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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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Some Sacramento car dealerships considering electric fences to deter thieves, but some residents express concern
Some local car dealerships are looking for a powerful new way to fight off thieves, but some people are "on the fence" about this "shocking" crime prevention plan.
Northern California mail carrier assaults linked to identity theft ring
Federal investigators are looking for the suspect behind an attack on a Stockton mail carrier.
Del Paso Heights murder suspect arrested in Oklahoma City
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City, accused of shooting a man in Sacramento's Del Paso Heights neighborhood late last year.
Park maintenance crews remove 109 tons of garbage from Bannon Island on Sacramento River
Sacramento County maintenance workers have cleared out over 100 tons of garbage from Bannon Island on the Sacramento River.
Agbaji scores 27, Jazz hold off Kings for 128-120 victory
Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
Incoming storm packing damaging winds; Residents brace for downed trees, power lines
While a potent atmospheric river will unleash its wrath on Southern California on Tuesday, the San Francisco Bay Area will not escape unscathed.
Two men convicted of "revenge murder" after missing Rocklin father still not found
On Jan. 11, 2018, Raymond Wright mysteriously disappeared.
Man stabbed in the neck outside a Modesto bar
A man was stabbed outside a bar in Modesto on Sunday night.
Body found floating in water at Discovery Park in Sacramento
Firefighters have recovered a body spotted floating in the water at Discovery Park.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Fairleigh Dickinson's NCAA Tournament run comes to an end
FDU couldn't come up with an encore after eliminating Purdue, but not before putting up a fight to the finish.
FDU coach: Team is staying focused after March Madness upset
Tobin Anderson is in his first year as head coach at FDU and has been a motivational force.
Sports fans converge on DOCO as UCLA takes on Northwestern
March Madness fans are flocking to downtown Sacramento. Plenty of UCLA fans are in the capital city to see the team take on Northwestern. CBS13’s Shawnte Passmore was outside Golden 1 Center to show us the sights and sounds of NCAA basketball.
15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16
Blake Peters made five 3-pointers in the second half and Princeton shocked another power conference team to reach the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals for the first time in 56 years.
San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16
San Diego State had little trouble ending the run of March Madness darling Furman, getting 16 points from Micah Parrish to pace a balanced scoring attack and pulling away for a 75-52 win on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Zero perfect NCAA brackets left: N.J. wrecked March Madness 2023
New Jersey is the bracket buster in March Madness 2023.
Downtown Sacramento buzzing for March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day
It’s going to be a busy weekend in Downtown Sacramento.
Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness
Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense on Friday night.
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Some Sacramento car dealerships considering electric fences to deter thieves, but some residents exp
Some local car dealerships are looking for a powerful new way to fight off thieves, but some people are "on the fence" about this "shocking" crime prevention plan. Tonight we're getting answers on why businesses say electric fences are needed to give their security an extra jolt.
Should you have the right to know California is storing your child's DNA?
Should you have the right to know that the state is storing your child's DNA and that they may sell it to researchers or give it to law enforcement without your consent? The sponsors of a new bill think you should. California has been storing DNA from every child since the '80s -- something many parents don't know about.
Homeless homicides in North Highlands: Homeless woman reacts to the chilling news
There are two separate investigations underway after two women were found dead at different homeless encampments that were just a mile apart in North Highlands. Both incidents happened Monday (3/20). The first woman was killed in an RV fire, while the second was found dead inside a tent. We spoke to a homeless woman to get her reaction to these tragic events.
Del Paso Heights murder suspect arrested in Oklahoma City
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City, accused of shooting a man in Sacramento's Del Paso Heights neighborhood late last year.
Park maintenance crews remove 109 tons of garbage from Bannon Island on Sacramento River
According to Sacramento County Regional Parks official Ken Casparis, in preparation for the last round of storms that passed through, maintenance teams removed approximately 109 tons of garbage from the island. On March 9 alone, a record-breaking 34 tons of trash were removed.
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Space News
Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Astronomy expert squashes extra-terrestrial rumors about mysterious lights
When a sudden string of lights raced through the sky Friday night, people whipped out their cell phones to capture it.
New discovery could impact the future of Mars exploration
While humans may be starry-eyed about sending people across the solar system to live on Mars one day, the discovery of a "relict glacier" on the red planet could mean that dream is one step closer to reality.
NASA is launching a new satellite that can measure air pollution
NASA is launching a new satellite that can detect and measure air pollution in real time from space. It's called Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution, TEMPO for short.
SpaceX launches 3 tons of cargo to International Space Station
The Cargo Dragon launching came just three days after SpaceX brought four station crew members back to Earth.
Webb telescope spots a star on the brink of exploding
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a rare and tumultuous sight 15,000 light-years away from Earth.
Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home, end 5-month mission
Four space station astronauts returned to Earth late Saturday after a quick SpaceX flight home.
Asteroid could impact Earth on Valentine's Day 23 years from now
One astronomer said he believes there's about a "1 in 400 chance" the asteroid could impact Earth.
Full "Worm Moon" shines Tuesday night
The 2023 "Worm Moon" will rise on Tuesday night.
NASA's Curiosity rover spots "sun rays" on Mars for the first time
The rover is conducting a survey, using color cameras, to take a detailed look at the planet's clouds.
