Asteroid could impact Earth on Valentine's Day 23 years from now
One astronomer said he believes there's about a "1 in 400 chance" the asteroid could impact Earth.
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Prehistoric and endangered Atlantic sturgeon found on East Coast beach
These fish can live up to 60 years and can grow to be a whopping 14 feet and 800 pounds.
Is offshore wind development a threat to whales? Here's what to know.
Nine dead whales have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in recent months. Some are blaming offshore wind energy sites, but federal officials are pushing back.
Strengthening Hurricane Florence Takes Aim At East Coast
A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Florence chugged across the Atlantic on Sunday toward a possible direct hit on the U.S. Southeast late this week.
Best Honeymoon Destinations On The East Coast
A brief look at five of the best honeymoon destinations on the East Coast
PG&E Workers Welcomed Home From East Coast After Storm Help
Proud families welcomed home loved ones Wednesday at the Sacramento airport after 150 PG&E workers from the East Coast.
Sacramento Woman Desperate To Hear From Sister On East Coast
A day after the super storm on the east coast, people are still scrambling to track down their loved ones, including a Sacramento woman desperate to hear from her sister.
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Sacramento sheriff's office employs new technology for river rescues and recoveries
Cameras, sonar and an underwater rover. The Sacramento County Sheriff's office is leveraging technology during a particularly dangerous spring on the capital region waterways.
California cost of living too high for many working families, study shows
The cost of living in California is too high for many working families — that's the consensus from a study released Tuesday by the United Ways of California.
"Bring it on": Local faith groups helping migrants, Sacramento prepared for more
Sacramento faith leaders and the city met on Tuesday at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Sacramento to discuss how they have been helping the 36 migrants who were dropped off in Sacramento on Friday and Monday.
Flash Flood Warning in effect for western Plumas County
A flash flood warning was issued Tuesday evening for western Plumas County as much of the region was hit with thunderstorms.
Bodies of two 22-year-old women recovered from Clavey River in Tuolumne County
Search crews recovered the bodies of two 22-year-old women from the Tuolumne River over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
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Sacramento sheriff's office employs new technology for river rescues and recoveries
Cameras, sonar and an underwater rover. The Sacramento County Sheriff's office is leveraging technology during a particularly dangerous spring on the capital region waterways.
California cost of living too high for many working families, study shows
The cost of living in California is too high for many working families — that's the consensus from a study released Tuesday by the United Ways of California.
"Bring it on": Local faith groups helping migrants, Sacramento prepared for more
Sacramento faith leaders and the city met on Tuesday at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Sacramento to discuss how they have been helping the 36 migrants who were dropped off in Sacramento on Friday and Monday.
Flash Flood Warning in effect for western Plumas County
A flash flood warning was issued Tuesday evening for western Plumas County as much of the region was hit with thunderstorms.
Bodies of two 22-year-old women recovered from Clavey River in Tuolumne County
Search crews recovered the bodies of two 22-year-old women from the Tuolumne River over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
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Sacramento sheriff's office employs new technology for river rescues and recoveries
Cameras, sonar and an underwater rover. The Sacramento County Sheriff's office is leveraging technology during a particularly dangerous spring on the capital region waterways.
"Bring it on": Local faith groups helping migrants, Sacramento prepared for more
Sacramento faith leaders and the city met on Tuesday at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Sacramento to discuss how they have been helping the 36 migrants who were dropped off in Sacramento on Friday and Monday.
Organizers ramping up security, staff for 2023 Sacramento Pride festival
Organizers are prepping for the 2023 Sacramento Pride festival this weekend by ramping up security and rallying around businesses that are showing support.
Large fire engulfs old commercial building in Sacramento
A vacant commercial building off of Broadway in Sacramento has caught fire late Tuesday morning.
California's AG on migrant flight landing in Sacramento: "Kidnapping charges?"
California's Attorney General says all legal charges, including kidnapping, are being considered and reviewed after a second plane with more than a dozen migrants arrived unannounced in Sacramento on Monday.
