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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, live stream links, and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8.
CBS Sports: Live Tournament Bracket
Follow all of the tournament action in real-time.
CBS Sports: College Basketball Scores
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Tatum's 36 points lead Celtics past Kings 132-109
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night.
Stabbing during Rosemont home invasion robbery leaves 1 injured
One person has been stabbed during a home invasion robbery in Rosemont.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured after beating at South Florida LA Fitness
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was reportedly hospitalized after he was beaten while inside a South Florida LA Fitness steam room.
A seaweed blob twice the width of the US is heading toward Florida
A giant blob of seaweed twice the width of the continental United States is headed for the shores of Florida and other coastlines throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
West Sacramento struggles to find funds for pothole repairs
In West Sacramento, potholes are becoming a big problem, and residents are frustrated by what they call a lack of progress.
Lab-grown chicken clears FDA safety hurdle
GOOD Meat still needs approval from the Agriculture Department before it can sell the product line in the U.S.
Safety concerns as Sutter County firefighters battle increased costs amid insufficient funding
Sutter County is facing a critical shortage of funding for its fire department, with increased costs and not enough revenue to keep its engines staffed.
Rain washing out California farms will mean higher prices in the grocery store
Storm after storm is taking its toll on farms across the state and will create an increase of prices in grocery stores.
First Alert Weather: Powerful storms moving across Northern California
Strong storms are moving across the Sacramento area that are capable of producing strong winds and small hail.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Fairleigh Dickinson's NCAA Tournament run comes to an end
FDU couldn't come up with an encore after eliminating Purdue, but not before putting up a fight to the finish.
FDU coach: Team is staying focused after March Madness upset
Tobin Anderson is in his first year as head coach at FDU and has been a motivational force.
Sports fans converge on DOCO as UCLA takes on Northwestern
March Madness fans are flocking to downtown Sacramento. Plenty of UCLA fans are in the capital city to see the team take on Northwestern. CBS13’s Shawnte Passmore was outside Golden 1 Center to show us the sights and sounds of NCAA basketball.
15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16
Blake Peters made five 3-pointers in the second half and Princeton shocked another power conference team to reach the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals for the first time in 56 years.
San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16
San Diego State had little trouble ending the run of March Madness darling Furman, getting 16 points from Micah Parrish to pace a balanced scoring attack and pulling away for a 75-52 win on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Zero perfect NCAA brackets left: N.J. wrecked March Madness 2023
New Jersey is the bracket buster in March Madness 2023.
Downtown Sacramento buzzing for March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day
It’s going to be a busy weekend in Downtown Sacramento.
Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness
Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense on Friday night.
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Tree and power pole block road, cause widespread power outages in Tracy
Photos from Tracy show a tree and power pole blocking Linne Road and knocking out power to the area. Taking a look at the PG&E power outage map, you can see several outages across the region, with the Bay Area being hit the hardest.
Thunderstorms roar through the Sacramento region
Bursts of heavy rain, strong wind, and hail toppled trees and power poles, knocking out power to thousands tonight. Dozens of flights were diverted to the Sacramento International Airport tonight because of the storm's impact in San Francisco.
Decades-old debate continues: is it "almond" or "amond (ah-mund)"?
How do you pronounce Almond? Is it almond -- or amond (ah-mund)? Experts at the University of California say both pronunciations have been around for decades. Now, they've launched a survey online to study how the phenomenon emerged, and how the pronunciations vary around the valley. You can find the link to the survey on our website. It asks how you say the word and why.
Safety concerns as Sutter County firefighters battle increased costs amid insufficient funding
Sutter County is facing a critical shortage of funding for its fire department, with increased costs and not enough revenue to keep its engines staffed.
Security beefed up around capitol in Sacramento for possible unrest following possible arrest of Tru
Sacramento is not one of the cities bracing for unrest as a result of a possible arrest. Although capitol security says it's not doing anything different, they're ready for incidents that may pop up and require their attention.
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Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Astronomy expert squashes extra-terrestrial rumors about mysterious lights
When a sudden string of lights raced through the sky Friday night, people whipped out their cell phones to capture it.
New discovery could impact the future of Mars exploration
While humans may be starry-eyed about sending people across the solar system to live on Mars one day, the discovery of a "relict glacier" on the red planet could mean that dream is one step closer to reality.
