What's behind the Canadian wildfires blanketing the East Coast in smoke?
Canada is on track to have its most destructive wildfire season in history — and climate change has set the stage.
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How wildfire smoke recolors the sky and turns the sun and moon red
As wildfires rage in eastern Canada, strong winds are pushing thick plumes of smoke over the border and into the United States.
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."
U.S., Canada expand deal to reroute asylum-seekers
The agreement will allow both countries to turn away asylum-seekers who crossed the U.S.-Canada border without legal permission.
Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs whose ignition can shut off mid-drive
Glitch affects some Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports; company says no crashes have been reported.
Federal Reserve likely to cause a recession, research says
Can the Fed keep raising interest rates and defeat the worst bout of inflation in 40 years without causing a slump?
How the World Health Organization helped kill a promising made-in-Canada vaccine
The WHO evoked a 2005 policy and sentenced a promising made-in-Canada vaccine to a tragic death because of a minority link with a tobacco company.
"Unidentified object" shot down over Canada, Trudeau says
It was shot down with a missile by a U.S. military F-22 fighter jet over the Yukon, authorities said.
Biden says U.S. will "take care of" suspected Chinese spy balloon
U.S. military leaders recommended against shooting it down as it crossed over the middle of the country due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
Prehistoric and endangered Atlantic sturgeon found on East Coast beach
These fish can live up to 60 years and can grow to be a whopping 14 feet and 800 pounds.
Winter storm snarls Christmas travel with frigid temps and flight cancellations
The National Weather Service said its map "depicts one of the greatest extents of winter weather warnings and advisories ever."
Whale injured by ship makes her "last journey" – a 3,000-mile swim to Hawaii
Moon used only her pectoral fins to travel to Hawaii, where she is now "completely emaciated and covered in whale lice" – and according to one local professional diver, even being followed by sharks.
6-year-old Florida boy reunited with his mom 2 months after he went missing
A private investigator believes 6-year-old Jorge "Jojo" Morales' father had been planning to take him to Canada for a year to live "off the grid."
Camera left in the Yukon by an explorer is found 85 years later
"At times I felt like a little kid. You're jumping over a crevasse, like looking for treasure essentially. Like this is wild I get to do this."
Myles Sanderson, suspect in Canada stabbing attacks, dies following arrest
A cause of death was not given.
One suspect found dead, one still on the run after 10 killed in stabbings
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the stabbing attacks and asked anyone with information regarding the incident to contact authorities.
10 dead, 15 hospitalized in Canada mass stabbing attacks
Two suspects were still on the loose Sunday evening, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.
Canada Most Popular Country To Relocate To, Google Search Analysis Shows
Canada is the most searched nation in more than four dozen other countries as a place to potentially move to, a recent analysis of Google data shows.
Stockton Heat Leaving Central Valley For Canada Starting Next Season
Stockton is losing its professional hockey team next season.
Californians Warned About Raw BC Oysters Containing Norovirus
At least 34 people statewide have contracted norovirus in the past few weeks in California after eating raw oysters harvested in British Columbia, Canada, state health officials said Saturday.
Stolen Teddy Bear With Dying Mother's Voice Returned To Daughter After Actor Ryan Reynolds, Others Offered $15,000 Reward
A Vancouver woman has been reunited with a teddy bear that has special significance for her.
Coronavirus Closures: US And Canada Close Border To Nonessential Travel
The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday as the two nations work to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Feds Sue California Over Air Pollution Deal With Quebec
The Justice Department sued California on Wednesday, claiming that the state bypassed federal authority when it entered into an environmental agreement with the Canadian province of Quebec to combat air pollution.
Priest Stabbed While Leading Televised Mass In Montreal
While shocked parishioners and a television audience watched, a man stabbed the elderly rector of St. Joseph's Oratory at Mount Royal, Canada's biggest church, as he led Mass on Friday morning, Montreal police said.
A Pilot Had Pizza Delivered To His Planeload Of Passengers Who Were Stuck During A Snowstorm
After several hours stuck in the plane, the pilot decided to order food.
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Plane crash near Rio Vista Municipal Airport kills 2
It's unknown if anyone was injured in the crash.
Could research being done at UC Davis save the future of chocolate?
Chocolate might be facing a not-so-sweet future as some scientists say that it could go extinct by 2050, but the solution might be right here in Northern California.
Daunting test schedule threatens 2025 Artemis moon landing
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
"Explicit" music at work could constitute sexual harassment: court
Lawsuit filed by warehouse employees objecting to sexually explicit music can proceed, an appeals court ruled this week.
Whiskeytown Lake paddleboarder hitches ride on motorboat to catch suspected thieves
The paddleboarders say the suspects taunted them after stealing their things.
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Plane crash near Rio Vista Municipal Airport kills 2
It's unknown if anyone was injured in the crash.
Could research being done at UC Davis save the future of chocolate?
Chocolate might be facing a not-so-sweet future as some scientists say that it could go extinct by 2050, but the solution might be right here in Northern California.
