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Crews quickly halt progress of fire burning north of Camanche Reservoir

Attacking the fire by both the ground and the air, crews stopped its forward progress and mitigated the threat to structures, officials say.

2H ago

More human remains found in drought-striken Lake Mead

It's the fourth time since May that remains have been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.

3H ago

McKinney Fire now 40% contained, nearly 90 homes destroyed

Although firefighters say they are making progress, the McKinney Fire continues to spread in Siskiyou County.

2H ago

Authorities ask public's help finding 16-year-old girl last seen at Truckee party

The sheriff's office says that Kiely Rodni, of Truckee, was last seen early Saturday morning at a party near the Prosser Family Campground

4H ago

Fairfield police track down recumbent bicycles stolen from retirement community

Authorities in Fairfield say it was a community effort to figure out who stole a pair of recumbent bicycles from a retirement village.

5H ago

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Sacramento News

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Photo of homeless encampment on sidewalk in Sacramento.

Camping on Sacramento sidewalks could soon be a misdemeanor

The city council will discuss the proposal next week, and then it is set to go up for a vote on Aug. 16.

Aug 5

Rio Linda raging fire destroys part of junkyard

A fire is burning in a Rio Vista junkyard.

Aug 5

This is a 3D rendering of a 2023 boat that will take people on a cruise in Northern California.

$6K to go on a cruise that teaches you about Sacramento?

The new cruises are scheduled to start in Feb. 2023, with prices starting at $6,000.

Aug 3

This is a photo of a Sacramento family saved from burning home.

Man saves Sacramento family from house fire

The Red Cross is assisting this family with some temporary help. After that, they need to find a long-term solution.

Aug 3

Bicyclist hit and killed by train in Sacramento

The crash is under investigation, and no information about the deceased has been released.

Aug 3

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California News

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Photo of swimmers in an Elk Grove competition

Elk Grove swim competition largest in Western region

The competition is made up of swimmers who are 14 and under from 13 different states.

Aug 5

Carmichael doctor's medical license suspended after sex with patients

The state also claims that the married doctor tried to pursue a third patient romantically.

Aug 5

1,000 people in Death Valley National Park stranded by flash floods

Flash flooding at Death Valley National Park triggered by heavy rainfall on Friday buried cars, forced officials to close all roads in and out of the park, and stranded about 1,000 people, officials said

Aug 5

Police have arrested a Southern California woman for allegedly poisoning her husband.

Aug 5

"She was a close friend": Kristin Smart's Cal Poly classmates testify in murder trial

Kristin Smart's former Cal Poly classmates took the stand on Thursday as witnesses in her murder trial.

Aug 5

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Sports

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Angels tie MLB record with 7 solo HRs but lose to Athletics

In a season that has turned into a titanic struggle for the Los Angeles Angels, they suffered another pain-staking defeat Thursday.

Aug 5

Court hearing of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence

Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."

Aug 5

Sacramento Monarch legend Ruthie Bolton talks about Brittany Griner's sentence

The 6-foot 9-inch center has played overseas during the offseason since 2014, a common practice for WNBA players.

Aug 4

A's give up 7 solo HRs, still beat Angels

The Los Angeles Angels tied a major league record with seven solo home runs, including two by Shohei Ohtani, but still lost to the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Thursday.

Aug 4

Kapler ejected, Giants swept by Dodgers to fall to 3-12 since All-Star break

Clayton Kershaw left his start with low back pain and the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.

Aug 4

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Politics

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Democrats Agree On Revised Version Of Tax And Climate Bill

Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats

The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.

7H ago

DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor killing

The four current and former officers face various civil rights and obstruction charges stemming from Taylor's 2020 death.

Aug 4

California county larger than several states to have secession measure on 2022 ballot

Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will have the chance to decide in November whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.

Aug 4

New law may offer relief for lower-income Californians with traffic ticket debts

No one likes getting a traffic ticket, and the fees attached to it can add up quickly. A new state law took effect on July 1st that can help those buried under a mountain of debt from traffic violations.

Aug 2

Democratic Leadership Hold News Conference On Lowering Gas Prices

Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced after reaching the deal with Republicans who had blocked the bill from advancing last week while they sought to add cost-controlling amendment votes to the package.

Aug 2

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Health News

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Elementary Students Attend Class For In-Person Learning

CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school

The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.

Aug 5

Calaveras County school closes for the week over COVID absences among students, staff

A school in Calaveras County had to cancel classes for the week due to COVID-19 absences.

Aug 5

Monkeypox very serious, but no reason for widespread alarm, top doctor says

Dr. Ashish Jha told "CBS Mornings" that declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak will speed up vaccinations and help health officials obtain data to stop the spread of the disease.

