California's gambling question breaks national spending record
The campaign that could bring legalized sports betting to California is the most expensive ballot-initiative fight in U.S. history.
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What are Propositions 26 and 27?
While 30 states now allow, regulate and tax sports betting and this fall, California is not one of them. But, that could change as voters will decide if we're next with props 26 and 27.
Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opens weeks ahead of schedule
Owners of the casino say it's the closest casino to Sacramento and South and East Bay areas.
Sky River casino opens in Elk Grove early
Northern California's newest casino has officially opened, weeks ahead of schedule. It's the closest casino to Sacramento.
Tribe-Backed Sports Betting Initiative Qualifies For 2022 California Ballot
An initiative to allow sports betting at tribal casinos and horse-racing tracks in California has qualified for the November 2022 ballot.
Deputies Serve Search Warrant At Stockton Pet Store, Discover Illegal Gambling Room In Back
Deputies have raided an illegal gambling room that had set up shop in the back room of a Stockton-area pet store.
Security Guard Shoots, Kills Man Outside Popular Modesto Poker Room
Investigators are releasing more information about the Thursday night incident where a security guard shot a man outside a poker room.
Harrah's Northern California Opens To Thousands In Amador County
A new casino in the Gold Country hopes to bring in more opportunity for an area that has watched nearby places like Sutter Creek thrive.
Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots For Weekend Drawings Total Over $670 Million
Feeling lucky? If you play the lottery, then you have another chance to become rich beyond your wildest dreams on Friday. The Mega Millions jackpot stands at an estimated $420 million.
Woman Wins $2.4 Million At Atlantic City Casino
A New Jersey woman turned a $10 bet into a huge payout over Labor Day Weekend in Atlantic City.
Goodell Details NFL's Stance On Sports Gambling After Ruling
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Congress should enact uniform standards for any states that plan to legislate sports betting.
Report: 18 States, Including California, May Introduce Sports Betting Bills In 2018
A new report predicts 18 states will introduce bills to regulate sports betting this year, with 11 having a good chance of passing one.
Numbers Drawn For $570 million Powerball Jackpot
Did you win? We've got the numbers for the latest Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets.
Top 7 Most Lavish Casinos Around The World
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Pete Rose Denied Reinstatement By MLB
Pete Rose's application for reinstatement to baseball was rejected Monday by Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded the career hits leader continued to gamble even while trying to end his lifetime ban and would be a risk to the sport's integrity if allowed back in the game.
Gov. Brown Approves Charitable Gambling At Professional Sporting Events
California's major league sports teams will soon be able to conduct charitable gambling under a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
What Is Problem Gambling?
Problem gambling hurts more than one million Californians, and the problem is felt in every level of California.
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Problems Gamblers And Their Families Can Now Get Help Via Text Message
Help for problem gambling is just a text message away, thanks to new text support-services from the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) Office of Problem Gambling and the California Council on Problem Gambling.
California Tribe's Casino Plan To Go Before Voters
A Native American tribe's plan for a Las Vegas-style casino in the Central Valley nearly 40 miles from its reservation has drawn opposition from other casino-owning tribes in the state.
California Cracks Down On 'Sweepstakes Cafes'
Next to a massage parlor, a doughnut shop and a liquor store, more than two dozen people sat inside a darkened business in a strip mall dropping $2 bets on electronic games with names such as "Robin Hood," ''Mr. Millionaire" and "Luck of the Irish" when Sacramento County sheriff's deputies paid a visit.
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Revenue Growth Seen Slowing At Indian Casinos
Spending by gamblers slowed at U.S. Indian casinos in 2012, as revenue growth fell behind non-tribal casinos for the first time in nearly two decades, according to a report released Wednesday.
Pair Arrested After Girl, 4, Found Alone In Casino
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department says two parents have been arrested after they left their 4-year-old daughter in the car while they gambled.
Internet Cafe Raid Reveals Gambling, Drugs, Booze in West Sacramento
Our hidden cameras caught what appeared to be illegal gambling at an Internet cafe, a day before police raided it.
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North Highlands home catches fire; residents and pets saved
Firefighters battled a house fire in North Highlands on Monday.
Alleged "coyote" caught in Yolo County with several smuggled people in vehicle
Federal authorities arrested a suspected "coyote" in Yolo County last week.
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.
Man, 71, on life support after being beaten with bat in Modesto
Deputies say they have arrested a suspect after an elderly man was severely beaten with a baseball bat in Modesto over the weekend.
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.
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North Highlands home catches fire; residents and pets saved
Firefighters battled a house fire in North Highlands on Monday.
Alleged "coyote" caught in Yolo County with several smuggled people in vehicle
Federal authorities arrested a suspected "coyote" in Yolo County last week.
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.
Man, 71, on life support after being beaten with bat in Modesto
Deputies say they have arrested a suspect after an elderly man was severely beaten with a baseball bat in Modesto over the weekend.
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.
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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.
Man dead after shooting in Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in the Oak Park neighborhood Tuesday morning.
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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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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.
Fishing tournament rocked by weight-stuffing cheating scandal
A Lake Erie fishing tournament ended with the event's winners caught up in a cheating controversy.
125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match
Police said the death toll had been revised to 125 from 174, after authorities found some of the victims were counted twice.
Castillo strikes out 8, surging Mariners drop A's 5-1
Oakland's J.P Sears kept the Mariners from extending the lead after entering the game to start the second.
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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.
Newsom signs bill decriminalizing most jaywalking in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure from a Bay Area lawmaker that would decriminalize jaywalking in most cases.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
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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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Monday weather forecast - Oct. 3, 2022
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
Trader Joe's brings back free samples to select stores
Other grocery stores - like Costco and Sam's Club - have already brought samples back after the pandemic.
Search continues for possible serial killer in Stockton
Detectives believe the killings are related because, in each case, the victim was alone and then ambushed in a poorly lit area.
Man killed in south Sacramento shooting
The scene is on Elder Creek Road, near Stockton Boulevard.
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