Dave Jones concedes to Angelique Ashby in State Sen. District 8 race
Dave Jones has conceded to Angelique Ashby in the California State Senate Dist. 8 race.
2022 Midterm Elections
More than 250,000 mid-term ballots remain uncounted statewide
Among the total remaining, 89,000 are from Sacramento County, according to the Secretary of State
"It's going to be a new era": Sacramento City Council sees new female majority
New election results are showing a big win for women in Sacramento. On Wednesday, the only man running for Sacramento City Council conceded, creating a new female majority at city hall with women holding five of the nine seats.
Republican Kevin Kiley captures California US House seat
Republican Kevin Kiley, a state legislator who became a conservative favorite for his pointed and relentless criticism of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, captured a U.S. House seat Tuesday in northeastern California.
"I'm excited to get started": Democrat Malia Cohen wins California state controller race
Democrat Malia Cohen has won the race for California controller, beating out a Republican who gave his party its best shot in years to end its losing streak in statewide elections.
Too-close-to-call California congressional races may decide U.S. House majority
Too-close-to-call congressional races in California may decide power in the U.S. House of Representatives, from a Democratic majority to a Republican majority.
Pelosi holds open option of another term as House Dem leader
With control of the House still hanging in the balance, Speaker Nancy Pelosi stayed mum Sunday on her future plans but said congressional colleagues are urging her to seek another term as Democratic leader.
Democrats retain control of Senate with Nevada victory
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's victory Saturday evening clinched Senate control for the Democrats four days after Election Day.
"This plastic is not recyclable": Local groups have new ideas to repurpose leftover political campaign signs
California law says they must be taken down ten days after Election Day. Now, some local groups are trying to collect them and give them another purpose.
Unsettled California races could tip US House control
The outcome in a string of closely matched California U.S. House races that could play into control of the chamber remained unsettled Friday, as millions of ballots remained uncounted in the nation's most populous state.
San Joaquin County saw uptick in vote-by-mail ballots, count continues
Votes are being processed across California as county elections teams work long days to process, verify, and count votes in the Midterm Election.
U.S. House race maintains razor thin margin between Duarte, Gray in CA-13
Election Day is over, but ballot counting is picking up speed. Especially in California's 13th Congressional District, where a toss-up race for U.S. House of Representatives between John Duarte and Adam Gray remains just that.
Abortion rights supporters score midterm victories in at least 3 states
Voters in at least four states voted to protect abortion access through measures on the ballot, CBS News projects.
Tennessee voters officially ban all forms of slavery in the state
One of the measures on the ballot amended the language around slavery in the state's constitution.
Election Day 2022: Democrats poised to keep huge edge in California Legislature
There was plenty of drama in legislative races that came to a head Tuesday between Democrats and Republicans, and even members of the same party competing under California rules that advance the top vote-getters from the June primary election regardless of their political allegiance.
Election Day 2022: California measure to tax rich for more EVs falling short
A California ballot measure that would raise taxes on the richest residents to help put more electric vehicles on the roads was trailing Tuesday with about one-third of votes counted.
2022 Election results: California Attorney General Bonta clinches 4-year term
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a progressive reformer who was appointed last year and is the first Filipino to hold the job in any state, beat back a challenge from a Republican former federal prosecutor to capture a full four-year term.
Election Day 2022: Padilla keeps California Senate seat in Democratic column
Alex Padilla was elected Tuesday to his first full term as U.S. senator for California, solidifying his position as one of the country's top elected Latinos and a leading Democratic voice in Congress for more expansive immigration laws.
Election Day 2022: Gavin Newsom wins second term as California governor, CBS News projects
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has been re-elected to a second term in the state of California, CBS News projects.
Frost projected to be first Gen Z Democrat elected to Congress
CBS News projects that 25-year-old Maxwell Frost has won Florida's 10th Congressional District race, paving the way for Generation Z to head to Capitol Hill.
WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom casts his 2022 midterm election ballot
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom cast their ballots on Tuesday morning.
Trump says he'll make a "very big announcement" Nov. 15
The former president has repeatedly hinted at a possible 2024 White House bid.
Blood moon will emerge in the early hours of Election Day
NASA said the eclipse will provide a little "celestial magic" during the so-called Beaver Moon.
Oprah endorses Fetterman over Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race
Oprah Winfrey helped launch Dr. Mehmet Oz's television career when she brought him on her daytime talk show as a regular guest.
Gavin Newsom says it's "not the moment" for him to run for president
The California governor criticized Democrats' messaging and said the possibility that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy could be the next House speaker "scares the hell out of me."