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Agbaji scores 27, Jazz hold off Kings for 128-120 victory
Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Fairleigh Dickinson's NCAA Tournament run comes to an end
FDU couldn't come up with an encore after eliminating Purdue, but not before putting up a fight to the finish.
Sabonis nets 30, Kings top Wizards for 7th straight road win
Domantas Sabonis had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Terence Davis II provided an early spark off the bench and added 21 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 132-118 Saturday night.
FDU coach: Team is staying focused after March Madness upset
Tobin Anderson is in his first year as head coach at FDU and has been a motivational force.
Local Happenings
St. Patrick's Day is coming and here's where you can enjoy the specials
St. Patrick's Day may be a commemoration of the death of the patron saint of Ireland, but it is also an occasion to celebrate Irish heritage.
Where to watch the Kings games in Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings are on a hot streak this season, shocking the NBA world and their fans. In Sacramento, there are several places you can watch the game at.
Celebrate International Women's Day with women-led fitness centers
In celebration of International Women's Day, CBS13 has put together a list of fitness centers in Sacramento that were created by women for women.
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D.A. saw case against Trump as potentially "charge ready" years ago
In a 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg, then a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, shared some thoughts about the probe into then-President Trump and his former "fixer," Michael Cohen.
Bonta among 23 attorneys general blasting Kia, Hyundai over lack of anti-theft devices
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined more than 20 attorneys general criticizing Hyundai and Kia for not installing anti-theft technology in their vehicles, following a spike in thefts.
Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence react to Trump's claim that he'll be arrested
Trump and his campaign have begun fundraising on the possibility of his indictment and have highlighted the delayed reaction from the 2024 field.
Biden issues first veto, rejecting GOP-led bill to reverse investing rule
The resolution would have nixed a Labor Department rule over how retirement plan managers pick investments.
American held hostage since 2016 in West Africa released
Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was taken from his home in Abalak, Niger, in 2016.
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Call Kurtis: Need help with your taxes? Try the IRS taxpayer advocate service.
When the Internal Revenue Service came after a Sonora retiree who filed their taxes using the wrong form, he called on Kurtis Ming to investigate
Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
Call Kurtis: Why can't I use my Peet's gift card at the Peet's store?
When a Penn Valley viewer found out the local Peet's wouldn't accept a Peet's gift card, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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Del Paso Heights murder suspect arrested in Oklahoma City
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City, accused of shooting a man in Sacramento's Del Paso Heights neighborhood late last year.
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
D.A. saw case against Trump as potentially "charge ready" years ago
In a 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg, then a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, shared some thoughts about the probe into then-President Trump and his former "fixer," Michael Cohen.
Mountain lion claws Colorado man soaking in hot tub, officials say
The victim said he and his wife were in the hot tub when he felt something grab his head.
What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
Entertainment News
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Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
Demi Moore, Willis' ex-wife, shared a video of their family celebrating the actor.
President Biden to host "Ted Lasso" cast to promote mental health
Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the "mental health crisis" in the nation as part of his "unity agenda."
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Taylor Swift announces she's dropping 4 new songs ahead of Eras Tour
"In celebration of The Eras Tour I'm releasing four previously unreleased songs tonight at midnight," the singer posted.
The Cure's Robert Smith "sickened" by Ticketmaster fees
Fans of the British band complain that the event company's charges exceed the face value of concert tickets.
Health News
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What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
A new app by researchers at UC San Diego to help administer CPR
Researchers at the University of California San Diego's Simulation Training Center have developed a new app -- "Rescue Me CPR!" -- that people can use to help others experiencing cardiac emergencies.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
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Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
California storms are impacting the local grocery stores
The recent back-to-back storms are hitting California's critical agricultural regions, and they may also impact the U.S. food supply.
Chevron hasn't complied with new California gas pricing law
Chevron has not complied with a new California law requiring it to disclose how much money it is making from selling gasoline in the state, setting up a showdown with state regulators over data that Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration requested in order to impose the nation's first penalty on excessive oil profits.
Eggs are finally getting cheaper in the grocery store
Grocery prices rose slightly last month, but eggs are finally getting cheaper in the supermarket.
Call Kurtis: Make sure you're paying the right phone utility tax
When an El Dorado Hills viewer kept getting her phone lines taxed from a city she hadn't lived in for years, it was time to call on Kurtis Ming to investigate. It's something you may want to check on in your bill, too.
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Some Sacramento car dealerships considering electric fences to deter thieves, but some residents express concern
Some local car dealerships are looking for a powerful new way to fight off thieves, but some people are "on the fence" about this "shocking" crime prevention plan.
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.
Break in the California storms has many people hitting the Sierra slopes this weekend
With a break in the winter storms, many people have been taking advantage of the opportunity to hit the slopes this weekend.
Newsom: State will co-manufacture insulin, slashing costs
Gov. Newsom said Saturday the state of California and a generic drug manufacturer are partnering to produce affordable, state-branded insulin.
Ski resorts are embracing a new role: climate activist
As global warming threatens to put much of the ski industry out of business over the next several decades, resorts are beginning to embrace a role as climate activists in the halls of government.
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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.
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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.
Governor Newsom's executive order allows storing water underground amid heavy precipitation
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking steps to make it easier for the state to save up the precipitation that has been slamming California.
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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.