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Possible 51-year-old Vietnam War bomb found in Antelope
A bomb unearthed by a construction crew near the Roseville Railyards is thought to be more than 50 years old.
Roseville woman dies of rare condition after giving birth to twins, community rallies behind family
On Saturday, the community of Roseville and beyond rallied behind a local family who is mourning the loss of their mother who passed away from a rare condition, postpartum preeclampsia, shortly after giving birth to twins.
California's Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
West Sacramento's Bryte Park renovations a go thanks to neighbor advocacy, federal funding
The biggest park in West Sacramento is about to get a big makeover, to the tune of $30 million in federal, state and local funding.
Mariners overcome Shea Langeliers 9th inning homerun to beat A's 7-6 in 10 innings
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at campaign fundraiser in San Francisco
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
Petroleum spills into Stockton canal, clean-up efforts underway
A clean-up effort is underway after petroleum spilled into a canal near Stockton, officials said.
Fitzgerald scores from 1st on throwing error as Giants beat Cardinals
Tyler Fitzgerald scored the eventual winning run on a throwing error leading the Giants to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals.
1 killed, another arrested after road rage incident escalates to stabbing in Turlock
One person is dead and another person is behind bars after a fight over a road rage incident escalated into a stabbing in Turlock late Friday night, police said.
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Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Bill that would help protect California seniors from scammers waits for Gov. Newsom's signature
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
Why some California Democrats take Big Oil money and vote against environmental laws
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
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California's Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
"Miracle" California condor, hatched and raised by foster parents, flies free
Milagra, a condor raised by foster parents, can stretch her wings in the wild as part of a release near the Grand Canyon.
California's Prop 4 would invest $10B in future wildfire prevention projects
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
California superintendent speaks on how state is taking care of its teachers
We sat down one-on-one with California Superintendent Tony Thurmond to ask him what the state is doing to take care of its teachers.
California schools must teach about historical mistreatment of Native Americans under new law
California public schools teaching about Spanish colonization and the gold rush must include instruction on the mistreatment and contributions of Native Americans during those periods, under a new state law.
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UC Davis moves to 4-1 with 28-26 win over Idaho Vandals
UC Davis pulled off a nail biter, winning 28-26 over the Idaho Vandals.
Roseville community rallies behind family after mother dies of rare condition after giving birth
On Saturday, the community of Roseville and beyond rallied behind a local family who is mourning the loss of their mother who passed away from a rare condition, postpartum preeclampsia, shortly after giving birth to twins.
Possible Vietnam War-era bomb found at Antelope construction site
A bomb unearthed by a construction crew near the Roseville Railyards is thought to be more than 50 years old.
Saturday evening weather forecast - Sept. 28, 2024
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Top Plays of Week 6 | 2024 Friday Gameday
Here are the top plays of week 6 of high school football.
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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at campaign fundraiser in San Francisco
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
California apologizes for role in perpetuating slavery amid push for reparations
California has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state with the signing of a bill Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, even as a larger push for reparations faces challenges.
Newsom signs bill expanding methadone access in California amid opioid crisis
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Harris vows to keep Biden's border crackdown
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
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Mariners overcome Shea Langeliers 9th inning homerun to beat A's 7-6 in 10 innings
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
Fitzgerald scores from 1st on throwing error as Giants beat Cardinals
Tyler Fitzgerald scored the eventual winning run on a throwing error leading the Giants to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals.
Sacramento city leaders call for support in continued push to get Sac State in Pac-12
With the announcement of plans to revamp Sacramento State's Hornet Stadium, the university joining the Pac-12 might not be too out of reach. The problem used to be facilities, but the new issue is now time.
Blind Elk Grove woman competes in international tennis competition in Italy
An Elk Grove woman is competing in an international tennis competition in Italy. We caught up with her before she left for what she calls the biggest competition of her life.
Sutter Health Park is new home to A's, putting sports world in abuzz over turf, tickets
From economic impact to ticket prices to playing on artificial turf, the sports world is abuzz with the A's making a big move to Sutter Health Park.
Oakland A's win last game at Coliseum in emotional farewell
In an emotional farewell, the Oakland Athletics ended their five-plus decades in the East Bay on a winning note, defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Coliseum Thursday afternoon.
