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.
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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.
New law may offer relief for lower-income Californians with traffic ticket debts
No one likes getting a traffic ticket, and the fees attached to it can add up quickly. A new state law took effect on July 1st that can help those buried under a mountain of debt from traffic violations.
Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced after reaching the deal with Republicans who had blocked the bill from advancing last week while they sought to add cost-controlling amendment votes to the package.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China's threats of retaliation over the visit.
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike, Biden says
"Now, justice has been delivered," President Biden said Monday night. "And this terrorist leader is no more."
Biden taps FEMA, CDC officials to head response to monkeypox outbreak
The Biden administration has faced criticism over the pace of vaccine availability for monkeypox.
Bid to open safe injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland heads to Gov. Newsom's desk
A bill from a Bay Area lawmaker that would allow Oakland and San Francisco, along with Los Angeles, to open safe injection sites for opioid users has cleared the legislature and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
Who was al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri?
The terrorist leader was believed to be the true architect behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
As Pelosi starts Asia tour, China warns of military action if she visits Taiwan
The House speaker hasn't said whether she will, but a government spokesman said China's military would "never sit idly by" if she does.
Biden tests positive for COVID again, will return to isolation
The president feels "quite well" and his doctor said he will not begin any sort of treatment at this time.
House passes assault weapons ban
Almost all Republicans voted against the bill, which passed 217-213.
Biden to Congress on new health care, tax and climate proposal: "Pass it"
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the plan was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday.
Biden speaks with China's Xi for over 2 hours amid tensions with Taiwan
The call between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping came amid heightened tensions over Taiwan.
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American Canyon police K9 bites bystander during arrest of felony suspect
A police K9 bit an innocent bystander during an incident in American Canyon over the weekend.
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.
2 stores Roseville stores hit by organized retail thefts; 4 suspects arrested
Four young men were arrested after a pair of large retail thefts in Roseville last week.
Man suspected of lighting his own residence on fire in South Lake Tahoe
A man is facing felony charges after police say he intentionally set a house on fire in South Lake Tahoe.
15-year-old arrested after leading deputy on chase in North Lake Tahoe
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after he led deputies on a high-speed chase in the North Lake Tahoe area.
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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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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.
1,000 people in Death Valley National Park stranded by flash floods
Flash flooding at Death Valley National Park triggered by heavy rainfall on Friday buried cars, forced officials to close all roads in and out of the park, and stranded about 1,000 people, officials said
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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."
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.
A's give up 7 solo HRs, still beat Angels
The Los Angeles Angels tied a major league record with seven solo home runs, including two by Shohei Ohtani, but still lost to the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Thursday.
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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.
New law may offer relief for lower-income Californians with traffic ticket debts
No one likes getting a traffic ticket, and the fees attached to it can add up quickly. A new state law took effect on July 1st that can help those buried under a mountain of debt from traffic violations.
Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced after reaching the deal with Republicans who had blocked the bill from advancing last week while they sought to add cost-controlling amendment votes to the package.
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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.
Crews quickly halt progress of fire burning north of Camanche Reservoir
Attacking the fire by both the ground and the air, crews stopped its forward progress and mitigated the threat to structures, officials say.
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
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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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Klamath National Forest lookout identified as victim in McKinney Fire
The US Forest Service says Kathy Shoopman died in her home in the community of Klamath River.
Man arrested on suspicion of setting South Lake Tahoe house on fire
Authorities say he allegedly lit his own place on fire.
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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.