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DA files landmark homeless lawsuit against City of Sacramento

A Sacramento prosecutor is suing California's capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments. Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho says his office asked the city to enforce laws around sidewalk obstruction and to create additional professionally operated camping sites. He announced the suit Tuesday during a news conference in Sacramento. Ho said the city is seeing a "collapse into chaos" and an "erosion of everyday life."

Sep 19
05:24

FULL INTERVIEW: Landmark Homeless Lawsuit: People vs. City of Sacramento

The Sacramento District Attorney's office is suing the City of Sacramento alleging the city failed to enforce the law and allowed the homeless crisis to become a public nuisance.

Sep 19
28:57

Bill to test for lead in school water faced fierce opposition

You may think everyone wants to keep lead out of school drinking water, but a bill to test school water for lead faced fierce attempts to water it down.

Sep 17
04:29

A convicted fraudster was put in charge of California parolees, then he fraudulently used their identities in a $1 million COVID benefit scheme

Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1million worth of COVID-relief fraud.

Sep 8

Convicted fraudster put in charge of California parolees, then fraudulently used identities in $1M COVID benefit scheme

Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1 million worth of COVID-relief fraud.

Sep 8
04:20

Defense attorney for first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County ineligible to practice law

The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.

Aug 28
01:23

"It could be anyone's kid": Parents call for accountability after a Roseville student is pinned down and handcuffed at school

Roseville PD is changing its story. The Roseville Joint School District is not saying anything at all. But parents want answers after an officer tackled and handcuffed a child on campus – allegedly calling it a misunderstanding.

Aug 25
03:44

Sacramento-area schools largely unprepared for AI in the classroom

As kids head back to school for the first full school year with AI tools like ChatGPT, CBS13 has learned most local districts are not prepared with recommended AI policies and teacher trainings.

Aug 17
04:11

Roseville students pinned downed and handcuffed on campus - mom says school resource officer called it is "a misunderstanding" and blamed the school.

Roseville student pinned downed and handcuffed on campus - mom says school resource officer called it is "a misunderstanding" and blamed the school

"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."

Aug 15

D.A. Issues 30-Day Notice -- Homeless lawsuit against City of Sacramento likely.

The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.

Aug 8

Sacramento County DA Thien Ho is likely to file homeless lawsuit against City of Sacramento

The Sacramento district attorney appears set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis. District Attorney Thien Ho sent a 30-day notice to Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Monday with a list of demands for the city of Sacramento.

Aug 8
03:31

Will more "Sexually Violent Predators" get "transient release" due to lack of housing?

A Placer County judge is the latest to order "transient release" for a "Sexually Violent Predator" due to lack of housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.

Jul 28

California set to see spike in "Sexually Violent Predators" released into communities

A Placer County judge is the latest to order “transient release” for a “Sexually Violent Predator” due to lack of suitable housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.

Jul 27
07:09

New details revealed in Sacramento’s “Pillowcase Rapist” case from the 1980s

The suspect, Ronald Feldmeier, was released from prison after serving half his sentence – and was recently arrested again and charged with kidnapping.

Jul 21
03:01

California isn’t tracking if your money is helping rehabilitate thousands of former prisoners

California is spending hundreds of millions on housing and re-entry programs for former inmates – but isn't tracking if those programs doing anything to change criminal behavior.

Jul 13
08:03

You're paying for rent and rehabilitation for thousands of former prisoners, but California isn't tracking if your money is helping

California is spending hundreds of millions on housing and re-entry programs for former inmates – but isn't tracking if those programs are doing anything to change criminal behavior.

Jul 13

Could the Sacramento DA sue the City of Sacramento to clean up the downtown homeless encampment?

Sacramento's District Attorney is fed up with dangerous downtown homeless encampments and is demanding the city take action immediately. So what can be done? We're getting answers.

Jun 30
03:26

California bill aims to expand cybersecurity protections to schools

Cyber criminals are targeting schools at an alarming rate and are putting kids at risk of identity theft, and their parents may never know. A new California bill sailing through the Legislature aims to expand new state cyber security protections to include elementary and high schools.

Jun 26
03:22

California District Attorneys join quest for answers from Corrections Department

First, the assembly public safety chair agreed to include our questions in an audit request. Now, local district attorneys, viewers, and researchers are joining our efforts to get answers from the corrections department.

Jul 14

Placer County DA joins quest for answers from CDCR

Local district attorneys, CBS13 viewers, and researchers are joining our efforts to get answers. District Attorney Morgan Gire, who cited our reporting in a letter to the California Public Safety Committee, is requesting to participate in a forthcoming audit request of CDCR.

Jun 23
03:02

Is safe drinking water in schools a priority for lawmakers?

Lawmakers fully funded lead testing in schools in the state budget they passed last week, but some are concerned it could be negotiated out.

