Crash slows down EB I-80 in Fairfield
The scene is near Waterman. Only minor injuries were reported, CHP says.
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Billionaires want to build a new city in rural California. They must convince voters first
Silicon Valley investors behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree got off to a rocky start with the voters they need to build a green new city in Northern California.
Arrest warrant issued for Mark Randle in murder of Fairfield woman Erica Brown
From missing to murdered? An arrest warrant has now been issued after detectives found reason to believe that a missing Fairfield woman is dead.
Missing Fairfield woman Erica Brown believed to be dead, arrest warrant issued for boyfriend
An arrest warrant has now been issued after detectives found reason to believe that a missing Fairfield woman is dead.
Evacuated residents relieved to return home following Fairfield grass fire
People in one neighborhood are feeling a sense of relief after they were told to evacuate in the face of "an immediate threat to life" Wednesday.
Evacuation order for wildfire along I-80 in Fairfield lifted
An evacuation order that was in place for a part of Fairfield has been lifted.
WATCH: Video captures moment road rage shooting sent Fairfield football game into chaos
Gunfire forced dozens of youth football players, coaches and parents to run for cover during the middle of their game in Fairfield Saturday afternoon. Video shows the 11-year-olds running for their lives at Fairfield High.
Road rage shooting ends Fairfield high school football game early
A high school football game in Fairfield had to end early Saturday after a road rage shooting, authorities said Sunday.
Fairfield police searching for missing woman believed to be in danger
Fairfield police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman that they believe is in danger.
Skeletal human remains discovered in area of Fairfield creek
An investigation is underway in Fairfield after skeletal human remains were discovered in the area of a creek on the edge of town. Read more here.
Irritant prompts hazardous materials response to Fairfield building
A HAZMAT investigation was underway in Fairfield to find the source of a reportedly irritating odor on Friday.
Irritant prompts hazardous materials response to Fairfield building
A HAZMAT investigation was underway in Fairfield to find the source of a reportedly irritating odor on Friday.
Cancerous chemicals found in firefighting gear
Experts say one of the reasons behind the higher risk in exposure is the structural suit firefighters wear to protect them from flames.
Fairfield police reopen Nikki Campbell's disappearance case after break in another cold case
In Fairfield, detectives just reopened a missing person investigation involving the disappearance of Nikki Campbell in 1991.
Priest accused of killing girl in 1975 had worked in Fairfield
Police have arrested an 83-year-old former pastor on murder charges nearly 50 years after he allegedly abducted and killed 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington in Pennsylvania, officials said Monday. David Zandstra had also worked in Fairfield between 1990-2005.
Fairfield police chase down burglary suspect in golf cart
It was a day of leisure and law enforcement at the Paradise Valley Golf Course. What ended in an arrest on the grounds started as an attempted break-in at Zee Steinburg's home nearby.
Audio repellent in Fairfield parks called a headache by neighbors
A high-pitched problem for Fairfield neighbors has young people annoyed and parents confused. It's the result of an audio repellent known as The Mosquito, a device that utilizes high-frequency sound detected by youths under 25.
Bird tests positive for West Nile virus in Fairfield
A California scrub jay has tested positive for West Nile virus in Fairfield, the first case reported so far this year for Solano County, health officials said.
Health officials say West Nile virus activity has now been detected in Solano County.
Health officials say West Nile virus activity has now been detected in Solano County.
Fairfield crash leaves one person in the trauma center with major injuries
One person is in the trauma center with major injuries after a crash in Fairfield, said authorities.
Arrest made after Fairfield woman found dead in North Texas Street motel
An arrest has been made after a Fairfield woman was found dead in a motel room early Saturday morning, authorities said Sunday.
Woman found dead in Fairfield motel room Saturday
A Fairfield woman was found dead in a motel room North Texas Street early Saturday morning.
Fairfield residents concerned after sex offenders move into neighborhood
Fairfield city officials say state law means they had no say in which neighborhood the sex offenders ended up in.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crashing into barbed wire fence in Fairfield
A motorcyclist remains hospitalized in critical condition after crashing down an embankment and into a barbed wire fence in Fairfield Saturday night.
Fairfield WWII veteran tells story of loss, liberation in Hitler's Nazi Germany
Fairfield's Dan Dougherty, 98, reflects not only on loss but liberation each Memorial Day. His own story of service and sacrifice reads like a chapter of history.
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Powerball jackpot grows to $725 million after no winning ticket Wednesday
Powerball players now have the chance to win an estimated $725 million jackpot this weekend after Wednesday night's drawing produced no big winner.
Stockton welfare check reveals 2 dead with gunshot wounds inside home
Authorities say the case of two people discovered inside a Stockton home, dead from gunshot wounds, appears to be a murder-suicide.
Car flips over in crash on Watt Avenue in Arden Arcade
A car ended up flipped over onto its roof in a crash along a busy Arden Arcade road Thursday morning.
NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Rupert Murdoch, longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox, will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
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Powerball jackpot grows to $725 million after no winning ticket Wednesday
Powerball players now have the chance to win an estimated $725 million jackpot this weekend after Wednesday night's drawing produced no big winner.
Stockton welfare check reveals 2 dead with gunshot wounds inside home
Authorities say the case of two people discovered inside a Stockton home, dead from gunshot wounds, appears to be a murder-suicide.
Car flips over in crash on Watt Avenue in Arden Arcade
A car ended up flipped over onto its roof in a crash along a busy Arden Arcade road Thursday morning.
NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Rupert Murdoch, longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox, will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
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"Numbers are becoming overwhelming": Advocates fight to prevent Sacramento DUI crashes
Advocates are sounding the alarm over the number of DUI crashes in and around the Sacramento region. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says every 39 minutes in the United States, someone dies as a result of drunk driving.
West Sacramento engineers studying quake destruction in Morocco
A team of West Sacramento engineers is combing through crumbled buildings and homes in Morocco. The earthquake devastation may be thousands of miles away, but it's close enough for local engineers to learn from.
Sacramento food scrap program teaches how to create compost for gardens
Community members are getting a hands-on lesson on how their old banana peels and leftover lettuce can be beneficial for the environment.
"How much more can I take": Sacramento family of mistaken identity shooting survivor talk recovery
The family of a survivor in a mistaken identity shooting, where two known gang members believed three cousins were rival gang members and then shot into their vehicle nearly two weeks ago, says 28-year-old Johnny Martinez has a 1% chance to ever walk again after a serious spinal injury.
1 dies, 2 suffer major injuries after collision with vehicle, pole in Sacramento County
One person is dead and two others suffered major injuries after two vehicles collided, causing one to slam into a pole in the Antelope area, officials said Wednesday night.
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Powerball jackpot grows to $725 million after no winning ticket Wednesday
Powerball players now have the chance to win an estimated $725 million jackpot this weekend after Wednesday night's drawing produced no big winner.
California truck drivers ask Gov. Newsom to sign job-saving bill as self-driving big rigs are tested
California lawmakers and union leaders are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would save jobs as large self-driving trucks are tested on public roads.
PG&E may shut off power to 8 NorCal counties during Wednesday wind event
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers in eight Northern California counties may be impacted by a public safety power shutoff that could start Wednesday evening.
California law restricting companies' use of information from kids online is halted by federal judge
A federal judge has halted implementation of a California law intended to restrict companies' use of information gathered from young internet users in order to protect the privacy of minors.
Sacramento County DA files lawsuit accusing city of not enforcing homeless laws
Sacramento's top prosecutor is suing the city's leaders over failure to clean up homeless encampments, escalating a monthslong dispute with leaders in California's capital city.
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Carroll, Marte use daring double steal to push the Diamondbacks past the Giants 8-4
Ketel Marte had four hits, Zac Gallen earned his 16th win and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their fourth straight game by beating the San Francisco Giants 8-4.
Crawford homers, Kelenic drives in two to back Castillo's win as Mariners beat A's 7-2
J.P. Crawford homered in the ninth inning and Jarred Kelenic hit a pair of RBI singles to support Luis Castillo's eighth consecutive winning decision, leading the Seattle Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-2 on Tuesday night.
Today in Sports - Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in straight sets to win the Battle of the Sexes
Today in Sports, September 20 - Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in straight sets to win the Battle of the Sexes.
Mariners blank A's 5-0 to move closer in AL West and tie for final wild card
Mariners rookie Bryan Woo had six strikeouts over five sharp innings in a successful homecoming, and Seattle pulled even for the third AL wild card by beating the last-place Oakland Athletics 5-0 on Monday night.
The 49ers see more work needed after 2-0 start on the road to open the season
The season-opening road trip couldn't have gone much better for the San Francisco 49ers.
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California truck drivers ask Gov. Newsom to sign job-saving bill as self-driving big rigs are tested
California lawmakers, union leaders and truck drivers are trying to steer Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom toward signing into law a proposal that could save jobs as self-driving trucks are tested for their safety on the roads.
Exclusive: DoD to review cases of LGBTQ+ vets denied honorable discharges
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
California truck drivers ask Gov. Newsom to sign job-saving bill as self-driving big rigs are tested
California lawmakers and union leaders are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would save jobs as large self-driving trucks are tested on public roads.
California law restricting companies' use of information from kids online is halted by federal judge
A federal judge has halted implementation of a California law intended to restrict companies' use of information gathered from young internet users in order to protect the privacy of minors.
Bill would make over-the-counter Narcan affordable through health insurance
Amid renewed concerns over the opioid crisis, legislation that would require insurance companies to cover the cost of the over-the-counter form of overdose-reversal drug Narcan is a step away from being signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Skies over Northern California smoky due to wildfires in Oregon and California
Air quality officials in Northern California are warning that smoke in some parts of our is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Work stress doubles men's risk of heart disease
Men who experienced work stress were 49% more likely to have heart disease compared with those who didn't.
