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Sacramento County will get first "blue zones" in state in effort to increase life expectancy
There's a new effort to try and make Sacramento County a longer-living community. California has awarded the county a $1.7-million grant to create the first "blue zones" in the state.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as an advocate for Sacramento mental health services
The legacy of Rosalynn Carter is being celebrated by the Sacramento Children's Home. Director of Philanthropy Todd Koolakian reflected on a campaign stop made by the former first lady visiting the facility while advocating for federal funds to invest in improving mental health treatment.
Sierra Club forms coalition in opposition of plan to build new Solano County city
There is growing opposition to a billionaire-backed plan to build a brand-new city in Solano County.
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1 person dead, another hospitalized in Rio Linda crash
The crash was first reported just before 6 a.m. near W. 6th Street and W. Elkhorn Boulevard.
Kraft introduces new mac and cheese option without the cheese
Kraft Heinz betting that consumers with a taste for plant-based foods will opt for vegan macaroni and cheese.
Rare gigantic rat caught on camera for first time
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, still below pre-pandemic levels
The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said.
Harvard University to offer Taylor Swift course
Harvard University is entering its Taylor Swift era.
Ex-WWE star "Sunny" Sytch gets 17 years in prison for DUI crash
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch said she felt remorse and regret "deep in my soul" for killing Julian LaFrancis Lasseter of Daytona Beach.
Here's how much more you need to spend to maintain your living standard
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
1 confirmed dead in U.S. military aircraft crash off Japanese island
A U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 8 people onboard, and at least 1 was killed.
Sacramento County will get first "blue zones" in state in effort to increase life expectancy
There's a new effort to try and make Sacramento County a longer-living community. California has awarded the county a $1.7-million grant to create the first "blue zones" in the state.
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Deadly crash in Rio Linda under investigation
One person has died and another was taken to the hospital after a crash in Rio Linda early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday morning weather forecast - Nov. 29, 2023
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting the rest of the week.
How can a blue zone increase life expectancy in Sacramento County?
There's a new effort to try and make Sacramento County a longer-living community.
Caltrans drives debate on possible express lane from Sacramento to Davis at project's first public m
Caltrans hosted its first public forum Tuesday night at the West Sacramento Community Center on a topic that has been driving the conversation for weeks: should Sacramento see its first toll lanes?
The Answer: How did Giving Tuesday start?
FIrst we told you about Cyber Monday. Now, have you ever wondered how Giving Tuesday got its start? Here's The Answer.
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Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
"First light": NASA receives laser-beamed message from 10 million miles away
An innovative experiment flying aboard NASA's Psyche mission just hit its first major milestone by successfully carrying out the most distant demonstration of laser communications.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship rocket but test flight falls short
Seven months after a catastrophic failure, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, but once again ran into problems.
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Kings advance to knockout stage with 124-123 win over Warriors
The Sacramento Kings advanced to the knockout stage of the NBA's Inaugural In-Season Tournament with a come-from-behind 124-123 win over their Northern California rival Golden State Warriors at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday night.
Report: Mark Cuban selling majority stake of Dallas Mavericks
Mark Cuban is reportedly selling a majority stake to Miriam Adelson and the Adelson family at a valuation of $3.5 billion.
UC Davis football head coach Dan Hawkins stepping down from position
The head coach of the UC Davis football team is stepping down from his position, the school announced on Tuesday.
Oakland is getting a new minor league team — the Oakland B's
Oakland is getting a new minor league baseball team, the Oakland B's.
Locals cheer on Folsom native Jake Browning in 1st NFL start
The Bengals vs. Steelers game took center stage at X-Golf in El Dorado Hills on Sunday. All eyes were on one of their own as Folsom High grad Jake Browning made his first NFL start.
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Rosalynn Carter remembered as an advocate for Sacramento mental health services
The legacy of Rosalynn Carter is being celebrated by the Sacramento Children's Home. Director of Philanthropy Todd Koolakian reflected on a campaign stop made by the former first lady visiting the facility while advocating for federal funds to invest in improving mental health treatment.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Hunter Biden willing to testify in public hearing, lawyer says
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
California launches new effort to clear homeless camps from state roads
A new plan is underway to help find housing for people living on the sides of California roadways.
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Call Kurtis: Buy-1-get-1-free phone deal cost viewer
In the case of the free phone that cost $369, Karen Rickman of Portola bought a buy-one, get-one free cell phone.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Expensive baby monitor switches to subscription model, parents are ticked
First-time dad Geoff Mayfield spared no expense in buying the top-rated Miku Pro smart baby monitor. It uses sensors to track his son's real-time breathing and sleeping patterns. Now, a switch to a subscription model is causing frustration.
Call Kurtis: Elderly mom's caregiver keeps no-showing, experts expect problem to get worse
A Stockton viewer's elderly mother is in a wheelchair and requires in-home care. She says the company she hired to drop in on her mom reports scheduling and staffing issues with a high rate of callouts.
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Kraft introduces new mac and cheese option without the cheese
Kraft Heinz betting that consumers with a taste for plant-based foods will opt for vegan macaroni and cheese.
Rare gigantic rat caught on camera for first time
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, still below pre-pandemic levels
The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said.