Daunting test schedule threatens 2025 Artemis moon landing
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
"Explicit" music at work could constitute sexual harassment: court
Lawsuit filed by warehouse employees objecting to sexually explicit music can proceed, an appeals court ruled this week.
Whiskeytown Lake paddleboarder hitches ride on motorboat to catch suspected thieves
The paddleboarders say the suspects taunted them after stealing their things.
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"It's frightening": Disabled Sacramento woman, 91, in battle with city over $3K water bill
A 91-year-old disabled Sacramento woman is in a battle with city hall over a big bill.
VIDEO: 2 suspects sought after starting fire at Sacramento business
Arson investigators are looking to identify two suspects accused of throwing flammable fluid inside a Sacramento business that has not yet opened.
Sacramento organization will rally to raise awareness about ongoing war in Ukraine
Their message was made more pressing following the destruction of a dam in the southern region of that war-torn country. The organization usually meets once a month, but because of the dam, they wanted to get their message out faster.
Natomas girl battling leukemia gets dream bedroom makeover
A little girl battling leukemia received the bedroom makeover of her dreams thanks to the Folsom-based nonprofit Sweet Dreams Foundation.
1 dead, 4 injured after car crashes into tree in Sacramento
One person is dead and four others, including one child, were injured after the car they were in collided with a tree in Sacramento, authorities said Wednesday.
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Whiskeytown Lake paddleboarder hitches ride on motorboat to catch suspected thieves
The paddleboarders say the suspects taunted them after stealing their things.
Tour spots at least 20 killer whales off San Francisco in unusual encounter
Roughly two dozen killer whales were spotted last month off the coast of San Francisco in an uncommonly large grouping of orcas for Northern California.
Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature convened Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
Black workers at California Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
California youth encouraged to read throughout summer with First Partner's Summer Book Club
This year's First Partner's Summer Book Club begins Wednesday, June 7th, announced California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
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Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature convened Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
Soccer great Lionel Messi says he's coming to Miami
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Miami.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
NBA says it won't mind if Wembanyama's debut comes in Sacramento summer league, not Las Vegas
Victor Wembanyama's next couple of weeks are now set.
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Governor Newsom proposing a 28th Amendment to the Constitution to end the gun violence crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to end the country's gun violence crisis.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Biden administration announces new LGBTQ protections
The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event.
Sacramento organization will rally to raise awareness about ongoing war in Ukraine
Their message was made more pressing following the destruction of a dam in the southern region of that war-torn country. The organization usually meets once a month, but because of the dam, they wanted to get their message out faster.
Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
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Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some may be using it at dangerously high levels, a study has found.
How long you breastfeed may impact your child's test scores later, study shows
Whether children were breastfed as infants and for how long may have an impact on their test scores when they are adolescents, according to new research.
Health firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
"Monumental impact:" Chemo drug shortage pauses Sacramento patient's treatments as cancer grows
A local cancer patient is now patiently waiting as a nationwide shortage in chemotherapy drugs has halted his treatments.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
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California lawmaker wants last year's baby formula shortage investigated for potential wrongdoing
Representative Josh Harder specifically wants to know if manufacturers — including Abbott Laboratories, which was at the center of the shortage — engaged in predatory practices to increase profits.
Call Kurtis: How do I activate a gas tax refund card I never received?
Viewers have been getting letters saying that they have to activate their gas tax rebate cards, which they say they never got. It was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 "Vision Pro" goggles. Will they be what VR has been looking for?
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
Owners of 143,000 Lincoln SUVs warned to park outside due to fire risk
Ford, the parent company of Lincoln, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are warning owners of nearly 143,000 Lincoln MKC compact SUVs to park them outside and away from buildings and other vehicles because they could potentially catch fire, even when not running.
Condiment prices up for Memorial Day 2023
Food staple prices have calmed down, but condiments are way up.
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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: How do I activate a gas tax refund card I never received?
Viewers have been getting letters saying that they have to activate their gas tax rebate cards, which they say they never got. It was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
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.
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Some Calaveras County residents propose tax hike to ensure fire stations are staffed
As we enter fire season, many rural counties across California are facing a big problem: they don't have enough firefighters and can't pay the ones they do have.
California insurance market rattled by withdrawal of major companies
Two insurance industry giants have pulled back from California's home insurance marketplace, saying that increasing wildfire risk and soaring construction costs have prompted them to stop writing new policies in the nation's most populous state.
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.
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Natomas girl battling leukemia gets dream bedroom makeover
A little girl battling leukemia received the bedroom makeover of her dreams thanks to the Folsom-based nonprofit Sweet Dreams Foundation.
"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.
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Thursday afternoon weather forecast - June 8, 2023
Cody Starks shows us what kind of weather to expect this weekend.
Modesto police investigating shooting that killed 1 man
One person is dead and police are searching for clues after a shooting in west Modesto on Wednesday morning.
Morning headlines - 06/08/2023
The latest headlines from around the region this Thursday morning.
How to know when you're hurting your dog's feelings
These are the moments to know when your actions are hurting your dog's feelings.
Flooding in Auburn caused by a water main break; commute impacted
Traffic on an intersection in Auburn is impacted after a water main break caused flooding in the area.