NASA is launching a new satellite that can measure air pollution
NASA is launching a new satellite that can detect and measure air pollution in real time from space. It's called Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution, TEMPO for short.
SpaceX launches 3 tons of cargo to International Space Station
The Cargo Dragon launching came just three days after SpaceX brought four station crew members back to Earth.
Webb telescope spots a star on the brink of exploding
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a rare and tumultuous sight 15,000 light-years away from Earth.
Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home, end 5-month mission
Four space station astronauts returned to Earth late Saturday after a quick SpaceX flight home.
Asteroid could impact Earth on Valentine's Day 23 years from now
One astronomer said he believes there's about a "1 in 400 chance" the asteroid could impact Earth.
Full "Worm Moon" shines Tuesday night
The 2023 "Worm Moon" will rise on Tuesday night.
NASA's Curiosity rover spots "sun rays" on Mars for the first time
The rover is conducting a survey, using color cameras, to take a detailed look at the planet's clouds.
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Tatum's 36 points lead Celtics past Kings 132-109
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night.
Sac State women's head basketball coach takes top job at TCU
Sacramento State's women's head basketball coach, Mark Campbell, is officially moving on.
Agbaji scores 27, Jazz hold off Kings for 128-120 victory
Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Fairleigh Dickinson's NCAA Tournament run comes to an end
FDU couldn't come up with an encore after eliminating Purdue, but not before putting up a fight to the finish.
Local Happenings
St. Patrick's Day is coming and here's where you can enjoy the specials
St. Patrick's Day may be a commemoration of the death of the patron saint of Ireland, but it is also an occasion to celebrate Irish heritage.
Where to watch the Kings games in Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings are on a hot streak this season, shocking the NBA world and their fans. In Sacramento, there are several places you can watch the game at.
Celebrate International Women's Day with women-led fitness centers
In celebration of International Women's Day, CBS13 has put together a list of fitness centers in Sacramento that were created by women for women.
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Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
Democratic senators call for crackdown on wealthy tax-dodgers
The richest Americans often use trusts and other legal tax dodges to pass their wealth to their heirs tax-free, lawmakers say.
Yellen: We have plan in place in case more banks fail
The treasury secretary says the plan would be set in motion if additional collapses trigger a run on banks.
D.A. saw case against Trump as potentially "charge ready" years ago
In a 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg, then a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, shared some thoughts about the probe into then-President Trump and his former "fixer," Michael Cohen.
Bonta among 23 attorneys general blasting Kia, Hyundai over lack of anti-theft devices
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined more than 20 attorneys general criticizing Hyundai and Kia for not installing anti-theft technology in their vehicles, following a spike in thefts.
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Call Kurtis: Need help with your taxes? Try the IRS taxpayer advocate service.
When the Internal Revenue Service came after a Sonora retiree who filed their taxes using the wrong form, he called on Kurtis Ming to investigate
Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
Call Kurtis: Why can't I use my Peet's gift card at the Peet's store?
When a Penn Valley viewer found out the local Peet's wouldn't accept a Peet's gift card, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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A seaweed blob twice the width of the US is heading toward Florida
A giant blob of seaweed twice the width of the continental United States is headed for the shores of Florida and other coastlines throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
Lab-grown chicken clears FDA safety hurdle
GOOD Meat still needs approval from the Agriculture Department before it can sell the product line in the U.S.
Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured after beating at South Florida LA Fitness
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was reportedly hospitalized after he was beaten while inside a South Florida LA Fitness steam room.
Gwyneth Paltrow's trial begins for Deer Valley ski crash
Gwyneth Paltrow goes on trial in the Utah ski town of Park City where the actor is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family ski vacation, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs.
Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
Demi Moore, Willis' ex-wife, shared a video of their family celebrating the actor.
President Biden to host "Ted Lasso" cast to promote mental health
Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the "mental health crisis" in the nation as part of his "unity agenda."
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
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Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
A new app by researchers at UC San Diego to help administer CPR
Researchers at the University of California San Diego's Simulation Training Center have developed a new app -- "Rescue Me CPR!" -- that people can use to help others experiencing cardiac emergencies.
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Google begins rolling out its ChatGPT rival
Google is opening up access to Bard, its new AI chatbot tool that directly competes with ChatGPT.
