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Big rig ends up on its side hanging over Yolo Bypass
The crash happened early Tuesday morning.
Man hit, killed by pickup truck near Sloughhouse
The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. on Jackson Road and Sunrise Boulevard.
CHP commissioner Amanda Ray to retire after 2 years on job
The first woman to lead California's highway patrol will retire Dec. 30, two years after she was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to succeed the first Black man to head the agency.
Bicyclist dies after being hit on Highway 99
Happened early Saturday morning near Bruceville Road
Investigators: Death of CHP captain's ex-husband being investigated as murder-for-hire
The death of a California Highway Patrol Captain's estranged husband is being investigated as a murder-for-hire, according to sources who spoke to CBS13.
Investigators: death of CHP's captain's ex-husband being investigated as murder-for-hire
The death of a California Highway Patrol Captain's estranged husband is being investigated as a murder-for-hire, according to sources who spoke to CBS13.
New video released in CHP commander's death investigation
Ring video shows CHP Commander Julie Harding taking a dog from a Tennessee home.
Uber driver hits, kills pedestrian on Sunrise Boulevard in Roseville
The driver is cooperating with the investigation, authorities say.
$500K in stolen Best Buy merchandise recovered in Central California
Authorities say more than $500,000 worth of stolen Best Buy merchandise was recovered by officers in Central California.
Sacramento PD detective hit and killed 2 pedestrians while driving to work
The CHP says an unmarked Sacramento PD Ford Fusion driven by a police detective was headed to work when, for unknown reasons, hit a truck and two people along the side of the freeway. The two people, both men, were killed. The CHP is leading the investigation into the crash.
Sacramento Police Department detective involved in crash along I-5 that killed 2 pedestrians
Two people are dead after, the CHP says, they were hit by a vehicle along I-5 in Sacramento.
CHP: DUI-related arrests up, fatalities down during 'maximum enforcement' period
While the number of DUI-related arrests made by the CHP was up over the same period last year, the number of fatal crashes was down.
Eastbound I-80 reopened near California-Nevada state line following overturned big rig recovery
CHP: A semi truck slid down an embankment in injury crash on Floriston Way
CHP: Driver caught driving Lamborghini 152 mph in Santa Barbara County
A Lamborghini driver is facing stiff penalties after they were clocked going 152 mph on a public California road, the CHP says.
All lanes now open on I-80 at Elm Street after jackknifed big rig caused closure
According to Caltrans, all westbound lanes on I-80 at Elm Avenue in Auburn were blocked.
Man dead, toddler unhurt after freeway shooting near Lathrop
A man was found shot dead in a vehicle near Lathrop, officers say, with his toddler also found uninjured inside.
Major crash blocks I-80 near Dixon
All westbound lanes along Interstate 80 near Dixon are blocked due to a crash Monday morning.
Wrong-way crash in Placerville leaves drivers with minor injuries
Investigators are expected to release more information Monday about a wrong-way crash in Placerville over the weekend.
CHP officer hit by suspected drunk driver remains in critical condition
A California Highway Patrol officer remains in critical condition after being hit by an alleged DUI driver early Sunday morning. The driver who hit him was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. He has been identified as 27-year-old Sacramento resident Jason Ezekiel Wullenwaber.
"School Bus Safety Week" kicks off
California Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be aware.
Deadly crash on I-5 in Natomas blocks lanes
An investigation is underway after a deadly crash on Interstate 5 in Natomas early Friday morning.
5-year-old girl left with major injuries in rural Nevada County crash
A 5-year-old girl has died after the truck she was in hit a tree and rolled over Tuesday morning.
Man ejected in single-vehicle crash on State Route 49, south of Streeter Road
Fatal crash reported just after 8 p.m. Friday south of Streeter Road in south Nevada County
DUI suspect hits, kills worker directing one-way traffic control on Highway 28 near Tahoe
A traffic control worker in a one-way construction zone near Lake Tahoe was struck and killed by a DUI suspect Monday night.
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Watch Live: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union as poll finds country divided
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
8 more Memphis police officers to face charges in Tyre Nichols case
Each officer will likely receive a final statement of charges, outlining policy violations tied to Nichols' death, by the end of the week.
Parents of Rocklin teen who died of Fentanyl overdose to attend State of the Union Address
The parents of a Rocklin teen who died two years ago are planning to attend the State of the Union Address.
Teen arrested in connection with Stockton shooting that killed 1, injured 3 others in 2022
Police have announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last year.
Death investigation underway for 3-year-old at Sacramento motel
Police say they are investigating the death of a young child at a Sacramento-area motel.
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Watch Live: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union as poll finds country divided
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
8 more Memphis police officers to face charges in Tyre Nichols case
Each officer will likely receive a final statement of charges, outlining policy violations tied to Nichols' death, by the end of the week.
Parents of Rocklin teen who died of Fentanyl overdose to attend State of the Union Address
The parents of a Rocklin teen who died two years ago are planning to attend the State of the Union Address.
Teen arrested in connection with Stockton shooting that killed 1, injured 3 others in 2022
Police have announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last year.
Death investigation underway for 3-year-old at Sacramento motel
Police say they are investigating the death of a young child at a Sacramento-area motel.
