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Officials: SUV in deadly UGA crash was not for personal use
There's new information in a car crash that killed two people, including a college football player from New Jersey.
Damar Hamlin speaks publicly for the 1st time
The Buffalo Bills safety released a video on Instagram Saturday, nearly four weeks after he went into cardiac arrest on the field
Trump opens 2024 run in NH, says he's 'more committed' than ever
Trump stopped in New Hampshire on Saturday before heading to South Carolina.
Highway 26 crash leaves 2 people seriously injured, including a young child
First responders, which included Calaveras Consolidated Fire and San Andreas Fire, were denied an air ambulance due to the heavy fog in the area impacting visibility.
Tom Verlaine, co-founder of influential band Television, dead at age 73
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands, has died. He was 73.
3 dead 4 critical after shooting in Beverly Crest neighborhood
Around 2:40 a.m. a shooting killing three and wounding four people occurred outside a residence in the the 2700 block of Ellison Dr. in the neighborhood just outside of Beverly Hills, called Beverly Crest. Police say no suspect yet.
Here's Tyre Nichols through the eyes of his mom
We're getting a look at Tyre Nichols through the eyes of the person who, by far, knew the 29-year-old the longest: his mom
Tyre Nichols' family attorney: "culture that allows them to think they can do this to Tyre."
Tyre Nichols' siblings stood beside leaders from the Sacramento chapter of the NAACP, faith leaders, and elected officials to show their support for messaging: justice and peaceful protest.
Tyre Nichols video raises concerns about impact on viewers' mental health
The graphic content in the Tyre Nichols video released Friday night is raising concerns about how it might impact your mental health. At news conferences Friday, both in Sacramento and in Memphis, speakers urged not everyone should be watching it.
Downtown Sacramento march remains peaceful after violent Tyre Nichols video releases
Downtown Sacramento stayed calm on the first night after Memphis police released their video of the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols.
Local law enforcement agencies, public figures respond to violent video of Tyre Nichols' arrest
Law enforcement agencies and officials from around the Greater Sacramento Region have reacted to the newly released video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols in Memphis earlier this month.
Longtime friends of Tyre Nichols remember skating days in Natomas
They were all just teenagers at Regency Skate Park in Natomas: Austin Robert, Harry Silva, Ryan Wilson, and Tyre Nichols.
Rare green comet: when, where and how to see it
A rare green comet is zooming our way for the first time in 50,000 years. As it makes its appearance in the sky, Dr. Kyle Watters, the Planetarium Director at Sac State, shares how you can view the comet if you live in Sacramento.
Bay Area man gets three years in prison for raping woman at party on UC Davis campus
A Bay Area man was sentenced to three years in state prison for raping a woman at a party on the UC Davis campus, prosecutors said Friday.
Inmate dies while in custody at the San Joaquin County Sheltered Housing Unit
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has opened an investigation after an inmate died at the Sheltered Housing Unit Monday afternoon.
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Sacramento State vs. Montana State highlights
The Sacramento Sate Hornets men's basketball team lost to the Montana State Bobcats 72-65.
Khelani, Teyanna Taylor, Brent Faiyaz, and more to perform at Sol Blume 2023
The lineup for the Sol Blume music festival has been announced.
Tyre Nichols: Protests break out across the country over the death of the Sacramento native
Protests have broken out across the country over the death of Sacramento native Tyre Nichols just a day after footage showing him being brutally beaten by Memphis police officers was released.
Highway 26 crash leaves 2 people seriously injured, including a young child
Calaveras Consolidated Fire says that at 2 a.m., a black pickup truck crashed into a tree on Highway 26 and Lower Doubletree Road in Calaveras County Friday night, leaving two people, including a young child, with serious injuries. First responders later learned that the victims were from Stockton and later transported them to trauma centers in the Valley.
Longtime friends of Tyre Nichols remember skating days in Natomas
They were all just teenagers at Regency Skate Park in Natomas: Austin Robert, Harry Silva, Ryan Wilson, and Tyre Nichols. As many across the country were introduced to Tyre Nichols on Friday, his friends have a message about how they remember him.
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Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing Ukrainian war
The 19-year-old from Russia's Arkhangelsk region must wear the device while she is under house arrest after she was charged over social media posts that authorities say discredit the Russian army and justify terrorism.
Domantas Sabonis scores 23, Timberwolves beat Kings 117-110
The second game between the teams is Monday night.
A Texas National Guard member shot and injured a migrant at the border
This is the first known incident involving a service member shooting and injuring a migrant since Texas' Operation Lone Star started in March 2021, according to the Army Times and Texas Tribune.
