Webb telescope details weather patterns on a distant planet with two suns
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected churning clouds of dust on a distant planet that orbits two stars.
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Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Astronomy expert squashes extra-terrestrial rumors about mysterious lights
When a sudden string of lights raced through the sky Friday night, people whipped out their cell phones to capture it.
New discovery could impact the future of Mars exploration
While humans may be starry-eyed about sending people across the solar system to live on Mars one day, the discovery of a "relict glacier" on the red planet could mean that dream is one step closer to reality.
NASA is launching a new satellite that can measure air pollution
NASA is launching a new satellite that can detect and measure air pollution in real time from space. It's called Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution, TEMPO for short.
SpaceX launches 3 tons of cargo to International Space Station
The Cargo Dragon launching came just three days after SpaceX brought four station crew members back to Earth.
Webb telescope spots a star on the brink of exploding
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a rare and tumultuous sight 15,000 light-years away from Earth.
Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home, end 5-month mission
Four space station astronauts returned to Earth late Saturday after a quick SpaceX flight home.
Asteroid could impact Earth on Valentine's Day 23 years from now
One astronomer said he believes there's about a "1 in 400 chance" the asteroid could impact Earth.
Full "Worm Moon" shines Tuesday night
The 2023 "Worm Moon" will rise on Tuesday night.
NASA's Curiosity rover spots "sun rays" on Mars for the first time
The rover is conducting a survey, using color cameras, to take a detailed look at the planet's clouds.
SpaceX capsule docks with space station, carrying replacement crew
The Crew Dragon delivered a three-country, four-man crew for a six-month stay. They'll replace four other station crew members who plan to return to Earth around March 9.
SpaceX launches new crew to space station
The four Crew Dragon fliers will replace another crew that will be wrapping up a 154-day stay in orbit.
Hubble Space Telescope captured 'movie' of spacecraft slamming into asteroid
When a NASA spacecraft intentionally crashed into an asteroid on September 26, the collision caused the space rock to release a cometlike tail.
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Manhattan DA's office says House GOP demands would interfere in Trump probe
The chairmen's letter "only came after Donald Trump created a false expectation that he would be arrested the next day," general counsel Leslie Dubeck wrote.
Judge sentences 2 men for Lodi freeway shooting
Two men have been found guilty in a Lodi area freeway shooting that left a man paralyzed, said CHP Valley Division Investigators.
Challenges to censor library books nearly doubled from 2022, report says
Organized censorship groups that compile lists of books to challenge "contributed significantly" to the increase, the American Library Association said.
Stevie Nicks postpones show in Sacramento due to COVID-19
Legendary singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks was set to perform at the Golden 1 Center on Sunday, March 26, but had to postpone the show due to a COVID-19 illness within the band.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
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"Save Del Paso Park": Community group calls for changes to save public park
It's a neighborhood battle to save a public park that's become more of an eyesore than an amenity.
Top brewers gather in Sacramento for annual Craft Beer Summit
Top brewers from across the state are in Sacramento this week for the annual Craft Beer Summit at the Sacramento Convention Center.
Sac State women's head basketball coach takes top job at TCU
Sacramento State's women's head basketball coach, Mark Campbell, is officially moving on.
Some Sacramento car dealerships considering electric fences to deter thieves, but some residents express concern
Some local car dealerships are looking for a powerful new way to fight off thieves, but some people are "on the fence" about this "shocking" crime prevention plan.
Man dies after hit-and-run crash Sunday morning in Sacramento
A hit-and-run incident in Sacramento claimed the life of a 52-year-old man on Sunday morning.
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Water level at Shasta Lake is up, giving farmers and local businesses some hope
The largest man-made reservoir in California is currently just 40 feet below capacity, and business owners in the area are already expecting big crowds for the summer.
Federal trial date for Paul Pelosi's attacker, David DePape is set
The federal trial date for David DePape, the man accused of attacking the husband of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, has been set for October 23.
Strike looming in the California State University System
There is an impending strike in the California State University System, which would involve nearly 60,000 workers.
California lawmakers to vote on possible gas price penalties
California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to $8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.
Ex-women's prison warden in Bay Area gets 6 years for inmate sex abuse
A judge sentenced Ray J. Garcia to 70 months in prison for sexually abusing three female inmates and forcing them to pose naked for photos in their cells at the Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin. He must also register as a sex offender with the state of California.
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Purple wave: From Sacramento to Stockton, Kings cash in on "beam team" gleam
The 209 is now cashing in on the "beam team" franchise built this season in Sacramento, now a win for both cities.
Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is not a big fan of the transfer portal, lamenting that it gives young athletes an easy out instead of an opportunity to overcome challenges.
Princeton's journey becomes face of March Madness' COVID era
Princeton forward Tosan Evbuomwan spent his first three college seasons enduring one disappointment after another.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Tatum's 36 points lead Celtics past Kings 132-109
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night.
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Manhattan DA's office says House GOP demands would interfere in Trump probe
The chairmen's letter "only came after Donald Trump created a false expectation that he would be arrested the next day," general counsel Leslie Dubeck wrote.
Challenges to censor library books nearly doubled from 2022, report says
Organized censorship groups that compile lists of books to challenge "contributed significantly" to the increase, the American Library Association said.
Americans voice confidence in their banks, but inflation woes continue
They say government helps wealthy more than middle class amid bank issues.
Could Trump still become president if he's charged with or convicted of a crime?
