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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.
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2 arrested, 1 at large in Tuolumne County landlord's death
Two people have been arrested on murder charges and another person is being sought in the death of a Tuolumne County man.
Crews battle fire at Best Western hotel in Jackson
A hotel in Amador County was the scene of a fire on Friday.
Skies over parts of far Northern California get rare treat: The aurora borealis
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Alert for most of the northern half of the US Thursday night.
Alzheimer's first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds
Research has been exploring how the eye may help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin.
Much of West Coast faces ban to fish salmon amid low stocks
Experts fear native California salmon, which make up a significant portion of the Pacific Northwest's fishing industry, are in a spiral toward extinction.
4 California sea otters died from an unusual strain of a parasite that could pose a risk to humans
Four sea otters in California have died from a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that scientists said could pose a risk to human health.
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.
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.
More than a third of U.S. adults are stressed out over money
Stubbornly high inflation and mounting debt are weighing on many people's finances — and their minds.
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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.
The Big Dance big boost to Sacramento 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.
Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is not a big fan of the transfer portal, lamenting that it gives young athletes an easy out instead of an opportunity to overcome challenges.
Princeton's journey becomes face of March Madness' COVID era
Princeton forward Tosan Evbuomwan spent his first three college seasons enduring one disappointment after another.
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.
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2 arrested, 1 at large in Tuolumne County landlord's death
Two people have been arrested on murder charges and another person is being sought in the death of a Tuolumne County man.
Water restriction rollback in California
Drought restrictions have been relaxed and state water deliveries are anticipated to 75% allocation -- more than double what was originally planned.
Northern Lights seen over far Northern California overnight
A severe geomagnetic storm hit Earth on Thursday night, prompting the lower than usual appearance of the aurora borealis.
Stockton cracking down on illegal sideshows
A series of sideshows in Stockton last night is prompting more action from the Stockton Police Department as they say their task force is ramping up more action and operations in the months ahead.
Asteroid to pass between Earth and moon's orbits this weekend
Although an asteroid with the potential to cause significant damage if it hit a populated area is coming somewhat unusually close to our planet this weekend, it is on course to pass harmlessly between the orbits of Earth and the moon.
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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 near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
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Player charged after throwing punch following Bowling Green-Memphis game
Video of the incident showed Jamirah Shutes' teammate quickly escorting her off the court while Elissa Brett's teammates checked on her.
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.
Sac State standout Isnelle Natabou announces she's entering transfer portal
Days after learning that their coach is moving on, Sacramento State's women's basketball team will also be losing one of their top players.
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.
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With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
House passes GOP bill to give parents more influence over schools
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.
State Department facing "unprecedented demand" for passports, Blinken says
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
California may punish oil companies for high gas prices
A first-in-the-nation bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump breezed through the California Senate on Thursday at the urging of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, the first major vote in an effort to pass the law by month's end.
Manhattan DA's office says House GOP demands would interfere in Trump probe
The chairmen's letter "only came after Donald Trump created a false expectation that he would be arrested the next day," general counsel Leslie Dubeck wrote.
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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.
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
Around The Nation
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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.
More than a third of U.S. adults are stressed out over money
Stubbornly high inflation and mounting debt are weighing on many people's finances — and their minds.
Player charged after throwing punch following Bowling Green-Memphis game
Video of the incident showed Jamirah Shutes' teammate quickly escorting her off the court while Elissa Brett's teammates checked on her.
Panera Bread starts scanning customers' palms
The Amazon-made scanners will connect millions of loyalty customers' handprints to their Panera shopping history.
80% of receipts at major stores have "toxic" chemicals: study
Consumers should wash their hands after handling store receipts or simply not ask for one, ecological group advises.
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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.
Brandy and Paolo Montalban reprising "Cinderella" roles
Brandy became the first Black actress to play Cinderella in a movie, and 26 years later, she is reprising the iconic role alongside her prince.
Stevie Nicks postpones show in Sacramento due to COVID-19
Legendary singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks was set to perform at the Golden 1 Center on Sunday, March 26, but had to postpone the show due to a COVID-19 illness within the band.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
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Alzheimer's first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds
Research has been exploring how the eye may help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin.
Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action
Lawmakers in Colorado, California, Texas, New York and elsewhere are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis.
Mental health struggles are driving more college students to consider dropping out, survey finds
A new survey shows that a significant number of college students struggle with their mental health, and a growing share have considered dropping out themselves.
California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues
Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.
Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
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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.
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.
Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
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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.
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.
A 4-day work week is gaining popularity, as it shows positive health impacts
The concept of a 4-day work week is catching on, and new research shows fewer hours on the clock can have positive impacts on health.
Top brewers gather in Sacramento for annual Craft Beer Summit
Top brewers from across the state are in Sacramento this week for the annual Craft Beer Summit at the Sacramento Convention Center.
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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.
Uplifting News
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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.