Officials: SUV in deadly UGA crash was not for personal use
There's new information in a car crash that killed two people, including a college football player from New Jersey.
Damar Hamlin speaks publicly for the 1st time
The Buffalo Bills safety released a video on Instagram Saturday, nearly four weeks after he went into cardiac arrest on the field
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Sacramento skateboarding community remembers Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols is sending shockwaves through Sacramento, where he lived before moving to Memphis two years ago.
John Mayer to perform in Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center
Tickets go on sale Feb. 3 at 9 a.m.
Puppy, kitten yoga classes held on top of downtown Sacramento gym
If you're looking for some exercise with no distractions, you might have to be a little more flexible than usual for this yoga class. It's puppy yoga, and we can't forget the rabbits, too.
Sacramento gang police officers uncover several pounds of illegal drugs and gun during traffic stop near Arden Fair Mall
A traffic stop near Arden Fair Mall on Tuesday resulted in police finding a variety of illegal narcotics believed to be for sale and an illegal "ghost gun."
Sacramento County Main Jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in his cell
An investigation is underway after the death of an inmate at the Sacramento County Main Jail.
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California prison inmates to get some Medicaid care
The federal government will allow Medicaid dollars to treat some people in prisons, jails or juvenile detention centers for the first time ever.
Driver who plunged off California cliff with wife, children in car moved from hospital to jail
The driver of a car that plunged 250 feet off a treacherous cliff in Northern California, injuring his two young children and his wife, was released from the hospital and jailed on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse, authorities said Friday.
You won't win: California Lottery warns players against buying tickets online
The California Lottery is warning players against buying tickets on the internet.
California judge orders release of footage of Pelosi attack
Footage of the attack on former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband will be released to the public after a judge on Wednesday denied prosecutors' request to keep it secret.
Californians will vote on whether to overturn fast-food law
A voter initiative that would overturn a California law aimed at raising wages and improving working conditions for fast food workers has qualified for next year's ballot, authorities said Tuesday.
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Pascal Siakam scores 26, Raptors top Pacific-leading Kings
Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacific Division-leading Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Wednesday night.
Local 49ers fans prepare to travel for NFC Championship
It's a cross-country trek but that isn't stopping local Niner diehards from taking a weekend in Philadelphia.
49ers expect Charles Omenihu to play Sunday; Will let legal process unfold in wake of arrest
San Francisco 49ers expect defensive end Charles Omenihu to play Sunday in the NFC Championship while the legal process unfolds regarding the veteran's arrest on a domestic violence charge.
Andrej Stojakovic, son of Peja Stojakovic, selected to McDonald's All-American game
Jesuit senior Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former Sacramento Kings player Peja Stojakovic, was selected to the McDonald's All-American game.
Sacramento Republic FC add Venezuelan midfielder Arnold López
Sacramento Republic FC announced Tuesday that the club has added midfielder and Venezuela native Arnold López ahead of the 2023 season.
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Inside McCarthy's House: Famous friends and hard realities
In an almost forgotten slice of marbled real estate at the Capitol, the Kevin McCarthy era is taking shape in Congress.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Absolutely no intention of seeing the deadly assault on my husband's life'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told reporters emphatically Friday that she will not view a police bodycam video of the violent assault of her husband during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco home.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Weight loss surgery extends lives, study finds
Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death, especially from such obesity-related conditions as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to a new 40-year study of nearly 22,000 people who had bariatric surgery in Utah.
Tyre Nichols video raises concerns about impact on viewers' mental health
The graphic content in the Tyre Nichols video released Friday night is raising concerns about how it might impact your mental health. At news conferences Friday, both in Sacramento and in Memphis, speakers urged not everyone should be watching it.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
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South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
You won't win: California Lottery warns players against buying tickets online
The California Lottery is warning players against buying tickets on the internet.
High cost of eggs force consumers to look to local sources
The price of eggs is higher than they have ever been before. The higher cost is causing more people to buy their eggs from local sources.
Live Nation exec faces lawmakers about Taylor Swift concert tickets fiasco
Lawmakers grilled a top executive from Ticketmaster's parent company after the service's inability to process orders for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour left millions of fans unable to buy tickets or without their ticket even after purchase.
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Investigating California Wage Theft: When Bosses Don't Pay
Wage theft robs workers of billions of dollars a year and costs Americans more than any other type of theft. In an effort to identify the scope of wage theft in California, and potential solutions, CBS News Sacramento teamed up with the CalMatters "Divide" team to produce this series of reports.
"We leaned into the uncomfortable": How some CSUs are working to close the Black graduation gap
The California State University system graduates Black students at lower rates than other groups – but why, and what can be done to fix it?
