Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
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SpaceX launches 3 tons of cargo to International Space Station
The Cargo Dragon launching came just three days after SpaceX brought four station crew members back to Earth.
SpaceX capsule docks with space station, carrying replacement crew
The Crew Dragon delivered a three-country, four-man crew for a six-month stay. They'll replace four other station crew members who plan to return to Earth around March 9.
SpaceX launches new crew to space station
The four Crew Dragon fliers will replace another crew that will be wrapping up a 154-day stay in orbit.
SpaceX launched delayed at last minute due to technical issue
The next attempt could come as early as Tuesday
SpaceX aborts launch of four-man crew to space station just before liftoff
An issue with the Falcon 9 rocket's engine ignition system prompted the postponement.
Russians call off spacewalk to troubleshoot significant Soyuz coolant leak
It's not yet known what caused the leak, or whether the Soyuz is still flight worthy.
Spacewalkers continue solar power upgrade on space station
Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio float outside the space station to install the third of six new roll-out solar blankets.
Tom Cruise could become first civilian spacewalker in upcoming film shoot
Tom Cruise's next mission is looking all the more possible — a studio executive says he's going to be "taking the world to space" in his upcoming film.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Chases Down International Space Station
Following a sky-lighting blastoff Sunday, the SpaceX Resilience capsule and its three-man one-woman crew closed in on the International Space Station Monday, executing a series of computer-controlled rocket firings to home in for docking at the lab's forward port.
Modesto High School Students Build Recycling Tool That Could Be Sent To Outer Space
They call themselves the "Quaranteens" and their talents are out of this world.
SpaceX Sends Falcon Rocket With AI Bot, Mice, And Super-Caffinated Coffee To International Space Station
Astronauts on the International Space Station are getting a caffeine boost, mice, and a new AI robot with SpaceX's latest rocket launch.
Astronauts Install New Hand On International Space Station's Robot Arm
The Canadian-built arm has been in orbit for 16 years. Engineers attribute recent trouble to wear and tear. The two latching mechanisms, one on each end of the arm, have been used nearly 400 times.
Elon Musk Unveils Spacecraft To Ferry Astronauts
SpaceX founder says the cone-headed spaceship called the Dragon V2 is a huge leap forward in technology.
SpaceX Launches Canadian Satellite From California
A SpaceX rocket carrying a Canadian satellite intended to track space weather launched from the California coast Sunday in what was billed as a test flight.
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Man's death at Citrus Heights Apartment being investigated as homicide
Police in Citrus Heights are investigating a man's death after his body was discovered Monday.
Woodland neighbor's act of kindness goes national as Kelly Clarkson showcases story of community support
An act of kindness from one Woodland resident to his neighbor has grown so big that it's now getting national attention.
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.
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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Man's death at Citrus Heights Apartment being investigated as homicide
Police in Citrus Heights are investigating a man's death after his body was discovered Monday.
Woodland neighbor's act of kindness goes national as Kelly Clarkson showcases story of community support
An act of kindness from one Woodland resident to his neighbor has grown so big that it's now getting national attention.
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.
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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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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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.
No end in sight for this season's Sierra Nevada snow totals
This season has etched its way into the history books as the second snowiest in the 77 years of record-keeping at the Central Sierra Snow Lab — more than 56.4 feet.
Bill to ban police from using a K9 for crowd control moves to the Assembly Appropriations Committee
The California Assembly Public Safety Committee has approved AB 742, a bill that bans police from using a K9 to apprehend a person or for crowd control.
Cruise wants to test self-driving cars all over California
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
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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.
Agbaji scores 27, Jazz hold off Kings for 128-120 victory
Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Fairleigh Dickinson's NCAA Tournament run comes to an end
FDU couldn't come up with an encore after eliminating Purdue, but not before putting up a fight to the finish.
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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.
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.
Yellen: We have plan in place in case more banks fail
The treasury secretary says the plan would be set in motion if additional collapses trigger a run on banks.
D.A. saw case against Trump as potentially "charge ready" years ago
In a 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg, then a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, shared some thoughts about the probe into then-President Trump and his former "fixer," Michael Cohen.
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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.
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.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
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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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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. The coach is headed to Texas to become head coach of the women's basketball team at TCU.
Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" as a proposed food safety bill could force candies like Skittles to change their ingredients or become banned in the state. The bill was introduced in February and aims to bar food ingredients that have been linked to cancer-causing chemicals. Supporters of the bill believe that it will help protect kids and overall public health.
Blind Woodland woman's free home makeover goes national on the Kelly Clarkson Show
One neighbor in Woodland wanted to help another neighbor, but his act of service got so big that he's now getting national attention! Faye Abbas and Paul Bridge appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show Tuesday.
Sierra snow season nears number one spot for snowiest on record
It's a snow season that has slammed the Sierra with back-to-back storms - an unrelenting winter that's now breaking records. As of 2023, it's now the second snowiest season on record. In this report, we dove into the good and the bad of a heavy snow season and how close we are to hitting that number-one spot.
CBS13 obtains surveillance video showing local bartenders serving alcohol to teen who later died in
Only on CBS13, surveillance video shows a local restaurant's bartenders repeatedly serving 17-year-old alcohol. That teen died after he was in an accident —shortly after leaving the bar with his own stepfather.