Older dogs who sleep badly may have dementia, study says
When sleeping brain waves were compared with a dog's cognitive testing, researchers found that dogs with greater dementia spent less time in deep and REM sleep, just as people do.
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More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it
Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
Dog walks could lead humans to the emergency room
Dogs often need a good walk to keep calm and get some exercise, but some of those dog walks are leading to emergency room visits for humans.
Bella, dog rescued by CBS13 photographer near freeway, adopted by new family
A rottweiler that was rescued near the freeway by CBS13/Good Day Sacramento photographer Dave Grashoff has now been adopted.
Veterinarians report steady increase in pets ingesting cannabis
Taking your pet for a walk in the city used to be a simple chore, but not anymore; more pets are getting sick after eating products containing pot that have been dropped on the ground.
Front Street Animal Shelter rescues 58 cats from hoarding situation
Dozens of cats have been rescued from a hoarding situation in the Sacramento area recently.
FDA: Dogs safe to join outside dining
The Food and Drug Administration now says it's safe to bring dogs to restaurants with outdoor seating.
Massive cat weighing over 40 pounds adopted in Virginia
The fluffy white cat with gray spots and a gray tail was looking for a new owner who could help maintain his special diet and get him to a healthy weight.
Virus-sniffing dogs latest weapon in battle against COVID
The newest weapon in the ongoing war against COVID is also man's best friend. The specially trained dogs can detect evidence of COVID with a sniff of a sock.
Wet winter leads to unusual spike in the number of ticks in pets
There is a warning about a tick uptick, with California vets saying the pests are out in greater numbers right now.
Kitten season is here and you can become a foster parent to these fur balls
It is kitten season at animal shelters and they need your help as they will be flooded with kittens.
China jails man who scared chickens to death
There's an old Chinese saying that goes: "Kill the chicken to scare the monkey."
Growing problem in California: Abandoned dogs left on the side of the road
Abandoning dogs on the side of the road is becoming a growing problem across California.
Researchers at UC Berkeley teach a squirrel to ring a bell for food
A squirrel who visited a UC Berkeley microbiology lab has learned to ring a bell for service.
Caregivers: Returning orca Lolita to Northwest is risky
A plan was announced last week to return Lolita, a killer whale, to her home waters in Washington's Puget Sound.
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Food as fundraiser for Afghan, Ukrainian refugees in Sacramento
It's now been nearly 2 years since thousands fled Afghanistan during the fall of Kabul and more than a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Many refugees from those countries have now settled in the Sacramento region.
1 dead, 1 injured after being shot inside an apartment in Stockton Boulevard
Two men were injured in an early morning shooting, said authorities.
Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
"Celebrating would've been the best thing": Remembering Grant High student killed before graduation
Billy Scott Jr. was transported to the hospital where he died, hours before he was set to graduate from Grant Union High School.
Family, friends watching Central Valley native Gabe Vincent shine in NBA Finals run
Gabe Vincent, a Modesto native and St. Mary's Stockton alum, is back in the NBA Finals while those from his home cheer on from afar.
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Food as fundraiser for Afghan, Ukrainian refugees in Sacramento
It's now been nearly 2 years since thousands fled Afghanistan during the fall of Kabul and more than a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Many refugees from those countries have now settled in the Sacramento region.
"Celebrating would've been the best thing": Remembering Grant High student killed before graduation
Billy Scott Jr. was transported to the hospital where he died, hours before he was set to graduate from Grant Union High School.
Police: Deadly single-car wreck involving 11 people, including 9 kids, likely caused by speed
On Wednesday night, Sacramento police and fire responded to a crash on the 900 block of San Juan Rd.
Big rig hits sign on Highway 99 in south Sacramento
Officers say a big rig managed to hit the sign on the Florin Road overcrossing of Highway 99 on Thursday afternoon, prompting a hard closure of several lanes for hours.
2 children, woman dead in south Natomas crash; 7 other children hurt
Investigators believe 11 people were inside one vehicle. It is unclear at this time exactly who was driving.
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Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Alien-like message sent to Earth in a test to prepare for the real thing
What would happen if aliens contacted us? It's a longstanding question that now has at least a partial answer, after a transmission designed to mimic correspondence from an extraterrestrial civilization made its way to Earth from Mars.
