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Is a home security camera an alarm? One viewer found out that the Sacramento Police Department thinks so after he received a $30 alarm permit for his home Ring cameras.
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Is a home security camera an alarm? One viewer found out that the Sacramento Police Department thinks so after he received a $30 alarm permit for his home Ring cameras.
Is a home security camera an alarm? One viewer found out that the Sacramento Police Department thinks so after he received a $30 alarm permit for his home Ring cameras.
The IRS now says you don't owe federal taxes on your gas tax rebate. That guidance came out in the 3 p.m. hour on Friday. This development comes weeks after we began pushing for answers from the Franchise Tax Board which sent out 1099s for payments above $600.
When a Plumas County couple was having a hard time getting a refund for their broken fridge, it was time to call Kurtis.
When a Plumas County couple was having a hard time getting a refund for their broken fridge, it was time to call Kurtis.
A viewer in Gridley says a car repair to pass smog would have cost her more than the car was worth. She decided it was time to call Kurtis.
A viewer in Gridley says a car repair to pass smog would have cost her more than the car was worth. She decided it was time to call Kurtis.
After pressing the IRS for answers for more than a week, the agency says it is working on guidance on whether you owe federal taxes for your California Gas Tax Rebate also known as the Middle Class Tax Refund.
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
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.
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
Crooks around the country have been successfully stealing money by convincing people they may go to jail.
Crooks around the country have been successfully stealing money by convincing people they may go to jail.
The Mosquito Wildfire forced an engaged couple to do the unthinkable: pull off a wedding somewhere else, with one day's notice.
The clock was ticking down with only six months left on the warranty when a viewer started having problems.
When a Forest Hill viewer felt a generator company was dragging its feet until after the warranty was up, it was time to Call Kurtis.
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.
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.
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.
With credit card debt on the rise, it's time to check in with Kurtis Ming on how to get your debt in check.
With credit card debt on the rise, it's time to check in with Kurtis Ming on how to get your debt in check.
After back-to-back air travel meltdowns, officials are looking at what could be a bigger issue. An FAA meltdown affected thousands of flights last week. There could be a bigger issue.
Consumer attorney Stuart Talley says the government is liable for dangerous conditions on their property.
More than 20 billion pounds of produce is rejected by U.S. grocery stores each year.
In early November, President Trump said that he had instructed the Pentagon to "prepare for possible action" in Nigeria.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning in Santa Cruz County Thursday afternoon.
Families packed Saint Bernard's Catholic Church in Tracy on Christmas Eve, filling the pews and crowding into the lobby as the sanctuary reached capacity.
A storm system moving north through the Greater Sacramento region has brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds on Christmas.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Two people were critically hurt after a plane crashed into a North Sacramento field early Wednesday afternoon, authorities say.
More than 20 billion pounds of produce is rejected by U.S. grocery stores each year.
In early November, President Trump said that he had instructed the Pentagon to "prepare for possible action" in Nigeria.
Crew members of flight 2026 reported a bird strike not long after the flight took off from the Sacramento airport, Alaska Airlines said on Tuesday.
Among the photos are familiar names like Copeland's Sports and the Waldenbooks store. Visitors will also find vintage clothing and accessories, including limited-edition Hello Kitty overalls and old shopping bags from a time before online shopping existed.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said three people from Sacramento and one from the Bay Area were arrested as suspects in burglaries that happened in Upper Lake, Nice and Ukiah.
Sacramento police on Sunday said a thief stole a portion of a public artwork that is located in North Sacramento.
The rider of the electric unicycle was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
A California Highway Patrol task force this month arrested 13 people and recovered over $800,000 in stolen merchandise in connection with an organized retail theft ring that operated across Northern California.
Pacific Grove police identified the missing swimmer as a 55-year-old Monterey County woman and said that search efforts were suspended on Monday.
California's commercial Dungeness crab season is set to open on January 5 with limits on the number of commercial traps because of the risk of humpback whale entanglements, authorities said Friday.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
The share of borrowers who are 30-plus days late on paying back their loans is now at 11%.
Dennis Schroder made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 125-124 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Deni Avdija had 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 98-93 on Saturday night to sweep a home-and-home series.
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis will miss another month due to a left knee injury.
The Sonora High School football team was undefeated this season and their celebration Thursday evening, taking their on-the-field title to the streets of their home downtown, was fit for champions.
Deni Avdija made two free throws with 1.5 seconds left in overtime for the last of his 35 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the Sacramento Kings 134-133 on Thursday night to open a home-and-home set.
In early November, President Trump said that he had instructed the Pentagon to "prepare for possible action" in Nigeria.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A steady stretch of nonstop fog over the last couple of weeks isn't just dampening moods, it may be taking a toll on physical health as well.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
The plan is to embed street medicine training directly into residency programs across multiple hospitals.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
Here's the latest on a winter storm moving through Northern California.
Carmela Karcher reports.
The warning is in effect until 3 p.m. for large hail and damaging wind gusts.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting on Christmas and how long this storm will be sticking around.