Baseball Report: Miguel Cabrera Joins 500 Home Run Club
This week's Baseball Report looks at Miguel Cabrera's 500th home run, the New York Mets' continuing collapse, and the Chicago Cubs' home losing streak.
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5 Things: The Giants Win A Week, While The Butler Never Could Do It In Oakland
Whether nationally or locally, the 2016 Major League Baseball season is getting very interesting down the stretch. Just 20 games or so remain for 30 teams across the nation, and the playoffs are just around the corner. Last week's action gave us some great moments, from the nation's capitol to Motown to the West Coast.
Hill Pitches 7 Outstanding Innings, A's Beat Tigers 5-1
Hill allowed four hits in seven scoreless innings, and the Athletics beat the Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday night.
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Game Preview: Tigers At Athletics
5 Things: Beltre and Cabrera Join 400 HR Club
On-field excellence from both pitchers and hitters, as well a questionable off-field move, highlight this week's recap.
Top 5 MLB Power Rankings - April 30, 2015
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5 Faces Of Major League Baseball
Let's take a look at the five faces of Major League Baseball when the post-Jeter era begins in November.
Fantasy Baseball Preview: Third Base
CBS Local Sports breaks down the top players at third base for your fantasy baseball draft.
Cabrera AL MVP Again, McCutchen Wins In NL
Keith Brooks & Carmichael Dave - August 19, 2013
Scherzer Gets 14th Win, Cabrera Leaves In 5th With Injury
Sports Verdict: Most Impressive Start To The Season? Mariano Rivera Vs. Miguel Cabrera
Two of the elite talents in the American League, Miguel Cabrera and Mariano Rivera, have begun this year no differently than any other they have played.
Who Should You Draft? Fantasy Baseball's Top 40 Players
If you're fantasy baseball draft hasn't happened already, it's going to be happening soon. Here's a look at the top five players at each position.
Angels' Mike Trout Best All-Around Player In Majors
Simply put, Mike Trout was the best player in the game in 2012.
Giants, Tigers Will Need All Seven Games To Decide World Series
It looks like the World Series will go the distance and seven games for the second straight year.
The Jason Ross Show - October 4, 2012
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Dreamworld: Coke's latest bizarre flavor is here
Coca-Cola's latest experimental, limited-time flavor is here. It's called ... wait for it ... Dreamworld. And it tastes like ... dreams?
Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
New remains found at Lake Mead may be linked to bones found in July
Police have speculated that more remains may be discovered as the water level at Lake Mead continues to recede.
Effort underway to keep Tracy man who tortured, chained up child, behind bars
A Tracy man who tortured a 16-year-old boy for a year could be released on parole next week. But the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office says Anthony Waiters poses a serious safety risk.
Why the Delta is getting saltier and how it hurts farmers
The Delta supplies water to farmlands in our area, but right now, parts of it are filled with salt water, preventing farmers from successfully growing their crops.
Machado's 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over Giants, 7-4
Manny Machado hit a game-ending, three-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 on Tuesday night.
West Sacramento Commercial fire displaces 8 children, 10 adults
Luckily, nobody was hurt, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Placer County Sheriff's Office releases surveillance photo of Kiely Rodni
Taken at a Truckee business, the image shows Rodni in a black body suit and green Dickies brand pants at 6 p.m., the night of Aug. 5th.
Highway 113 crash ends with one women dead, says Woodland CHP
The driver and the passenger of the vehicle had no injuries and stayed on the scene to speak with the police.
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Dreamworld: Coke's latest bizarre flavor is here
Coca-Cola's latest experimental, limited-time flavor is here. It's called ... wait for it ... Dreamworld. And it tastes like ... dreams?
Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
New remains found at Lake Mead may be linked to bones found in July
Police have speculated that more remains may be discovered as the water level at Lake Mead continues to recede.
Effort underway to keep Tracy man who tortured, chained up child, behind bars
A Tracy man who tortured a 16-year-old boy for a year could be released on parole next week. But the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office says Anthony Waiters poses a serious safety risk.
Why the Delta is getting saltier and how it hurts farmers
The Delta supplies water to farmlands in our area, but right now, parts of it are filled with salt water, preventing farmers from successfully growing their crops.
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SacRT approves new plan for West Sacramento streetcar line
Sacramento and West Sacramento will decide if a streetcar line connecting the two cities will move forward.
Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
Council to discuss misdemeanors for homeless encampments blocking sidewalks in Sacramento
City council members will be discussing on Tuesday charging homeless people whose encampments block Sacramento sidewalks with a misdemeanor.
Camping on Sacramento sidewalks could soon be a misdemeanor
The city council will discuss the proposal next week, and then it is set to go up for a vote on Aug. 16.
