YouTube reinstates Trump's account ahead of 2024 campaign
YouTube's decision means the former president's accounts on three major social media platforms have been restored ahead of the 2024 election.
Selena Gomez surpasses Kylie Jenner as most-followed woman on Instagram
After passing Jenner, Gomez said she would be taking a break from social media.
Meta launching paid verification system for Facebook and Instagram
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
"Words are words and we want to see actions": Every legal option on the table in Dixon racist Instagram post
"Disgusting, disturbing, and troubling," Dixon Unified School District Superintendent Brian Dolan told media and families of nearly two dozen John Knight Middle School students targeted in a racist social media post.
Meta to reinstate Trump on Facebook, Instagram
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
Lionel Messi's World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever
The post has more than 69 million likes, topping the previous record-holder: a 2019 photo of a brown egg.
Twitter bans linking to Facebook, Instagram, other rival platforms
Twitter users will no longer be able to link to certain rival social media websites, including what the company described Sunday as "prohibited platforms" Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon.
F-35 ejected after attempted landing at Fort Worth naval air base
A pilot was ejected during an attempted vertical landing at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth this morning.
More than 1,200 families suing social media companies over kids' mental health
More than 150 lawsuits against social media giants TikTok, Meta and others will proceed next year. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke with some of the families suing social media.
Facebook knew Instagram was pushing girls to dangerous content: internal document
Memos show Facebook, now Meta, employees raising concern about company research that showed Instagram made girls feel worse about their bodies.
Kanye West buying right-leaning social network Parler
The rapper, who was recently suspended from Instagram and Twitter, said "we have the right to freely express ourselves."
Kanye West's Twitter, Instagram accounts restricted following antisemitic posts
While both accounts were still visible as of Sunday evening, several posts had been removed.
Britney Spears says "I don't believe in God anymore"
The recording comes after the singer's ex-husband Kevin Federline and son Jayden criticized her in an interview.
2 Teens Accused Of Making Threats On Instagram Against Laguna Creek High
Two teens in Elk Grove were arrested and cited Wednesday for allegedly making threats against their school over social media.
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Suffer Widespread Outages
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp social platforms crashed Monday morning in a massive service outage.
44 Attorneys General Urge Facebook To Stop Plans For An Instagram For Kids
Facebook's plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13 continue to get backlash.
Stockton Hopes To Draw In Visitors By Highlighting Its Instagrammable Locations
Stockton is part of the 209 that some think has gems worthy enough to visit for Instagram.
Facebook, Instagram Service Being Restored After Thanksgiving Day Outage
Facebook has identified the cause of outages that left some users in the United States unable to post photos or answer messages on Facebook or Instagram during part of Thanksgiving holiday Thursday.
Instagram Will Test Hiding U.S. Users' Likes
Posting on Instagram can come with a rush of validation when likes from friends and strangers come pouring in. But those likes will soon be hidden for some US users.
California Will Not Require Social Media Sites To Get Parental Permission For Children Under 13
A plan to require social media sites to get a parent or guardian's permission before letting a person under age 13 create an account failed in the California State Assembly.
Nearly Every Child Has Online Presence By Age Two
Nearly every two-year-old (92%) in the United States has an online presence and that presence, oftentimes, started before the child was even born.
No, Instagram Will Not Soon Be Using Your Photos Against You
Sorry, Julia Roberts, Usher, Pink, and even Governor Rick Perry -- you've been duped.
FBI Wants To Monitor Facebook, Instagram For Domestic Threats In Real Time
The FBI has quietly been searching for private contractors who could gather and feed to law enforcement tremendous amounts of user data straight from social media platforms.
Instagram Expands Hiding 'Likes' To Make You Happier
Instagram is expanding a test to hide how many "likes" people's posts receive as it tries to combat criticism that such counts hurt mental health and make people feel bad when comparing themselves to others.
Facebook Down: Users Reporting Posting Problems On Facebook, Instagram
Facebook and Instagram users around the world are reporting problems with the social media sites Wednesday morning.
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San Diego State ousts No. 1 overall seed Alabama from NCAAs
Darrion Trammell and San Diego State used a dominant defensive performance to knock top overall seed Alabama out of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night, bottling up All-America freshman Brandon Miller in a 71-64 victory in the Sweet 16.
Skies over parts of far Northern California get rare treat: The aurora borealis
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Alert for most of the northern half of the US Thursday night.
2 arrested, 1 at large in Tuolumne County landlord's death
Two people have been arrested on murder charges and another person is being sought in the death of a Tuolumne County man.
Crews battle fire at Best Western hotel in Jackson
A hotel in Amador County was the scene of a fire on Friday.
Alzheimer's first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds
Research has been exploring how the eye may help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin.
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San Diego State ousts No. 1 overall seed Alabama from NCAAs
Darrion Trammell and San Diego State used a dominant defensive performance to knock top overall seed Alabama out of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night, bottling up All-America freshman Brandon Miller in a 71-64 victory in the Sweet 16.
Skies over parts of far Northern California get rare treat: The aurora borealis
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Alert for most of the northern half of the US Thursday night.
2 arrested, 1 at large in Tuolumne County landlord's death
Two people have been arrested on murder charges and another person is being sought in the death of a Tuolumne County man.
