Craigslist Exchange Gone Wrong: Potential Buyers Steal Dogs, Injure Young Women
Sacramento police are looking for a man and woman who stole two dogs from some women in the Pocket area- injuring the young ladies in the process.
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Student Tries To Sell High School On Craigslist In Graduation Prank
A Missouri student has been banned from walking in his high school graduation after a senior prank was misinterpreted as a "threat" against the school.
Woman Charged In Craigslist Plot To Kill Ex-husband In Israel
An Oklahoma woman is accused of trying to hire someone via Craigslist to travel to Israel and kill her ex-husband using ricin.
Teen With Football Scholarship Killed During Craigslist Transaction
A Florida man is in accused of fatally shooting a 19-year-old old recent high school graduate who was trying to sell his video games and console on Craigslist.
Sacramento Woman Helps Sheriff's Department Get Her Stolen Bike Back
Hannah Russell pretended to be a buyer of her own stolen bike with the help of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. She saw her stolen high-end road bike for sale on Craigslist.
Call Kurtis: My Craigslist Puppy Died, Where's My Refund?
According to attorney Jacqueline Siemens, the legislature saw a need to protect consumers. If you buy from a breeder, defined in California as someone who in a year sells at least twenty puppies or three litters, you have rights if a dog becomes sick within the first 15 days.
2 Rancho Cordova Men Arrested For Selling Stolen Items On Craigslist
Authorities have arrested two people suspected of trying to sell stolen property through Craigslist.
Police: Man Posed As Woman In Online Sex Ad Scam
Police have arrested a 34-year-old Tustin man for posting an ad on Craigslist in which he allegedly posed as a woman to lure teenage boys into sexual encounters.
Dog Shot By Police During Arrest Of Stockton Homicide Suspect
Not only was a man robbed then shot Wednesday, police say two people were stabbed in separate incidents – including one fatally.
Money-Saving Tips For Camping
With warm weather and clear skies, heading out for a camping trip is one of America's most popular excursions. Here are some of the best money-saving tips while camping.
Call Kurtis: Fake Vacation Rental Scam Uses Real Name
Jay agreed, so Tim sent him half the money, $1050, via PayPal. But, he said the person on the other end of the emails quit responding, and Tim thought he was out his money,
Thieves Targeting Car Airbags In East Sacramento
Police issued the alert to East Sacramento residents about a big jump in car break-ins with thieves stealing the safety devices straight from behind the steering wheel.
Illegal Fireworks Sales Flourish On Craigslist, Facebook
Illegal fireworks sales are big business. According to the state's Fireworks Safety task force, it's confiscated 175 tons of them in the state. That's a street value worth millions of dollars.
Where To Buy A Cheap Car Online
In place of tiny columns with cryptic abbreviations of a car's conditions, the Internet boasts searchable listings with generous detail and expansive photo galleries.
How To Sell My Car Fast
When you need your old car gone in a hurry, there are several good ways to balance minimizing the hassle and getting the best price.
Elk Grove Woman Shocked To Find Missing Dog For Sale On Craigslist
Ella thought her dog was just missing until she found an ad on Craigslist with a picture of her dog. She said the seller refused to return her emails, so CBS13 decided to set up a meeting of our own.
Sting Targets Unlicensed Mechanics Advertising On Craigslist
Investigators say men posing as legitimate mechanics are ripping off thousands of Californians every year.
FBI: Tracy Home At Center Of Craigslist Jewelry Heist Conspiracy
The search warrant says the alleged robbers would lure the sellers across the country, purchasing plane tickets and renting limos to pick them up at the airport. They would then ambush them in the limos at gunpoint.
Modesto Father Turns To Craigslist To Save Daughters' Christmas After Fire
Four-year-old Khloe and her sister Katelyn won't have any presents under the tree this Christmas. A space heater sparked a blaze that gutted the family's rental home, leaving them homeless.
Cattle Costume Rustler Wrangled Trying To Sell Chick-fil-A Suits on Craigslist
Redlands police say the two 7-foot cow costumes created for the Chick-fil-A chain were nabbed in separate restaurant burglaries.
FBI: Craigslist Viagra Sales Made Sacramento Couple $2,000 A Month
The FBI says over a two-year period, she and her boyfriend Ricky Campbell made approximately $2,000 a month by selling the pills or $5 apiece.
Several People Robbed During Craigslist-Related Meetings In Oakland
Oakland police have issued a warning about a series of robberies of people responding to items advertised for sale on Craigslist.
Police: Olivehurst Trio Use Craigslist Ad To Set Up Robbery
Using a Craigslist ad, an Olivehurst woman and her accomplices set up a bogus date with a 64-year-old Grass Valley man who they robbed, police said on Friday.
Wheelchair-Confined Manteca Man Victimized In Car Theft
A disabled man hoping to sell a car to help put presents under the Christmas tree instead was the victim of craigslist scammers, according to Manteca police.
Man Borrows Auburn Woman's Car And Allegedly Sells It On Craigslist
A man borrowed a Placer County woman's car and then sold it on Craigslist, according to police.
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14-year-old led Woodland officers on lengthy chase in stolen car
A teenager was arrested after leading Woodland police on a chase in a stolen car.
The IRS is now accepting tax returns: How to do your taxes in 2023 and get a refund fast
Here's everything you need to know about filing taxes in 2023.
