'It Spit Me Out': Man Saved By Off-Duty Sacramento Police Officer After Great White Attack Shares Story
The swimmer who was attacked by a great white shark off the California coast is now sharing his story.
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Shark That Killed Man In California Was Likely Great White
A shark that killed a man off the coast of central California on Christmas Eve was likely a great white, an official said.
Surfer Bitten By Great White Shark Off San Mateo Coast, Nearby Beaches Closed
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said on Twitter that Gray Whale Cove State Beach south of Pacifica is closed following an attack by a Great White Shark between 6 feet and 8 feet long this morning.
DNA Confirms A Great White Shark Bit California Boy
DNA testing reveals the shark that attacked a 13-year-old boy last month off a Southern California shore was a great white.
VIDEO: Drone Footage Shows Sharks Swimming Among Surfers
A man who was hoping to capture scenic views of the California ocean instead spotted a shark swimming among unsuspecting surfers.
Great White Shark Thwarts Marathon Swim From Golden Gate To Farallons
A great white shark thwarted a Northern California man's quest to become the first person to swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands.
Suspected Great White Shark Sighting Cancels California Lifeguard Competition
Junior Lifeguard teams of children and teens had come from as far as Folsom Lake and Monterey for the annual summer competition that includes paddling, swimming and running. But they were called out of the water at about 2 p.m. Tuesday after searchers in a helicopter followed up on a report of a great white shark in the area off Seacliff State Beach.
Surfer Bitten By Shark Says Great White Came Out Of Nowhere
Jay Scrivner, a 45-year-old college English teacher, was waiting for waves off the Northern California coast near his hometown of Eureka on Sunday morning after surfing for about two hours when a great white he estimated at about 8-to-9 feet long bit his thigh and board.
Stinson Beach Reopens After Shark Sighting
Stinson Beach reopened to swimmers, surfers and boogie boarders on Sunday after a five-day closure prompted by a great white shark sighting, park officials report.
Great White Shark Spotted Off Stinson Beach, Prompting 5-Day Closure
A great white shark was spotted off the Stinson Beach Monday afternoon, prompting a ban on swimming and surfing for at least the next several days.
Transform Father's Day Into The Adventure Of A Lifetime
Want to do something fun with your dad for Father's Day? Check out these exciting activities that are sure to be an adventure!
Great White Shark Off California Beach Prompts Warning
A great white shark up to 18 feet long has been spotted off a Southern California beach.
Great White Shark Released From Monterey Bay Aquarium Dies
Monterey Bay Aquarium staff are reeling from the sudden death of a young great white shark that had been on exhibit the past few months and was released into the wild last week.
Great White Shark Dies Soon After Aquarium Release
A great white shark, released into the Pacific Ocean by the Monterey Bay Aquarium last week, has died.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Gets Another Great White Shark
A great white shark that was caught in the waters off Southern California is now on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Great White Shark Spotted At Stinson Beach
Park officials are limiting water access off Stinson Beach after a great white shark was spotted in the area.
California Study Finds Low Number Of Great White Sharks
A new study finds that there are far fewer great white sharks living off California's coast than scientists had expected.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
'Speak what it is": Sacramento event highlighting Black History Month raises awareness through art
Warehouse Artist Lofts in downtown Sacramento transformed into a space of poetry paint and passion Friday night. The R Street building holds a First Friday art event every month, but for the first time, they've dedicated it to Black History Month.
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Hield helps Pacers top Fox-less Kings 107-104
Buddy Hield scored 21 points against his former team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-104 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak.
Appeals court ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
'Speak what it is": Sacramento event highlighting Black History Month raises awareness through art
Warehouse Artist Lofts in downtown Sacramento transformed into a space of poetry paint and passion Friday night. The R Street building holds a First Friday art event every month, but for the first time, they've dedicated it to Black History Month.
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Hield helps Pacers top Fox-less Kings 107-104
Buddy Hield scored 21 points against his former team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-104 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak.
Appeals court ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
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Sacramento International Airport expansion includes new walkway between Terminal B and Concourse B
One part of the new $1.3 billion project, dubbed "SMForward," is a pedestrian walkway that will run along the existing tram that runs between Concourse B and Terminal B, giving people the option to walk instead of ride.
Man facing 424 years to life in prison after child sexual assault convictions in Sacramento County
A man is facing life in prison after being convicted on dozens of child sexual assault charges against several young girls in Sacramento County.
Tyre Nichols' funeral includes impassioned calls for police reform
Tyre Nichols ' family and friends gathered Wednesday for a funeral that blended a celebration of his life with outrage over the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police and heated calls for police reform.
Sacramento International Airport announces $1.3 billion in construction projects
The largest construction project ever at Sacramento International Airport is taking flight. It's called SMForward and it's designed to improve passenger experiences and eliminate so-called pinch points.
Family escapes fire at home in Sacramento
Firefighters battled a fire on the outside of a home in Sacramento on Wednesday.
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New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out, officials announced Friday.
