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.
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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.
More human remains found in drought-stricken 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.
Levee district will ask Natomas residents to help fund improvements
Natomas was just minutes from mayhem last fall. Now, levee district leaders are trying to keep it from happening again.
California outlines plan for scaled back giant water tunnel
The scaled-back proposal released Wednesday would build one tunnel to take water from the Sacramento River to the California Aqueduct.
Sierra snowpack measuring over at 200 percent of average
There is more good news about the Sierra snowpack.
Sacramento regional wastewater treatment plant offering free recycled water
A local facility is giving away free water. And there's no catch.
Big landowner closing California forests due to fire danger
Swaths of private California forestlands will be closed to the public starting this week due to extreme drought and risk of wildfires, the owner announced.
California seeks to rein in water usage by closing a nearly 2-month gap in getting data from suppliers
In response to prolonged drought across the West and ahead of the scorching summer months, California is asking its urban water suppliers to voluntarily report water consumption data sooner.
Folsom Lake up to 88% of capacity on Memorial Day
Despite the drought, Folsom Lake is nearly full on Memorial Day.
Gov. Gavin Newsom threatens mandatory water cuts if Californians don't use less water
Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if Californians don't use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
Drought severely affecting California rice crops
Some call the impact on farmers and the surrounding communities catastrophic.
California's water use up dramatically, even as drought takes hold
Water use in California jumped nearly 19% in March compared to 2020 as residents defied pleas for conservation from Gov. Gavin Newsom and other authorities amid a severe drought.
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Calaveras County deputy sheriff arrested for allegedly being an addict in possession of a gun
A deputy sheriff in Calaveras County was arrested last month for allegedly being an addict in possession of a firearm.
Kristin Smart murder trial enters fourth week of testimony, evidence
One of the last people to to see Kristin Smart alive took the stand Monday in her murder trial in Monterey County.
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.
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.
Yuba City man arrested for allegedly using girl to produce child pornography
A 40-year-old Yuba City man was arrested Monday for allegedly using a girl in producing child pornography.
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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.
Rio Linda raging fire destroys part of junkyard
A fire is burning in a Rio Vista junkyard.
$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.
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.
Bicyclist hit and killed by train in Sacramento
The crash is under investigation, and no information about the deceased has been released.
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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.
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.
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Giants hold off A's, take 3 of 4 in Bay Bridge series
Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the San Francisco Giants won their seventh consecutive interleague road game, 6-4 over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
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.
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."
Folsom football enjoying first uninterrupted offseason since start of pandemic
After years of COVID restrictions in the off-season, high school football players are coming into 2022 refreshed.
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.
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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.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
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.
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.
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.
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Free monkeypox vaccine clinic offered at Sacramento LBGT Community Center
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center will host a free monkeypox vaccine clinic on Monday.
Legal pot sales become big business at Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Coal Fire in Jackson Valley is 98% contained
Officials say crews will continue to monitor the area into Monday night.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Coal Fire nearly 100% contained in Amador County
The fire started Sunday near Camanche Reservoir.
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.
Former Cal Poly student testifies in Paul Flores murder trial
Tim Davis testified that Kristin Smart was having trouble walking and even standing on her own the night she disappeared.
Facebook group inspiring Sacramento residents to pick up trash
Sacramento Picks It Up! organizes cleanup events across the city.
Heroes, Hops and Hotrods fundraiser returning this weekend
The event will raise money for the Firefighters Burn Institute.