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Yuba County mother who drowned her 2 kids found not guilty by reason of insanity
After reviewing two doctors' reports determining Courtney Williams was battling postpartum depression and psychosis at the time of the drownings, a Yuba County judge found her not guilty by reason of insanity.
What we know about the suspected homicide that left 1 teen dead in Rancho Cordova
One day after a teenager was killed outside of a Rancho Cordova home, there are still questions that remain unanswered by authorities.
California makes flag football a girls' high school sport
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
'Speak what it is": Sacramento event highlighting Black History Month raises awareness through art
Warehouse Artist Lofts in downtown Sacramento transformed into a space of poetry paint and passion Friday night. The R Street building holds a First Friday art event every month, but for the first time, they've dedicated it to Black History Month.
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Hield helps Pacers top Fox-less Kings 107-104
Buddy Hield scored 21 points against his former team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-104 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak.
Appeals court ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
"California has been mean to Black people": State reparations task force inches closer to final report
The countdown is on as California's reparations task force examines the harms of slavery and systemic racism. A final report is due by July.
New safety protocols for two Turlock bars following back-to-back shootings
New requirements are now in effect at two Turlock bars to make the downtown area safer. Turlock's police chief announced the new safety practices following two deadly shootings within the past month.
Yuba County mother who drowned her 2 kids found not guilty by reason of insanity
After reviewing two doctors' reports determining Courtney Williams was battling postpartum depression and psychosis at the time of the drownings, a Yuba County judge found her not guilty by reason of insanity.
USDA proposes limits to added sugars and sodium in school meals
The proposed standards would reduce weekly sodium limits and emphasize products that are primarily whole grain.
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"Unleash the Beast" makes its way to Golden 1 Center
You can catch the championship at 2 p.m. Sunday on CBS13.
Local artists showcase work at event dedicated to Black History Month
Izayajah McKinney was one of several local Black artists showcasing their work. An R Street building holds a First Friday art event every month, but this time dedicating it to Black History Month.
Flag football officially made a high school sport in California
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
California will not require COVID vaccine for students
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
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Rare green comet: When, where and how to see it
A rare green comet is zooming our way for the first time in 50,000 years. As it makes its appearance in the sky, Dr. Kyle Watters, the Planetarium Director at Sac State, shares how you can view the comet if you live in Sacramento.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Webb telescope peers into the frozen heart of a space cloud
The James Webb Space Telescope peered inside a wispy molecular cloud located 630 light-years away and spied ices made of different elements.
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Appeals court ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
"California has been mean to Black people": State reparations task force inches closer to final report
The countdown is on as California's reparations task force examines the harms of slavery and systemic racism. A final report is due by July.
New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out, officials announced Friday.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Tesla's Model Y, other EVs now qualify for $7,500 tax credit
Government's new classification of cars that qualify for the generous tax credit is a win for Tesla and other automakers.
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Call Kurtis: IRS suggests Californians hold off on filing taxes over gas tax rebate question
After pressing the IRS for answers for more than a week, the agency says it is working on guidance on whether you owe federal taxes for your California Gas Tax Rebate also known as the Middle Class Tax Refund.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
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Hield helps Pacers top Fox-less Kings 107-104
Buddy Hield scored 21 points against his former team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-104 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak.
California makes flag football a girls' high school sport
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
Damontas Sabonis named to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game reserve
Domantas Sabonis has been selected to represent the Kings at this year's NBA All-Star Game.
Eagles' Jason Kelce says wife Kylie will bring OB-GYN to the Super Bowl
Kylie McDevitt will be 38 weeks pregnant when the big game gets underway.
49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Appeals court ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
USDA proposes limits to added sugars and sodium in school meals
The proposed standards would reduce weekly sodium limits and emphasize products that are primarily whole grain.
Sixth Memphis police officer fired after death of Tyre Nichols
In a statement earlier this week, the department said officer Preston Hemphill was under investigation for his participation in the "initial traffic stop" of Nichols "and the use of a Taser."
