Monkey at San Luis Obispo Zoo calls 911
Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it's a primate suspect.
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3 new cases of bird flu detected in Stanislaus County
Two cases came from Turlock and the other from Hughson.
Strep zoo outbreak forces Stanislaus County animal shelter to halt stray intakes
The Stanislaus County animal shelter won't be taking in new stray animals for the time being due to a strep zoo outbreak.
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.
More than 200 beagles arrive to Southern California after being rescued
The floppy eared pooches are getting prepped for adoption by a volunteer rescue organization in Chino Hills.
Police try using Egg McMuffins to lure dog from engine compartment of truck in Rio Vista
Rio Vista police rescued a dog who got stuck under the hood of a broken-down truck.
Woman Arrested On Felony Charges After 20 Sick Cats Rescued From Filthy Stockton Trailer
Twenty cats, all facing serious health issues, were rescued from a trailer in Stockton and their owner was booked into jail on multiple felony charges of animal cruelty.
At Critical Capacity, Sacramento Animal Shelter Waiving Adoption Fees
The Bradshaw Animal Shelter is waiving select adoption fees in the hopes that more of its rescue pets find new homes.
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.
How To Keep Your Animals Calm And Safe This July 4
We may find fireworks beautiful and festive, but they explode like magnified gunfire in the exquisitely sensitive ears of many of our pets.
Survivors Of Two Pandemics Credit Pets With Helping Them Survive
UC Davis researchers have discovered that some of the best medicine to get you through a pandemic may not come in the form of a pill.
Coyote That Attacked California Toddler Euthanized
Wildlife authorities caught and euthanized a coyote that attacked a 2-year-old child at a Southern California park earlier this week, officials said.
Sacramento Zoo Animals Getting Frozen Treats To Help Keep Cool Amid Heatwaves
The Sacramento Zoo is helping their animals stay cool in the triple-digit heat.
Sacramento Zoo's Shani The Giraffe Is Pregnant
It's World Giraffe Day and the Sacramento Zoo announced that one of its Masai giraffes is pregnant with a calf due in late summer.
Vets Want Animal Lovers To Stop Buying 'Unhealthy' English Bulldogs
Veterinarians are calling on animal lovers to stop buying English bulldogs, because of "major" concerns about their health.
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Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
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 51 foot yacht found damaged and rummaged through in Sacramento River
It happened on Aug. 14, right before the sun came up. That is when a neighbor spotted Tom Hopkins' yacht backing out but didn't see Tom operating.
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.
Kristin Smart murder trial resumes Aug. 24, week ends with dog handler testimony
Jurors in the Kristin Smart murder trial heard more from human remains detection dog-handlers Tuesday, the last day of testimony before a five-day scheduled break in the trial.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Pete Carril, assistant to Rick Adelman in Sacramento Kings' glory years, dies at 92
Pete Carril, the rumpled, cigar-smoking basketball coach who led Princeton to 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, where his teams unnerved formidable opponents and rattled March Madness with old-school fundamentals, died Monday.
49ers safety Jimmie Ward sidelined with hamstring injury
San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward pulled his hamstring and might not be ready to return for the season opener on Sept. 11 in Chicago.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Is making your own baby food safer?
A new report finds homemade baby food contains just as many heavy metals as store-bought preparations.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
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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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Evacuation orders lifted for Oak Fire in Placer County; Containment at 70%
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
Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response
The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.
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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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Oak Fire in Placer County now at 70% containment
Placer County Oak Fire is now 70% contained.
Large homeless encampment sits next to Haggin Oaks golf course
The Haggin Oaks Golf Complex sits next to a large homeless encampment, and representatives say that members have been robbed in the past.
Homes in Sacramento are now selling for 2% under asking price in 2022
Unlike last summer, homes in Sacramento are selling for 2% under the asking price in 2022.
Sacramento State students called a hero after assisting 10 servicemen hit by a lightning strike
A Sacramento State student assisted 10 servicemen by treating them after they were hit by a lightning strike.
Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opens ahead of the anticipated date
The Sky River Casino in Elk Grove brought out a large crowd for their grand opening.