American Graffiti Festival Cruises Back In Time
The cruising is the kick off of an annual festival celebrating car culture and a famous film made by local film icon George Lucas.
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20th Annual American Graffiti Festival and Car Show Starts Friday
This weekend is the 20th annual American Graffiti Festival and Car Show to celebrate Modesto native George Lucas' famed film "American Graffiti."
George Lucas Apologizes For Calling Disney 'White Slavers'
George Lucas has apologized for criticizing Disney's handling of "Star Wars" and saying he had sold his characters to "white slavers" in a recent interview with Charlie Rose.
Preview The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will air Tuesday, December 29th at 9 pm ET/PT.
The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
George Lucas: The Wise Jedi Master Of Film
As a 2015 Kennedy Center Honoree, writer-director George Lucas is best known for his award-winning epic "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" film franchises. For more than three decades, his films have moved and transported us to distant lands and tantalizing galaxies beyond our wildest dreams.
Feel The Force: R2-D2 Helps Honor Lucas At Kennedy Center
The technology that George Lucas brought to movie making came back to haunt him at the Kennedy Center Honors.
Stephen Colbert Returns To Host 'The Kennedy Center Honors'
Stephen Colbert returns to host "The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors," to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 on CBS.
Eagles, Carole King, George Lucas Lead Kennedy Center Honorees
Some of the biggest pop culture figures of the '70s will be honored by the ceremony.
Local Star Wars Fan Gets A Special Letter From Lucasfilm
A pint-sized star wars fan wanted to become a Jedi Knight. But felt the Force let him down in a big way when he learned the title came with one major restriction.
SF Mayor Pushing For A George Lucas Museum
Mayor Edwin Lee isn't about to lose a museum to be filled with George Lucas' lifetime art collection and movie memorabilia to another city.
Woman Behind Dixon Movie Studio Project Says Her Team Is Moving Forward Despite Setbacks
Residents are frustrated that Carissa Carpenter's past financial troubles and six failed movie-studio projects are unfolding in a plot that neighbors no longer want to watch.
George Lucas Returns To Modesto To Celebrate 'American Graffiti'
Filmmaker George Lucas made a rare appearance in his hometown to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his first movie.
Famous Fans of Star Wars
George Lucas Proposes Museum In San Francisco
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas wants to build a museum dedicated to visual storytelling in San Francisco's Presidio that would house an art collection he amassed over four decades.
Second Yoda Statue Planned For Bay Area Park
Star Wars fans may soon have another Yoda statue in the San Francisco Bay Area to visit. Filmmaker George Lucas plans to help build a small park in Marin County that would include a bronze sculpture of the Star Wars figure.
Pick-A-Side: Which Is Your Favorite Star Wars Character?
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"Rick and Morty" creator Justin Roiland has domestic abuse charges dropped
"I have always known that these claims were false — and I never had any doubt that this day would come," he said. "I'm thankful that this case has been dismissed but, at the same time, I'm still deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported about me during this process."
Rough and Ready Fire Department to close by June, fundraising for peak wildfire season
The change: California's fire marshal mandated that firefighters take the state's training through the fire academy. This training is costly and time-consuming, and doesn't match the volunteer aspect of the job—it's more than that.
Powerful Woodland storm being called a microburst, not a tornado
Cleanup is underway in Woodland after Tuesday's storm snapped utility poles in half and downed trees across the area.
Petition gains traction for Stockton to be featured in MCU's "Fantastic Four" film
Will the petition work? If history repeats itself, it just might.
Mudslide with downed trees, snow, other debris blocks Highway 89 around Emerald Bay
Crews were working to clear a mudslide that had fallen trees and other debris on Highway 89 around Emerald Bay on Wednesday.
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"Rick and Morty" creator Justin Roiland has domestic abuse charges dropped
"I have always known that these claims were false — and I never had any doubt that this day would come," he said. "I'm thankful that this case has been dismissed but, at the same time, I'm still deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported about me during this process."
Rough and Ready Fire Department to close by June, fundraising for peak wildfire season
The change: California's fire marshal mandated that firefighters take the state's training through the fire academy. This training is costly and time-consuming, and doesn't match the volunteer aspect of the job—it's more than that.