While charges against a former president would be unprecedented, there is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
New York Trump grand jury not meeting Wednesday, sources say
Grand jury has been probing any involvement by Trump in "hush money" paid by Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.
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Sanders slams 'corporate greed' as Moderna CEO won't commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost
In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price.
Two additional deaths linked to bacteria in recalled eye drops, CDC says
A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss and surgical removal of eyes. This week, the CDC reported two additional deaths -- a total of three -- have been linked to the bacterial infection.
Traffic noise is indeed pushing up your blood pressure
Researchers analyzed data from more than 240,000 40- to 69-year-olds who did not initially have hypertension.
Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
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Sanders slams 'corporate greed' as Moderna CEO won't commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost
In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price.
California lawmakers to vote on possible gas price penalties
California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to $8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.
Call Kurtis Investigates: No phones at West Sacramento nursing home
A Manteca viewer asked us for help after, she says, the phone lines went down at her husband's nursing home in West Sacramento, and she wasn't able to reach him.
Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
Google begins rolling out its ChatGPT rival
Google is opening up access to Bard, its new AI chatbot tool that directly competes with ChatGPT.
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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.
1 killed in Lincoln car crash with a tree
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on February 23 in the early morning.
Stockton Unified School District under investigation for possible fraud
A new audit finds evidence of possible fraud, including money mismanagement and illegal financial practices.
UPDATED $0 BAIL STUDY: Suspects released on $0 Bail had twice the felony rearrests, three times the violent crime rearrests
EXCLUSIVE: An updated Zero-Dollar Bail study out of the Yolo Co. DA's Office finds suspects who were released on $0 Bail were twice as likely to be rearrested for felonies and three times as likely to be rearrested for violent crimes compared to those who had to post bail.
California Wage Theft: When Bosses Don't Pay
Wage theft robs workers of billions of dollars a year and costs Americans more than any other type of theft. In an effort to identify the scope of wage theft in California, and potential solutions, CBS News Sacramento teamed up with the CalMatters "Divide" team to produce this series of reports.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: No phones at West Sacramento nursing home
A Manteca viewer asked us for help after, she says, the phone lines went down at her husband's nursing home in West Sacramento, and she wasn't able to reach him.
Call Kurtis: Need help with your taxes? Try the IRS taxpayer advocate service.
When the Internal Revenue Service came after a Sonora retiree who filed their taxes using the wrong form, he called on Kurtis Ming to investigate
Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
Call Kurtis: Why can't I use my Peet's gift card at the Peet's store?
When a Penn Valley viewer found out the local Peet's wouldn't accept a Peet's gift card, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Call Kurtis: Make sure you're paying the right phone utility tax
When an El Dorado Hills viewer kept getting her phone lines taxed from a city she hadn't lived in for years, it was time to call on Kurtis Ming to investigate. It's something you may want to check on in your bill, too.
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New report shows relationship between income, fire risk and fire damage
Researchers at Stanford and the University of North Carolina made surprising new findings on how economics affects neighborhoods damaged by fires.
The Fire Cats: Documentary highlights animal rescue groups that saved hundreds of pets in 2018 Camp Fire
A local cat rescue group that stepped up to save hundreds of cats from the catastrophic Camp Fire was profiled in an award-winning documentary.
$24M Settlement reached with PG&E over Dixie Fire, utility faces criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
A $24 million settlement has been reached over the massive Dixie Fire with ten public entities agreeing to a deal with Pacific Gas and Electric to pay for some of the damage.
85% of California's rural land now in 'high' or 'very high' risk for wildfires, new analysis shows
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger, the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) recently announced.
California's wildfire risk map updated after 15 years
California's office of the State Fire marshal released an updated fire hazard map showing which unincorporated parts of California are most at risk for fires and what future destruction could look like.
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90-year-old great-grandmother skydives on her birthday
One Arizona great-grandmother celebrated her birthday by jumping out of a plane.
The Glass Slipper: Local nonprofit aims to give girls in foster system chance to feel glamorous
With sparkly dresses and sky-high heels, The Glass Slipper is a nonprofit that is stepping in as a fairy godmother before prom. They're making sure girls who were in - or are in - the foster care system have a chance to feel glamorous.
Vacaville sheep named finalist in annual Cadbury Bunny Contest
A local sheep in Vacaville is now a top ten finalist for the annual Cadbury Bunny commercial.
Sacramento City Unified kicks off National School Breakfast week with food truck
Driving students to eat better, a food truck is delivering hot breakfasts to Sacramento schools.
Thousands descend on Land Park for 15th annual Donut Dash to benefit hospitalized children
It's a dash to raise some cash. Runners brought their competitive spirit —and their appetites — for the 15th annual Donut Dash. It's four miles, four donuts and all for a good cause.
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Water level at Shasta Lake is up, giving farmers and local businesses some hope
The largest man-made reservoir in California is just 40 feet below capacity, and business owners in the area are already expecting big crowds for the summer.
Federal trial date for Paul Pelosi's attacker, David DePape is set
The federal trial date for David DePape, the man accused of attacking the husband of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, has been set for October 23.
Thursday morning weather forecast - Mar. 23, 2023
Meteorologist Tracy Humphrey shows us what kind of weather we're expecting this weekend.
CEO of Moderna grilled by lawmakers about plants to quadruple the price of COVID vaccine
In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price.
Morning headlines - 03/23/2023
The latest headlines from around the region this Thursday morning.