California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Central California massacre: 2 suspects arrested in shooting that killed 6
Two gang members suspected in the massacre of six people last month in central California were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, the Tulare County sheriff said.
Tax season: extended deadlines for Californians impacted by storms
Tax season has arrived — the IRS began accepting and processing 2022 tax returns on Jan. 23. Taxpayers will get an additional three days to file this year; the typical April 15 deadline falls on a holiday weekend, so the deadline was pushed back to April 18.
FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data
In a first-of-its-kind enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users' personal health data with Facebook, Google and other third parties without their consent.
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Hield helps Pacers top Fox-less Kings 107-104
Buddy Hield scored 21 points against his former team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-104 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak.
California makes flag football a girls' high school sport
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
Damontas Sabonis named to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game reserve
Domantas Sabonis has been selected to represent the Kings at this year's NBA All-Star Game.
Eagles' Jason Kelce says wife Kylie will bring OB-GYN to the Super Bowl
Kylie McDevitt will be 38 weeks pregnant when the big game gets underway.
49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
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Appeals court ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
"California has been mean to Black people": State reparations task force inches closer to final report
The countdown is on as California's reparations task force examines the harms of slavery and systemic racism. A final report is due by July.
New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out, officials announced Friday.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Tesla's Model Y, other EVs now qualify for $7,500 tax credit
Government's new classification of cars that qualify for the generous tax credit is a win for Tesla and other automakers.
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California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Although cigarette smoking has declined in recent decades, it remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the US, where an estimated 30.8 million adults currently smoke.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
UC Davis announces new institute to study psychedelics
It's an effort to bring chemistry, neuroscience and modern-day medicine together under one roof, giving the future of psychedelics a new trip.
Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops, EzriCare, that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
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Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
Call Kurtis: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
Michigan six-year-old orders $1,000 worth of food on Grubhub
It was an all-you-can-eat buffet for a Michigan boy last weekend.
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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.
Exposing The Black Graduation Gap
Overall, graduation rates are up on California State University campuses. But stubborn racial inequities remain. In partnership with CalMatters, CBS Sacramento examined the graduation equity gaps on CSU campuses.
"We leaned into the uncomfortable": How some CSUs are working to close the Black graduation gap
The California State University system graduates Black students at lower rates than other groups – but why, and what can be done to fix it?
Justice Delayed: A tale of two counties. Could Sacramento have the solution to court backlogs statewide?
While at least one California court is so backlogged that judges are dismissing hundreds of criminal cases, the Sacramento County Superior Court is bucking the trend of delayed justice.
Handcuffs in Hallways: Thousands of California children are being arrested on K-12 campuses. Why?
In California, police were called at K-8th grade campuses more than 10,000 times in a single year and data reveals that students with disabilities were far more likely to be arrested than their non-disabled counterparts.
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Call Kurtis: IRS suggests Californians hold off on filing taxes over gas tax rebate question
After pressing the IRS for answers for more than a week, the agency says it is working on guidance on whether you owe federal taxes for your California Gas Tax Rebate also known as the Middle Class Tax Refund.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
Call Kurtis: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
Call Kurtis scam alert: Fake law-enforcement fines
Crooks around the country have been successfully stealing money by convincing people they may go to jail.
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$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.
Cal Fire encourages residents to create defensible space with more wet weather on the way
Recent rains have been heaven-sent during California's years-long drought, but concerns over flash flooding in wildfire burn scar areas have fire crews watching and working.
From devastation to inspiration, Foresthill students study wildfire prevention
In the wake of the devastation, a new generation of foresters is taking interest in wildfire prevention.
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"We want them to be confident": Sacramento nonprofit helps blind seniors sharpen cooking skills
Local seniors with vision loss are sharpening their cooking skills thanks to the Society For The Blind.
"Love at first sight': Foster pets find forever homes during happy holiday season
You may remember when people lined up outside the Front Street Animal Shelter right before Christmas last year to offer up their homes over the holidays so pets didn't spend them alone in a kennel. It's well into 2023 and time to bring them back, but CBS13 learned many just can't seem to let go.
A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo announced on Monday the birth of a female giraffe.
Sacramento woman with 9 college degrees talks turning 102, secret to living long
Shirley Allen was surrounded by family and met with applause as she blew out the large candles on her 102nd birthday Tuesday, Jan 17. For more than a century, Allen has marked another year gone by, but she's never taken one for granted.
'I had to do it to save everyone': Man breaks into school and shelters more than 20 people from blizzard
As a deadly and historic blizzard barreled through Erie County, New York, last weekend, some residents found themselves in a dire scenario -- stranded in howling snow with nowhere to go, their cars dwindling in gas supply with police unable to come to the rescue.
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"Unleash the Beast" makes its way to Golden 1 Center
You can catch the championship at 2 p.m. Sunday on CBS13.
Local artists showcase work at event dedicated to Black History Month
Izayajah McKinney was one of several local Black artists showcasing their work. An R Street building holds a First Friday art event every month, but this time dedicating it to Black History Month.
Flag football officially made a high school sport in California
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
California will not require COVID vaccine for students
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.