Multiple sightings of wolverine confirmed in different California counties
There have been multiple sightings of a wolverine confirmed in several California counties, as confirmed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
"Needed this a long time ago": California aims to cool down outside areas at schools
As California grapples with how to deal with heat waves made more intense by climate change, schools in the state may soon have to come up with plans for cooling down outside play areas by planting more trees and replacing surfaces like asphalt that swelter on hot days.
California advances fentanyl bills focused on prevention, increased penalties
California lawmakers voted to advance more than a dozen fentanyl bills this past week.
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Family, friends watching Central Valley native Gabe Vincent shine in NBA Finals run
Gabe Vincent, a Modesto native and St. Mary's Stockton alum, is back in the NBA Finals while those from his home cheer on from afar.
Wembanyama's NBA summer debut may come in Sacramento at California Classic
Victor Wembanyama's NBA summer debut might come in Sacramento at the California Classic just days before the start of Summer League.
NASCAR suspends star driver for deliberately crashing into opponent
Elliott denied deliberately crashing into Hamlin with a dangerous left hook. Hamlin double-downed on calls for Elliott to be suspended on his podcast.
Update: Bob Myers steps down as Golden State Warriors GM; 'This is tough, This is hard'
Longtime Golden State GM Bob Myers, architect of the Warriors dynasty and four NBA championships, ended weeks of speculation Tuesday, announcing he was stepping down as the franchise's president and general manager.
Djokovic speaks out at French Open as dozens injured in Kosovo clashes
The tennis champ courted controversy by appearing to back ethnic Serbs in Kosovo who reject the nation's independence as NATO peacekeepers faced "unprovoked attacks."
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Senate votes to undo Biden's student loan relief
President Joe Biden has vowed to veto any legislative effort to thwart his student loan relief program.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
Yolo County DA says California's homeless crisis can be solved in 1 year by cracking down on drugs
California has the worst homeless crisis in the nation. Ending it starts with one thing, according to Yolo County's district attorney: ending its drug crisis.
"Needed this a long time ago": California aims to cool down outside areas at schools
As California grapples with how to deal with heat waves made more intense by climate change, schools in the state may soon have to come up with plans for cooling down outside play areas by planting more trees and replacing surfaces like asphalt that swelter on hot days.
California advances fentanyl bills focused on prevention, increased penalties
California lawmakers voted to advance more than a dozen fentanyl bills this past week.
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Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Cocoa flavanols may boost memory, but don't start buying chocolate
If your diet is low in flavanols — antioxidant compounds found in foods such as green tea, apples, berries, and cocoa — adding 500 milligrams a day to your diet may slow and possibly improve age-related mental decline, according to a new study.
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents?
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents? A new study found that California is in the top 10. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us where California excels in making its residents happy, and where it falls short.
Doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of
The past winter was a heavy one for respiratory viruses, dominated by surges of RSV, influenza, and Covid-19. But just as it was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms – a lower lung infection, hacking cough, runny nose, sore throat, and fever – was just picking up steam.
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Condiment prices up for Memorial Day 2023
Food staple prices have calmed down, but condiments are way up.
Check the price tag before grabbing a bottle of ketchup for your barbecue
Planning on squirting some ketchup on your hot dog at a barbecue this weekend? You may be seeing red.
Call Kurtis: Help! I've been billed for the wrong end!
A Sacramento viewer said she went in for an endoscopy and was charged for a colonoscopy. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
"I see the addiction": First Partner and youth advocates demand big tech companies protect youth from harm on social media
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report with the California Partners Project on Wednesday showing the consequences social media is having on the youth.
Salmonella outbreak linked to Papa Murphy's cookie dough, S'mores bar dough
A salmonella outbreak that's sickened 18 people in six states is linked to Papa Murphy's raw chocolate chip cookie and S'mores bar dough, the CDC said Tuesday.
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CBS13 Investigates: Rising cost of sexually violent predators in California
According to state data, there's an increasing number of sexually violent predators living in the community on conditional release, which is leading to increasing concerns and an increasing cost to taxpayers.
Elevated lead levels found in water at one in four California childcare sites tested
New data reveals that high levels of lead in drinking water were at a quarter of the childcare centers tested statewide.
Highway hazmat incidents more of a risk than on railways
When it comes to toxic transport in California, the highway may be more risky than the rail.