Powerful Woodland storm being called a microburst, not a tornado
Cleanup is underway in Woodland after Tuesday's storm snapped utility poles in half and downed trees across the area.
Petition gains traction for Stockton to be featured in MCU's "Fantastic Four" film
Will the petition work? If history repeats itself, it just might.
Mudslide with downed trees, snow, other debris blocks Highway 89 around Emerald Bay
Crews were working to clear a mudslide that had fallen trees and other debris on Highway 89 around Emerald Bay on Wednesday.
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Top brewers gather in Sacramento for annual Craft Beer Summit
Top brewers from across the state are in Sacramento this week for the annual Craft Beer Summit at the Sacramento Convention Center.
Sac State women's head basketball coach takes top job at TCU
Sacramento State's women's head basketball coach, Mark Campbell, is officially moving on.
Some Sacramento car dealerships considering electric fences to deter thieves, but some residents express concern
Some local car dealerships are looking for a powerful new way to fight off thieves, but some people are "on the fence" about this "shocking" crime prevention plan.
Man dies after hit-and-run crash Sunday morning in Sacramento
A hit-and-run incident in Sacramento claimed the life of a 52-year-old man on Sunday morning.
25th annual St. Patrick's day festival and parade draws crowds in Old Sacramento
The 25th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade took over the streets of Old Sacramento this weekend, bringing a sea of green to the waterfront.
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Ex-women's prison warden in Bay Area gets 6 years for inmate sex abuse
A judge sentenced Ray J. Garcia to 70 months in prison for sexually abusing three female inmates and forcing them to pose naked for photos in their cells at the Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin. He must also register as a sex offender with the state of California.
New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California
California may become the first state in the nation to outlaw caste-based bias, a safeguard people of South Asian descent say is necessary to protect them from discrimination in housing, education and the tech sector where they hold key roles.
Communities across California receive federal funding to reduce wildfire risk
Senators Alex Padilla and Diane Feinstein announced nearly $97 million in funding to reduce wildfire risk in communities across California.
Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
This is the 2nd snowiest season in history, since 1946
The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab tweeted on Monday morning that over the last 24 hours, it received 7.7 inches of snow.
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Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is not a big fan of the transfer portal, lamenting that it gives young athletes an easy out instead of an opportunity to overcome challenges.
Princeton's journey becomes face of March Madness' COVID era
Princeton forward Tosan Evbuomwan spent his first three college seasons enduring one disappointment after another.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Tatum's 36 points lead Celtics past Kings 132-109
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night.
Sac State women's head basketball coach takes top job at TCU
Sacramento State's women's head basketball coach, Mark Campbell, is officially moving on.
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Could Trump still become president if he's charged with or convicted of a crime?
While charges against a former president would be unprecedented, there is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
New York Trump grand jury not meeting Wednesday, sources say
Grand jury has been probing any involvement by Trump in "hush money" paid by Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.
Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
Democratic senators call for crackdown on wealthy tax-dodgers
The richest Americans often use trusts and other legal tax dodges to pass their wealth to their heirs tax-free, lawmakers say.
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Traffic noise is indeed pushing up your blood pressure
Researchers analyzed data from more than 240,000 40- to 69-year-olds who did not initially have hypertension.
Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
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Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
Google begins rolling out its ChatGPT rival
Google is opening up access to Bard, its new AI chatbot tool that directly competes with ChatGPT.
Spring break 2023 may be the busiest travel season ever for the airline industry
A new forecast shows that spring break 2023 may be the busiest travel season ever for the airline industry.
Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
California storms are impacting the local grocery stores
The recent back-to-back storms are hitting California's critical agricultural regions, and they may also impact the U.S. food supply.
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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.
1 killed in Lincoln car crash with a tree
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on February 23 in the early morning.
Stockton Unified School District under investigation for possible fraud
A new audit finds evidence of possible fraud, including money mismanagement and illegal financial practices.
