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Emailed threat prompts evacuation of California State Capitol
CHP says no suspicious items were found after a thorough search.
School shooter identified as man with lengthy criminal record
The 56-year-old homeless man had a lengthy criminal and mental health history, authorities said on Thursday.
7.0 earthquake hits off Northern California coast
A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Thursday morning.
2 kindergarteners in critical condition after Northern California school shooting: sheriff
Two kindergarten students are in "extremely critical condition" and a suspect is dead after a shooting at a school in Palermo on Wednesday, authorities say.
Person found shot near Lodi, homicide investigation underway
A homicide investigation is underway after a female was found shot near Lodi early Friday morning.
USDA orders national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.
Sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack finally accounted for
U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, 23, was from Newcastle, England, and died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7.
Tractor-trailer full of chocolate burns on I-580 in Dublin
That not-so-sweet smell some Dublin residents may have noticed early Friday morning was a tractor-trailer full of chocolate that burned at the side of westbound I-580, according to CHP.
Man jailed for death of woman at "slapping therapy" workshop
Hongchi Xiao was convicted of manslaughter for failing to get medical help for Danielle Carr-Gomm as she howled in pain and frothed at the mouth during a workshop in 2016.
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Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
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Oroville woman organizes community vigil in support of boys hospitalized in school shooting
A community coming is the idea behind an event happening ahead of the annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Oroville Friday night.
Northern California school shooter identified as man with lengthy criminal record, sheriff says
The suspected shooter who wounded two kindergarten students in Northern California on Wednesday was identified as a 56-year-old homeless man with a lengthy criminal and mental health history, authorities said on Thursday.
Tight Oroville community rallies behind school shooting victims
Two kindergarteners are in critical but stable condition after being shot at school in the Palermo area on Wednesday. Now the community of Oroville is rallying behind them.
7.0 earthquake hits off Northern California coast; tsunami warning canceled
A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Thursday morning.
Democrat Adam Gray unseats Rep. John Duarte in California's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects
The projected win is a flip for Democrats – and the last race that remained undecided, a month after election day.
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Northern California weekend weather forecast - Dec. 6, 2024
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this weekend.
Sac State football coach resigns
Andy Thompson has been Sac State's head football coach for the past two seasons.
Northern California cleaning up after 7.0 earthquake
People in Humboldt County are feeling a sense of gratitude and relief after the quake left communities mostly unscathed.
Emailed threat prompts evacuation of California State Capitol
The California State Capitol building was evacuated Friday morning due to a reported threat investigation.
Emailed threat prompts evacuation of California State Capitol
The California State Capitol building has been evacuated on Friday due to a reported threat investigation.
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Democrat Adam Gray unseats Rep. John Duarte in California's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects
The projected win is a flip for Democrats – and the last race that remained undecided, a month after election day.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
Just 187 votes separated California's District 13 Congressional race
The last congressional race to be called in the entire country is in the Central Valley
South Korea lifts martial law order, president urged to resign
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
Supreme Court to confront gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
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Andy Thompson, Sacramento State's head football coach, steps down
Head football coach Andy Thompson is stepping down from his position at Sacramento State.
Marcus Smart hits clinching free throws in Grizzlies' 115-110 win over Kings.
Marcus Smart scored 18 points — the last two on clinching free throws with 2.9 seconds left — and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Thursday night.
A's sign top free agent pitcher Luis Severino ahead of Sacramento move: reports
The Athletics have made a big free agent signing ahead of their temporary move to West Sacramento.
A's clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a $1.75 billion stadium on the Strip and bring Major League Baseball to the expanding sports market.
Wife of 49ers' Trent Williams announces death of newborn son after loss of twin during pregnancy
San Francisco 49ers player Trent Williams and his wife Sondra are mourning the passing of their newborn son, the couple revealed on Monday.
Vikings legend Randy Moss "battling something internal"
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
Kings falls to Spurs 127-125 at home despite strong first quarter
Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the season, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 127-125 for their fifth win in six games.
49ers lose 35-10 to Josh Allen, Bills for third straight loss
Josh Allen scored a receiving touchdown on a pass he threw in his latest do-everything performance, and the Buffalo Bills clinched their fifth straight AFC East title with a 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on a snowy Sunday night.
Christian McCaffrey season 'potentially' over after knee injury in 49ers' loss to Bills
San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a knee injury that coach Kyle Shanahan described as "potentially" season-ending in the 49ers' 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
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What happens to your photos and videos when you die? How to keep memories after you're gone | Call Kurtis Investigates
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
When new flooring is marketed as waterproof, is it really "waterproof"? A Sacramento family's saga. | Call Kurtis
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
El Dorado Hills man signs up for YouTube Premium trial, then cancels but keeps getting charged
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
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Sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack finally accounted for
U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, 23, was from Newcastle, England, and died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7.
Man jailed for death of woman at "slapping therapy" workshop
Hongchi Xiao was convicted of manslaughter for failing to get medical help for Danielle Carr-Gomm as she howled in pain and frothed at the mouth during a workshop in 2016.
Employers added 227,000 in November as job market rebounded
The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
Marcus Smart hits clinching free throws in Grizzlies' 115-110 win over Kings.
Marcus Smart scored 18 points — the last two on clinching free throws with 2.9 seconds left — and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Thursday night.
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British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's North American stadium tour includes stop at SF's Oracle Park
On Tuesday morning, Kendrick Lamar and SZA announced the Grand National Tour, which will hit 19 stadiums across North America next spring and summer, including a late May date in San Francisco.
Elton John says he lost his eyesight after eye infection
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dead at 44
Bob Bryar played on My Chemical Romance's career-defining rock opera, "The Black Parade."
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
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U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
California's Raw Farm expands raw milk recall after tests detect more bird flu virus
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
Vikings legend Randy Moss "battling something internal"
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
How one landmark UC Davis Health clinical trial to treat spina bifida gave one Roseville family hope
A landmark clinical trial is underway at UC Davis Health: the world's first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells.
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Homeowner's insurance policy canceled because of photo taken from space. What you should do.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Easing the rising costs of dining out—with these restaurant discount gift cards
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
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.
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California's Raw Farm expands raw milk recall after tests detect more bird flu virus
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
Newsom vows California EV rebates if Trump administration kills federal tax credit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Rare coin issued after California Gold Rush sold at auction for $1.4M
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Southwest Oakland-to-Reno flight makes emergency landing in Sacramento
A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Reno was forced to make an emergency landing in Sacramento Wednesday evening, the second such incident involving a Southwest flight from the Bay Area in as many days.
23andMe slashes 40% of workforce, discontinues therapeutics division
23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce, or more than 200 employees, and discontinuing its therapeutics division as the struggling genetic testing company attempts to slash costs.
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Sacramento needs new animal shelter as Front Street is too outdated, study finds
Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter is seeing a double-digit drop in animal adoption rates. Now, a new report shows that the facility's small size is partially to blame.
Dog missing for 11 days after Woodland crash reunites with owner
A nearly two-week-long search effort in Yolo County has resulted in a heartwarming reunion between a man and his best friend.
Woodland community rallies to help find dog missing for 10 days after owner injured in crash
Akemi, a brown and white female pit bull wearing a black collar, went missing after a crash on September 27 in Woodland.
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.
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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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Dozens of people with disabilities set sail for first time at Sacramento Deep Water Channel
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
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.