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Low air quality leads to the first "Spare the Air" alert of the year

Due to the air quality alert, the Sac Metro Air District advises people with heart and lung issues to avoid outdoor activities on Tuesday evening.

4M ago

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Sacramento homes now selling for 2% under asking price

But in the summer of 2022, homes are selling for 2% under asking and spending an average of 33 days on the market.

2H ago

Stockton police respond to report of woman pistol whipped, armed suspect running

At 1:03 p.m., Stockton police were called to a house on the 9300 block of Fox Creek Drive for a report of a man pistol-whipping a woman.

3H ago

GM recalls 484K big SUVs to fix problem third-row seat belts

The automaker says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators that rivets that hold the buckle to the mounting bracket on the left- and right side third-row seats may have been formed improperly.

5H ago

Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors

The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.

6H ago

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Tesla catches fire on I-80 near Sacramento; 1 person taken to hospital

A Tesla caught fire along Interstate 80 into Sacramento on Monday morning.

Aug 15

Man accused of rock-throwing assault at midtown business arrested

Police have arrested a man who allegedly assaulted someone at a shop in midtown over the weekend.

Aug 14

Volunteer group pulls thousands of pounds of trash from Arcade Creek

Dozens of volunteers pulled thousands of pounds of trash from Arcade Creek on Sunday. It's part of a major effort to keep Sacramento's waterways healthy.

Aug 14

One Go-Kart stolen from Sacramento racing team that raises money for childhood health care recovered

Person arrested Sunday after police say the thieves were able to cut a hole in the bottom of the trailer and slowly remove each kart.

Aug 14

Bird Flu concerns lead to draining ponds at William Land Park

Concern about Bird Flu leads to drainage of ponds at Land Park

The water that is pumped out will be used to irrigate the park's grass.

Aug 10

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California News

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Monkey at San Luis Obispo Zoo calls 911

Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it's a primate suspect.

7H ago

Actress Anne Heche taken off life support

Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.

Aug 14

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More than 2,000 California mental health clinicians poised to strike this week

Thousands of mental health therapists at the country's largest non-profit HMO are poised to strike this week, holding daily picket lines and rallies outside Kaiser Facilities throughout California.

Aug 14

San Bernardino County puts secession measure on ballot

Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will soon get to say whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.

Aug 9

Report: California slow to get unemployment benefits to workers

California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for roughly 6 million people during the pandemic because state policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly," according to a nonpartisan report released Monday by the Legislative Analyst's Office.

Aug 8

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Sports

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Pete Carril, assistant to Rick Adelman in Sacramento Kings' glory years, dies at 92

Pete Carril, the rumpled, cigar-smoking basketball coach who led Princeton to 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, where his teams unnerved formidable opponents and rattled March Madness with old-school fundamentals, died Monday.

Aug 15

49ers safety Jimmie Ward sidelined with hamstring injury

San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward pulled his hamstring and might not be ready to return for the season opener on Sept. 11 in Chicago.

Aug 15

Lance's deep TD pass leads 49ers to 28-21 win over Packers

Trey Lance flashed his big arm in a brief preseason stint for San Francisco with a 76-yard touchdown pass to speedy rookie Danny Gray and the 49ers beat the Packers 28-21 on Friday night.

Aug 12

UC Davis star running back Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr

Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr. almost transferred just before breaking a UC Davis record. He returned to make a legacy.

Aug 12

Damia Viader started his career for legendary club FC Barcelona. Now he's starring with Sacramento Republic

Damià Viader started his career for legendary club FC Barcelona. Now he's starring with Sacramento Republic FC.

Aug 12

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Politics

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First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.

14H ago

Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say

Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.

Aug 14

Former President Trump And Fellow Conservatives Address Annual CPAC Meeting

Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents

The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.

Aug 12

New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated

While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.

Aug 11

Gavin Newsom picks 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated current state Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero as the next chief justice.

Aug 10

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Health News

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Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors

The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.

6H ago

Viral TikTok spreading misinformation about tampon ingredients

A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.

Aug 15

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Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins

Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.

Aug 15

Is making your own baby food safer?

A new report finds homemade baby food contains just as many heavy metals as store-bought preparations.

Aug 15

CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission

Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."

Aug 15

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Consumer News

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Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation

Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.

Aug 10

Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord

After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.

Aug 8

Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.

Aug 5

Gas Prices Rise As Americans Hit Road For Peak Driving Season

Here's why gas prices are sinking

Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.

Aug 3

California settles with Rent-A-Center, alleges overpricing

Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.

Aug 2

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CBS13 Investigations

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Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison

The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.

Aug 8

Wage theft rampant in California despite state's strict industry laws; how you might be affected

Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.