Should parents have the right to know about lead in school drinking water?
Should parents have the right to know if their child is exposed to lead in school drinking water? Many health advocates and parents say yes, but loopholes in existing California law may leave parents in the dark and kids at risk.
Lawmakers frustrated by lack of transparency from the California Department of Corrections, but vote down bill that would require more transparency
Democratic lawmakers voted down the bill, citing inmate privacy concerns, but voiced bipartisan frustration with secrecy and a lack of transparency from CDCR.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Why was an 8-year Navy veteran buried without military honors?
When Gary Pearson signed his enlistment papers in 1955, he wrote a blank check for his life to the U.S. Navy. But to get taps played at his funeral, and an American flag presented to his family, the honor guard needed proof of his service. It's something his family didn't have.
Call Kurtis: Help! I've been billed for the wrong end!
A Sacramento viewer said she went in for an endoscopy and was charged for a colonoscopy. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis investigation reopened: Los Angeles silent in face of parking ticket problem
A Dixon viewer said he and his wife were having lunch in Vacaville when the City of Los Angeles wrote him a parking ticket. It was time for Kurtis Ming to reopen an investigation from more than a decade ago, and this isn't the first time CBS13 has returned to the issue. In fact, viewers have been calling Kurtis about this problem since 2006.
Patients say pain pill crackdown left them with "excruciating withdrawals." How are they months later?
An Orangevale veteran says he's managed to have a life using the same dose of pain meds for decades. But suddenly, he lost access to the full amount.
Call Kurtis: Winter storms and refunding Disneyland trips
A Pine Grove family says the Southwest Airlines mess in December kept them from Disneyland. So when trip insurance wouldn't cover their losses, it was time to call Kurtis.
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Getting Answers: What does State Farm's updated insurance policy mean for Californians?
When State Farm recently announced it would not accept new home insurance policies in California, it sent a ripple effect throughout the market.
Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue
A judge has ruled that the U.S. Forest Service can keep using chemical retardant to fight wildfires, despite finding that the practice pollutes streams in western states in violation of federal law.
Cal Fire working on reducing fire risk from the air
Cal Fire was down in Calaveras County Tuesday conducting a prescribed burn with an interesting piece of equipment not often seen.
"Fluctuating fire zones": How this year's wildfire risk will vary depending on environment
With California's wildfire season soon approaching, the question remains: what type of impact will the wet and rainy winter have on it?
More goat and sheep herds needed to clear abundant brush
A four-legged friend of the firefighter is in high demand after our wet winter, but these goats need to get going. For the first time in years, they're having trouble keeping up with all the grass and weeds standing tall after our torrential rainfall.
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"Micro-premies" born 40 years ago reunite with medical team that delivered them in Sacramento
It was a birthday party to celebrate survival 40 years in the making.
Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, celebrates 31st birthday
Bobi, a Portuguese pooch who was declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records in February, just celebrated his 31st birthday.
"I can feel the beauty:" Young Afghan refugee uses new talent to prove there's beauty in the struggle
With no official training, the 16-year-old has embodied a centuries-old art form. He's developed a unique style of synthesizing Arabic, English, and Latin scripts—each with personal meaning.
'Little hero:' Boy stops Michigan school bus with ill driver
A seventh-grader in suburban Detroit is being hailed as a hero.
"He's definitely our miracle child:" Young cancer survivor uses dance to raise money for cancer research
The resilient 8-year-old is getting the community on the dance floor to make a difference.
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9 random paintball attacks over 3 days reported around Turlock
Detectives are asking for help in identifying the suspects in a string of random paintball shooting assaults around Turlock over the past few days.
Food as fundraiser for refugees in Sacramento
It's now been a nearly 2 years since thousands fled Afghanistan during the fall of Kabul and more than a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Many refugees from those countries have now settled in the Sacramento region.
Pixie Woods drag show permit approved
The San Joaquin Pride Center says the backlash started when they accidentally leaked a draft flyer for the event.
If A’s Las Vegas stadium deal falls through, could Sacramento be considered?
A local economic developer says they have spoken with the A’s three times in the past 6 months.
Celebration to sorry: Father of slain Grant High teen dons his son’s cap and gown for graduation c
It's a day meant to be filled with joy, a day Billy Porter Jr. was one day shy of celebrating before he was killed in an overnight shooting.