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First Alert Action Day: Storm moving across Sacramento region
A major storm is extending into its third day as snow continues to fall in the Sierra. Thunderstorms are possible in the valley.
"Happy to be alive": Modesto cop who lost leg in shootout attack returns to the job
Officer Michael Rokaitis, who nearly lost his life when shot twice in the line of duty in August 2021, returned to work Monday after more than a year of recovery.
Suspect in fatal machete attack in Rancho Cordova has lengthy criminal history
Court records reveal that James Hall, the man accused of killing a Rancho Cordova bicyclist earlier this week has a lengthy criminal past.
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Tipflation becomes more widespread, may hurt industry in the long run
Shoppers say they're seeing more and more tip requests in more unusual places.
First Alert Action Day: Storm moving across Sacramento region
A major storm is extending into its third day as snow continues to fall in the Sierra. Thunderstorms are possible in the valley.
Call Kurtis: Viewer almost loses 13 years of Facebook memories
A Plymouth viewer lost access to her Facebook account and says that the social media company claims she wasn't a real person.
Heavy snow in the Sierra impacts mountain travel
Business was booming on a snowy day in the Sierra, especially for the last stop before Echo Summit on Highway 50.
Paul Pelosi attends Kennedy Center Honors in first public appearance since home attack
Paul and Nancy Pelosi attended the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night, marking Paul Pelosi's first public appearance since he was attacked in his San Francisco home in October.
Carr-Adams connection rallies Raiders past Chargers
The suddenly hot Raiders (5-7) are 3-0 following their 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday.
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo out for season with broken left foot
The 49ers lost quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a season-ending left foot injury Sunday, dealing a big blow to one of the NFL's top teams.
49ers' punishing defense, Purdy's solid performance deliver 33-17 win over Dolphins
Rookie Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes after replacing an injured Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers used another dominant defensive performance to beat the Dolphins 33-17.
Sacramento Police arrest man for allegedly firing a gun
Officers were able to arrest the suspect and found evidence of a shooting.
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Sunday storm forecast - 10 p.m.
The Sierra is bracing for more heavy snowfall on Monday as the storm continues. A WInter Storm Warning is in effect until Monday afternoon. Nic Merianos has the details.
Call Kurtis: Viewer almost loses 13 years of Facebook memories
A Plymouth viewer lost access to her Facebook account and says that the social media company claims she wasn't a real person.
2 people hurt in a rollover crash in South Sacramento
Two people are in the hospital after a rollover crash in South Sacramento.
Heavy snow in the Sierra impacts mountain travel
Business was booming on a snowy day in the Sierra, especially for the last stop before Echo Summit on Highway 50.
3-month-old cyanotic baby with no pulse and not breathing saved by firefighters | On The Go
Nic Merianos and Tony Lopez discuss the seven-day forecast and headlines of the day.
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Spacewalkers continue solar power upgrade on space station
Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio float outside the space station to install the third of six new roll-out solar blankets.
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.
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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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Carr-Adams connection rallies Raiders past Chargers
The suddenly hot Raiders (5-7) are 3-0 following their 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday.
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo out for season with broken left foot
The 49ers lost quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a season-ending left foot injury Sunday, dealing a big blow to one of the NFL's top teams.
49ers' punishing defense, Purdy's solid performance deliver 33-17 win over Dolphins
Rookie Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes after replacing an injured Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers used another dominant defensive performance to beat the Dolphins 33-17.
Barry Bonds left out of Hall of Fame again
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling were passed over by a Baseball Hall of Fame committee that elected former big league slugger Fred McGriff to Cooperstown on Sunday.
Soccer legend Pelé says he is "strong" and has "hope" amid cancer treatment
Pelé was hospitalized earlier this week in Sao Paulo.
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Paul Pelosi attends Kennedy Center Honors in first public appearance since home attack
Paul and Nancy Pelosi attended the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night, marking Paul Pelosi's first public appearance since he was attacked in his San Francisco home in October.
Supreme Court weighs case that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and presidency
The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case, a Republican-led challenge asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the presidency.
Both sides see high stakes in gay rights Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court is being warned about the potentially dire consequences of a case next week involving a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for same-sex couples.
