Seattle woman's body found at recycling center in Davis
The woman's body was found in Davis on Monday morning. It's unknown how she got there.
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Smell of natural gas prompts evacuation of several Davis schools across the city
Several schools in Davis were evacuated for a time due to the smell of natural gas Tuesday morning.
Man accused of yelling "white power" at Davis High Black student union float
A Davis man is accused of yelling what could be interpreted as a racist remark at a black students' school float on Friday.
Davis High's homecoming dance postponed due to bats in the gym
Over the weekend, Davis Senior High School had to postpone its homecoming dance.
3 killed following wrong-way driver crash on I-80 in Solano County
Both drivers, passenger killed in head-on collision early Sunday morning
Fake bomb threat sent to two Davis teachers leaves parents on edge
Davis community members were on high alert after a fake bomb threat was sent to two teachers.
Two 14-year-old students detained after threats against Davis schools
Two students have been detained after a threatening email prompted two Davis schools to close their campuses on Thursday.
Flooded buildings and power outages hits UC Davis ahead of fall quarter
The storm also carried debris into pumps along two pedestrian and bicycle tunnels under La Rue Road and caused flooding.
UC Davis rolls out 6 new electric buses as it aims for fully electric fleet
But don't worry, those classic double-decker buses straight from England will be sticking around.
Gas leak has part of Downtown Davis street closed
A part of a street in Downtown Davis is closed due to a gas leak Friday morning.
DUI suspect arrested after early morning crash in Davis
Investigators believe the sedan was heading west on W. Covell when the driver drifted to the left and then sideswiped a tree. The impact caused the car to overturn at least once before it landed back on its wheels.
City of Davis and residents reach resolution on noisy playground zipline
Playground equipment is causing quite the stir in Davis. A years long battle by neighbors to rid the local park of a noisy zipline finally has a resolution.
UC Davis lab monitoring fecal samples for COVID-19 expands efforts
UC Davis says wastewater analysis can look for polio and they are now looking for monkeypox, while their partners at Stanford are expanding and looking at influenza.
Police catch suspect spray painting Davis bike tunnel
A graffiti suspect was caught red-handed by officers in Davis over the weekend.
Davis land developer must build tunnel for toads to build senior housing
The features that Dave is being asked to include are a concrete bottom that resembles cobblestones and building an 18-inch wooden boardwalk above the waterline.
UC Davis will kick off the first of several make-up commencements on Friday.
UC Davis will kick off the first of several make-up commencements on Friday.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan raises inflation concerns
There has been mixed reaction to the president's announcement on student loan forgiveness.
Shot in the head while saving a friend, UC Davis alumni still recovering
Chris Martin was shot in the head while trying to defend a friend who was being robbed at gunpoint as they were leaving a birthday dinner in Los Angeles four months ago.
Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr. almost transferred just before breaking a UC Davis record. He returned to make a legacy.
Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr. almost transferred just before breaking a UC Davis record. He returned to make a legacy.
A failure at a UC Davis lab has led to the death of 21,000 fish, P.E.T.A. calls for shutdown
UC Davis is now reviewing safety procedures at its other labs and says that the death of so many fish could impact years of research.
Family of UC Davis student killed in bicycle crash now suing the school
On May. 25, at 8 a.m., a garbage truck hit and killed a student as she rode to class on a bicycle.
Man convicted in sex assault on Davis bike trail given 17-year prison sentence
The man convicted of trying to rape a woman on a bicycle trail in Davis has been given a 17-year prison sentence.
Car owners to pay hundreds of dollars after Davis smash-and-grab spree damage
Dozens of drivers must pay hundreds of dollars to get their car windows fixed after they were all damaged or broken in an Aug. 5 smash-and-grab spree in Davis.
At least 25 car smash and grabs reported overnight in Davis
Dozens of car owners are cleaning up after a rash of smash and grabs along Davis streets early Friday morning.
Free online course offered through UC Davis aims to reduce gun violence
UC Davis is offering a free online course that aims to reduce gun violence.
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Depeche Mode announces 2023 tour; Sacramento will be first stop
Depeche Mode is going back on tour – and Sacramento will be the very first stop.
These executives are asking their staff to work less for the same money. Will it pay off?
It wasn't hard for Samantha Losey, managing director of Unity, a public relations firm in London, to convince her team to work fewer hours for the same paycheck. But it was an uphill battle to persuade her own board to join the world's biggest pilot of the four-day work week.