UPDATED $0 BAIL STUDY: Suspects released on $0 Bail had twice the felony rearrests, three times the violent crime rearrests
EXCLUSIVE: An updated Zero-Dollar Bail study out of the Yolo Co. DA's Office finds suspects who were released on $0 Bail were twice as likely to be rearrested for felonies and three times as likely to be rearrested for violent crimes compared to those who had to post bail.
California Wage Theft: When Bosses Don't Pay
Wage theft robs workers of billions of dollars a year and costs Americans more than any other type of theft. In an effort to identify the scope of wage theft in California, and potential solutions, CBS News Sacramento teamed up with the CalMatters "Divide" team to produce this series of reports.
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Call Kurtis: Need help with your taxes? Try the IRS taxpayer advocate service.
When the Internal Revenue Service came after a Sonora retiree who filed their taxes using the wrong form, he called on Kurtis Ming to investigate
Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
Call Kurtis: Why can't I use my Peet's gift card at the Peet's store?
When a Penn Valley viewer found out the local Peet's wouldn't accept a Peet's gift card, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Call Kurtis: Make sure you're paying the right phone utility tax
When an El Dorado Hills viewer kept getting her phone lines taxed from a city she hadn't lived in for years, it was time to call on Kurtis Ming to investigate. It's something you may want to check on in your bill, too.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Gas tax rebate cards went out without security feature
They are called EMV chips and are on almost every debit or credit card we use these days. It's a security feature intended to cut down on fraud. But why would a state program that puts money back into your hands agree to send out cards without that protection?
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New report shows relationship between income, fire risk and fire damage
Researchers at Stanford and the University of North Carolina made surprising new findings on how economics affects neighborhoods damaged by fires.
The Fire Cats: Documentary highlights animal rescue groups that saved hundreds of pets in 2018 Camp Fire
A local cat rescue group that stepped up to save hundreds of cats from the catastrophic Camp Fire was profiled in an award-winning documentary.
$24M Settlement reached with PG&E over Dixie Fire, utility faces criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
A $24 million settlement has been reached over the massive Dixie Fire with ten public entities agreeing to a deal with Pacific Gas and Electric to pay for some of the damage.
85% of California's rural land now in 'high' or 'very high' risk for wildfires, new analysis shows
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger, the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) recently announced.
California's wildfire risk map updated after 15 years
California's office of the State Fire marshal released an updated fire hazard map showing which unincorporated parts of California are most at risk for fires and what future destruction could look like.
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90-year-old great-grandmother skydives on her birthday
One Arizona great-grandmother celebrated her birthday by jumping out of a plane.
The Glass Slipper: Local nonprofit aims to give girls in foster system chance to feel glamorous
With sparkly dresses and sky-high heels, The Glass Slipper is a nonprofit that is stepping in as a fairy godmother before prom. They're making sure girls who were in - or are in - the foster care system have a chance to feel glamorous.
Vacaville sheep named finalist in annual Cadbury Bunny Contest
A local sheep in Vacaville is now a top ten finalist for the annual Cadbury Bunny commercial.
Sacramento City Unified kicks off National School Breakfast week with food truck
Driving students to eat better, a food truck is delivering hot breakfasts to Sacramento schools.
Thousands descend on Land Park for 15th annual Donut Dash to benefit hospitalized children
It's a dash to raise some cash. Runners brought their competitive spirit —and their appetites — for the 15th annual Donut Dash. It's four miles, four donuts and all for a good cause.
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Wednesday evening forecast: March 22, 2023
Chief Meteorologist Nic Merianos has your extended 7-day forecast!
Nevada County fire department to close by June
The change: California's fire marshal mandated that firefighters take the state's training, through the fire academy. This training is costly and time-consuming, and doesn't match the volunteer aspect of the job -- it's more than that.
Cleanup underway after powerful winds in Woodland
Cleanup is underway in Woodland after Tuesday's storm snapped utility poles in half and downed trees across the area.
Slide covers Highway 89 near Emerald Bay
Crews were working to clear a mudslide that had fallen trees and other debris on Highway 89 around Emerald Bay on Wednesday.
Petition for Stockton to be featured in MCU's "Fantastic Four" film
Will the petition work? If history repeats itself, it just might.