Jun 20
02:52

CDCR's California inmate recidivism report leaves basic questions unanswered.

CDCR's recidivism report reveals only half the inmates released are actually participating in rehabilitation and they are only 1.6% less likely to commit new crimes after release than those that had rehabilitation at all. But the data is dated and incomplete.

Jun 8
06:33

Getting Answers: What's Missing From California's Inmate Recidivism Report

Are prison reform laws leading to more rehabilitation and fewer felons reoffending after release? CDCR can't (or won't) say. The agency's recidivism report is dated and incomplete. Now, CBS Sacramento is getting answers to a growing list of questions.

Jun 9
10:11

Public Safety Chair to Include CBS Sacramento's Questions in CDCR Audit Request

A CBS13 investigation reveals we may have more information about policies and programs in California prisons than the lawmakers with oversight of the Department of Corrections. Now lawmakers are now working with us to get answers.

Jun 9
04:02

Getting Answers: What's Missing From California's Inmate Recidivism Report

Jun 14

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Man shot and killed Saturday morning in Stockton

Police say the incident happened around 11:15 a.m.

16M ago

California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed

Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.

3H ago

Cal Fire scores successes using A.I. to spot wildfires

Cal Fire says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode -- artificial intelligence.

4H ago

Family of Black student suspended for hairstyle sues Texas officials

The family of Darryl George filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Saturday against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton over his ongoing suspension by his school district for his hairstyle.

7H ago

Atmospheric river storm approaches California, Pacific Northwest

The arrival of an atmospheric river storm to California will coincide with the first week of fall.

8H ago

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Man shot and killed Saturday morning in Stockton

Police say the incident happened around 11:15 a.m.

16M ago

California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed

Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.

3H ago

Cal Fire scores successes using A.I. to spot wildfires

Cal Fire says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode -- artificial intelligence.

4H ago

Family of Black student suspended for hairstyle sues Texas officials

7H ago

Atmospheric river storm approaches California, Pacific Northwest

The arrival of an atmospheric river storm to California will coincide with the first week of fall.

8H ago

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Sacramento's Raceway Park closing its doors for good

It's a sad day for racers at Sacramento's Raceway Park.

18H ago

Events in Sacramento this weekend as summer ends

As summer officially ends Friday, there's no shortage of outdoor events across Sacramento to keep people busy this weekend.

Sep 22

Downtown Sacramento "nuisance" liquor store has liquor license suspended for serving minors

A liquor store that's been at the center of chaos in downtown Sacramento had its liquor license suspended and now has 180 days to sell or transfer the license to another owner.

Sep 21

Sacramento father of 6 surprised with free car after biking miles to work for months

A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.

Sep 21

Recent wildfire smoke has reversed decades of climate progress, Stanford study finds

A new Stanford study reveals just how detrimental toxic wildfire smoke has been on air quality after years of progress to fight climate change.

Sep 21

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California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed

Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.

3H ago

Cal Fire scores successes using A.I. to spot wildfires

Cal Fire says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode -- artificial intelligence.

4H ago

Young Woman Shooting Assault Rifle Shooting Range

California law banning gun magazines of more than 10 rounds struck down by federal judge

A federal judge has struck down a California law banning gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

21H ago

Wildfire-prone California announces new rules for property insurance pricing

A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation's top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state.

Sep 21

U.S. Forest Service brings back rappel team to fight Northern California fires

The U.S. Forest Service brought its rappel program to the region after carefully re-examining its operations and equipment. Its rappelers have been deployed to fires multiple times this summer.

Sep 21

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Latest Sports

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Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings, Giants beat Dodgers to end skid

Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings and Tyler Fitzgerald homered as the Giants defeated the Dodgers 5-1 on Friday.

19H ago

A's rally past the Tigers 8-2 to end 8-game losing streak

The A's rallied to end their eight-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over Detroit on Friday night.

19H ago

49ers give contract extensions to coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch

The San Francisco 49ers have given coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch multi-year contract extensions.

Sep 22

49ers focus on fixing flaws after rolling to 3-0 record to open the season

Three straight wins with 30 points scored in each game is just the kind of start the San Francisco 49ers wanted to have this year after being forced to climb out of early holes the past two years.

Sep 22

Colorado Buffaloes vs Colorado State Rams

Coach Prime: Walk-on Michael Harrison "didn't flinch" during roster overhaul

Colorado Coach Deion Sanders says he couldn't ignore the hard work and consistency tight end Michael Harrison was putting in. That's why the walk-on was given a chance to shine against CSU, and he embraced it.

Sep 22

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Politics

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California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed

Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.

3H ago

Uncle Sam Government shutdown closed sign

The federal government is headed into a shutdown. When will it start and what's next?

The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.

