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The clock was ticking down with only six months left on the warranty when a viewer started having problems.
Who is Jeff Zients, the next White House chief of staff?
President Biden said the White House will have an official transition event next week.
Bed Bath & Beyond says it can no longer pay its debts
The end could be near for struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, as it warned in a regulatory filing Thursday that it received a notice of default from its lender, JPMorgan Chase.
Ukrainian army captain explains why he gave his war medal to Biden
Captain Pavlo Chernyavsky treasures a highly symbolic memento President Biden gave him in return, but says what he and his men really need, is more heavy weapons.
Meet the 5 powerful women who could keep the U.S. from fiscal disaster
It's the first time in history that the four leaders of the two congressional spending committees are women.
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Call Kurtis: The warranty on my portable generator is about to expire
The clock was ticking down with only six months left on the warranty when a viewer started having problems.
Who is Jeff Zients, the next White House chief of staff?
President Biden said the White House will have an official transition event next week.
Bed Bath & Beyond says it can no longer pay its debts
The end could be near for struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, as it warned in a regulatory filing Thursday that it received a notice of default from its lender, JPMorgan Chase.
Ukrainian army captain explains why he gave his war medal to Biden
Captain Pavlo Chernyavsky treasures a highly symbolic memento President Biden gave him in return, but says what he and his men really need, is more heavy weapons.
Meet the 5 powerful women who could keep the U.S. from fiscal disaster
It's the first time in history that the four leaders of the two congressional spending committees are women.
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John Mayer to perform in Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center
Tickets go on sale Feb. 3 at 9 a.m.
Puppy, kitten yoga classes held on top of downtown Sacramento gym
If you're looking for some exercise with no distractions, you might have to be a little more flexible than usual for this yoga class. It's puppy yoga, and we can't forget the rabbits, too.
Sacramento gang police officers uncover several pounds of illegal drugs and gun during traffic stop near Arden Fair Mall
A traffic stop near Arden Fair Mall on Tuesday resulted in police finding a variety of illegal narcotics believed to be for sale and an illegal "ghost gun."
Sacramento County Main Jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in his cell
An investigation is underway after the death of an inmate at the Sacramento County Main Jail.
Police arrest suspected prowler accused of terrorizing midtown Sacramento
The Sacramento Police Department said Tuesday that investigators arrested a suspect tied to several incidents, which spanned throughout 2020 and 2021, of a man prowling at midtown residences.
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You won't win: California Lottery warns players against buying tickets online
The California Lottery is warning players against buying tickets on the internet.
California judge orders release of footage of Pelosi attack
Footage of the attack on former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband will be released to the public after a judge on Wednesday denied prosecutors' request to keep it secret.
Californians will vote on whether to overturn fast-food law
A voter initiative that would overturn a California law aimed at raising wages and improving working conditions for fast food workers has qualified for next year's ballot, authorities said Tuesday.
"Tragedy upon tragedy": Gov Newsom reacts to Half Moon Bay shootings that killed 7
"At the hospital meeting with victims of a mass shooting when I get pulled away to be briefed about another shooting. This time in Half Moon Bay. Tragedy upon tragedy," Newsom tweeted.
California strawberry industry could see $200 million in losses due to storm damage
The California strawberry industry may see millions of dollars in losses from storm damage.
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Pascal Siakam scores 26, Raptors top Pacific-leading Kings
Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacific Division-leading Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Wednesday night.
Local 49ers fans prepare to travel for NFC Championship
It's a cross-country trek but that isn't stopping local Niner diehards from taking a weekend in Philadelphia.
49ers expect Charles Omenihu to play Sunday; Will let legal process unfold in wake of arrest
San Francisco 49ers expect defensive end Charles Omenihu to play Sunday in the NFC Championship while the legal process unfolds regarding the veteran's arrest on a domestic violence charge.
Andrej Stojakovic, son of Peja Stojakovic, selected to McDonald's All-American game
Jesuit senior Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former Sacramento Kings player Peja Stojakovic, was selected to the McDonald's All-American game.