The Onion files a (real) Supreme Court brief in defense of parody
The court filing doesn't entirely keep a straight face, calling the Supreme Court "total Latin dorks."
Loretta Lynn, coal miner's daughter and country queen, dies
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner's daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was 90.
American among three sharing Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum mechanics
The prize went to John F. Clauser and two others for their work on quantum information science, which has significant applications, for instance, in encryption and quantum computing.
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Depeche Mode announces 2023 tour; Sacramento will be first stop
Depeche Mode is going back on tour – and Sacramento will be the very first stop.
These executives are asking their staff to work less for the same money. Will it pay off?
It wasn't hard for Samantha Losey, managing director of Unity, a public relations firm in London, to convince her team to work fewer hours for the same paycheck. But it was an uphill battle to persuade her own board to join the world's biggest pilot of the four-day work week.
The Onion files a (real) Supreme Court brief in defense of parody
The court filing doesn't entirely keep a straight face, calling the Supreme Court "total Latin dorks."
Loretta Lynn, coal miner's daughter and country queen, dies
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner's daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was 90.
American among three sharing Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum mechanics
The prize went to John F. Clauser and two others for their work on quantum information science, which has significant applications, for instance, in encryption and quantum computing.
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Depeche Mode announces 2023 tour; Sacramento will be first stop
Depeche Mode is going back on tour – and Sacramento will be the very first stop.
Alleged "coyote" caught in Yolo County with several smuggled people in vehicle
Federal authorities arrested a suspected "coyote" in Yolo County last week.
Man dead after south Sacramento shooting on Elder Creek Road
A homicide investigation has lanes blocked on a major south Sacramento intersection early Monday morning.
Crews douse early morning fire that broke out near Sacramento health school campus
Firefighters rushed to put out flames that burst out near a North Sacramento health school campus early Friday morning.
Tom Hanks set to release debut novel, "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece," next year
The Oscar winner and former Sacramento State student's debut novel will be up for sale in bookstores next May.
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Trader Joe's brings back free samples to select stores
Trader Joe's will offer up single-serve snacks and treats for customers to nibble on, but hot coffee won't return, according to employees at New York and California stores.
California braces for another dry winter as Western drought drags on
The past three years have been California's driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.
Gov. Newsom has California switch early to winter-blend of fuel as gas prices cross $6
With gas prices over $6 a gallon in California again, Gov. Gavin Newsom is directing state officials to make the switch to the winter blend of fuel early.
California bars tech companies from complying with other states' abortion-related warrants
California is attempting to stymie abortion prosecutions in other states by making it illegal for Silicon Valley giants and other businesses based in the Golden State to hand over the personal information of abortion-seekers to out-of-state authorities.
Governor Newsom signs legislation expanding union rights for farmworkers
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed legislation expanding union rights for farmworkers.
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Streaker tackled by Rams linebacker during game against 49ers
Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner hit-sticked a streaker that managed to get away from security a pink smoke grenade.
49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams, 24-9
Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-9.
Abuse in women's pro soccer league was systemic, report says
Five of the 10 head coaches in the National Women's Soccer League last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct.
Sacramento's new pro football team delayed as league pushes back its debut
Sacramento's next attempt at fielding a pro football team has been pushed back until next year.
Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale
The win also kept alive the Giants' hopes of a winning season, raising their record to 80-79 with three games remaining in San Diego.
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The Onion files a (real) Supreme Court brief in defense of parody
The court filing doesn't entirely keep a straight face, calling the Supreme Court "total Latin dorks."
U.S. falls 80% short of 2022 refugee admissions target
The U.S. resettled roughly 25,400 refugees in fiscal year 2022, using only 20% of the 125,000 refugee spots President Biden allocated, data obtained by CBS News show.
Supreme Court will hear social media terrorism lawsuits
One of the cases involves Nohemi Gonzalez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen killed in Paris in the 2015 ISIS attacks.
Supreme Court rejects challenges to bump stock ban
The Supreme Court says it won't take up two cases that involved challenges to a ban enacted during the Trump administration on bump stocks.
You will soon be able to jaywalk ticket-free in California
Californians will soon be able to cross the street outside of a formal intersection without being ticketed -- as long as it's safe to do so.
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Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
Mobile events aim to reverse dip in breast cancer screening rates
Within the last two years, breast cancer screening rates have dropped dramatically. Experts worry they are not reaching those who may need it most in under-served communities.
FDA approves ALS drug with study partly funded by Ice Bucket Challenge
There's still some uncertainty about the drug's efficacy.