Crews battle fire at Best Western hotel in Jackson
A hotel in Amador County was the scene of a fire on Friday.
Alzheimer's first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds
Research has been exploring how the eye may help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin.
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Depeche Mode launches new world tour – with Sacramento getting 1st night honors
Fans of Depeche Mode no longer have to enjoy the silence, with the band choosing Sacramento to launch their new world tour.
Sac State standout Isnelle Natabou announces she's entering transfer portal
Days after learning that their coach is moving on, Sacramento State's women's basketball team will also be losing one of their top players.
Phillies' Rhys Hoskins carted off the field with left knee injury
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field during a spring training game Thursday after hurting his left knee while fielding a grounder.
"Save Del Paso Park": Community group calls for changes to save public park
It's a neighborhood battle to save a public park that's become more of an eyesore than an amenity.
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.
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Much of West Coast faces ban to fish salmon amid low stocks
Experts fear native California salmon, which make up a significant portion of the Pacific Northwest's fishing industry, are in a spiral toward extinction.
4 California sea otters died from an unusual strain of a parasite that could pose a risk to humans
Four sea otters in California have died from a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that scientists said could pose a risk to human health.
Governor Newsom ends some water limits in the state after storms ease drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
Record snowpack, nearly full reservoirs: Here's the state of California's drought after an epic winter
At this time last year, all of California was caught in a drought. But according to the latest US Drought Monitor released Thursday morning, just over a third of California remains in some level of drought -- the lowest amount since the drought began -- with severe drought only covering 8% of the state.
California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues
Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.
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San Diego State ousts No. 1 overall seed Alabama from NCAAs
Darrion Trammell and San Diego State used a dominant defensive performance to knock top overall seed Alabama out of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night, bottling up All-America freshman Brandon Miller in a 71-64 victory in the Sweet 16.
Player charged after throwing punch following Bowling Green-Memphis game
Video of the incident showed Jamirah Shutes' teammate quickly escorting her off the court while Elissa Brett's teammates checked on her.
Gonzaga beats UCLA 79-76 in Sweet 16 on Strawther's shot
Julian Strawther hit a 3-pointer with 6 seconds left to answer a 3-pointer by UCLA's Amari Bailey, lifting Gonzaga to a wild 79-76 NCAA Tournament win over UCLA Thursday night in the Sweet 16.
Florida Atlantic makes first Elite Eight, bounces Tennessee
Even before the tournament started, this was the unquestionably the greatest season in FAU history.
Sac State standout Isnelle Natabou announces she's entering transfer portal
Days after learning that their coach is moving on, Sacramento State's women's basketball team will also be losing one of their top players.
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With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
House passes GOP bill to give parents more influence over schools
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.
State Department facing "unprecedented demand" for passports, Blinken says
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
California may punish oil companies for high gas prices
A first-in-the-nation bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump breezed through the California Senate on Thursday at the urging of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, the first major vote in an effort to pass the law by month's end.
Manhattan DA's office says House GOP demands would interfere in Trump probe
The chairmen's letter "only came after Donald Trump created a false expectation that he would be arrested the next day," general counsel Leslie Dubeck wrote.
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Alzheimer's first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds
Research has been exploring how the eye may help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin.
Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action
Lawmakers in Colorado, California, Texas, New York and elsewhere are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis.
Mental health struggles are driving more college students to consider dropping out, survey finds
A new survey shows that a significant number of college students struggle with their mental health, and a growing share have considered dropping out themselves.
California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues
Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.
Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
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Social media are buzzing about a possible comeback for Blockbuster Video
Blockbuster Video could be making a comeback, as it has reportedly restored its website and reactivated its Twitter account.
Sanders slams 'corporate greed' as Moderna CEO won't commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost
In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price.
California lawmakers to vote on possible gas price penalties
California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to $8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.
Call Kurtis Investigates: No phones at West Sacramento nursing home
A Manteca viewer asked us for help after, she says, the phone lines went down at her husband's nursing home in West Sacramento, and she wasn't able to reach him.
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.
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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: No internet? No problem
After the storms knocked out the internet for a Wilton viewer and she couldn't get it restored, she knew it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis Investigates: No phones at West Sacramento nursing home
A Manteca viewer asked us for help after, she says, the phone lines went down at her husband's nursing home in West Sacramento, and she wasn't able to reach him.
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.
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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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How auroras form -- and why California got a glimpse of them
CBS13's Chief Meteorologist Nic Merianos explains the phenomenon known as the Northern Lights, which are usually an extremely rare sight in California.
2 arrested, 1 at large in Tuolumne County landlord's death
Two people have been arrested on murder charges and another person is being sought in the death of a Tuolumne County man.
Water restriction rollback in California
Drought restrictions have been relaxed and state water deliveries are anticipated to 75% allocation -- more than double what was originally planned.
Northern Lights seen over far Northern California overnight
A severe geomagnetic storm hit Earth on Thursday night, prompting the lower than usual appearance of the aurora borealis.
Stockton cracking down on illegal sideshows
A series of sideshows in Stockton last night is prompting more action from the Stockton Police Department as they say their task force is ramping up more action and operations in the months ahead.