After-hours work emails are facing more legal restrictions
Tired of after-work emails and calls? Lawmakers across the globe are pushing back on the blurring of work and home life.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Trevor Noah on preparing to host the Grammy Awards: "A crazy journey"
You can watch the Grammy Awards on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday.
Beyoncé is going on tour; Will Ticketmaster be able to handle it?
"Hey @Ticketmaster you better have your servers ready!!!" one person tweeted. "Don't screw this up," said another.
Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring, saying he's "not physically capable"
Osbourne said he never imagined his "touring days would have ended this way."
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California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Although cigarette smoking has declined in recent decades, it remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the US, where an estimated 30.8 million adults currently smoke.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
UC Davis announces new institute to study psychedelics
It's an effort to bring chemistry, neuroscience and modern-day medicine together under one roof, giving the future of psychedelics a new trip.
Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops, EzriCare, that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
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Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
Call Kurtis: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
Michigan six-year-old orders $1,000 worth of food on Grubhub
It was an all-you-can-eat buffet for a Michigan boy last weekend.
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Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Elon Musk wins lawsuit over "funding secured" tweet
A California jury has ruled that Elon Musk is not liable for losses experienced by Tesla shareholders following his controversial "funding secured" tweet from 2018.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
Sacramento International Airport expansion includes new walkway between Terminal B and Concourse B
One part of the new $1.3 billion project, dubbed "SMForward," is a pedestrian walkway that will run along the existing tram that runs between Concourse B and Terminal B, giving people the option to walk instead of ride.
Beyoncé is going on tour; Will Ticketmaster be able to handle it?
"Hey @Ticketmaster you better have your servers ready!!!" one person tweeted. "Don't screw this up," said another.
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Front Street Animal Shelter overcrowded, some kennels hold 2 or more dogs
Animal shelters are full, and critics are concerned Sacramento's Front Street Shelter could make the problem worse.
Dog rescued after becoming trapped under rocks on SF's Ocean Beach
A dog was rescued from a tight spot on San Francisco's Ocean Beach earlier this month.
Stowaway gecko survives 3,000-mile voyage from Egypt to Manchester in a box of strawberries
A globe-trotting gecko has accidentally made the trip from Egypt to England after hitching a ride in a container of strawberries.
Puppy, kitten yoga classes held on top of downtown Sacramento gym
If you're looking for some exercise with no distractions, you might have to be a little more flexible than usual for this yoga class. It's puppy yoga, and we can't forget the rabbits, too.
A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo announced on Monday the birth of a female giraffe.
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Parade of California storms put dent in drought
Atmospheric rivers pounding California since late last year have coated mountains with a full winter's worth of snow and begun raising reservoir levels — but experts say it will take much more precipitation to reverse the effects of years of drought.
California snowpack off to great start: "We are by no means out of the woods"
The snowpack in California's mountains is off to one of its best starts in 40 years, officials announced Tuesday.
Getting Answers: Why are dams releasing water in a drought?
With heavy rain inundating the capital region, why are dams releasing water they need? CBS13 is getting answers.
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.
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"We want them to be confident": Sacramento nonprofit helps blind seniors sharpen cooking skills
Local seniors with vision loss are sharpening their cooking skills thanks to the Society For The Blind.
"Love at first sight': Foster pets find forever homes during happy holiday season
You may remember when people lined up outside the Front Street Animal Shelter right before Christmas last year to offer up their homes over the holidays so pets didn't spend them alone in a kennel. It's well into 2023 and time to bring them back, but CBS13 learned many just can't seem to let go.
A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo announced on Monday the birth of a female giraffe.
Sacramento woman with 9 college degrees talks turning 102, secret to living long
Shirley Allen was surrounded by family and met with applause as she blew out the large candles on her 102nd birthday Tuesday, Jan 17. For more than a century, Allen has marked another year gone by, but she's never taken one for granted.
'I had to do it to save everyone': Man breaks into school and shelters more than 20 people from blizzard
As a deadly and historic blizzard barreled through Erie County, New York, last weekend, some residents found themselves in a dire scenario -- stranded in howling snow with nowhere to go, their cars dwindling in gas supply with police unable to come to the rescue.