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Chowchilla mass kidnapping mastermind granted parole
Seventy-year-old Frederick Woods, the convicted mastermind of the 1976 Chowchilla mass kidnapping, has been granted parole.
Shortage of high school referees forces game rescheduling
The shortage is a national problem, but it hits California schools especially hard due to the number of schools in each district.
CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz to prevent wildfires from lightning strikes
Though CAL FIRE responds to every wildland blaze - they weren't always capable of using their limited resources to prevent fires.
Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Monterey Trails students arrested for attempted homicide
Deputies watched footage provided by another student and were able to determine the identity of the student and arrested him for attempted homicide.
Why issue a Flex Alert if available power supply is higher than the forecasted demand?
A Flex Alert is in effect Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to relieve pressure on California's power grid, but the energy available exceeds the forecasted demand, so why issue the alert?
10-year-old cheerleader dies of aneurysm in Stanislaus County
A child in Stanislaus County died suddenly in Stanislaus County earlier this week.
Search for Kiely Rodni enters day 12 as number of personnel assigned to case scaled back
The search for missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni has entered its 12th day, and still, there is no sign of the girl last seen at a late-night party.
Stockton school vandalism suspect caught on video
A suspected school vandal was caught on video, and now police are asking for clues to bring him to justice.
Homeless advocates file lawsuit preventing Sacramento from clearing encampments in some areas
Advocates are citing a 2018 appeals court ruling that says governments can't criminalize living outside when shelter isn't available.
Statewide Flex Alert goes into effect Wednesday in order to prevent rolling blackouts
Californians are being asked to save energy on Wednesday to avoid power outages due to surging air conditioning use.
Neighbors, businesses detail homeless crisis near Del Paso Regional Park
Right next to the manicured greens on Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, sits a cluttered encampment.
Stabbing in Rosemont leaves man with multiple wounds, woman arrested
When the woman was put in the back of the police vehicle, she began to have a seizure, and medical personnel attended to her.
Stolen million-dollar yacht found damaged, ransacked in Sacramento River
The million-dollar yacht suffered extensive damage and several items were missing, including 100 gallons of fuel.
Sky River Casino opens a few weeks earlier than expected
While no official head count was given, from the massive amounts of traffic, it could be in the thousands.
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove responds to traffic complaints
The newly opened Sky River Casino issued a response to community members frustrated by the traffic.
Turlock police officer shoots dog after it charges at the officer
A dog is recovering tonight after it was shot by a Turlock police officer after it charged at the officer.
Police make two arrests for a hate crime towards the Asian community
Sacramento police tracked down a vehicle used to commit hate crimes towards the Asian community, which led to the capture of two suspects.
Missing Yuba City couple found dead inside a crashed car in Nevada County
A Yuba City couple that has been missing since Aug. 7, has been found dead in Nevada County.
Cal ISO continues to ask people to conserve energy until 9 p.m. to avoid a blackout
Tony Lopez and Nic Merianos team up to bring you the latest news and weather updates.
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Chowchilla mass kidnapping mastermind granted parole
Seventy-year-old Frederick Woods, the convicted mastermind of the 1976 Chowchilla mass kidnapping, has been granted parole.
Shortage of high school referees forces game rescheduling
The shortage is a national problem, but it hits California schools especially hard due to the number of schools in each district.
CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz to prevent wildfires from lightning strikes
Though CAL FIRE responds to every wildland blaze - they weren't always capable of using their limited resources to prevent fires.
Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Monterey Trails students arrested for attempted homicide
Deputies watched footage provided by another student and were able to determine the identity of the student and arrested him for attempted homicide.
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Homeless advocates file lawsuit preventing Sacramento from clearing encampments in some areas
Advocates are citing a 2018 appeals court ruling that says governments can't criminalize living outside when shelter isn't available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West
The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West's most spectacular predators — the golden eagle — as the species teeters on the edge of decline.
Monkey at San Luis Obispo Zoo calls 911
Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it's a primate suspect.
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.
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.
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.
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Shortage of high school referees forces game rescheduling
The shortage is a national problem, but it hits California schools especially hard due to the number of schools in each district.
Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Sacramento Kings release their 2022-2023 schedule
The Sacramento Kings have released their 2022-2023 regular season schedule.
Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs
The Giants came back against Arizona's bullpen after D-backs ace Merrill Kelly outdueled Jakob Junis.
Andrus homer, Langeliers double, lead A's past Rangers, 5-1
The Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Tuesday night, ending a nine-game losing streak.
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Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
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.
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.
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.
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FDA: Hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter
The FDA estimates about 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 get the help they need.
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.
Nuclear war would kill billions – just from starvation, study finds
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz to prevent wildfires from lightning strikes
Though CAL FIRE responds to every wildland blaze - they weren't always capable of using their limited resources to prevent fires.
Containment of Placer County's Oak Fire now 76% contained
The fire started Monday after a big rig crashed on the freeway near Live Oak Road between Colfax and Weimar.
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
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.
Wildfire continues to burn in Yosemite National Park
Lightning-caused blaze discovered last week now estimated at 167 acres
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove responds to traffic complaints
The newly opened Sky River Casino issued a response to community members frustrated by the traffic.
Turlock police officer shoots dog after it charges at the officer
A dog is recovering tonight after it was shot by a Turlock police officer after it charged at the officer.
Police make two arrests for a hate crime towards the Asian community
Sacramento police tracked down a vehicle used to commit hate crimes towards the Asian community, which led to the capture of two suspects.
Missing Yuba City couple found dead inside a crashed car in Nevada County
A Yuba City couple that has been missing since Aug. 7, has been found dead in Nevada County.
Cal ISO continues to ask people to conserve energy until 9 p.m. to avoid a blackout
Tony Lopez and Nic Merianos team up to bring you the latest news and weather updates.