New mask order for Contra Costa County health care workers in 'high-risk' facilities
Contra Costa County and other Bay Area counties are issuing a new masking order that applies to workers at "high-risk" health care facilities as COVID-19 cases are again rising.
Bill would make over-the-counter Narcan affordable through health insurance
Amid renewed concerns over the opioid crisis, legislation that would require insurance companies to cover the cost of the over-the-counter form of overdose-reversal drug Narcan is a step away from being signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Getting Answers: Is West Sacramento's Target banning teens?
A West Sacramento Target is the subject of controversy after talk of a policy banning teenagers was floated to the public.
Call Kurtis: How to save 50% or more on back-to-school shopping
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
Do not use certain pregnancy, ovulation, UTI tests, FDA warns
The FDA warned that consumers shouldn't use certain tests manufactured by California-based Universal Meditech Inc., including those that test for pregnancy, ovulation and urinary tract infections.
Taco Bell accused of false advertising, skimping on fillings
A New York man says the Mexican Pizza he purchased only contained half of the amount of beans and beef advertised online and in-store.
More than 300,000 children's cups recalled due to high lead levels
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday recalled roughly 346,000 Cupkin Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children's Cups because they "contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban."
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A convicted fraudster was put in charge of California parolees, then he fraudulently used their identities in a $1 million COVID benefit scheme
Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1million worth of COVID-relief fraud.
Defense attorney for Placer County's first fentanyl murder charge ineligible to practice law
The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.
Roseville student pinned downed and handcuffed on campus - mom says school resource officer called it is "a misunderstanding" and blamed the school
"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."
D.A. Issues 30-Day Notice -- Homeless lawsuit against City of Sacramento likely.
The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.
Will more "Sexually Violent Predators" get "transient release" due to lack of housing?
A Placer County judge is the latest to order "transient release" for a "Sexually Violent Predator" due to lack of housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.
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Call Kurtis: Blind and deaf Modesto senior loses life savings to check-washing scheme
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Placer County couple with baby scammed escaping Maui
A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed trying to escape the island. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis: How to save 50% or more on back-to-school shopping
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
Call Kurtis: Do I have an appendix?
A Roseville viewer says a recent trip to the emergency room left her confused about if she had an appendix. She called Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Call Kurtis: My Fridge is Broken and Out of Warranty
When an Elk Grove viewer's icemaker broke, she says she struggled to get it fixed. So, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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California regulators propose higher rates for PG&E customers to reduce wildfire risk
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase soon.
Multiple agencies respond to vegetation fire in Valley Springs
Multiple firefighting agencies responded to a 35 acre vegetation fire that started near a motor home in Valley Springs Sunday.
Smoke-sniffing drones may be future of California wildland firefighting
When a wildfire breaks out, early detection is key in stopping it from spreading. Now, drones may be the latest technology that helps detect wildland blazes as soon as they break out.
How does Cal Fire spot smoke from a new fire when the sky is already smoky?
Smoke from the wildfires burning up north has found its way into the Sacramento Valley creating poor air quality. Much of the area is already under a red flag warning due to the low humidity, high wind and high temperatures.
California prison on generator power after wildfires knock out electricity and fill cells with smoke
A Northern California prison was on generator power for a second week and inmates were issued masks to cope with unhealthy air after wildfires knocked out electricity and choked the remote region with smoke.
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Roseville street named after fallen Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee
A Roseville street is being named after U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee. It's a show of solidarity for the young woman who was killed serving this country.
Folsom woman behind Maui book drive gets worldwide response
In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.
The Gerwig Effect: Sacramento native's success paving the road for next generation of filmmakers
"Barbie" is breaking box office records left and right, catapulting director Greta Gerwig to the spot of highest-grossing female director in domestic box office sales.
Folsom business donates proceeds to Maui fires relief efforts
Local businesses in our region are stepping up and donating proceeds from their sales to the Hawaii wildfire relief efforts.
Solano County seeking out centenarians to honor in upcoming celebration
Solano County has a very special celebration coming up for people who are 100 years old or older, better known as centenarians.
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Car flips over in crash on Watt Avenue in Arden Arcade
A car ended up flipped over onto its roof in a crash along a busy Arden Arcade road Thursday morning.
Thursday morning weather forecast - Sept. 21, 2023
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting as we end the week.
Controversial needle exchange programs again topic of debate in Placer County
Controversial needle exchange programs are once again a topic of debate in Placer County — this time in Roseville. It comes on the heels of the county and other cities like Rocklin, Auburn and Loomis adopting bans this month to try and keep the state from launching the programs in the area.
Advocates fight to prevent Sacramento DUI crashes
Advocates are sounding the alarm over the number of DUI crashes in and around the Sacramento region. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says every 39 minutes in the United States, someone dies as a result of drunk driving.
Engineers from West Sacramento to survey Morocco quake damage
A team of West Sacramento engineers is combing through crumbled buildings and homes in Morocco. The earthquake devastation may be thousands of miles away, but it's close enough for local engineers to learn from.