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
Rare green comet: when, where and how to see it
A rare green comet is zooming our way for the first time in 50,000 years. As it makes its appearance in the sky, Dr. Kyle Watters, the Planetarium Director at Sac State, shares how you can view the comet if you live in Sacramento.
Bay Area man gets three years in prison for raping woman at party on UC Davis campus
A Bay Area man was sentenced to three years in state prison for raping a woman at a party on the UC Davis campus, prosecutors said Friday.
Inmate dies while in custody at the San Joaquin County Sheltered Housing Unit
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has opened an investigation after an inmate died at the Sheltered Housing Unit Monday afternoon.
Police: Knife-wielding suspect shot by officer in Tracy
A suspect armed with a knife was shot by police officers in a Tracy neighborhood, authorities said Friday afternoon.
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Rare green comet: when, where and how to see it
A rare green comet is zooming our way for the first time in 50,000 years. As it makes its appearance in the sky, Dr. Kyle Watters, the Planetarium Director at Sac State, shares how you can view the comet if you live in Sacramento.
Bay Area man gets three years in prison for raping woman at party on UC Davis campus
A Bay Area man was sentenced to three years in state prison for raping a woman at a party on the UC Davis campus, prosecutors said Friday.
Bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
Inmate dies while in custody at the San Joaquin County Sheltered Housing Unit
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has opened an investigation after an inmate died at the Sheltered Housing Unit Monday afternoon.
Police: Knife-wielding suspect shot by officer in Tracy
A suspect armed with a knife was shot by police officers in a Tracy neighborhood, authorities said Friday afternoon.
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Sacramento skateboarding community remembers Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols is sending shockwaves through Sacramento, where he lived before moving to Memphis two years ago.
John Mayer to perform in Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center
Tickets go on sale Feb. 3 at 9 a.m.
Puppy, kitten yoga classes held on top of downtown Sacramento gym
If you're looking for some exercise with no distractions, you might have to be a little more flexible than usual for this yoga class. It's puppy yoga, and we can't forget the rabbits, too.
Sacramento gang police officers uncover several pounds of illegal drugs and gun during traffic stop near Arden Fair Mall
A traffic stop near Arden Fair Mall on Tuesday resulted in police finding a variety of illegal narcotics believed to be for sale and an illegal "ghost gun."
Sacramento County Main Jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in his cell
An investigation is underway after the death of an inmate at the Sacramento County Main Jail.
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You won't win: California Lottery warns players against buying tickets online
The California Lottery is warning players against buying tickets on the internet.
California judge orders release of footage of Pelosi attack
Footage of the attack on former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband will be released to the public after a judge on Wednesday denied prosecutors' request to keep it secret.
Californians will vote on whether to overturn fast-food law
A voter initiative that would overturn a California law aimed at raising wages and improving working conditions for fast food workers has qualified for next year's ballot, authorities said Tuesday.
"Tragedy upon tragedy": Gov Newsom reacts to Half Moon Bay shootings that killed 7
"At the hospital meeting with victims of a mass shooting when I get pulled away to be briefed about another shooting. This time in Half Moon Bay. Tragedy upon tragedy," Newsom tweeted.
California strawberry industry could see $200 million in losses due to storm damage
The California strawberry industry may see millions of dollars in losses from storm damage.
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Pascal Siakam scores 26, Raptors top Pacific-leading Kings
Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacific Division-leading Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Wednesday night.
Local 49ers fans prepare to travel for NFC Championship
It's a cross-country trek but that isn't stopping local Niner diehards from taking a weekend in Philadelphia.
49ers expect Charles Omenihu to play Sunday; Will let legal process unfold in wake of arrest
San Francisco 49ers expect defensive end Charles Omenihu to play Sunday in the NFC Championship while the legal process unfolds regarding the veteran's arrest on a domestic violence charge.
Andrej Stojakovic, son of Peja Stojakovic, selected to McDonald's All-American game
Jesuit senior Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former Sacramento Kings player Peja Stojakovic, was selected to the McDonald's All-American game.
Sacramento Republic FC add Venezuelan midfielder Arnold López
Sacramento Republic FC announced Tuesday that the club has added midfielder and Venezuela native Arnold López ahead of the 2023 season.
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Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Absolutely no intention of seeing the deadly assault on my husband's life'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told reporters emphatically Friday that she will not view a police bodycam video of the violent assault of her husband during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco home.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Who is Jeff Zients, the next White House chief of staff?
President Biden said the White House will have an official transition event next week.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
Conjoined twins successfully separated at Texas hospital
The procedure, involving a team of 25 medical professionals, marked a surgical first for the Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth.