Sacramento could become first in the country to add city council youth liaison
Sacramento may become the first city in the country to add a new seat to its city council dias for a youth liaison.
Local Rabbi reacts to Kanye's comments about Hitler and Jews
Kanye's behavior has prompted many to ask: Is this the result of mental illness, or is it anti-semitism? We reached out to a local rabbi for her take.
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Paul Pelosi attends Kennedy Center Honors in first public appearance since home attack
Paul and Nancy Pelosi attended the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night, marking Paul Pelosi's first public appearance since he was attacked in his San Francisco home in October.
Keke Palmer announces pregnancy in "Saturday Night Live" monologue
The actress, 29, showed off her baby bump during her "SNL" debut.
Police: 180 dogs and cats removed from home by hazmat team
Some 180 dogs and cats were removed from a New Jersey home by a hazmat team after officials reported the animals were being kept in "horrible and inhumane conditions," authorities say.
Fan buying famed 'Goonies' house in Oregon, listed for $1.7M
The listing agent for the Victorian home featured in the "The Goonies" film in Astoria, Oregon, said this week the likely new owner is a fan of the classic coming-of-age movie about friendships and treasure hunting, and he promises to preserve and protect the landmark.
Supreme Court weighs case that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and presidency
The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case, a Republican-led challenge asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the presidency.
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Paul Pelosi attends Kennedy Center Honors in first public appearance since home attack
Paul and Nancy Pelosi attended the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night, marking Paul Pelosi's first public appearance since he was attacked in his San Francisco home in October.
Keke Palmer announces pregnancy in "Saturday Night Live" monologue
The actress, 29, showed off her baby bump during her "SNL" debut.
Fan buying famed 'Goonies' house in Oregon, listed for $1.7M
The listing agent for the Victorian home featured in the "The Goonies" film in Astoria, Oregon, said this week the likely new owner is a fan of the classic coming-of-age movie about friendships and treasure hunting, and he promises to preserve and protect the landmark.
Nick Cannon hospitalized with pneumonia
Before his hospitalization, Cannon performed with his "Wild'N Out Live" tour on Thursday in New York City.
Yes, the viral "Cocaine Bear" movie is based on a true story (kind of)
The story is indeed based on the true story of a bear who overdosed on cocaine in the 1980s.
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China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Drug, alcohol deaths increasing among US adults 65 and older, CDC data shows
Deaths related to drug misuse and alcohol abuse appear to be on the rise among older adults in the United States, similar to the recent increases seen among younger adults, according to two new reports from the CDC.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay men donating blood
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
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.
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"Nothing they can do about it": Homeless, shoplifters blamed for Big Lots closing in Citrus Heights
Big Lots is raising big concerns in Citrus Heights as word got out that the store is closing up shop.
Experts warn of high interest rates on credit cards amid holiday shopping season
Financial experts are warning consumers about credit card debt amid the holiday shopping season. With the combination of inflation and high interest rates, going into debt is the last thing you want to do.
Report: California gun data breach was "unintentional and not connected to any nefarious purpose"
California's Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn't follow policies or understand how to operate their website, according to an investigation released Wednesday.
More than 70 water agencies in California could face water shortages in the coming months, state report shows
Nearly 20% of California's urban water agencies reported they could see significant water shortages in the coming months as the state braces for a potential fourth consecutive year of drought.
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.
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Tipflation becomes more widespread, may hurt industry in the long run
Shoppers say they're seeing more and more tip requests in more unusual places.
Watchdog groups: Hate speech dramatically surges on Twitter following Elon Musk takeover
The Center for Countering Digital Hate and Anti-Defamation League both said in reports that the volume of hate speech on Twitter has grown dramatically under Musk's stewardship.
"Nothing they can do about it": Homeless, shoplifters blamed for Big Lots closing in Citrus Heights
Big Lots is raising big concerns in Citrus Heights as word got out that the store is closing up shop.
More than 70 water agencies in California could face water shortages in the coming months, state report shows
Nearly 20% of California's urban water agencies reported they could see significant water shortages in the coming months as the state braces for a potential fourth consecutive year of drought.
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.
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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.