Justice Delayed: A tale of two counties. Could Sacramento have the solution to court backlogs statewide?
While at least one California court is so backlogged that judges are dismissing hundreds of criminal cases, the Sacramento County Superior Court is bucking the trend of delayed justice.
Handcuffs in Hallways: Thousands of California children are being arrested on K-12 campuses. Why?
In California, police were called at K-8th grade campuses more than 10,000 times in a single year and data reveals that students with disabilities were far more likely to be arrested than their non-disabled counterparts.
California's efforts to police the police are off to a slow start
Data compiled by CalMatters reveals the state's top cop is struggling to keep up with the new law that requires the Attorney General's Office to investigate all police shootings of unarmed people.
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Call Kurtis: The warranty on my portable generator is about to expire
The clock was ticking down with only six months left on the warranty when a viewer started having problems.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
Call Kurtis: The total is rising, but where's the gas?
A Sacramento viewer reached out to Kurtis with some surprising video from a local gas station: The total kept rising but no gas was coming out.
Call Kurtis: Reigning in rising credit card debt
With credit card debt on the rise, it's time to check in with Kurtis Ming on how to get your debt in check.
The state of the art of AI art
Artificial Intelligence software programs can turn anything you type, no matter how absurd, into art, drawing from hundreds of millions of images in its database ... and with this technological advance come some serious downsides.
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$24M Settlement reached with PG&E over Dixie Fire, utility faces criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
A $24 million settlement has been reached over the massive Dixie Fire with ten public entities agreeing to a deal with Pacific Gas and Electric to pay for some of the damage.
85% of California's rural land now in 'high' or 'very high' risk for wildfires, new analysis shows
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger, the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) recently announced.
California's wildfire risk map updated after 15 years
California's office of the State Fire marshal released an updated fire hazard map showing which unincorporated parts of California are most at risk for fires and what future destruction could look like.
Cal Fire encourages residents to create defensible space with more wet weather on the way
Recent rains have been heaven-sent during California's years-long drought, but concerns over flash flooding in wildfire burn scar areas have fire crews watching and working.
From devastation to inspiration, Foresthill students study wildfire prevention
In the wake of the devastation, a new generation of foresters is taking interest in wildfire prevention.
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"Love at first sight': Foster pets find forever homes during happy holiday season
You may remember when people lined up outside the Front Street Animal Shelter right before Christmas last year to offer up their homes over the holidays so pets didn't spend them alone in a kennel. It's well into 2023 and time to bring them back, but CBS13 learned many just can't seem to let go.
A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo announced on Monday the birth of a female giraffe.
Sacramento woman with 9 college degrees talks turning 102, secret to living long
Shirley Allen was surrounded by family and met with applause as she blew out the large candles on her 102nd birthday Tuesday, Jan 17. For more than a century, Allen has marked another year gone by, but she's never taken one for granted.
'I had to do it to save everyone': Man breaks into school and shelters more than 20 people from blizzard
As a deadly and historic blizzard barreled through Erie County, New York, last weekend, some residents found themselves in a dire scenario -- stranded in howling snow with nowhere to go, their cars dwindling in gas supply with police unable to come to the rescue.
Acts of kindness travel far at Sacramento International Airport
Stuck and stressed travelers are getting some welcome relief. Random acts of kindness are flying high at the Sacramento International Airport even if flights aren't.
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Sacramento State vs. Montana State highlights
The Sacramento Sate Hornets men's basketball team lost to the Montana State Bobcats 72-65.
Khelani, Teyanna Taylor, Brent Faiyaz, and more to perform at Sol Blume 2023
The lineup for the Sol Blume music festival has been announced.
Tyre Nichols: Protests break out across the country over the death of the Sacramento native
Protests have broken out across the country over the death of Sacramento native Tyre Nichols just a day after footage showing him being brutally beaten by Memphis police officers was released.
Highway 26 crash leaves 2 people seriously injured, including a young child
Calaveras Consolidated Fire says that at 2 a.m., a black pickup truck crashed into a tree on Highway 26 and Lower Doubletree Road in Calaveras County Friday night, leaving two people, including a young child, with serious injuries. First responders later learned that the victims were from Stockton and later transported them to trauma centers in the Valley.
Longtime friends of Tyre Nichols remember skating days in Natomas
They were all just teenagers at Regency Skate Park in Natomas: Austin Robert, Harry Silva, Ryan Wilson, and Tyre Nichols. As many across the country were introduced to Tyre Nichols on Friday, his friends have a message about how they remember him.