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From Del Paso Heights to D.C., why a Sacramento man's story about redemption gets noticed
When the president delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday, a familiar face from Sacramento will also be in the crowd.
Woman, 32, arrested after deadly stabbing in Natomas
A woman is under arrest after a stabbing left a man dead in Natomas over the weekend.
Sacramento International Airport expansion includes new walkway between Terminal B and Concourse B
One part of the new $1.3 billion project, dubbed "SMForward," is a pedestrian walkway that will run along the existing tram that runs between Concourse B and Terminal B, giving people the option to walk instead of ride.
Man facing 424 years to life in prison after child sexual assault convictions in Sacramento County
A man is facing life in prison after being convicted on dozens of child sexual assault charges against several young girls in Sacramento County.
Tyre Nichols' funeral includes impassioned calls for police reform
Tyre Nichols ' family and friends gathered Wednesday for a funeral that blended a celebration of his life with outrage over the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police and heated calls for police reform.
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New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out, officials announced Friday.
California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Central California massacre: 2 suspects arrested in shooting that killed 6
Two gang members suspected in the massacre of six people last month in central California were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, the Tulare County sheriff said.
Tax season: extended deadlines for Californians impacted by storms
Tax season has arrived — the IRS began accepting and processing 2022 tax returns on Jan. 23. Taxpayers will get an additional three days to file this year; the typical April 15 deadline falls on a holiday weekend, so the deadline was pushed back to April 18.
FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data
In a first-of-its-kind enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users' personal health data with Facebook, Google and other third parties without their consent.
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Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
Tom Brady says he'll begin his Fox Sports run in 2024
The seven-time Super Bowl champion said on Colin Cowherd's radio show that he will start his job as an NFL analyst next year.
Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund
Skateboard legend Tony Hawk says he will donate half of the proceeds of autographed photos of himself and BMX rider Rick Thorne to the memorial fund for Tyre Nichols.
Brooklyn Nets trade All-Star Kyrie Irving to Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks confirmed they have acquired All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving along with forward/center Markieff Morris from the Brooklyn Nets.
49ers WR says Eagles are "extremely lucky" to be in Super Bowl
Niners wideout Brandon Aiyuk said he also expects the Kansas City Chiefs to expose the Birds in the Super Bowl.
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Watch Live: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union as poll finds country divided
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Uncertainty plagues gun laws new and old after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court's expansion of gun rights in June — for the first time in a decade — is testing whether laws aiming to curb gun violence can withstand legal scrutiny.
Trump leads GOP 2024 primary field narrowly in poll of conservatives
But in a head-to-head matchup between Trump and DeSantis, DeSantis has more support, according to a new poll by the conservative group Club for Growth Action.
California crews deployed to Turkey to assist with search and rescue efforts
There is a race to rescue the hundreds still believed to be trapped in the rubble from the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
U.S. military seeks to recover debris from Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon assesses that the balloon was up to 200 feet tall and generated a sizable debris field after its destruction.
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California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Although cigarette smoking has declined in recent decades, it remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the US, where an estimated 30.8 million adults currently smoke.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
UC Davis announces new institute to study psychedelics
It's an effort to bring chemistry, neuroscience and modern-day medicine together under one roof, giving the future of psychedelics a new trip.
Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops, EzriCare, that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
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CalFresh's pandemic-related assistance set to expire
Families receiving CalFresh benefits also qualified for extra money following COVID-19 shutdowns.
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
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.
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: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
CBS13 Investigations
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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.
Exposing The Black Graduation Gap
Overall, graduation rates are up on California State University campuses. But stubborn racial inequities remain. In partnership with CalMatters, CBS Sacramento examined the graduation equity gaps on CSU campuses.
"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.
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Call Kurtis: Love the car, but it didn't pass smog
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.
Call Kurtis: IRS suggests Californians hold off on filing taxes over gas tax rebate question
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.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
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.
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: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
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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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"We want them to be confident": Sacramento nonprofit helps blind seniors sharpen cooking skills
Local seniors with vision loss are sharpening their cooking skills thanks to the Society For The Blind.
"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.
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8 additional Memphis police officers to face charges in Tyre Nichols case, city attorney says
Eight more officers with the Memphis Police Department will likely face charges in the aftermath of Tyre Nichols' death last month, officials said on Tuesday.
Family of teen who died of Fentanyl overdose to attend State of the Union Address
The parents of a Rocklin teen who died two years ago are planning to attend the State of the Union Address. Chris and Laura Didier lost their 17-year-old son, Zach, to a Fentanyl overdose in 2020 after the teen bought fake Percocet pills through someone on Snapchat. The couple is now raising awareness about the dangers of the drug.
California Public Utilities Commission holds hearing about soaring natural gas prices
The California Public Utilities Commission is holding a hearing about the soaring cost of natural gas prices. Governor Newsom sent a letter to the commission asking for them to investigate whether there's been any market manipulation. The price of natural gas rose more than 300 percent over the past year. That has PG&E and other utility customers paying a premium just to heat their homes-.
Tuesday noon weather forecast - 2/7/23
Tracy Humphrey has your latest forecast for the Sacramento region.
Teen arrested in connection with Stockton shooting that killed 1, injured 3 others in 2022
Police have announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last year.