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First Alert Weather: Storm rolls across Northern California
Showers are moving across the Sacramento area this morning. Track the latest here.
Rancho Cordova machete-attack suspect confesses, victim "not expected to survive", sheriff's office says
A man is under arrest for the brutal machete attack Monday night on a cyclist in Rancho Cordova.
"The most exciting call I've ever taken": Sacramento-area dispatcher helps deliver Thanksgiving baby
"No call is routine." That's the case with police and firefighters, but it also applies to dispatchers. For one Sacramento-area dispatcher, a Thanksgiving shift turned into a special delivery that no one saw coming.
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Arrest of octogenarian over $77 trash bill in Alabama draws outrage
An 82-year-old Alabama woman was arrested for not paying a $77.80 trash bill.
Report: California gun data breach was unintentional
California's Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn't follow policies or understand how to operate their website, according to an investigation released Wednesday.
What we know about the investigation into the Idaho college student murders
It's been weeks since four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death, but so far, police say a suspect or suspects have not been identified.
Placerville man indicted on multiple drug-related charges
A Placerville man is facing the possibility of several years behind bars for various drug-related offenses.
"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
Sierra snow closes Tahoe schools, snarls mountain traffic
A windy, winter storm packing heavy snow started moving into the Sierra Thursday, closing schools at Lake Tahoe, prompting a backcountry avalanche warning and snarling traffic on Interstate 80 west of Reno.
Supreme Court agrees to hear case over Biden student loan forgiveness
The court said in a brief order that it will hear arguments in February, but will keep the program on hold for now.
Senate approves bill to avoid rail strike during holiday season
An amendment that would have added seven days of paid sick leave to the contract failed.
Sacramento man sentenced 7 years for selling Fentanyl, murder charge legal advisement added
The Placer County DA says that the advisement is similar to a Watson advisement given to drivers convicted of driving under the influence.
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California's capitol tree-lighting to be lit by Ukrainian girl
The lighting will happen at the 91st annual ceremony on Thursday at 5 p.m.
Sacramento mid-day weather forecast: Dec. 1, 2022
Here's how the next seven days of weather are going to look.
Multiple school districts close due to the heavy snowfall
Multiple school districts closed for the day because of heavy snowfall.
Rain returns to the valley after a storm entered Northern California
Public works crews are on standby to respond to any report of flooding as rain continues to hit Northern California.
First Alert Weather - 10 a.m.
Tracy Humphrey shows us the showers moving across our region this morning.
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Chaotic dance of merging galaxies captured in new Webb telescope image
The beautiful chaos of two merging galaxies shines in the latest image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.
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.
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Call Kurtis: A father's final wish was derailed by lost luggage
A Modesto teacher said she couldn't spread her dad's ashes in Europe after the airline lost her luggage — so she decided it was time to call Kurtis.
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.
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Kings snap losing streak with dominant win over Pacers in Haliburton, Hield return
Harrison Barnes and Malik Monk each scored 22 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Indiana Pacers 137-114 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Pelé hospitalized in Brazil, but daughter says "no emergency"
His daughter said he was hospitalized to regulate the medication in his fight against a colon tumor.
Florida Gators quarterback arrested on child pornography charges
Jalen Kitna, the son of former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, was arrested Wednesday after investigators served a search warrant at his Gainesville residence.
U.S.A. advances to World Cup knockout stage with win over Iran
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in a must-win game.
Kings file trademark application for "beamteam"
"Light the beam!" has become a familiar chant heard at Golden 1 Center this season and signifies a win for the capital city's home team.
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Report: California gun data breach was unintentional
California's Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn't follow policies or understand how to operate their website, according to an investigation released Wednesday.
Supreme Court agrees to hear case over Biden student loan forgiveness
The court said in a brief order that it will hear arguments in February, but will keep the program on hold for now.
Senate approves bill to avoid rail strike during holiday season
An amendment that would have added seven days of paid sick leave to the contract failed.
Student debt relief: court deals another setback to Biden plan
A second federal appeals court has rejected the Biden administration's attempt to allow debt relief to continue while courts rule on it.