Aug 5

U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.

Aug 4

1 dead in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Napa County

One person has died after at least a dozen people became infected in an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Napa County, health officials said.

Aug 3

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Consumer News

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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

USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products

Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.

Aug 1

The CFBP announced Thursday that it fined U.S. Bank $37.5 million, after a five-year investigation.

Jul 30

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CBS13 Investigations

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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

Call Kurtis: Does CHP verify insurance at the scene of an accident?

When a Placerville car crash victim found out that the insurance information the other driver provided at the crash scene was bogus, they decided to Call Kurtis with a surprising discovery.

Jun 14

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Call Kurtis

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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

Call Kurtis: Pet shelters, gas prices, and insurance

Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.

Aug 1

Case Closed: Call Kurtis volunteer team gets viewer a refund for shower door

When a pandemic installation delay kept a Sacramento woman from realizing she had the wrong shower door and couldn't get a refund, she decided to call Kurtis.

Jul 19

Could there be a 30-hour workweek in California?

State lawmakers rejected attempts to set a four-day workweek back in May. But now some are talking about six-hour workdays.

Jul 18

Wildfires

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Crews quickly halt progress of fire burning north of Camanche Reservoir

Attacking the fire by both the ground and the air, crews stopped its forward progress and mitigated the threat to structures, officials say.

2H ago

McKinney Fire now 40% contained, nearly 90 homes destroyed

Although firefighters say they are making progress, the McKinney Fire continues to spread in Siskiyou County.

2H ago

Tamarack Fire victims seek over $85 million for damages

People who lost their homes and property in last summer's Tamarack Fire in northern Nevada and California have filed a claim against the U.S. Forest Service seeking more than $85 million.

Aug 4

Crews battling 4-alarm fire in Fairfield near Discovery Way and Hancock Drive

Firefighters battled a blaze in Fairfield that quickly went to four alarms on Thursday.

Aug 4

Flash Flood Watch still in effect for Greater Lake Tahoe area

A stretch of Highway 89 in Alpine County is shut down because of severe flooding in an area burned by the Tamarack Fire last summer.

Aug 4

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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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McKinney Fire now 40% contained

The deadly wildfire has scorched more than 60,000 acres in northern California.

4H ago
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11 displaced after fire at Rancho Cordova apartment complex

Three apartments were destroyed and eight others were damaged.

4H ago
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Evening weather report: Aug. 7, 2022

Monday looks to be sunny with a high of 90 degrees in Sacramento.

4H ago
03:15

Make-A-Wish Foundation gives Lodi teen a trip to Hawaii

The teenager said that she wanted something that would be fun for her and fun for her family.

4H ago
02:08

Fairfield police return pair of stolen recumbent bikes

Authorities say the bikes cost more than $2,500 each.

4H ago
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Latest News

Crews quickly halt progress of fire burning north of Camanche Reservoir

More human remains found in drought-striken Lake Mead

McKinney Fire now 40% contained, nearly 90 homes destroyed

Authorities ask public's help finding 16-year-old girl last seen at Truckee party

Fairfield police track down recumbent bicycles stolen from retirement community

Sacramento News

Camping on Sacramento sidewalks could soon be a misdemeanor

Rio Linda raging fire destroys part of junkyard

$6K to go on a cruise that teaches you about Sacramento?

Man saves Sacramento family from house fire

Bicyclist hit and killed by train in Sacramento

California News

Elk Grove swim competition largest in Western region

Carmichael doctor's medical license suspended after sex with patients

1,000 people in Death Valley National Park stranded by flash floods

Police have arrested a Southern California woman for allegedly poisoning her husband.

"She was a close friend": Kristin Smart's Cal Poly classmates testify in murder trial

Sports

Angels tie MLB record with 7 solo HRs but lose to Athletics

Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence

Sacramento Monarch legend Ruthie Bolton talks about Brittany Griner's sentence

A's give up 7 solo HRs, still beat Angels

Kapler ejected, Giants swept by Dodgers to fall to 3-12 since All-Star break

Politics

Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats

DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor killing

California county larger than several states to have secession measure on 2022 ballot

New law may offer relief for lower-income Californians with traffic ticket debts

Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits

Health News

CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school

Calaveras County school closes for the week over COVID absences among students, staff

Monkeypox very serious, but no reason for widespread alarm, top doctor says

U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

1 dead in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Napa County

Consumer News

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

USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products

The CFBP announced Thursday that it fined U.S. Bank $37.5 million, after a five-year investigation.

CBS13 Investigations

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: Does CHP verify insurance at the scene of an accident?

Call Kurtis

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