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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.
Approaching storms expected to bring up to 5 feet of snow to Sierra, up to 3 inches of rain to the valley
The first storm arrives on Thursday and the second one arrives on Saturday and will have major impacts on travel.
"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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Man accused of trying to use stolen credit cards at Target in Roseville
Authorities are searching for a man accused of trying to use stolen credit cards at a Target in Roseville.
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.
What does the Oath Keepers sedition verdict mean for the DOJ's investigation of Trump?
It remains to be seen whether investigators will obtain sufficient evidence to spell out that type of conspiracy among the former president and his closest advisers.
Public concerned a proposed senior living facility in Santa Cruz could risk monarch butterflies
A proposed plan for a new senior living facility along West Cliff Drive has long been criticized for the potential traffic, noise and risk to neighboring monarch butterflies that shelter down the block in Lighthouse Field during the winter months.
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, has died at 79.
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.
Target removes water beads toy after baby hospitalized for swallowing one
Target has removed a toy by Chuckle & Roar that includes water beads. The small expanding balls are often used in sensory kits, which are popular for children with autism.
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.
Trapped person found dead in Isleton structure fire
Crews gained control of the fire just after 2 a.m., and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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Sacramento mid-day weather forecast: Nov. 30, 2022
Here's how the next seven days of weather are going to look.
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. By a 290 to 137 vote, the House passed the tentative rail agreement that will prevent a rail strike. The vote was largely bipartisan, with 79 Republicans joining Democrats in voting for the bill. Eight Democrats voted against the bill.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems' next generation
Emboldened House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress as long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team step aside next year.
Sacramento morning weather forecast: Nov. 30, 2022
Here's how the next seven days of weather are going to look.
Trapped person found dead in Isleton structure fire
According to the Rio Vista Fire Department, at 12:59 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fire with someone trapped inside. Sadly, the victim was dead before firefighters were able to find them.
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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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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.
Qatar acknowledges over 400 workers died preparing for World Cup
The comment by a top Qatari official marks a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.
Booker scores 44, Suns top Kings 122-117 for 5th straight
The Kings have lost three straight after a seven-game win streak.
Exclusive: World Cup soccer fans stopped by security officials for wearing rainbow-colored items
The World Cup is well underway in Qatar, but issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights for the Gulf state, world soccer governing body FIFA, teams and fans just won't go away.
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What does the Oath Keepers sedition verdict mean for the DOJ's investigation of Trump?
It remains to be seen whether investigators will obtain sufficient evidence to spell out that type of conspiracy among the former president and his closest advisers.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems' next generation
The 52-year-old Brooklyn congressman ran unopposed and will replace Nancy Pelosi.
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.
Dave Jones concedes to Angelique Ashby in State Sen. District 8 race
Dave Jones has conceded to Angelique Ashby in the California State Senate Dist. 8 race.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy
Codefendant Kelly Meggs was also found guilty, while three others were acquitted on seditious conspiracy and found guilty of other crimes related to Jan. 6.
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Target removes water beads toy after baby hospitalized for swallowing one
Target has removed a toy by Chuckle & Roar that includes water beads. The small expanding balls are often used in sensory kits, which are popular for children with autism.
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.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems' next generation
The 52-year-old Brooklyn congressman ran unopposed and will replace Nancy Pelosi.
Holocaust survivors offered DNA tests to help find family
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching the DNA Reunion Project, offering DNA testing kits for free through an application on its website.
Meghan faced "disgusting and very real" threats when she lived in the U.K.
"If you'd seen the stuff that was written and you were receiving it... you would feel under threat all of the time," the former U.K. counterterrorism chief said.
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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, has died at 79.
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.
Closing arguments slated to begin in 2nd rape trial against Harvey Weinstein
Jurors have been following the marathon testimony, hearing from approximately 50 witnesses, including four accusers.
Meghan faced "disgusting and very real" threats when she lived in the U.K.
"If you'd seen the stuff that was written and you were receiving it... you would feel under threat all of the time," the former U.K. counterterrorism chief said.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West settle divorce
The two will have joint custody, and neither will pay the other spousal support, according to the documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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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.
WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox'
The World Health Organization announced Monday that "mpox" is now the preferred name for monkeypox.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.