Sacramento Republic FC add Venezuelan midfielder Arnold López
Sacramento Republic FC announced Tuesday that the club has added midfielder and Venezuela native Arnold López ahead of the 2023 season.
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Who is Jeff Zients, the next White House chief of staff?
President Biden said the White House will have an official transition event next week.
Meet the 5 powerful women who could keep the U.S. from fiscal disaster
It's the first time in history that the four leaders of the two congressional spending committees are women.
DeSantis may just have made the RNC chair race a lot more competitive
The GOP Florida governor gave Ronna McDaniel's challenger, Harmeet Dhillon a boost during an interview with "The Charlie Kirk Show."
National Archives asks representatives of past six administrations to check for classified documents
Sources told CBS News that the classified documents found at Pence's residence included briefings from foreign trips.
Bolton says Trump is "poison" for GOP's chances in 2024
Bolton also blasted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, claiming he is probably "unfit" to serve as president.
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South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
Conjoined twins successfully separated at Texas hospital
The procedure, involving a team of 25 medical professionals, marked a surgical first for the Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth.
New FDA guidelines would reduce — but not eliminate — lead in baby food
Draft guidelines released by the agency on Tuesday outline a new maximum amount of lead that should be found in baby food.
Long COVID is keeping people out of work for months
Prolonged, and often severe, symptoms from the disease often sideline workers for months after they get sick.
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South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
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.
You won't win: California Lottery warns players against buying tickets online
The California Lottery is warning players against buying tickets on the internet.
High cost of eggs force consumers to look to local sources
The price of eggs is higher than they have ever been before. The higher cost is causing more people to buy their eggs from local sources.
Live Nation exec faces lawmakers about Taylor Swift concert tickets fiasco
Lawmakers grilled a top executive from Ticketmaster's parent company after the service's inability to process orders for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour left millions of fans unable to buy tickets or without their ticket even after purchase.
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"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.
California's efforts to police the police are off to a slow start
Data compiled by CalMatters reveals the state's top cop is struggling to keep up with the new law that requires the Attorney General's Office to investigate all police shootings of unarmed people.
Investigating Prop. 57 credits: How was Sacramento shooting suspect Smiley Martin out of prison early?
When voters approved Prop. 57, CDCR said inmates would earn early release credits for rehabilitation, good behavior, and education milestones, and would lose credits for bad behavior. But critics argue that's not the case anymore and there's little transparency - pointing to Sacramento mass shooting suspect, Smiley Martin, as a prime example.
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Call Kurtis: The warranty on my portable generator is about to expire
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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: The total is rising, but where's the gas?
A Sacramento viewer reached out to Kurtis with some surprising video from a local gas station: The total kept rising but no gas was coming out.
Call Kurtis: Reigning in rising credit card debt
With credit card debt on the rise, it's time to check in with Kurtis Ming on how to get your debt in check.
The state of the art of AI art
Artificial Intelligence software programs can turn anything you type, no matter how absurd, into art, drawing from hundreds of millions of images in its database ... and with this technological advance come some serious downsides.
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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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"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.
Acts of kindness travel far at Sacramento International Airport
Stuck and stressed travelers are getting some welcome relief. Random acts of kindness are flying high at the Sacramento International Airport even if flights aren't.
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Call Kurtis: The warranty on my portable generator is about to expire
When a Forest Hill viewer felt a generator company was dragging its feet until after the warranty was up, it was time to Call Kurtis.
Sacramento morning weather forecast: Jan. 27, 2023
Here is how the next seven days of weather are going to look.
Lane on I-580 westbound reopened after emergency repairs
The number two lane has been reopened on I-580 after being temporarily closed for emergency repairs.
Suspects in 2022 downtown Sacramento mass shooting expected to appear in court
The suspects in the 2022 downtown Sacramento mass shooting that left six people dead are expected to appear in court today.
Why is the attorney general's office refusing to investigate some police shootings?
In California, a bill passed in the wake of George Floyd protests now requires the state attorney general to investigate cop killings of unarmed suspects. But as we recently reported, in partnership with CalMatters, California's efforts to police the police are off to a slow start. Now, there are new questions about the law enforcement shootings the attorney general decided not to investigate at all.