New FDA guidelines would reduce — but not eliminate — lead in baby food
Draft guidelines released by the agency on Tuesday outline a new maximum amount of lead that should be found in baby food.
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South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
You won't win: California Lottery warns players against buying tickets online
The California Lottery is warning players against buying tickets on the internet.
High cost of eggs force consumers to look to local sources
The price of eggs is higher than they have ever been before. The higher cost is causing more people to buy their eggs from local sources.
Live Nation exec faces lawmakers about Taylor Swift concert tickets fiasco
Lawmakers grilled a top executive from Ticketmaster's parent company after the service's inability to process orders for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour left millions of fans unable to buy tickets or without their ticket even after purchase.
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Investigating 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.
"We leaned into the uncomfortable": How some CSUs are working to close the Black graduation gap
The California State University system graduates Black students at lower rates than other groups – but why, and what can be done to fix it?
Justice Delayed: A tale of two counties. Could Sacramento have the solution to court backlogs statewide?
While at least one California court is so backlogged that judges are dismissing hundreds of criminal cases, the Sacramento County Superior Court is bucking the trend of delayed justice.
Handcuffs in Hallways: Thousands of California children are being arrested on K-12 campuses. Why?
In California, police were called at K-8th grade campuses more than 10,000 times in a single year and data reveals that students with disabilities were far more likely to be arrested than their non-disabled counterparts.
California's efforts to police the police are off to a slow start
Data compiled by CalMatters reveals the state's top cop is struggling to keep up with the new law that requires the Attorney General's Office to investigate all police shootings of unarmed people.
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Call Kurtis: The warranty on my portable generator is about to expire
The clock was ticking down with only six months left on the warranty when a viewer started having problems.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
Call Kurtis: The total is rising, but where's the gas?
A Sacramento viewer reached out to Kurtis with some surprising video from a local gas station: The total kept rising but no gas was coming out.
Call Kurtis: Reigning in rising credit card debt
With credit card debt on the rise, it's time to check in with Kurtis Ming on how to get your debt in check.
The state of the art of AI art
Artificial Intelligence software programs can turn anything you type, no matter how absurd, into art, drawing from hundreds of millions of images in its database ... and with this technological advance come some serious downsides.
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$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.
Cal Fire encourages residents to create defensible space with more wet weather on the way
Recent rains have been heaven-sent during California's years-long drought, but concerns over flash flooding in wildfire burn scar areas have fire crews watching and working.
From devastation to inspiration, Foresthill students study wildfire prevention
In the wake of the devastation, a new generation of foresters is taking interest in wildfire prevention.
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"Love at first sight': Foster pets find forever homes during happy holiday season
You may remember when people lined up outside the Front Street Animal Shelter right before Christmas last year to offer up their homes over the holidays so pets didn't spend them alone in a kennel. It's well into 2023 and time to bring them back, but CBS13 learned many just can't seem to let go.
A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo announced on Monday the birth of a female giraffe.
Sacramento woman with 9 college degrees talks turning 102, secret to living long
Shirley Allen was surrounded by family and met with applause as she blew out the large candles on her 102nd birthday Tuesday, Jan 17. For more than a century, Allen has marked another year gone by, but she's never taken one for granted.
'I had to do it to save everyone': Man breaks into school and shelters more than 20 people from blizzard
As a deadly and historic blizzard barreled through Erie County, New York, last weekend, some residents found themselves in a dire scenario -- stranded in howling snow with nowhere to go, their cars dwindling in gas supply with police unable to come to the rescue.
Acts of kindness travel far at Sacramento International Airport
Stuck and stressed travelers are getting some welcome relief. Random acts of kindness are flying high at the Sacramento International Airport even if flights aren't.
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Local leaders call for peaceful protests following Tyre Nichols' death
Local religious leaders united with a message of peace following the death of Tyre Nichols. It's a message stretching across the country
Sacramento NAACP responds to Tyre Nichols' death, officers being charged
Sacramento's NAACP met Friday outside city hall ahead of the release of the footage from Nichols violent arrest.
Peaceful march for Tyre Nichols concludes in downtown Sacramento
The march was led by Stevante Clark, the brother of Stephon Clark, in the wake of the release of the footage from Nichols' violent arrest.
How to see the rare green comet
A rare green comet is zooming our way for its first time in 50,000 years. As it makes its appearance in the sky, Dr. Kyle Watters, the Planetarium Director at Sac State, shares how you can view the comet if you live in Sacramento.
Friday evening forecast: Jan. 27, 2023
Kristine Hanson has your forecast for the next seven days!