CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
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CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
'It's Insane': Child Costs Limit Growing Families, But What If Government Paid To Have Babies?
The CDC announced in May that births dropped to a 42-year low in the United States. But what if the government paid you to have a baby?
California Adopts CDC-Advised 3-Feet Social Distancing Rule For Classrooms
Students in California classrooms can sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 under new guidelines adopted by the state as school officials figure out how to reopen campuses closed for a year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recalled Mushrooms Sold In Several States, Including California
At least 41 people are sick in 10 different states after a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to dried wood ear mushrooms sold in several states, including California, the CDC said.
Causing Coronavirus Confusion Again, CDC Flip-Flops On Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Spread
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released and then retracted information regarding how coronavirus spreads from person to person.
CDC Issues Warning On 'Crypto' Fecal Parasite That Can Live For Days In Swimming Pools
Health officials are asking Americans to take precautions over reports that "crypto," a fecal parasite that can be transmitted via swimming pools, is on the rise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Measles
With the recent measles outbreak at Disneyland, many people have had questions about the spread of measles in the U.S. Here are some the most frequently asked questions the CDC has received about the disease.
Facebook Launches Ebola Charity Donation Button
Facebook is stepping up its efforts to fight Ebola by adding a button designed to make it easier for its users to donate to charities battling the disease.
Expert: People Are Much More Likely To Die From The Flu Rather Than Ebola
He points out the kind of equipment medical professionals need working directly with Ebola patients is not the same as what is being offered online and not necessary for the public to own.
CDC: No Ebola In Sacramento Patient
The patient was considered low-risk from the beginning, but was placed in a special, negative pressure room where doctors wore protective clothing to prevent the potential spread of the disease.
California Health Officials Not Surprised About Possible Ebola Case In Sacramento
State health officials did say the person came from West Africa earlier this month before arriving in Sacramento, where the patient's symptoms caused staff to alert state and county officials.
Yolo County Officials Perplexed By Unusual Spike In Whooping Cough Cases
Dr. Constance Caldwell with the Yolo County Health Department is puzzled by the spike, because nearly 95 percent of kids in Yolo County public schools are vaccinated.
Natomas Unified School District Warns Of Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Outbreak
Parents are on guard after the Natomas Unified School District sent home a warning of an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Hookah Pens: Flavored Smoking Device Popular Among High School Students
Drug dependency experts say a popular smoking device can also be used for hard drugs; and based on its size, it's easy to see how kids can keep it hidden from parents.
More Lenient Head Lice Policies Bugging California Parents
Schools in California, Nevada, Tennessee, Florida, Nebraska, New Mexico and South Carolina also are adopting the more lenient lice policy.
Salmonella Outbreak Has Shoppers Thinking Twice About Buying Foster Farms Chicken
Julia Thomas at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op says salmonella cases like the one affecting Foster Farms are good for the organic food movement.
Foster Farms Facilities Will Stay Open With Intensified USDA Sampling Over Next 90 Days
As of Thursday afternoon, 278 people were infected with seven outbreak strains across the United States—213 of those cases are spread across 34 counties in California. No deaths have been reported.
Doctor Performs Tracheotomy On Choking Diner With Pocket Knife
After the Heimlich failed to open Larwood's airway, Grove called 911 and said she watched in amazement as Larwood was laid back in a chair and Johnson used a friend's pocket knife to make an incision in her throat.
Valley Fever Hospitalizations Increase In Calif.
The annual rate of hospitalizations for valley fever, a potentially lethal but often misdiagnosed disease, has doubled over the past 12 years in California, according to a study published on Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC: Frogs Tied To Salmonella Being Sold By Cal Company Again
A California company has resumed selling a kind of pet frog that caused salmonella illnesses in more than 240 people, most of them children. And federal health officials are not happy.
US Births Down For 3rd Year; Economy May Be A Factor
U.S. births apparently have declined for a third year in a row, probably because of the weak economy.
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Homeless advocates file lawsuit preventing Sacramento from clearing encampments in some areas
Advocates are citing a 2018 appeals court ruling that says governments can't criminalize living outside when shelter isn't available.
Statewide Flex Alert goes into effect Wednesday in order to prevent rolling blackouts
Californians are being asked to save energy on Wednesday to avoid power outages due to surging air conditioning use.
Neighbors, businesses detail homeless crisis near Del Paso Regional Park
Right next to the manicured greens on Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, sits a cluttered encampment.
Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Stabbing in Rosemont leaves man with multiple wounds, woman arrested
When the woman was put in the back of the police vehicle, she began to have a seizure, and medical personnel attended to her.
Stolen 51 foot yacht found damaged and rummaged through in Sacramento River
The million-dollar yacht suffered extensive damage and several items were missing, including 100 gallons of fuel.
Sky River Casino opens a few weeks earlier than expected
While no official head count was given, from the massive amounts of traffic, it could be in the thousands.
Kristin Smart murder trial resumes Aug. 24, week ends with dog handler testimony
Jurors in the Kristin Smart murder trial heard more from human remains detection dog-handlers Tuesday, the last day of testimony before a five-day scheduled break in the trial.
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Homeless advocates file lawsuit preventing Sacramento from clearing encampments in some areas
Advocates are citing a 2018 appeals court ruling that says governments can't criminalize living outside when shelter isn't available.
Statewide Flex Alert goes into effect Wednesday in order to prevent rolling blackouts
Californians are being asked to save energy on Wednesday to avoid power outages due to surging air conditioning use.
Neighbors, businesses detail homeless crisis near Del Paso Regional Park
Right next to the manicured greens on Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, sits a cluttered encampment.
Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
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Homeless advocates file lawsuit preventing Sacramento from clearing encampments in some areas
Advocates are citing a 2018 appeals court ruling that says governments can't criminalize living outside when shelter isn't available.
