Getaway Alert: Travel From Sacramento To Denver On A Budget
Here is how to get from Sacramento to Denver and back on the cheap.
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Denver Man, Daughter Spend Thanksgiving Driving RV Filled With Donations To Camp Fire Victims
From his home in Denver, James Faircloth's eyes were stuck to the screen, watching video after video of the Camp Fire devour neighborhoods in California.
Denver Inmate Who Delivered Baby In Jail Says Pleas To Be Taken To Hospital Ignored
A Denver inmate gave birth in her jail cell despite her pleas to be taken to a hospital.
Frontier Airlines Begins Service Out Of Sacramento
The airline is flying four times a week from Sacramento to Denver and later this month will have flights from Sacramento to Las Vegas.
WATCH: Denver Police Chase Stolen Tractor In Slow Speed Pursuit
At least five patrol cars followed the John Deere tractor, with lights and sirens on, as it made swerved in and out of traffic, on the streets and on sidewalks.
FBI Agent Loses Gun During Dance-Floor Backflip, Accidentally Shoots Man
An FBI agent's backflip at a club looked pretty impressive -- until he lost his gun and accidentally shot someone.
Free Apple On Flight Costs Woman Huge Fine At Customs
A woman in Arvada plans to fight in court against a $500 fine that she received for bringing a sliced apple through Customs.
Videos Show School Cheerleaders Forced Into Splits
Cheerleading coaches and school administrators are on leave, and the police are investigating, after videos show high school cheerleaders screaming in pain while being pushed into splits during practice.
Swift Says DJ Groped Her Underneath Her Skirt
Taylor Swift says a security guard working for her witnessed her being groped by a former radio host ahead of her 2013 concert in Denver.
Local Dancer's Airport Video Goes Viral On Facebook
We've all be stuck in the airport with nothing to do -- bored and just wanting to get home. One Auburn man and his friends decide to try some ballet moves. It was simple enough, and it ended up gaining them worldwide fame.
Beer Lover's Guide To The Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival is the country's most popular beer festival and has quickly become a drinker's Mecca. This annual festival is hosted in Denver, Colorado and offers beer lovers plenty of opportunity to experience new beers while meeting other beverage fanatics.
Family Reunited With Missing Dog After 9 Years
Boozer, now 10, had gone missing while the family was moving from Tennessee to Alabama.
Guide To Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is celebrating its 100th Anniversary through September 4. Here's a guide so that you, too, may take part in the festivities.
Cosby Takes Stage Despite Protest Over Sex-Assault Claims
About 100 people chanting "Rape is not a joke!" and "No means no!" protested outside a theater in Denver before comedian Bill Cosby took the stage on Saturday.
Best Beer Destinations In America
Many vacations are planned around different things, including visiting historical sites, the beach and different wineries. Beer enthusiasts can also have the vacation of their dreams by planning a beercation.
6 Things That Mark On Peyton's Forehead Resembles
Can you say Illuminati?
San Diego Hoping For A Mile High City Miracle
When the San Diego Chargers went into Denver last month and beat the Broncos, no doubt some eyebrows were raised. Now, imagine if they do it again this Sunday.
Separating Fact From Myth: The Gluten-Free Diet
How important is the gluten-free diet for people on it?
Why You Should Wait Until 2016 To Sell Your Home
Planning to sell your home? You may want to wait until 2016 before listing it.
The Best Apps For Your Kitchen
Check out these 10 must-have smartphone apps for the ultimate foodie.
Tips To Keep Your Appliances Running
Learn how to keep your large home appliances working through basic maintenance.
The Unclean Truth: How Five Cities Stack Up On Recycling
From the East Coast to the West Coast, recycling is a big issue for local governments.
Important Questions To Ask Before Signing A Lease
If you're looking for a place to rent, keep this list of questions handy.
What To Expect Before Joining A Homeowner Association
Most homeowners associations come with a lot of rules. But they also come with plenty of benefits.
No Real Losers In Peyton Manning Chase
The slightest clue that he is in town draws curious onlookers to airports and practice fields. Reporters stake him out, and television helicopters hover overhead to capture his every move.
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Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response
The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.
Sacramento firefighter taken to hospital for smoke inhalation
Firefighters faced difficulties putting out the fire due to "hoarding type conditions" in the first unit.
Sacramento Police make announcement about explosions heard in Land Park
Sacramento Police believe that the explosions that have occurred in the area are related and are asking anyone with any information regarding potential suspects to come forward.
Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
1 person dead in Carmichael residential fire
One person has died in a Carmichael residential fire.