Jul 26

California establishes fund for victims of solar fraud

Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.

Jul 25

Roughly half of families impacted have applied to FEMA's funeral expense relief program

FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.

Jul 14

How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved

In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.

Jun 29

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Call Kurtis

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Call Kurtis: Baby rockers recalled

Baby rockers that have been on the market for 12 years are now under a recall after the death of a child.

Aug 15

Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation

Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.

Aug 10

Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord

After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.

Aug 8

Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.

Aug 5

Viewer calls Kurtis after spotting confusing freeway signs during morning commute

When a South Sacramento woman noticed some confusing freeway signs and several close calls, she reached out to California's Department of Transportation about the issue. But after weeks of not hearing anything back, she called Kurtis to investigate.

Aug 2

Wildfires

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Evacuation orders lifted for Oak Fire in Placer County; 22 acres burned so far

The fire started Monday after a big rig crashed on the freeway near Live Oak Road between Colfax and Weimar.

10H ago

Crews battling grass fire in Pleasants Valley area near Vacaville

Forward progress has been stopped in a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in rural Vacaville on Monday

Aug 15

Decade-long mitigation spared some towns from Caldor Fire

In the decade leading to the Caldor Fire, the agency treated 1,000 acres in the wildland-urban interface.

Aug 14

Wildfire continues to burn in Yosemite National Park

Lightning-caused blaze discovered last week now estimated at 167 acres

Aug 13

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Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response

The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.

Aug 11

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Uplifting News

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Pennsylvania waitress shocked to receive $3,000 tip

A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.

Jul 24

California State Fair Unveils New Safety And Security Measures Ahead Of Opening

After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.

Jul 13

Tired Of Waiting On The City, South Sacramento Twin Sisters Clean Up Neighborhood Sidewalk Themselves

Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.

Jul 11

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Firefighters Rescue Kitten Trapped In Tennessee Walmart Pepsi Machine

Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.

Jul 3

Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship

Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.

Jul 1

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Sacramento evening weather forecast -- Aug. 16, 2022

Here's how the next seven days of weather will look.

3H ago
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Extreme heat and poor air quality has many changing their mind about going outside

Today's Air Quality Index has prompted the first "Spare the Air" alert of the year.

4H ago
02:04

Activists file lawsuits to block homeless encampment measure from Nov. ballot

Sacramento homeless activists have filed a lawsuit to block a homeless encampment measure from the November ballot.

4H ago
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Heavy police presence in Stockton due to woman pistol whipped by man, armed suspect running

Stockton police spent hours negotiating with an armed suspect after responding to reports of a woman being pistol whipped.

4H ago
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opens a month early

The highly anticipated Sky River Casino in Elk Grove has opened a month early.

5H ago
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Latest News

Low air quality leads to the first "Spare the Air" alert of the year

Sacramento homes now selling for 2% under asking price

Stockton police respond to report of woman pistol whipped, armed suspect running

GM recalls 484K big SUVs to fix problem third-row seat belts

Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors

Sacramento News

Tesla catches fire on I-80 near Sacramento; 1 person taken to hospital

Man accused of rock-throwing assault at midtown business arrested

Volunteer group pulls thousands of pounds of trash from Arcade Creek

One Go-Kart stolen from Sacramento racing team that raises money for childhood health care recovered

Concern about Bird Flu leads to drainage of ponds at Land Park

California News

Monkey at San Luis Obispo Zoo calls 911

Actress Anne Heche taken off life support

More than 2,000 California mental health clinicians poised to strike this week

San Bernardino County puts secession measure on ballot

Report: California slow to get unemployment benefits to workers

Sports

Pete Carril, assistant to Rick Adelman in Sacramento Kings' glory years, dies at 92

49ers safety Jimmie Ward sidelined with hamstring injury

Lance's deep TD pass leads 49ers to 28-21 win over Packers

Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr. almost transferred just before breaking a UC Davis record. He returned to make a legacy.

Damia Viader started his career for legendary club FC Barcelona. Now he's starring with Sacramento Republic

Politics

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say

Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents

New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated

Gavin Newsom picks 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice

Health News

Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors

Viral TikTok spreading misinformation about tampon ingredients

Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins

Is making your own baby food safer?

CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission

Consumer News

Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation

Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord

Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test

Here's why gas prices are sinking

California settles with Rent-A-Center, alleges overpricing

CBS13 Investigations

Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison

Wage theft rampant in California despite state's strict industry laws; how you might be affected

California establishes fund for victims of solar fraud

Roughly half of families impacted have applied to FEMA's funeral expense relief program

How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved

Call Kurtis