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USPS heads into busy holiday shipping season with fewer workers, better technology
United States Postal Service leaders say though the agency is going into this holiday season with fewer workers than in recent years, it's prepared.
Enchant Christmas lights spectacular officially opens at Sutter Health Park
The world's largest Christmas light spectacular, Enchant, opened up Friday in West Sacramento.
Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto area is a hotspot for porch pirates, study shows
As people turn to e-commerce, porch pirates set their sails to the nearest doorstep.
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Ukrainian refugees finding friendship celebrating first Thanksgiving ever
A new support system now surrounds many at the Spring of Life Ukrainian Baptist Church in Orangevale.
Old Sacramento Mexican gift shop hopes for economic boost from Small Business Saturday
Local businesses have spent several months preparing for Saturday's spending holiday.
Woman, juvenile shot at party in Stockton, police looking for suspect
Police do not have a motive for the shooting and are still on the scene searching for a suspect.
Man convicted as a teen of murdering his mom says the real killer is still out there
Michael Politte was charged with killing his mother when he was 14 years old. Now out on parole after 23 years, he maintains his innocence and claims he knows who is responsible.
Travelers head home early to avoid chaos expected Sunday
Those who decided to cut their trips a little short also got the benefit of spending less.
Modesto Police involved in standoff with man suffering from mental health crisis
Police say nobody was inside the home at the time of the incident, and no confirmation of charges has been given.
Staffing shortages cause for concern for law enforcement nationwide
Law enforcement agencies are dealing with higher retirement rates and a short supply of new recruits.
Biden, family hit Nantucket stores for some holiday shopping
President Joe Biden went holiday shopping on Nantucket Saturday.
Inside Russia's attempt to destroy Ukraine "with darkness and cold"
A new British intelligence assessment says Vladimir Putin's army appears to be resorting to Soviet-era missiles with dummy warheads.
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Hughson Huskies beat the Summerville Bears 14-13
The Hughson Huskies beat the Summerville Bears in a 14-13 showdown at St. Mary's High School.
Escalon Cougars advance after beating the Sonora Wildcats 35-34
The Escalon Cougars are moving on after defeating the Sonora Wildcats 35-34.
Vanden Vikings defeat the Capital Christian Cougars 10-6
The Vanden Vikings beat the Capital Christian Cougars 10-6.
Granite Bay Grizzlies lose to the Manteca Buffaloes 48-51
The Granite Bay Grizzlies lost to the Manteca Buffaloes 48-51 on the final day of Sectional Championship games.
Ukrainian refugees gathered in Sacramento for a Friendsgiving
Tonight, Ukrainian refugees broke bread with their new community in Sacramento by participating in a Friendsgiving.
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NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
Humans will live on the moon "in this decade," NASA official says
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
NASA's Orion capsule races past the moon in a course-changing flyby
A critical rocket firing on the back side of the moon sent the Orion capsule toward a distant orbit for extended tests.
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Viewers Call Kurtis to get help with towing refund
A Sacramento couple said their car was wrongfully towed while visiting family, and when they couldn't get a refund, they called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Viewers call Kurtis after losing solar for hottest months of the year: "I just want it fixed"
Viewers in El Dorado County say their solar company ignored them, right before their warranty was up. They decided to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Military family calls Kurtis over problems getting special Disney passes
A Sacramento military family says a discrepancy between Disney and their base was about to keep them from a special trip. It was time to call on Kurtis.
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Tatum scores 30; Celtics pull away from Kings, 122-104
De'Aaron Fox led Sacramento with 20 points. Domantas Sabonis had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Davion Mitchell scored 13. The Kings have lost two straight after a seven-game winning streak.
World Cup: U.S., England play to a scoreless draw
England is still waiting for its first win in three World Cup matches against the U.S. after a 1-1 draw in South Africa in 2010.
49ers' balanced offense provides big challenge to Saints
Coach Kyle Shanahan knows it's a challenge to keep all of his playmakers involved in the San Francisco 49ers' offense after the addition of Christian McCaffrey.
Family of Katie Meyer files wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford
The lawsuit alleges that, on the night Katie Meyer died, she received a formal written notice from the university regarding a disciplinary matter.
Sacramento's streak ends as Kings fall to Hawks 115-106
Sacramento went on a 15-4 run, pulling within six in the third on Malik Monk's 3. The Kings entered the fourth trailing by nine but never got any closer than seven the rest of the way.
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Trump dined with Kanye West and white nationalist Nick Fuentes, adviser says
The former president said in a statement that West "arrived with a guest whom I had never met and knew nothing about."
Musk announces 'amnesty' for suspended Twitter accounts
A month after he bought Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting "amnesty" for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation.
Biden talks stricter gun laws during Thanksgiving trek to Nantucket
The Bidens, along with their two-year-old grandson Beau, visited firefighters at a Nantucket Firehouse to thank them for their hard work.
Writer files upgraded lawsuit alleging Trump "forcibly raped" her
As president, Trump responded to the columnist's allegations by saying it could ever have happened because she was "not my type."
"It's going to be a new era": Sacramento City Council sees new female majority
New election results are showing a big win for women in Sacramento. On Wednesday, the only man running for Sacramento City Council conceded, creating a new female majority at city hall with women holding five of the nine seats.
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Man convicted as a teen of murdering his mom says the real killer is still out there
Michael Politte was charged with killing his mother when he was 14 years old. Now out on parole after 23 years, he maintains his innocence and claims he knows who is responsible.
Staffing shortages cause for concern for law enforcement nationwide
Law enforcement agencies are dealing with higher retirement rates and a short supply of new recruits.
Inside Russia's attempt to destroy Ukraine "with darkness and cold"
A new British intelligence assessment says Vladimir Putin's army appears to be resorting to Soviet-era missiles with dummy warheads.