Ex-WWE star "Sunny" Sytch gets 17 years in prison for DUI crash
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch said she felt remorse and regret "deep in my soul" for killing Julian LaFrancis Lasseter of Daytona Beach.
Here's how much more you need to spend to maintain your living standard
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
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"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving while impaired, authorities said.
Melissa Barrera speaks out after "Scream VII" departure: "Silence is not an option"
The actress has been one of the recent stars of the slasher franchise and was expected to be in the next installment. But that is no longer the case following previous social media posts she made about the war between Israel and Hamas that the studio behind the the film characterized as antisemitic.
New sexual assault claim filed against hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs
A claim filed Wednesday alleges Combs drugged and sexually assaulted a woman in 1991.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
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Sacramento County will get first "blue zones" in state in effort to increase life expectancy
There's a new effort to try and make Sacramento County a longer-living community. California has awarded the county a $1.7-million grant to create the first "blue zones" in the state.
Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
Temple Grandin's new book uplifts young children who think differently
Colorado State University legend Temple Grandin has released a new children's book which she hopes will inspire children who think differently to start exploring important career fields.
Most applesauce lead poisonings were in toddlers, FDA says
One family said their son had eaten the pouches up to six times a day.
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Black Friday brings out crowds of shoppers to Roseville stores
More than 180 million people are expected to shop for Black Friday deals, and many of them were out early across our area waiting for the doors to open.
Northern California bakery remains a Thanksgiving staple
Folks are gearing up to set the Thanksgiving table, but no feast is complete without dessert. One Yuba City bakery's decades-old recipes stand the test of time.
Modesto A&W to close Wednesday for good after decades of business
A Modesto landmark of more than 65 years is set to close its doors Wednesday as a result of an American Disabilities Act lawsuit filed last month.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Expensive baby monitor switches to subscription model, parents are ticked
First-time dad Geoff Mayfield spared no expense in buying the top-rated Miku Pro smart baby monitor. It uses sensors to track his son's real-time breathing and sleeping patterns. Now, a switch to a subscription model is causing frustration.
Cantaloupes recalled from several states, including California, following salmonella infections
The CDC says whole and pre-cut cantaloupes have caused dozens of cases of salmonella infection, including 17 hospitalizations, in 15 states, including California, and in Canada.
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Thousands crowd Elk Grove streets for 36th annual Dickens Street Fair
It wasn't just the hot deals that brought shoppers out, an annual event brought thousands to the streets of Elk Grove.
7th annual Shop Black Friday brings locally owned Black businesses to the forefront
An alternative to the traditional holiday shopping frenzy – the 7th annual Shop Black Friday event focused on Black businesses – brought shoppers and vendors together for Small Business Saturday.
Black Friday brings out crowds of shoppers to Roseville stores
More than 180 million people are expected to shop for Black Friday deals, and many of them were out early across our area waiting for the doors to open.
Oakland's "Blackout Market" promotes local Black-owned businesses
Small business owners are coming together in Oakland Friday and Saturday to create a marketplace on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year to support local entrepreneurs in the Black community.
Northern California bakery remains a Thanksgiving staple
Folks are gearing up to set the Thanksgiving table, but no feast is complete without dessert. One Yuba City bakery's decades-old recipes stand the test of time.
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UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine weighs in on mystery dog disease
A local veterinarian and UC Davis professor is telling pet owners not to panic after more cases of a mystery respiratory illness impacting dogs were detected across the United States.
Dangerous dog heist: Sacramento couple held at gunpoint for ransom while trying to fetch stolen French Bulldog
Would you take a bullet for your dog? One Sacramento family was prepared to do just that when their adult French bulldog named "Papa" was stolen right out of their Del Paso Heights front yard.
Pet cancer can be devastating. Here's what experts say to watch out for
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and it is a topic that can be devastating for families. Multiple experts spoke on what to watch out for to maximize your time with your furry friend.
Scientists unravel mystery of elephants dropping dead
Thirty-five African elephants in northwestern Zimbabwe dropped dead under baffling circumstances between late August and November 2020.
Avian flu confirmed among 3 dead geese in Sacramento's William Land Park
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported Tuesday that three birds that were previously found dead around the ponds in Sacramento's William Land Park in October have tested positive for the avian flu.
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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.
California to meet 100% of water requests thanks to storms
Regulators say California will provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack.
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California mother travels to South Carolina to serve Thanksgiving meals to troops
A Rio Linda mother is making waves by ensuring that Thanksgiving is a special occasion for new cadets in South Carolina.
DNA confirms Sacramento father-daughter connection ahead of first Thanksgiving together
It's a Thanksgiving first for a Sacramento man and his newly-found daughter. They are celebrating this year's holiday together after a DNA match confirmed their connection.
"Probably the most exciting night": Tree lighting ceremony kicks off Theatre of Lights in Old Sacramento
Old Sacramento will be packed with people on Wednesday night for the Theatre of Lights. It's a big milestone for the event that's marking its 15th anniversary.
Teen nonprofit CEO more than doubles reach of hygiene kit program for NorCal homeless students
A local teenager and nonprofit CEO is on a mission to make a difference for area high school and middle school students experiencing homelessness.
Nevada County man honored for helping CHP officer headed to call change a flat tire
The CHP honored a Nevada County man who recently stopped to help an officer along the highway.