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NorCal Make-A-Wish grants its 10,000th wish for boy who loves fire trucks
El Dorado County's fire district just swore in its youngest firefighter. He's so little, they had to special order his uniform. He's a little guy, but I bet you won't underestimate him when you see what he's overcome.
Girl power on the gridiron: Sacramento-area high schooler makes impact on football field
Mesa Verde High School's football team has an unlikely player on the field, an athlete who's showing the world what it means "to play like a girl."
"Crushing" break-in leaves Sacramento import business on brink of closing
A beloved Sacramento import business is on the brink of closing after a break-in and theft of $100,000 in merchandise.
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Davis bakery strives to make government, policy accessible to all
For one Davis woman, casting a ballot starts with baked goods. It's a legislative lesson that leaves a smile on your face.
Morgan State University investigates report of active shooter on or near school campus
Authorities are responding to a report that shots have been fired in the area of the college campus.
Child pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by truck in Sacramento area
A child was left in critical condition after being hit by a pickup truck in the Sacramento area on Tuesday.
NorCal Make-A-Wish grants its 10,000th wish for boy who loves fire trucks
El Dorado County's fire district just swore in its youngest firefighter. He's so little, they had to special order his uniform. He's a little guy, but I bet you won't underestimate him when you see what he's overcome.
Man accused of contacting minors for sex in Sierra Foothills arrested in wine country
A man has been arrested on suspicion of soliciting minors for sex.
Man arrested for attempted kidnapping at San Joaquin County school, police say
Authorities on Tuesday arrested a man who is accused of an attempted kidnapping at a San Joaquin County school. It happened at Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary School in Tracy.
Girl power on the gridiron: Sacramento-area high schooler makes impact on football field
Mesa Verde High School's football team has an unlikely player on the field, an athlete who's showing the world what it means "to play like a girl."
Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
Man suspected of vehicular manslaughter and DUI after deadly Stockton crash
A man has been arrested in connection with a suspected DUI crash in Stockton over the weekend that killed a driver and injured others.
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Yolo County bakery strives to make government, policy accessible to all
For one Davis woman, casting a ballot starts with baked goods. It's a legislative lesson that leaves a smile on your face.
Tuesday evening forecast: October 3, 2023
Here is your extended 7-day forecast!
Kings kick off training camp at Golden 1 Center
Sacramento kings head coach Mike Brown says day one of training camp was productive with a great foundation to build on.
California begins new water year after historic winter
California has just turned the page on a new water year after a historic winter left reservoirs across the state running high all the way through the summer.
Northern California boy who loves fire trucks has wish granted
El Dorado County's fire district just swore in its youngest firefighter. He's so little, they had to special order his uniform. He's a little guy, but I bet you won't underestimate him when you see what he's overcome.
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NASA rover spots 6,000-foot-tall dust devil on Mars
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
How to watch rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse this month
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Oct. 14. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
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Girl power on the gridiron: Sacramento-area high schooler makes impact on football field
Mesa Verde High School's football team has an unlikely player on the field, an athlete who's showing the world what it means "to play like a girl."
Downtown businesses gear up for new Sacramento Kings season
Last offseason, there was some excitement ahead of the Kings 2022-23 season but nothing like what we ended up with in the spring of 2023. With so much expectation and anticipation downtown, business owners who bet on the team are now excited to see the rewards at the start of the year.
Simone Biles' latest historic moment: The Biles II vault
Simone Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault internationally. The skill will now be renamed Biles II.
Dodgers beat Giants 5-2 in Crawford's likely final game
Kiké Hernández hit a three-run homer to lead the NL West champion Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2 on Sunday.
Hernández hits three-run homer as Dodgers beat Giants 5-2
Brandon Crawford came off the injured list to play what might have been his final game after 13 seasons all with the Giants, and Kiké Hernández spoiled the veteran shortstop's likely farewell hitting a three-run homer to lead the division champion Los Angeles Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2.
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Davis bakery strives to make government, policy accessible to all
For one Davis woman, casting a ballot starts with baked goods. It's a legislative lesson that leaves a smile on your face.
Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
McCarthy has been ousted as speaker of the House. Here's what happens next.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Who is Laphonza Butler, the newest senator from California?
Laphonza Butler, who had been the head of EMILYs List, was picked by Gov. Gavin Newsom and sworn in Tuesday to fill the seat of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Vacaville restaurant sued because website is not accessible to the blind
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Woodland viewer sent to collections for online order she never got
Barbara Morton says her payment never went through for something she tried to buy online.