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California cost of living too high for many working families, study shows
The cost of living in California is too high for many working families — that's the consensus from a study released Tuesday by the United Ways of California.
"Bring it on": Local faith groups helping migrants, Sacramento prepared for more
Sacramento faith leaders and the city met on Tuesday at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Sacramento to discuss how they have been helping the 36 migrants who were dropped off in Sacramento on Friday and Monday.
VIDEO: Florida says new clips show migrants on flights to California, refutes claims of coercion
Florida officials said Tuesday that newly released video of migrants on recent flights to California refutes claims that the migrants were coerced to travel under false pretenses.
Air India flight bound for California diverted to Russia over technical issue
Russia has banned numerous western countries from operating in its airspace, though some carriers like Air India continue to fly over Russia.
Ex-correctional officer at Bay Area prison convicted of sexual misconduct
A federal correctional officer has been convicted of sexually abusing two inmates at a women's prison in California where the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct.
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PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
NBA says it won't mind if Wembanyama's debut comes in Sacramento summer league, not Las Vegas
Victor Wembanyama's next couple of weeks are now set.
Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums
A proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums.
'Humm Baby'; Former Giants manager Roger Craig dies at 93
Roger Craig, who managed the San Francisco Giants to the 1989 World Series that was interrupted by a massive earthquake, has died. He was 93.
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California cost of living too high for many working families, study shows
The cost of living in California is too high for many working families — that's the consensus from a study released Tuesday by the United Ways of California.
"Bring it on": Local faith groups helping migrants, Sacramento prepared for more
Sacramento faith leaders and the city met on Tuesday at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Sacramento to discuss how they have been helping the 36 migrants who were dropped off in Sacramento on Friday and Monday.
VIDEO: Florida says new clips show migrants on flights to California, refutes claims of coercion
Florida officials said Tuesday that newly released video of migrants on recent flights to California refutes claims that the migrants were coerced to travel under false pretenses.
Chris Christie announces 2024 presidential campaign
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Trump made the country "smaller by dividing us even further and pitting one group against another."
California's AG on migrant flight landing in Sacramento: "Kidnapping charges?"
California's Attorney General says all legal charges, including kidnapping, are being considered and reviewed after a second plane with more than a dozen migrants arrived unannounced in Sacramento on Monday.
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Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some may be using it at dangerously high levels, a study has found.
How long you breastfeed may impact your child's test scores later, study shows
Whether children were breastfed as infants and for how long may have an impact on their test scores when they are adolescents, according to new research.
Health firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
"Monumental impact:" Chemo drug shortage pauses Sacramento patient's treatments as cancer grows
A local cancer patient is now patiently waiting as a nationwide shortage in chemotherapy drugs has halted his treatments.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
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Call Kurtis: How do I activate a gas tax refund card I never received?
Viewers have been getting letters saying that they have to activate their gas tax rebate cards, which they say they never got. It was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 "Vision Pro" goggles. Will they be what VR has been looking for?
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
Owners of 143,000 Lincoln SUVs warned to park outside due to fire risk
Ford, the parent company of Lincoln, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are warning owners of nearly 143,000 Lincoln MKC compact SUVs to park them outside and away from buildings and other vehicles because they could potentially catch fire, even when not running.
Condiment prices up for Memorial Day 2023
Food staple prices have calmed down, but condiments are way up.
Check the price tag before grabbing a bottle of ketchup for your barbecue
Planning on squirting some ketchup on your hot dog at a barbecue this weekend? You may be seeing red.
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CBS13 Investigates: Rising cost of sexually violent predators in California
According to state data, there's an increasing number of sexually violent predators living in the community on conditional release, which is leading to increasing concerns and an increasing cost to taxpayers.
Elevated lead levels found in water at one in four California childcare sites tested
New data reveals that high levels of lead in drinking water were at a quarter of the childcare centers tested statewide.
Highway hazmat incidents more of a risk than on railways
When it comes to toxic transport in California, the highway may be more risky than the rail.
Should parents have the right to know about lead in school drinking water?