Tom Hanks: A's last game at Oakland Coliseum means there is crying in baseball
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
Pac-12 on mind, Sac State announces plans for new 25,000-seat stadium
Sacramento State leaders announced on Thursday plans to build a new multi-use stadium – a move that's expected to help build the school's case to join the Pac-12.
FEMA picks 4 NFL stadiums to serve as disaster shelters
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
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SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
Starliner crew turns the page, looks forward to extended station stay
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
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Rancho Cordova woman scammed out of $9K; Call Kurtis volunteer helps to get it back
A Rancho Cordova viewer was recently scammed out of $9,000. Afterward, she reached out to CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team for help.
Controversy surrounds Sacramento Catholic cemetery after improper grave management | Call Kurtis Investigates
St. Mary Cemetery has found itself at the center of controversy following revelations that it improperly managed graves, including burying someone in the wrong plot and moving a grave without notifying the family.
Mother demands exhumation after cemetery moves daughter's grave without notice
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
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Mariners overcome Shea Langeliers 9th inning homerun to beat A's 7-6 in 10 innings
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
California's Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli strike in Beirut
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
Hurricane Helene videos show massive flooding and rescue efforts
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Tom Hanks: A's last game at Oakland Coliseum means there is crying in baseball
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
Series premiere of 'The Summit' debuts on Sunday, Sept. 29
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Sean "Diddy" Combs' music streams jump after indictment
The industry data and analytics company Luminate said the music mogul's music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams.
Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament and Eddie Vedder on the road
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
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Newsom signs bill expanding methadone access in California amid opioid crisis
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Boar's Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Old newspaper dispensers deliver Narcan overdose reversal drug instead of news
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Sacramento woman participates in Walk to End Alzheimer's: "It's the worst disease"
With nearly seven million people currently living with Alzheimer's in the US, advocates stress the urgency of finding a cure, especially as that number is expected to double by 2050.
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Mother demands exhumation after cemetery moves daughter's grave without notice
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
Lodi animal rescue can't get Facebook to return hijacked page
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
Folsom woman says credit reporting agency refuses to remove debt belonging to someone else
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
Dine out Mondays and Tuesdays, save with these deals | Call Kurtis
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have found some Monday restaurant deals you can score.
Big discounts for college students you may not even realize you can receive | Call Kurtis
College classes are now back in session, and CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have been on the lookout for discounts for college students that they may not even realize they can receive.
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California's Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
California driver's licenses / ID cars become available on Apple Wallet
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
New Calif. laws cracking down on AI election deepfakes face legal challenges
California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes.
San Francisco's iconic Transamerica Pyramid reopens to public after renovation
The Transamerica Pyramid, the crown jewel of Downtown San Francisco, reopened its doors Thursday with all the pomp and circumstance fit for a historical landmark.
Rebuilding Pac-12 adding Boise St., Colorado St., Fresno St. and San Diego St.
The Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
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Here's a lost cat's miraculous journey home from Yellowstone to California
A cat traveled hundreds of miles back to California to reunite with its family after getting lost on a trip in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Sacramento pet owners seek answers after multiple dogs get sick after walks in park
Over a dozen dog owners are claiming their pets got sick after taking a walk in Frank Seymour Park in Sacramento at the beginning of August.
New emergency veterinary clinic in Elk Grove offers pet owners a unique experience
Many people got new pets during the pandemic and that's created a big demand for veterinary services. Now there's a new facility opening today in Elk Grove that could help.
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
Here is a look at the creative ways Sacramento County's animal shelter is trying to reduce stress for animals caused by fireworks.
UC Davis updates guidelines on when to spay, neuter dogs. Here's what researchers found.
When it comes to our dogs, we've always heard how important spay and neutering is. But when you do it could affect your dog's health.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
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.
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School nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating sees success in Yuba City
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Stockton's Team Elevate program earns national ranking as athletes get college recognition
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
Customers celebrate grand reopening of Sacramento's decades old Sammy's Restaurant
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Sacramento State program eases the stress for students who spent time in foster care
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Dozens of college-bound seniors at Sacramento Charter High celebrated
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.