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Wildfire continues to burn in Yosemite National Park
Lightning-caused blaze discovered last week now estimated at 167 acres
Search for missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni enters day 8
Placer Sheriff: More than 200 personnel assigned, including water and air resources
Suspects arrested in Vacaville armed robbery
Police: Two men who used guns found in neighboring city
Two injured in crash involving ambulance
Accident happened Friday night in Sacramento near Interstate 80
One killed in Vacaville double shooting
Friday afternoon incident remains under investigation by police
Three people shot during a softball game at Louis Park in Stockton
A third man refused medical treatment at the scene.
Woman shot in leg at Natomas apartment complex
The woman is expected to survive.
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.
Sacramento Fire Department embraces TikTok hoping to recruit more staff
The Sacramento City Fire Department is social media famous on TikTok with more than 117,000 followers.
Stockton Police Department short 100 officers, police association speaks out
A fatal shooting outside of a Stockton mall may have been prevented if the Stockton Police Department was not short of 100 officers, according to the officer's union.
City of Sacramento agrees to pay $1.7 million to parents of Stephon Clark
The $1.7 million is in addition to the $2.4 million awarded to Stephon's two children in 2019.
Father arrested after death of 2-year-old in Stockton; fentanyl found in her system
The father of a two-year-old girl who died in April has been arrested after an investigation found the presence of fentanyl in the child.
California Garlic Festival preps underway in Stockton
Preparations are underway for this year's annual garlic festival, just not in Gilroy.
Experts: Disastrous megaflood coming to California – and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history
Many Californians fear the "Big One," but it might not be what you think.
Man, 35, suspected of killing his own father, then himself in Placerville
Detectives believe a man murdered his own father in Placerville, then took his own life.
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Three people shot during a softball game at Louis Park in Stockton
According to police, a 9:22 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Monte Diablo Avenue, the Louis Park Softball Complex, to a report of a shooting during a softball game.
People at the Food Truck Festival got a first look at the new fencing put up after pond drainage
The City of Sacramento has decided to drain two ponds in Land Park to prevent possible spread of the Bird Flu from ducks.
Woman shot in leg at Natomas apartment complex
A woman is expected to survive after being shot in the leg at a Natomas apartment complex.
Sacramento Fire Department embraces TikTok hoping to get more staff
The Sacramento City Fire Department is social media famous on TikTok with more than 117,000 followers.
New Costco store coming to Yuba County
A new Costco store is being built on the site of the Old Peach Tree Mall in Yuba County.
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Wildfire continues to burn in Yosemite National Park
Lightning-caused blaze discovered last week now estimated at 167 acres
Search for missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni enters day 8
Placer Sheriff: More than 200 personnel assigned, including water and air resources
Suspects arrested in Vacaville armed robbery
Police: Two men who used guns found in neighboring city
Two injured in crash involving ambulance
Accident happened Friday night in Sacramento near Interstate 80
One killed in Vacaville double shooting
Friday afternoon incident remains under investigation by police
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Go-Karts stolen from Sacramento racing team that raises money for childhood health care
The thieves were able to steal the Go-Karts by cutting a hole in the bottom of the trailer and slowly removing each kart.
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.
Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in brutal 1970 killing of Sacramento-area woman
A suspect has finally been identified in a Sacramento-area murder case that had gone cold for years.
SacRT approves new plan for West Sacramento streetcar line
Sacramento and West Sacramento will decide if a streetcar line connecting the two cities will move forward.
Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
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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.
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.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
In dry California, salty water creeps into key waterways
Parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers have become too salty to use as the state's punishing drought drags on.
Elk Grove swim competition largest in Western region
The competition is made up of swimmers who are 14 and under from 13 different states.
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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.
Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr. almost transferred just before breaking a UC Davis record. He returned to make a legacy.
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
Damià Viader started his career for legendary club FC Barcelona. Now he's starring with Sacramento Republic FC.
'Niner Knuckleheads' set to serenade the Faithful at Levi's Stadium
In the stands Friday at Levi's Stadium when the 49ers face off against the Packers will be two lifelong music-making superfans aka the Niner Knuckleheads.
Giants mourn passing of Cristin Coleman, wife of former pitcher Tim Lincecum
The San Francisco Giants on Thursday mourned the loss of Cristin Coleman, wife of former pitcher Tim Lincecum, who passed away after battling breast cancer.
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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.
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.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Trump lawyer who was at Mar-a-Lago for FBI search describes the scene
Lindsey Halligan, a Florida-based attorney for Trump, was at Mar-a-Lago and spoke with CBS News about the FBI search.
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CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
Roseville man, a great-great grandfather, celebrates his 105th birthday
Richard Cheevers has lived through two global pandemics and two world wars.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
What is vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher says he battled rare disease
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
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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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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.
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.
Wildfires
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Wildfire continues to burn in Yosemite National Park
Lightning-caused blaze discovered last week now estimated at 167 acres
Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response
The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.
Grass fire near Antelope burns 15 acres
Firefighters are battling a grass fire near Antelope that has burned 15 acres so far.
PG&E undergrounding power lines, says it decreases chances of fire by 99%
In an area damaged by the Caldor Fire, PG&E will put six miles of overhead lines underground. That is a portion of the 175 miles of undergrounding that the company says they will complete this year.
Longtime Forest Service employee killed in McKinney Fire
Firefighters battling the McKinney Fire in Northern California on Monday remembered long-time U.S. Forest Service employee Kathy Shoopman, the first publicly identified victim of the fire.
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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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Three people shot during a softball game at Louis Park in Stockton
According to police, a 9:22 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Monte Diablo Avenue, the Louis Park Softball Complex, to a report of a shooting during a softball game.
People at the Food Truck Festival got a first look at the new fencing put up after pond drainage
The City of Sacramento has decided to drain two ponds in Land Park to prevent possible spread of the Bird Flu from ducks.
Woman shot in leg at Natomas apartment complex
A woman is expected to survive after being shot in the leg at a Natomas apartment complex.
Sacramento Fire Department embraces TikTok hoping to get more staff
The Sacramento City Fire Department is social media famous on TikTok with more than 117,000 followers.
New Costco store coming to Yuba County
A new Costco store is being built on the site of the Old Peach Tree Mall in Yuba County.