Spring break 2023 may be the busiest travel season ever for the airline industry
A new forecast shows that spring break 2023 may be the busiest travel season ever for the airline industry.
Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
California storms are impacting the local grocery stores
The recent back-to-back storms are hitting California's critical agricultural regions, and they may also impact the U.S. food supply.
Chevron hasn't complied with new California gas pricing law
Chevron has not complied with a new California law requiring it to disclose how much money it is making from selling gasoline in the state, setting up a showdown with state regulators over data that Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration requested in order to impose the nation's first penalty on excessive oil profits.
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Shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond stores won't stay empty for long
Other chains are ready to scoop up vacant Bed Bath & Beyond stores.
Some Sacramento car dealerships considering electric fences to deter thieves, but some residents express concern
Some local car dealerships are looking for a powerful new way to fight off thieves, but some people are "on the fence" about this "shocking" crime prevention plan.
Price hikes are double whammy for pet owners who are crushed by inflation
Despite inflation stepping down during the past eight months, inflation in pet-related products and services has only worsened, rising in some cases to record-setting levels.
Newsom: State will co-manufacture insulin, slashing costs
Gov. Newsom said Saturday the state of California and a generic drug manufacturer are partnering to produce affordable, state-branded insulin.
Break in the California storms has many people hitting the Sierra slopes this weekend
With a break in the winter storms, many people have been taking advantage of the opportunity to hit the slopes this weekend.
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Price hikes are double whammy for pet owners who are crushed by inflation
Despite inflation stepping down during the past eight months, inflation in pet-related products and services has only worsened, rising in some cases to record-setting levels.
Yuba County animal care worker helps save life of mama goat and her newborn
A Yuba County animal care worker jumped into action to help a birthing mama goat in distress this week.
University of Wisconsin is now offering a class called Animal Behavior
Students at one University of Wisconsin campus can now take a class that's for the dogs. It's called Animal Behavior, and it's all about figuring out how smart man's best friend actually is.
Sacramento SPCA is offering shelter and mobile party packages
The Sacramento SPCA is inviting families to celebrate with some of their party animals.
Sacramento Zoo's new giraffe calf named "Cheyenne" after donor's loved one
The Sacramento Zoo's newborn giraffe now has a name.
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California now mostly drought-free due to powerful, wet storms
Significant rains and snowfall since the end of 2022 have freed over half of California from drought.
Drought over? Spring outlook finds relief and flood risk
Record snowfall and rain have helped to loosen drought's grip on parts of the western U.S. as national forecasters and climate experts warned Thursday that some areas should expect more flooding as the snow begins to melt.
Scientists: Largest US reservoirs moving in right direction
Parts of California are under water, the Rocky Mountains are bracing for more snow, flood warnings are in place in Nevada, and water is being released from some Arizona reservoirs to make room for an expected bountiful spring runoff.
Water disasters on both ends of the spectrum -- dry and wet -- are getting more intense as planet warms, study finds
From lengthy droughts to severe flooding, the intensity of water-related disasters around the world has increased over the last two decades as global temperatures climbed to record levels, according to new research.
Governor Newsom's executive order allows storing water underground amid heavy precipitation
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking steps to make it easier for the state to save up the precipitation that has been slamming California.
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90-year-old great-grandmother skydives on her birthday
One Arizona great-grandmother celebrated her birthday by jumping out of a plane.
The Glass Slipper: Local nonprofit aims to give girls in foster system chance to feel glamorous
With sparkly dresses and sky-high heels, The Glass Slipper is a nonprofit that is stepping in as a fairy godmother before prom. They're making sure girls who were in - or are in - the foster care system have a chance to feel glamorous.
Vacaville sheep named finalist in annual Cadbury Bunny Contest
A local sheep in Vacaville is now a top ten finalist for the annual Cadbury Bunny commercial.
Sacramento City Unified kicks off National School Breakfast week with food truck
Driving students to eat better, a food truck is delivering hot breakfasts to Sacramento schools.
Thousands descend on Land Park for 15th annual Donut Dash to benefit hospitalized children
It's a dash to raise some cash. Runners brought their competitive spirit —and their appetites — for the 15th annual Donut Dash. It's four miles, four donuts and all for a good cause.