Bill Clinton has COVID, but says he's "doing fine" thanks to vaccines
"I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same," said the 76-year-old former president.
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Arrest of octogenarian over $77 trash bill in Alabama draws outrage
An 82-year-old Alabama woman was arrested for not paying a $77.80 trash bill.
What we know about the investigation into the Idaho college student murders
It's been weeks since four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death, but so far, police say a suspect or suspects have not been identified.
Supreme Court agrees to hear case over Biden student loan forgiveness
The court said in a brief order that it will hear arguments in February, but will keep the program on hold for now.
Senate approves bill to avoid rail strike during holiday season
An amendment that would have added seven days of paid sick leave to the contract failed.
Uvalde survivors file class action lawsuit seeking $27 billion from law enforcement entities, school district and others
The plaintiffs include parents and teachers and school staff members who were at the school May 24 when 19 students and two teachers were gunned down.
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"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
''Harry & Meghan'' docuseries trailer debuts
"No one sees what's happening behind closed doors," Prince Harry is heard saying. "I had to do everything I could to protect my family."
"Squid Game" star Oh Young-soo charged with indecent assault
The 78-year-old Emmy nominee has reportedly denied a female complainant's allegation of inappropriate touching.
Joe Pesci says he got "serious burns" to his head in "Home Alone"
The actor who played criminal Harry Lime is opening up about the real and painful impact of some of the most famous stunts in the movies.
Mistrial declared in "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson's rape trial
A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday after jurors said they were hopelessly deadlocked at the trial of "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson, who was charged with three rapes.
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China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Drug, alcohol deaths increasing among US adults 65 and older, CDC data shows
Deaths related to drug misuse and alcohol abuse appear to be on the rise among older adults in the United States, similar to the recent increases seen among younger adults, according to two new reports from the CDC.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay men donating blood
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recall is sixth in November involving child products containing the toxic substance banned decades ago.
Health officials gear up for post-holiday surge of respiratory illnesses
A potential perfect storm of three viruses: COVID-19, the flu and RSV.
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Experts warn of high interest rates on credit cards amid holiday shopping season
Financial experts are warning consumers about credit card debt amid the holiday shopping season. With the combination of inflation and high interest rates, going into debt is the last thing you want to do.
Report: California gun data breach was "unintentional and not connected to any nefarious purpose"
California's Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn't follow policies or understand how to operate their website, according to an investigation released Wednesday.
More than 70 water agencies in California could face water shortages in the coming months, state report shows
Nearly 20% of California's urban water agencies reported they could see significant water shortages in the coming months as the state braces for a potential fourth consecutive year of drought.
Big tobacco tries to stop California flavored tobacco ban
R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco companies filed a request Tuesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to impose an emergency order to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters earlier this month.
California, other states settle with Google, iHeartMedia over misleading ads
The settlements stem from complaints alleging Google paid to have radio personalities endorse and talk about their personal experiences using the Pixel 4, one of the company's cellphones, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta. At the time, the phone wasn't available and many of the radio DJs had not used it, Bonta said.
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More than 70 water agencies in California could face water shortages in the coming months, state report shows
Nearly 20% of California's urban water agencies reported they could see significant water shortages in the coming months as the state braces for a potential fourth consecutive year of drought.
Bad Bunny threepeats as Spotify's most-streamed artist in the world
Maybe the year of the rabbit came early -- Bad Bunny was Spotify's most-streamed artist worldwide in 2022, his third year in a row.
House passes legislation to avert rail shutdown
The House on Wednesday approved legislation to avert a rail shutdown following a grave warning from President Joe Biden about the economic danger posed by congressional inaction.
Congress skeptical that mega grocery merger will mean lower prices
The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons insisted there will still be competition.
Twitter is no longer enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Twitter said it will no longer enforce its longstanding Covid misinformation policy, yet another sign of how Elon Musk plans to transform the social media company he bought a month ago.
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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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"The most exciting call I've ever taken": Sacramento-area dispatcher helps deliver Thanksgiving baby
"No call is routine." That's the case with police and firefighters, but it also applies to dispatchers. For one Sacramento-area dispatcher, a Thanksgiving shift turned into a special delivery that no one saw coming.
"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.