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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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Sacramento police again investigating series of vehicle burglaries at American River Commons complex
People who live in a Sacramento apartment complex are cleaning up and paying up after a rash of car break-ins in their parking lot.
Religious leaders speak out after shooting at Sikh temple leaves 2 hospitalized
Parishioners gathered Monday afternoon to make things clear: they condemn the actions taken by both parties involved in the shooting and they say they are thankful no innocent bystanders were injured.
Lyft announces new CEO, says co-founders will step aside from management positions
Lyft announced on Monday that Amazon veteran David Risher will join as chief executive next month, and that co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer will step down from their management positions at the ride-hailing company.
Sergio Romo retires as Giant after pitching one final time
Sergio Romo retired as a San Francisco Giant just the way he wanted, pitching one final time for the team he helped to win three World Series championships and then calling it a career Monday night.
Kings lose to Wolves 119-115, playoff berth still one win away
The Sacramento Kings will have to wait a little longer to officially punch their ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2006 after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-115 at the Golden 1 Center on Monday night.
U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022
Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.
Call Kurtis: Why won't AAA cover my tow?
Treacherous driving in a storm ended up taking a car off the road. But these viewers had AAA, so why didn't roadside assistance cover the tow?
Fairfield sixth grader dies after being hit by alleged drunk driver, family calls for safety changes
Terra Star Jackson's family made the decision to take the 11-year-old Grange Middle School student off of life support, days after an alleged drunk driver hit her in the crosswalk on the way to school.
What we know about the Nashville school shooting suspect
The suspected shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
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First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
March Madness brings an increase in vasectomies
March Madness is the time of the year when vasectomy appointments fill up the fastest because men are ready to recover on the couch.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
San Diego State ousts No. 1 overall seed Alabama from NCAAs
Darrion Trammell and San Diego State used a dominant defensive performance to knock top overall seed Alabama out of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night, bottling up All-America freshman Brandon Miller in a 71-64 victory in the Sweet 16.
Gonzaga beats UCLA 79-76 in Sweet 16 on Strawther's shot
Julian Strawther hit a 3-pointer with 6 seconds left to answer a 3-pointer by UCLA's Amari Bailey, lifting Gonzaga to a wild 79-76 NCAA Tournament win over UCLA Thursday night in the Sweet 16.
Florida Atlantic makes first Elite Eight, bounces Tennessee
Even before the tournament started, this was the unquestionably the greatest season in FAU history.
UConn a step from Final Four after 88-65 blowout of Arkansas
ordan Hawkins scored 24 points for UConn and the Huskies are one step away from the Final Four after an 88-65 rout of Arkansas 88-65 in a West Region Sweet 16 matchup Thursday.
Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OT
Markquis Nowell broke the NCAA Tournament record for assists in a game with 19, his last two on spectacular passes in the final minute of overtime, and Kansas State beat Michigan State 98-93 on Thursday night in a Sweet 16 thriller at Madison Square Garden.
The Big Dance big boost to Sacramento's economy
The Big Dance gave Sacramento a big "boom" for business, with millions in economic impacts, more than a hundred thousand fans, and thousands of hotel room nights.
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Police again investigating series of vehicle burglaries at local apartment complex
People who live in a Sacramento apartment complex are cleaning up and paying up after a rash of car break-ins in their parking lot.
Latest on shooting at Sacramento Sikh temple
Brady Halbleib has the full report.
Gregg Lukenbill talks Kings as team is closing in on a clinch
Steve Large spoke with the man who purchased the team and brought them to Sacramento.
Kings loss to Wolves keeps them 1 game away from playoff berth
Andrew Haubner takes a look back on the day after the Kings playoff dreams were delayed just a bit longer.
State lawmakers pass bill aimed to create watchdog over oil companies
State lawmakers are inching closer to finding out after passing a bill that would not only investigate the causes but also stop unreasonable price hikes.
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Space News
Asteroid to pass between Earth and moon's orbits this weekend
On hearing the words "city killer" and "asteroid" in the same sentence, you'd be forgiven for thinking something bad is about to happen.
Webb telescope details weather patterns on a distant planet with two suns
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected churning clouds of dust on a distant planet that orbits two stars.
Five planets will align across the night sky this week. Here's how to see them
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align this week.
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First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
One Win Away: Kings beat Jazz 121-113, inching closer to playoff berth
Kevin Huerter scored a team-high 27 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113 on Saturday night. Sacramento is now one win away from clinching a playoff spot and ending the longest postseason drought in NBA history.
Raider legend Tim Brown coaches local youth at 22nd Football Mentor Mini Camp
Raider legend and Hall of Famer Tim Brown was coaching kids not just in football, but the game of life.
Huerter scores 29 points, Kings beat Suns 135-127; Sacramento's magic number down to 2
The Sacramento Kings' magic number is down to 2 after Friday night's 135-127 win against the Phoenix Suns.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
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What to know as Kamala Harris kicks off her 3-nation Africa tour
Harris opened her visit in Ghana, announcing $100 million in support for a handful of nations to address security, governance and development issues.
Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump hears from key witness
Grand jurors investigating the former president's role in a "hush money" payment met Monday and heard from Trump ally David Pecker, sources said.
Elizabeth Warren running for 3rd US Senate term in 2024
Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced Monday that she will seek a third term in 2024.
Capitol Police seeking $840 million budget ahead of 2024
If approved, the budget would give Congress' internal police department an annual budget larger than the police departments of several major American cities.
Netanyahu fires defense minister, sparking mass protests
Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets in protest after Netanyahu's announcement, blocking Tel Aviv's main artery.
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Call Kurtis: Why won't AAA cover my tow?
Treacherous driving in a storm ended up taking a car off the road. But these viewers had AAA, so why didn't roadside assistance cover the tow?
Call Kurtis: No internet? No problem
After the storms knocked out the internet for a Wilton viewer and she couldn't get it restored, she knew it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis Investigates: No phones at West Sacramento nursing home
A Manteca viewer asked us for help after, she says, the phone lines went down at her husband's nursing home in West Sacramento, and she wasn't able to reach him.
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U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022
Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.
What we know about the Nashville school shooting suspect
The suspected shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
3 children, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville school; shooter dead
The three children shot and killed were each nine years old, and the three adults killed all worked at the school, police said.
What to know as Kamala Harris kicks off her 3-nation Africa tour
Harris opened her visit in Ghana, announcing $100 million in support for a handful of nations to address security, governance and development issues.
TSA says peanut butter is a liquid, sparking debate
Like all other liquids, passengers are limited to 3.4 oz or less of peanut butter in their carry-on bag, but can also put the snack in their checked baggage.
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Jeremy Renner shares video of him walking again after snowplow accident
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
Police sue rapper Afroman for "humiliation" after he shared home raid video
The music video for Afroman's new song "Lemon Pound Cake" features video footage from an August 2022 raid on the rap artist's home and pokes fun at one officer's numerous looks at a cake that was on the counter.
Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift found dead at Pier 39 in San Francisco
The body of missing Wild 94.9 radio DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as "JV" on air, has been found after he went missing in February.
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How scientists are decoding what the past smelled like
A growing number of researchers now want to reconstruct ancient aromas and use them to learn more about how we used to live.
Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and drawbacks.
March Madness brings an increase in vasectomies
March Madness is the time of the year when vasectomy appointments fill up the fastest because men are ready to recover on the couch.
California looks to spend some Medicaid money on housing
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed spending more than $100 million per year in the state's Medicaid program to pay for up to six months of housing for people who are or risk becoming homeless; are coming out of prison or foster care; or are at risk for hospitalization or emergency room visits.
Artificial sweetener erythritol linked to increase in heart attacks, strokes
A commonly used artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to Cleveland Clinic research.
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Call Kurtis: Why won't AAA cover my tow?
Treacherous driving in a storm ended up taking a car off the road. But these viewers had AAA, so why didn't roadside assistance cover the tow?
Homes of the future are being built inside a climate lab
Research shows more than half of the energy we use at home comes from heating and air conditioning, but in the UK, engineers are busy building homes of the future inside a climate lab to help cut costs and save the environment.
Social media are buzzing about a possible comeback for Blockbuster Video
Blockbuster Video could be making a comeback, as it has reportedly restored its website and reactivated its Twitter account.
Sanders slams 'corporate greed' as Moderna CEO won't commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost
In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price.
California lawmakers to vote on possible gas price penalties
California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to $8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.
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Lyft announces new CEO, says co-founders will step aside from management positions
Lyft announced on Monday that Amazon veteran David Risher will join as chief executive next month, and that co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer will step down from their management positions at the ride-hailing company.
Startups ponder what's next as Silicon Valley Bank finds buyer
Leaders in the startup community remain optimistic about the strength of their industry and the role the Bay Area plays in driving innovation weeks after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Twitter hunts Github user who posted source code online
Some parts of Twitter's source code — the fundamental computer code on which the social network runs — were leaked online, the social media company said in a legal filing that was first reported by The New York Times.
Girl Scout doing brisk business with drive-up cookie kiosk
It's Girl Scout cookie season! One enterprising scout in Alaska built her own cookie drive-thru, and customers are eating it up.
Wine Country growers brace for possible weekend freeze
With a frost warning up for the Bay Area, approaching cold weather this weekend could be a concern for wine makers.
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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.
Drought News
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Record snowpack, nearly full reservoirs: Here's the state of California's drought after an epic winter
At this time last year, all of California was caught in a drought. But according to the latest US Drought Monitor released Thursday morning, just over a third of California remains in some level of drought -- the lowest amount since the drought began -- with severe drought only covering 8% of the state.
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.
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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.