New photo shows necklaces Kiely Rodni might have been wearing when she disappeared
The Placer County Sheriff's Office has released another piece of information that may help find missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni.
Grass fire near Antelope burns 15 acres
Firefighters are battling a grass fire near Antelope that has burned 15 acres so far.
Buying a new car in the U.S. has never been more expensive
"I see nothing but increases for quite some time," said Ivan Drury, senior manager of insights at Edmunds.
Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA
All NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2022-23 season as a tribute to Russell.
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Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response
The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.
Sacramento firefighter taken to hospital for smoke inhalation
Firefighters faced difficulties putting out the fire due to "hoarding type conditions" in the first unit.
Sacramento Police make announcement about explosions heard in Land Park
Sacramento Police believe that the explosions that have occurred in the area are related and are asking anyone with any information regarding potential suspects to come forward.
Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
1 person dead in Carmichael residential fire
One person has died in a Carmichael residential fire.
Sacramento News
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Concern about Bird Flu leads to drainage of ponds at Land Park
The water that is pumped out will be used to irrigate the park's grass.
Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in brutal 1970 killing of Sacramento-area woman
A suspect has finally been identified in a Sacramento-area murder case that had gone cold for years.
SacRT approves new plan for West Sacramento streetcar line
Sacramento and West Sacramento will decide if a streetcar line connecting the two cities will move forward.
Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
Council to discuss misdemeanors for homeless encampments blocking sidewalks in Sacramento
City council members will be discussing on Tuesday charging homeless people whose encampments block Sacramento sidewalks with a misdemeanor.
California News
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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.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
In dry California, salty water creeps into key waterways
Parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers have become too salty to use as the state's punishing drought drags on.
Elk Grove swim competition largest in Western region
The competition is made up of swimmers who are 14 and under from 13 different states.
Sports
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Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA
All NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2022-23 season as a tribute to Russell.
Drury, Nola homer in big rally, Padres beat Giants 13-7
The Padres fell behind 4-0, surged ahead 6-4 after Manny Machado's two-run double ignited a six-run rally in the third and then fell behind 7-6 in the sixth.
Sacramento Kings 2022 preseason schedule released
The Sacramento Kings have released their preseason schedule for the upcoming season.
Former 49er Frank Gore arrested in New Jersey after a domestic violence dispute
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
Little leaguer hugs distraught pitcher who hit him in the head
"I just wanted to go over there and make sure he was all right. Make sure he knows that I'm all right," the young batter told CBS News.
Politics
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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.
Gavin Newsom picks 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated current state Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero as the next chief justice.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Trump lawyer who was at Mar-a-Lago for FBI search describes the scene
Lindsey Halligan, a Florida-based attorney for Trump, was at Mar-a-Lago and spoke with CBS News about the FBI search.
Gavin Newsom wants to accelerate California's key climate goals
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to speed up the state's transition to non-carbon electricity sources and accelerate its timeline for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Health News
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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.
Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
Roseville man, a great-great grandfather, celebrates his 105th birthday
Richard Cheevers has lived through two global pandemics and two world wars.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
What is vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher says he battled rare disease
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
Consumer News
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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.
CBS13 Investigations
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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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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.
Call Kurtis: Pet shelters, gas prices, and insurance
Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.
Wildfires
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Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response
The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.
Grass fire near Antelope burns 15 acres
Firefighters are battling a grass fire near Antelope that has burned 15 acres so far.
PG&E undergrounding power lines, says it decreases chances of fire by 99%
In an area damaged by the Caldor Fire, PG&E will put six miles of overhead lines underground. That is a portion of the 175 miles of undergrounding that the company says they will complete this year.
Longtime Forest Service employee killed in McKinney Fire
Firefighters battling the McKinney Fire in Northern California on Monday remembered long-time U.S. Forest Service employee Kathy Shoopman, the first publicly identified victim of the fire.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
Uplifting News
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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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12 Go-karts were stolen from a team that races to raise money for childhood healthcare
12 Go-karts were stolen from the Ben Ali Shrine Cibara Motor Corps, which raises money for childhood healthcare by racing.
Average price of gas nationwide is below $4 per gallon | Call Kurtis
Here's a look at some of the top stories from across the country.
Average price of gas nationwide is below $4 per gallon | Call Kurtis
Here's a look at some of the top stories from across the contry.
Woman's items in storage unit destroyed by rats and covered in feces
A woman's children were checking the family storage unit when they discovered their items covered in rat feces.
Northern California dog found in a village in Germany has been reunited with its owner
A dog from Gilroy, California has been reunited with its owner after it was found in Germany.