Rio Linda raging fire destroys part of junkyard
A fire is burning in a Rio Vista junkyard.
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San Bernardino County puts secession measure on ballot
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will soon get to say whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
Report: California slow to get unemployment benefits to workers
California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for roughly 6 million people during the pandemic because state policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly," according to a nonpartisan report released Monday by the Legislative Analyst's Office.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
In dry California, salty water creeps into key waterways
Parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers have become too salty to use as the state's punishing drought drags on.
Elk Grove swim competition largest in Western region
The competition is made up of swimmers who are 14 and under from 13 different states.
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Machado's 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over Giants, 7-4
Manny Machado hit a game-ending, three-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Ex-NFL star Marshawn Lunch accused of DUI in Las Vegas
Former NFL running back and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch was arrested Tuesday in Las Vegas on suspicion of driving impaired, according to police.
Demolition work is now well underway at the Sacramento Kings' old arena
What name do you call the old home of the Sacramento Kings?
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Wood, Giants beat slumping Padres after overturned call, 1-0
Alex Wood held San Diego to three singles in 6 1/3 innings and the San Francisco Giants benefited from an overturned call at the plate to beat the sputtering Padres 1-0 Monday night.
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Gavin Newsom wants to accelerate California's key climate goals
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to speed up the state's transition to non-carbon electricity sources and accelerate its timeline for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
San Bernardino County puts secession measure on ballot
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will soon get to say whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
Report: California slow to get unemployment benefits to workers
California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for roughly 6 million people during the pandemic because state policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly," according to a nonpartisan report released Monday by the Legislative Analyst's Office.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
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Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
Roseville man, a great-great grandfather, celebrates his 105th birthday
Richard Cheevers has lived through two global pandemics and two world wars.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
What is vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher says he battled rare disease
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
Free monkeypox vaccine clinic offered at Sacramento LBGT Community Center
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center will host a free monkeypox vaccine clinic on Monday.
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Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Here's why gas prices are sinking
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
California settles with Rent-A-Center, alleges overpricing
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
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Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.
Wage theft rampant in California despite state's strict industry laws; how you might be affected
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
California establishes fund for victims of solar fraud
Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.
Roughly half of families impacted have applied to FEMA's funeral expense relief program
FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.
How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
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Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Viewer calls Kurtis after spotting confusing freeway signs during morning commute
When a South Sacramento woman noticed some confusing freeway signs and several close calls, she reached out to California's Department of Transportation about the issue. But after weeks of not hearing anything back, she called Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis: Pet shelters, gas prices, and insurance
Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.
Case Closed: Call Kurtis volunteer team gets viewer a refund for shower door
When a pandemic installation delay kept a Sacramento woman from realizing she had the wrong shower door and couldn't get a refund, she decided to call Kurtis.
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PG&E undergrounding power lines, says it decreases chances of fire by 99%
In an area damaged by the Caldor Fire, PG&E will put six miles of overhead lines underground. That is a portion of the 175 miles of undergrounding that the company says they will complete this year.
Longtime Forest Service employee killed in McKinney Fire
Firefighters battling the McKinney Fire in Northern California on Monday remembered long-time U.S. Forest Service employee Kathy Shoopman, the first publicly identified victim of the fire.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
Coal Fire in Jackson Valley is 98% contained
Officials say crews will continue to monitor the area into Monday night.
McKinney Fire now 55% contained, some evacuation orders lifted
The largest wildfire to rage in California this year is now more than half contained.
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Pennsylvania waitress shocked to receive $3,000 tip
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
California State Fair Unveils New Safety And Security Measures Ahead Of Opening
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
Tired Of Waiting On The City, South Sacramento Twin Sisters Clean Up Neighborhood Sidewalk Themselves
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters Rescue Kitten Trapped In Tennessee Walmart Pepsi Machine
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Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.
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Why the Delta is getting saltier and how it hurts farmers
The Delta provides drinking water to more than 10 million people, but it is starting to taste salty, which could cause issues for farmers and communities in the future.
Caltrans crew discovered homemade bomb along Highway 395 in Susanville
A Caltrans crew discovered a bomb along Highway 395 leading to a shutdown.
Placer County Sheriff's Office releases surveillance photo of Kiely Rodni
The Placer County Sheriff's Office has released a new picture of missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni. Taken at a Truckee business, the image shows Rodni in a black body suit and green Dickies brand pants at 6 p.m., the night of Aug. 5th.
Fire crew battle fire in West Sacramento
Firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment complex in West Sacramento.
Placer County Sheriff's Office releases surveillance photo from night before Kiely Rodni went missin
Today, the Placer County Sheriff's Office released a surveillance photo of Kiely Rodni from the night before she went missing.