Select committee formed to investigate deadly fentanyl crisis in California
California will investigate the police and public health response to the deadly opioid crisis with a newly-formed bipartisan assembly committee, lawmakers announced Thursday.
Monkeypox vaccine appears to be working, but CDC still urges precautions
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
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Placer Sheriff warns about phone scam where caller is impersonating sergeant
A local sheriff's department is warning residents about scammers who are impersonating sergeants in calls.
Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
California to add wine, liquor bottles to recycling program
California will add wine and liquor bottles to its recycling rebate program under a law taking effect in July 2024.
Pre-authorization hold keeps Elk Grove teen from buying school supplies
When an Elk Grove teen got stuck without his money after using his debit card at the gas pump, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Amazon seller sending returned items to Vacaville couple's home
When packages addressed to Expedia kept showing up at a Vacaville viewer's home and he couldn't get them to stop, they called me to investigate.
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False confessions: Why a conservative DA is urging law enforcement to stop lying to suspects
A new California law prohibits officers from using threats or lies to get a minor to confess to a crime. It faced opposition from law enforcement, but now a conservative district attorney is urging law enforcement to stop lying to all suspects due to an increased risk of false confessions.
Investigating Wage Theft Solutions: When workers win judgments but bosses still don't pay
Even after workers win wage theft judgments against their boss, many still don't get paid. Could a local wage theft pilot program offer a state-wide solution?
New law would require eliminate underreporting of school cyberattacks
Sierra College in Rocklin is asking all students to change their passwords after the school was hit again by hackers.
"We don't want to hear uncomfortable data": Revealing the Black graduation gap at CSU schools
As California State University students head back to school, data indicates overall graduation rates are up. But if you look past the public data, stubborn racial inequities remain on CSU campuses.
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.
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Pre-authorization hold keeps Elk Grove teen from buying school supplies
When an Elk Grove teen got stuck without his money after using his debit card at the gas pump, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Amazon seller sending returned items to Vacaville couple's home
When packages addressed to Expedia kept showing up at a Vacaville viewer's home and he couldn't get them to stop, they called me to investigate.
Call Kurtis: Veteran's state parks pass delayed
When a Manteca veteran struggled to get the California State Parks Veterans Pass before his old one was expiring, he called me to investigate.
Woman facing hefty bill to repair public sidewalk in front of her Sacramento home
A Sacramento woman just got a surprise bill in the thousands to fix the sidewalk in front of her house.
Viewers Call Kurtis after local contractor, Newcastle Screens, disappears with their deposits
With Sacramento summers, screens are meant to keep the bugs out. But when a custom screen installer took money from viewers and then seemed to vanish, it was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
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Mosquito Fire remains at 76,788 acres with 90% containment, as of Sunday morning
The Placer County wildfire started September 6 and spread into neighboring El Dorado County, forcing evacuations
Forest service seizes PG&E equipment as part of probe into Mosquito Fire
U.S. Forest Service officials indicated to PG&E that an initial assessment showed the Mosquito Fire started near one of its power lines on National Forest lands.
California's wildfire activity is running below average this year. But experts warn it's not over
Wildfire activity in California has been notably low this year, experts tell CNN, particularly compared to 2020 and 2021 when devastating wildfires erupted across the state and burned millions of acres by the time summer ended.
PG&E sued by residents who allege the utility's equipment started the Mosquito Fire
PG&E is now being sued by a group of residents for allegedly starting the Mosquito Fire.
Rain Posing Problems For Mosquito Fire Burn Scar
Mosquito fire evacuees are slowly returning home as rain helps put an end to the wildfire, but what's next for neighbors?
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Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels
It's the lowest the price of wings has been since May 2020, according to a report from the Department of Agriculture.
Mother, Daughter forging the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail
Gretja Otten and her mother Susan are on the trail right now. It's a trail that goes all the way from Georgia to Maine, and takes about six months to finish.
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.
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Country music legend Loretta Lynn dies at 90
Family says the music icon died Tuesday morning at her home in Tennessee.
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Fire damages home in North Highlands
Six people who live at the home are now displaced. No injuries were reported.
Could solution to gun violence involve taking youth out of city for 1 month?
Hours after the downtown mass shooting, city leaders called for more investment in youth programs and violence prevention. The mayor said it would take after-school and intervention programs for children and young adults to prevent more gun violence. A program out of Seattle claims to have dropped incarceration rates. Could it work in Sacramento?