Should parents have the right to know if their child is exposed to lead in school drinking water? Many health advocates and parents say yes, but loopholes in existing California law may leave parents in the dark and kids at risk.
Lawmakers frustrated by lack of transparency from the California Department of Corrections, but vote down bill that would require more transparency
Democratic lawmakers voted down the bill, citing inmate privacy concerns, but voiced bipartisan frustration with secrecy and a lack of transparency from CDCR.
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Call Kurtis: How do I activate a gas tax refund card I never received?
Viewers have been getting letters saying that they have to activate their gas tax rebate cards, which they say they never got. It was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Why was an 8-year Navy veteran buried without military honors?
When Gary Pearson signed his enlistment papers in 1955, he wrote a blank check for his life to the U.S. Navy. But to get taps played at his funeral, and an American flag presented to his family, the honor guard needed proof of his service. It's something his family didn't have.
Call Kurtis: Help! I've been billed for the wrong end!
A Sacramento viewer said she went in for an endoscopy and was charged for a colonoscopy. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis investigation reopened: Los Angeles silent in face of parking ticket problem
A Dixon viewer said he and his wife were having lunch in Vacaville when the City of Los Angeles wrote him a parking ticket. It was time for Kurtis Ming to reopen an investigation from more than a decade ago, and this isn't the first time CBS13 has returned to the issue. In fact, viewers have been calling Kurtis about this problem since 2006.
Patients say pain pill crackdown left them with "excruciating withdrawals." How are they months later?
An Orangevale veteran says he's managed to have a life using the same dose of pain meds for decades. But suddenly, he lost access to the full amount.
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California insurance market rattled by withdrawal of major companies
Two insurance industry giants have pulled back from California's home insurance marketplace, saying that increasing wildfire risk and soaring construction costs have prompted them to stop writing new policies in the nation's most populous state.
Getting Answers: What does State Farm's updated insurance policy mean for Californians?
When State Farm recently announced it would not accept new home insurance policies in California, it sent a ripple effect throughout the market.
Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue
A judge has ruled that the U.S. Forest Service can keep using chemical retardant to fight wildfires, despite finding that the practice pollutes streams in western states in violation of federal law.
Cal Fire working on reducing fire risk from the air
Cal Fire was down in Calaveras County Tuesday conducting a prescribed burn with an interesting piece of equipment not often seen.
"Fluctuating fire zones": How this year's wildfire risk will vary depending on environment
With California's wildfire season soon approaching, the question remains: what type of impact will the wet and rainy winter have on it?
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"Micro-premies" born 40 years ago reunite with medical team that delivered them in Sacramento
It was a birthday party to celebrate survival 40 years in the making.
Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, celebrates 31st birthday
Bobi, a Portuguese pooch who was declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records in February, just celebrated his 31st birthday.
"I can feel the beauty:" Young Afghan refugee uses new talent to prove there's beauty in the struggle
With no official training, the 16-year-old has embodied a centuries-old art form. He's developed a unique style of synthesizing Arabic, English, and Latin scripts—each with personal meaning.
'Little hero:' Boy stops Michigan school bus with ill driver
A seventh-grader in suburban Detroit is being hailed as a hero.
"He's definitely our miracle child:" Young cancer survivor uses dance to raise money for cancer research
The resilient 8-year-old is getting the community on the dance floor to make a difference.
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Tuesday evening forecast: June 6, 2023
Chief Meteorologist Nic Merianos has your extended 7-day forecast!
New study shows cost of living in California is too high for many working families
The cost of living in California is too high for many working families — that's the consensus from a study released Tuesday by the United Ways of California.
Study finds AI can better predict breast cancer risk
New research finds there may be a better way to predict breast cancer risk using artificial intelligence.
How does new tool help with water rescues in Sacramento?
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has been busy on the capital region's waterways this year utilizing new technology that is vital this season.
State Republican lawmakers want voter initiative to crack down on fentanyl dealers
A state constitutional amendment would let voters decide on what they're calling Alexandra's Law. It would warn repeat fentanyl dealers that they can be charged with homicide if their sales result in a death.