Tesla catches fire on I-80 near Sacramento; 1 person taken to hospital
A Tesla caught fire along Interstate 80 into Sacramento on Monday morning.
Man accused of rock-throwing assault at midtown business arrested
Police have arrested a man who allegedly assaulted someone at a shop in midtown over the weekend.
Volunteer group pulls thousands of pounds of trash from Arcade Creek
Dozens of volunteers pulled thousands of pounds of trash from Arcade Creek on Sunday. It's part of a major effort to keep Sacramento's waterways healthy.
One Go-Kart stolen from Sacramento racing team that raises money for childhood health care recovered
Person arrested Sunday after police say the thieves were able to cut a hole in the bottom of the trailer and slowly remove each kart.
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Monkey at San Luis Obispo Zoo calls 911
Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it's a primate suspect.
Actress Anne Heche taken off life support
Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.
More than 2,000 California mental health clinicians poised to strike this week
Thousands of mental health therapists at the country's largest non-profit HMO are poised to strike this week, holding daily picket lines and rallies outside Kaiser Facilities throughout California.
San Bernardino County puts secession measure on ballot
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will soon get to say whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
Report: California slow to get unemployment benefits to workers
California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for roughly 6 million people during the pandemic because state policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly," according to a nonpartisan report released Monday by the Legislative Analyst's Office.
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Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs
The Giants came back against Arizona's bullpen after D-backs ace Merrill Kelly outdueled Jakob Junis.
Andrus homer, Langeliers double, lead A's past Rangers, 5-1
The Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Tuesday night, ending a nine-game losing streak.
Pete Carril, assistant to Rick Adelman in Sacramento Kings' glory years, dies at 92
Pete Carril, the rumpled, cigar-smoking basketball coach who led Princeton to 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, where his teams unnerved formidable opponents and rattled March Madness with old-school fundamentals, died Monday.
49ers safety Jimmie Ward sidelined with hamstring injury
San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward pulled his hamstring and might not be ready to return for the season opener on Sept. 11 in Chicago.
Lance's deep TD pass leads 49ers to 28-21 win over Packers
Trey Lance flashed his big arm in a brief preseason stint for San Francisco with a 76-yard touchdown pass to speedy rookie Danny Gray and the 49ers beat the Packers 28-21 on Friday night.
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Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
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Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
Nuclear war would kill billions – just from starvation, study finds
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
Viral TikTok spreading misinformation about tampon ingredients
A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.
Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins
Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.
Is making your own baby food safer?
A new report finds homemade baby food contains just as many heavy metals as store-bought preparations.
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Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Here's why gas prices are sinking
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
California settles with Rent-A-Center, alleges overpricing
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
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Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.
Wage theft rampant in California despite state's strict industry laws; how you might be affected
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
California establishes fund for victims of solar fraud
Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.
Roughly half of families impacted have applied to FEMA's funeral expense relief program
FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.
How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
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Call Kurtis: Baby rockers recalled
Baby rockers that have been on the market for 12 years are now under a recall after the death of a child.
Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Viewer calls Kurtis after spotting confusing freeway signs during morning commute
When a South Sacramento woman noticed some confusing freeway signs and several close calls, she reached out to California's Department of Transportation about the issue. But after weeks of not hearing anything back, she called Kurtis to investigate.
Wildfires
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Evacuation orders lifted for Oak Fire in Placer County; Containment at 70%
The fire started Monday after a big rig crashed on the freeway near Live Oak Road between Colfax and Weimar.
Crews battling grass fire in Pleasants Valley area near Vacaville
Forward progress has been stopped in a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in rural Vacaville on Monday
Decade-long mitigation spared some towns from Caldor Fire
In the decade leading to the Caldor Fire, the agency treated 1,000 acres in the wildland-urban interface.
Wildfire continues to burn in Yosemite National Park
Lightning-caused blaze discovered last week now estimated at 167 acres
Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response
The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.
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Pennsylvania waitress shocked to receive $3,000 tip
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
California State Fair Unveils New Safety And Security Measures Ahead Of Opening
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
Tired Of Waiting On The City, South Sacramento Twin Sisters Clean Up Neighborhood Sidewalk Themselves
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters Rescue Kitten Trapped In Tennessee Walmart Pepsi Machine
Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.
Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.
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Kia and Hyundai responding to increased thefts following TikTok challenge
Hyndai and Kia are responding to the alarming rate of car thefts after a TikTok challenge. Social media shows the so-called "Kia Boys" racing the stolen vehicles. They urge people to get steering locks.
CBS13 News AM News Update - 8/17/22
Here are the top news headlines from across the Sacramento region.
Wednesday morning weather forecast - Aug. 17, 2022
Dina Kupfer has the latest weather forecast for the Sacramento region.
Homeless advocates file lawsuit to block Sacramento from clearing homeless encampments from some are
Homeless advocates are suing the City of Sacramento over a measure on the November ballot that would allow the city to clear homeless encampments in certain areas. The lawsuit, filed by five nonprofits, says the measure violates a 2018 appeals court ruling, which says governments can't criminalize living outdoors indoor shelter available. Measure O, though, would require the city to create thousands of shelter beds and make it a misdemeanor for the homeless to camp on city streets if they refuse a spot in a shelter. It would also allow the city to clear groups of four or more from camping on public property. The lawsuit is asking a judge to block the measure from appearing on the November ballot. "This measure does nothing to end homelessness in Sacramento," said homeless advocate Howard Lawrence. "In order to stop homelessness in Sacramento, we need to stop the inflow of people who are becoming homeless."
Yolo County reports its first case of the monkeypox virus
Yolo and Yuba Counties have announced their first cases of the monkeypox virus. Sacramento County still has the most cases in the region with 103.