10H ago

Report: Newsom to attend Republican presidential debate in support of Biden's re-election campaign

A new report says Governor Gavin Newsom will be at the Republican Presidential debate in Simi Valley next week, speaking for President Biden's re-election campaign.

18H ago

Jan. 6 rioter who attacked AP photographer, police, sentenced to 5 years

Defendant Rodney Milstreed "prepared himself for battle" on Jan. 6 by injecting steroids and arming himself with a four-foot wooden club disguised as a flagpole, prosecutors said.

Sep 22

U.S. President Biden and Vice President Harris hold gun violence prevention event at White House in Washington

White House creates office for gun violence prevention

President Biden is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to oversee the new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

Sep 22

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Health News

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California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed

Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.

3H ago

Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries

Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.

Sep 22

FDA sign outside the agency's headquarters building In Maryland

How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots

Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.

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Insurance and supply issues hamper this year's commercialized Covid-19 vaccine campaign

On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services said it was working to smooth any hiccups.

Sep 21

Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder

Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.

Sep 20

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Consumer News

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Getting Answers: Is West Sacramento's Target banning teens?

A West Sacramento Target is the subject of controversy after talk of a policy banning teenagers was floated to the public.

Aug 23

Group of students sitting at desk in classroom

Call Kurtis: How to save 50% or more on back-to-school shopping

You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.

Aug 15

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Do not use certain pregnancy, ovulation, UTI tests, FDA warns

The FDA warned that consumers shouldn't use certain tests manufactured by California-based Universal Meditech Inc., including those that test for pregnancy, ovulation and urinary tract infections.

Aug 12

Taco Bell accused of false advertising, skimping on fillings

A New York man says the Mexican Pizza he purchased only contained half of the amount of beans and beef advertised online and in-store.

Aug 1

More than 300,000 children's cups recalled due to high lead levels

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday recalled roughly 346,000 Cupkin Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children's Cups because they "contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban."

Jul 22

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A convicted fraudster was put in charge of California parolees, then he fraudulently used their identities in a $1 million COVID benefit scheme

Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1million worth of COVID-relief fraud.

Sep 8

Defense attorney for Placer County's first fentanyl murder charge ineligible to practice law

The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.

Aug 28

Roseville student pinned downed and handcuffed on campus - mom says school resource officer called it is "a misunderstanding" and blamed the school

"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."

Aug 15

D.A. Issues 30-Day Notice -- Homeless lawsuit against City of Sacramento likely.

The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.

Aug 8

Will more "Sexually Violent Predators" get "transient release" due to lack of housing?

Jul 28

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Call Kurtis: Blind and deaf Modesto senior loses life savings to check-washing scheme

A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.

Sep 11

Call Kurtis Investigates: Placer County couple with baby scammed escaping Maui

A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed trying to escape the island. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.

Aug 16

Call Kurtis: How to save 50% or more on back-to-school shopping

Aug 15

Call Kurtis: Do I have an appendix?

A Roseville viewer says a recent trip to the emergency room left her confused about if she had an appendix. She called Kurtis Ming to investigate.

Jul 10

Call Kurtis: My Fridge is Broken and Out of Warranty

When an Elk Grove viewer's icemaker broke, she says she struggled to get it fixed. So, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.

Jul 7

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U.S. Forest Service brings back rappel team to fight Northern California fires

The U.S. Forest Service brought its rappel program to the region after carefully re-examining its operations and equipment. Its rappelers have been deployed to fires multiple times this summer.

Sep 21

California regulators propose higher rates for PG&E customers to reduce wildfire risk

Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase soon.

Sep 13

Multiple agencies respond to vegetation fire in Valley Springs

Multiple firefighting agencies responded to a 35 acre vegetation fire that started near a motor home in Valley Springs Sunday.

Sep 10

Smoke-sniffing drones may be future of California wildland firefighting

When a wildfire breaks out, early detection is key in stopping it from spreading. Now, drones may be the latest technology that helps detect wildland blazes as soon as they break out.

Aug 30

How does Cal Fire spot smoke from a new fire when the sky is already smoky?

Smoke from the wildfires burning up north has found its way into the Sacramento Valley creating poor air quality. Much of the area is already under a red flag warning due to the low humidity, high wind and high temperatures.

Aug 30

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Sacramento father of 6 surprised with free car after biking miles to work for months

A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.

Sep 21

Roseville street named after fallen Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee

A Roseville street is being named after U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee. It's a show of solidarity for the young woman who was killed serving this country.

Aug 28

Folsom woman behind Maui book drive gets worldwide response

In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.

Aug 20

The Gerwig Effect: Sacramento native's success paving the road for next generation of filmmakers

"Barbie" is breaking box office records left and right, catapulting director Greta Gerwig to the spot of highest-grossing female director in domestic box office sales.