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
Trump dined with Kanye West and white nationalist Nick Fuentes, adviser says
The former president said in a statement that West "arrived with a guest whom I had never met and knew nothing about."
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Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
The secrets behind your favorite Christmas movie classics
Get to know some of the fascinating stories behind the stories, so you can watch your old favorites with fresh eyes. (And bother everyone with your newly acquired trivia.)
French bulldog named Winston wins best in show at National Dog Show
One of Winston's owners is an NFL player.
Jay Leno released from hospital after suffering burns from garage fire
Leno's doctor said he's "optimistic" he will make a full recovery.
Kanye West returns to Twitter
West's return to Twitter comes less than 24 hours after Elon Musk said he had reinstated several other suspended accounts, including former President Donald Trump.
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FDA warns against consuming certain raw oysters distributed to 13 states after reported illnesses
The Food and Drug Administration is advising people in 13 states not to eat certain raw oysters from South Korea after at least one person in Las Vegas got sick with a virus that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.
Omicron sub-variants still driving COVID surges and worries a year later
A fifth of the U.S. population hasn't been vaccinated, most Americans haven't gotten the latest boosters and many have stopped wearing masks.
Family of Katie Meyer files wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford
The lawsuit alleges that, on the night Katie Meyer died, she received a formal written notice from the university regarding a disciplinary matter.
Millions of children worldwide left susceptible to measles, new report finds
In 2021, there were about 9 million measles cases and 128,000 measles deaths worldwide, according to the CDC and WHO.
Stainless steel children's cups recalled for risk of lead poisoning
A recall is issued for stainless steel cups and bottles due to risk of lead poisoning.
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Holiday shoppers re-emerge on Black Friday post-pandemic, but what is inflation's impact?
For the first time in years, Black Friday shoppers were in stores maskless buying gifts for themselves or their families as we approach the holiday season.
"It's uplifting": Stockton restaurant reopens after arsonist burned it down last year
Reborn from the ashes, a restaurant in Stockton opened its doors Friday after a fire closed them last year.
Holiday shopping season marks start of heightened organized retail crime theft prevention efforts
Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season, and with it, organized retail theft is top of mind for California law enforcement agencies and shoppers.
"Painful, but necessary": Musk says new color-coded verification system at Twitter will roll out in a week
The new system will have a gold check for companies, a gray check for government entities and blue for individuals, whether or not they are celebrities.
Ford recalls over half a million SUVs after 20 fires break out
Ford has announced another SUV recall, this time impacting about 520,000 Ford Escape and Bronco Sport compacts in the U.S.
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Holiday shoppers re-emerge on Black Friday post-pandemic, but what is inflation's impact?
For the first time in years, Black Friday shoppers were in stores maskless buying gifts for themselves or their families as we approach the holiday season.
"It's uplifting": Stockton restaurant reopens after arsonist burned it down last year
Reborn from the ashes, a restaurant in Stockton opened its doors Friday after a fire closed them last year.
"Painful, but necessary": Musk says new color-coded verification system at Twitter will roll out in a week
The new system will have a gold check for companies, a gray check for government entities and blue for individuals, whether or not they are celebrities.
USPS heads into busy holiday shipping season with fewer workers, better technology
United States Postal Service leaders say though the agency is going into this holiday season with fewer workers than in recent years, it's prepared.
FDA warns against consuming certain raw oysters distributed to 13 states after reported illnesses
The Food and Drug Administration is advising people in 13 states not to eat certain raw oysters from South Korea after at least one person in Las Vegas got sick with a virus that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.
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Elk Grove Dog "Zeus" that bit three people, including a police officer, euthanized
The dog named "Zeus" which was declared dangerous by the city of Elk Grove, has been put down, despite desperate pleas from its owner.
Neighbors in Orangevale still on edge after alleged cat killer arrested, released
The suspect was arrested and released from the Sacramento County jail on Oct. 25.
Orangevale neighbors believe cat killer caught on camera connected to multiple brutal killings
Neighbors in Orangevale believe a cat killer is terrorizing furry friends in their community. They fear what -- or who -- might be the killer's next target.
San Francisco zoo announces arrival of new pygmy hippo
The San Francisco Zoo & Gardens on Friday announced the arrival of a pygmy hippopotamus, the first of its endangered species at the zoo since 2004.
National Park's Fat Bear Week has a 2022 winner
This is not 747's first big win. He also took the title in 2020.
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Higher water level at Lake Shasta is actually another sign of worsening drought
Lake Shasta is at 31% of its total capacity as we enter the fourth year of the drought. But the lake is actually higher now than it was this time last year as the drought has severely cut back on water allowances from the lake.
Drought: 8-year-old 'Lawnbuster' is changing the world one yard at a time
Volunteers in the South Bay have made water conservation a way of life. Among them, an 8-year-old 'lawnbuster' who's giving back to his community, one drought-resistant yard, at a time.
Tapping tomatoes: Central Valley processors making drinking water from tomatoes
Usually, they're turned into products like tomato paste for use in ketchup and sauces. But this year, the processor is tapping into something else hidden inside: fresh drinking water.
California braces for another dry winter as Western drought drags on
The past three years have been California's driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.
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.
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"It's uplifting": Stockton restaurant reopens after arsonist burned it down last year
Reborn from the ashes, a restaurant in Stockton opened its doors Friday after a fire closed them last year.
Blind Woodland woman living alone in rundown home gets home makeover from neighbors
Her neighbor, Paul Bridge, saw that she needed help, so he rounded up the community to fix it for free.
Fishermen attacked by sharks rescued 28 hours after boat sinks off Louisiana Coast
"I took my two thumbs and jabbed him (the shark) in the eyes, and he took off," one man said.
Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
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.