49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
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.
Power knocked out in Woodland neighborhood after crash
Power has been knocked out in a Woodland neighborhood after a crash took out a pole Thursday morning.
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14-year-old led Woodland officers on lengthy chase in stolen car
A teenager was arrested after leading Woodland police on a chase in a stolen car.
The IRS is now accepting tax returns: How to do your taxes in 2023 and get a refund fast
Here's everything you need to know about filing taxes in 2023.
49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
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.
Power knocked out in Woodland neighborhood after crash
Power has been knocked out in a Woodland neighborhood after a crash took out a pole Thursday morning.
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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.
Sacramento International Airport announces $1.3 billion in construction projects
The largest construction project ever at Sacramento International Airport is taking flight. It's called SMForward and it's designed to improve passenger experiences and eliminate so-called pinch points.
Family escapes fire at home in Sacramento
Firefighters battled a fire on the outside of a home in Sacramento on Wednesday.
3 underutilized state buildings in downtown Sacramento to be turned into housing
Three underutilized state office buildings in downtown Sacramento will be turned into housing.
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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.
California seeks new gun restrictions following shootings
California could soon ban people from carrying guns in nearly all public places as Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies in the state Legislature seek to test the limits of the U.S. Supreme Court's new conservative majority in the aftermath of six mass shootings last month that left 29 people dead
California releases its own plan for Colorado River cuts
California released a plan Tuesday detailing how Western states reliant on the Colorado River should save more water. It came a day after the six other states in the river basin made a competing proposal.
Ex-California solar firm executive sentenced for $1B fraud
A former executive of a California solar power company was sentenced Tuesday to 6 1/2 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $620 million in restitution for his role in a $1 billion fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
Dog rescued after becoming trapped under rocks on SF's Ocean Beach
A dog was rescued from a tight spot on San Francisco's Ocean Beach earlier this month.
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49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
Recent storms left East Sacramento bocce ball club with destroyed facility
A tight-knit community of bocce ball players is left wondering if they'll be able to start their season after the January storms turned their court into a disaster zone.
Sabonis' double-double helps Kings power past Spurs 119-109
Domantas Sabonis scored a season-high 34 points and had 11 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat San Antonio 119-109 on Wednesday night, handing the beleaguered Spurs their seventh straight loss.
Where Tom Brady ranks on all-time stat lists upon retirement
Tom Brady has retired again. He'll be the NFL's all-time leader in every passing stat for a long time.
Tom Brady announces retirement 'for good' from NFL
Tom Brady announced on Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL – again.
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Unlawful border entries plummeted in January after Biden policy change
Government statistics indicate that January saw the lowest levels of illegal migration along the border since President Biden's first full month in office.
Pelosi endorses Schiff in California Senate race if Feinstein retires
The 89-year-old Feinstein has not made a decision about her political future.
Congressional Black Caucus to push for police reform in White House meeting
Some lawmakers are expected to bring family members of victims of police violence to President Biden's State of the Union address.
California seeks new gun restrictions following shootings
California could soon ban people from carrying guns in nearly all public places as Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies in the state Legislature seek to test the limits of the U.S. Supreme Court's new conservative majority in the aftermath of six mass shootings last month that left 29 people dead
Republicans set to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs panel
Newly empowered House Republicans are preparing to oust an African-born Black lawmaker, Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, from the Foreign Affairs Committee over comments she has made critical of Israel - and as payback after Democrats booted far-right Republicans from panels for incendiary, violent remarks.
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Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
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.
CDC tells consumers to stop using Ezricare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
Ozzy Osbourne cancels all shows, says his touring career is over
Ozzy Osbourne announced the cancellation of his upcoming shows, and said his touring career is over because he "is not physically capable (of it)."
Damar Hamlin teams up with American Heart Association to promote learning of CPR
As the calendar turns to February and American Heart Month kicks off, Damar Hamlin is teaming up with the American Heart Association to help spread CPR awareness and help give back.
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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.
Michigan six-year-old orders $1,000 worth of food on Grubhub
It was an all-you-can-eat buffet for a Michigan boy last weekend.
Call Kurtis scam alert: Fake law-enforcement fines
Crooks around the country have been successfully stealing money by convincing people they may go to jail.
South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
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.
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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: 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.
Call Kurtis scam alert: Fake law-enforcement fines
Crooks around the country have been successfully stealing money by convincing people they may go to jail.
Call Kurtis: Weddings, refunds, and fire country
The Mosquito Wildfire forced an engaged couple to do the unthinkable: pull off a wedding somewhere else, with one day's notice.
Call Kurtis: The warranty on my portable generator is about to expire
The clock was ticking down with only six months left on the warranty when a viewer started having problems.
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.
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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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Gas leak closes Modesto Junior College's West Campus for the day
A natural gas leak has prompted officials to close Modesto Junior College's West Campus on Thursday.
Thursday weather forecast - Feb. 2, 2023
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting as we end the week.
Morning Headlines - 2/2/23
The latest headlines from around the region this Thursday morning.
Dixon Unified School District investigating racist Instagram post
The Dixon Unified School District has opened an investigation into a racist Instagram post that allegedly included photos of students and staff.
Tax relief for storm victims has come in the form of an extension
Victims of the recent storms that have hit California have an extension on doing their taxes.