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Events in Sacramento this weekend as summer ends
As summer officially ends Friday, there's no shortage of outdoor events across Sacramento to keep people busy this weekend.
15-year-old suspect arrested after Rio Linda teen shot, killed in his own front yard
A suspect is under arrest after a 17-year-old was shot to death in his Rio Linda front yard while his family was inside the house, but authorities are still looking for more info and possibly other suspects.
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.
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Woman killed in Sacramento hit-and-run crash
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened early Sunday morning.
"A nightmare:" Yosemite tourism industry braces for government shutdown
With less than a week to reach a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown, worry over a stalemate in Washington has already reached California.
Oakland A's fans savor last home game of the season
Devoted A's fans were at the Coliseum for the final home game Sunday as a disappointing season came to an end.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
10th inning RBI single lifts Dodgers over Giants
Chris Taylor's line-drive single lifted the Dodgers past the Giants 3-2 on Sunday night.
Shootings across our region: multiple shootings in Stockton, Sacramento
It was a violent night in Northern California as multiple shootings occurred in our area Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft
A space capsule carrying NASA's first asteroid samples has landed in the Utah desert.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Here's what that means
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year for people who practice Judaism.
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Walk to End Alzheimer's returning to Sacramento
More than 1500 people have registered to attend the Walk to End Alzheimer's event next week, which will raise money to fight Alzheimer's disease as well as Dementia.
Teen slammed to the ground by officer in Victorville
New video shows a teen girl being thrown to the ground by an officer after a fight broke out at a football game in Victorville.
Two detained in North Highlands shooting
A man is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries after he was shot near Madisen Ave. in North Highlands this morning.
Tentative deal could bring WGA strike to an end
After nearly 150 days on strike, the Writers Guild of America and Hollywood's major studios have reached a tentative deal.
Apartment complex brawl sends two to the hospital
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office responded to a fight involving 20-40 residents at a Sacramento apartment complex.
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NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
Astronaut looks forward to home after record 371-day stay in space
Frank Rubio and two cosmonaut crewmates return to Earth next Wednesday to wrap up a U.S. record 371-day stay in orbit.
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10th inning RBI single lifts Dodgers over Giants
Chris Taylor's line-drive single lifted the Dodgers past the Giants 3-2 on Sunday night.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Kershaw tosses 2-hit ball over 5 innings and Dodgers beat Giants 7-0
Clayton Kershaw pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Mookie Betts hit a two-run double that set a record of 105 RBIs for a leadoff hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0.
Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings, Giants beat Dodgers to end skid
Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings and Tyler Fitzgerald homered as the Giants defeated the Dodgers 5-1 on Friday.
A's rally past the Tigers 8-2 to end 8-game losing streak
The A's rallied to end their eight-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over Detroit on Friday night.
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"A nightmare:" Yosemite tourism industry braces for government shutdown
With less than a week to reach a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown, worry over a stalemate in Washington has already reached California.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people.
Cassidy Hutchinson on the price of speaking out
In her first TV interview the former Trump loyalist and White House advisor, who was "disgusted" upon witnessing the attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters, talks about the price of telling the truth, as detailed in her new book, "Enough."
Bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks vetoed by Gov. Newsom
California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
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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.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Placer County couple with baby scammed escaping Maui
A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed trying to escape the island. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis: How to save 50% or more on back-to-school shopping
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
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"A nightmare:" Yosemite tourism industry braces for government shutdown
With less than a week to reach a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown, worry over a stalemate in Washington has already reached California.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft
A space capsule carrying NASA's first asteroid samples has landed in the Utah desert.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Here's what that means
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year for people who practice Judaism.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Gisele Bündchen on her wellness journey: "Before I was more surviving, and now I'm living"
The 43-year-old supermodel, divorced mother of two children from her marriage to NFL superstar Tom Brady, and self-described introvert, has found peace in making a part-time home in Costa Rica.
WGA, Hollywood studios reportedly closing in on deal after months-long strike
Negotiations are said to be in the "final phase" of contract talks, potentially bringing an end to the five-month long strike that brought the entertainment industry to a grinding halt.
What is the Roman Empire trend on TikTok?
If you have scrolled through TikTok recently, you might have seen the same question posed in videos over and over again: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? But why is this a TikTok trend?
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California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Insurance and supply issues hamper this year's commercialized Covid-19 vaccine campaign
On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services said it was working to smooth any hiccups.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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Getting Answers: Is West Sacramento's Target banning teens?
A West Sacramento Target is the subject of controversy after talk of a policy banning teenagers was floated to the public.
Call Kurtis: How to save 50% or more on back-to-school shopping
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
Do not use certain pregnancy, ovulation, UTI tests, FDA warns
The FDA warned that consumers shouldn't use certain tests manufactured by California-based Universal Meditech Inc., including those that test for pregnancy, ovulation and urinary tract infections.
Taco Bell accused of false advertising, skimping on fillings
A New York man says the Mexican Pizza he purchased only contained half of the amount of beans and beef advertised online and in-store.
More than 300,000 children's cups recalled due to high lead levels
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday recalled roughly 346,000 Cupkin Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children's Cups because they "contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban."
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"A nightmare:" Yosemite tourism industry braces for government shutdown
With less than a week to reach a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown, worry over a stalemate in Washington has already reached California.
Bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks vetoed by Gov. Newsom
California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks.
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. When will it start and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
Wildfire-prone California announces new rules for property insurance pricing
A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation's top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state.
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters have spent a second full day in talks that could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has brought many film and television productions to a halt.
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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.
Controversial Tahoe bear formerly known as "Hank the Tank" finds new home in Colorado
One of the bears known around Lake Tahoe as Hank the Tank is now settling into its new home: the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.
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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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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.
Folsom business donates proceeds to Maui fires relief efforts
Local businesses in our region are stepping up and donating proceeds from their sales to the Hawaii wildfire relief efforts.