Call Kurtis: Blind and deaf Modesto senior loses life savings to check-washing scheme
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.
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Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
McCarthy has been ousted as speaker of the House. Here's what happens next.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Who is Laphonza Butler, the newest senator from California?
Laphonza Butler, who had been the head of EMILYs List, was picked by Gov. Gavin Newsom and sworn in Tuesday to fill the seat of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
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Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks gets her own Barbie doll
Stevie Nicks now has her own Barbie, Mattel announced. The $55 doll is already sold out.
A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Tom Hanks: Don't fall for "AI version of me" promoting dental plan
"BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me," Hanks wrote on Instagram.
Late-night talk shows coming back following end of writers strike
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
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FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
What it might mean for patients if 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers go on strike
As a potential strike looms, Kaiser Permanente, one of the United States' largest not-for-profit medical systems, says it has contingency plans in place so it can continue to provide safe, high-quality care for its 12.7 million members and patients.
FDA investigating baby's death linked to probiotic given by hospital
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Vacaville restaurant sued because website is not accessible to the blind
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating.
Downtown businesses gear up for new Sacramento Kings season
Last offseason, there was some excitement ahead of the Kings 2022-23 season but nothing like what we ended up with in the spring of 2023. With so much expectation and anticipation downtown, business owners who bet on the team are now excited to see the rewards at the start of the year.
Toys 'R' US to open stores across US, including at airports and cruise ships
The toy store's parent company announced an expansion of up to 24 flagship stores, as well as opening stores at airports and cruise ships.
"Way too high": California gas prices soar above $6 again
Gas prices are soaring to all-too-familiar levels. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gas is more than $6 in California.
"Bienvenidos a Sacramento": Former TV journalist shines spotlight on Sacramento's Latino culture with Spanish podcast
A former TV journalist is shining the spotlight on Sacramento's rich Latino culture with the first-ever Spanish podcast in the capital city.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Vacaville restaurant sued because website is not accessible to the blind
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating.
"Crushing" break-in leaves Sacramento import business on brink of closing
A beloved Sacramento import business is on the brink of closing after a break-in and theft of $100,000 in merchandise.
Downtown businesses gear up for new Sacramento Kings season
Last offseason, there was some excitement ahead of the Kings 2022-23 season but nothing like what we ended up with in the spring of 2023. With so much expectation and anticipation downtown, business owners who bet on the team are now excited to see the rewards at the start of the year.
A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots
In a remote, dry patch of California farm country, a battle is raging over carrots.
No winner for nearly $1B Powerball jackpot
Another Powerball drawing, another week without someone hitting the jackpot, which was nearly $1 billion dollars.
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Bear safely captured east of Modesto. Here's why officials think it traveled there
There was an unusual sight in Stanislaus County on Monday as a bear was spotted in the town of Hickman. The furry creature caused a lockdown at a local school. Here's why Fish and Wildlife think it ended up there.
Bears raid Krispy Kreme doughnut van making deliveries on Alaska military base
Two bears have raided a Krispy Kreme doughnut van that was stopped outside a convenience store on an Alaska military base.
Thousands of birds dying at Tulare Lake due to disease
A deadly disease is killing thousands of birds at Tulare Lake.
Alaska couple reunited with missing cat 26 days after their home collapsed into river
An Alaskan couple needed good news after their house collapsed into a river swollen by floodwater. Twenty-six days after their kitten went missing, they found a picture of him posted on a community Facebook page.
Nebraska man pulled over for having a bull in his car
A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over in northeast Nebraska's biggest city, but don't worry, he didn't steer.
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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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NorCal Make-A-Wish grants its 10,000th wish for boy who loves fire trucks
El Dorado County's fire district just swore in its youngest firefighter. He's so little, they had to special order his uniform. He's a little guy, but I bet you won't underestimate him when you see what he's overcome.
Sacramento father of 6 surprised with free car after biking miles to work for months
A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.
Roseville street named after fallen Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee
A Roseville street is being named after U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee. It's a show of solidarity for the young woman who was killed serving this country.
Folsom woman behind Maui book drive gets worldwide response
In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.
The Gerwig Effect: Sacramento native's success paving the road for next generation of filmmakers
"Barbie" is breaking box office records left and right, catapulting director Greta Gerwig to the spot of highest-grossing female director in domestic box office sales.