 10.4% less than two years ago as the state struggles with a years-long drought, state water officials said Wednesday.
Some California farmland being restored to natural state in hopes of lessening drought effects
It's a bold approach that could make a big dent in the drought.
California farmers turning to drought-resistant plant agave
Drought conditions have many farmers rethinking their crops, and agave is proving to be an alluring alternative
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.
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Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels
It's the lowest the price of wings has been since May 2020, according to a report from the Department of Agriculture.
Mother, Daughter forging the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail
Gretja Otten and her mother Susan are on the trail right now. It's a trail that goes all the way from Georgia to Maine, and takes about six months to finish.
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.