Sorry Mom, your special day is hell for restaurant workers
Mothers Day has gained a reputation among waiters and restaurant staff as one of the most grueling days on the calendar.
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Ideas for Mother's Day that are more than just gifts
Finding the perfect gift for Mother's Day may be tough. You want to make sure you get her the ideal gift - something she wants yet thoughtful.
'Drive Very Slowly And Carefully'; Another Round of Snow Hits The Sierra During Mother's Day Travels
On Mother's Day, people driving through Donner Summit needed more than flowers for mom once chain controls went into effect as snow hit the Sierra.
Americans Expected To Spend Record Amount For Mother's Day This Year
The National Retail Federation (NRF) says mother's day spending is expected to total 31.7 billion dollars, that's up 3.6 billion from last year. Consumers are expected to spend a record average of $245 each.
Moms Of Young Men Killed In North Highlands Shootings Hold Candlelight Vigils On Mother's Day
On this Mother's Day, besides the many celebrations, there were mulitple somber memorials for moms who have lost their sons to gun violence in North Highlands.
Fairfield Police Take Over Mother's Day Flower Delivery Duties After Driver Arrested For DUI, Crash
Fairfield police decided to make some Mother's Day magic after a flower delivery driver ended up in handcuffs.
Shortages Of Flowers And Workers Means Higher Prices For This Mother's Day, Florists Warn
Florists across the area say customers should expect higher prices this Mother's Day.
Several Businesses Planning Social-Distanced But Special Mother's Day Celebrations
Businesses are getting creative to celebrate mothers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Is It Okay To Visit Your Mom In-Person On Mother's Day?
Doctors say the greatest gift we can give to our mothers this year — just to be safe — is to stay away.
Reopening California: Businesses Quickly Adapting As State Gets Ready For Phase 2
Some businesses will be allowed to resume operations with restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as soon as Friday. This is part of phase two of the state's re-opening plan.
Sacramento-Area Moms React To Kraft's $100 Mother's Day Babysitting Reimbursement
This Mother's Day, Kraft is honoring mothers by making it easier for them to get a break from their daily duties. They're offering up to $100 per mom to cover bills for babysitters hired this Sunday, May 12, or Mother's Day.
Kraft Will Pay You $100 To Get A Babysitter On Mother's Day
Kraft, the purveyors of boxed macaroni and cheese beloved as an easy, quick meal for the family, wants to do more for moms on Mother's Day 2019.
Mother's Day Fun: Top Ways To Celebrate Around Sacramento
When it comes to honoring mothers — of all kinds — there's no room for half-measures. Still looking for ways to celebrate on May 12? We've got you covered.
The Woman Who Invented Mother's Day Came To Hate It
If you hate all of the commercialization behind the day that celebrates moms, imagine how Anna Jarvis would feel now.
Americans Will Spend $23.1 Billion on Mother's Day
Mother's Day is Sunday and the average person will spend $180
Wine and Ice Cream Pairings for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is on Sunday and Baskin-Robbins is trying to appeal to 2 favorites of many moms- ice cream and wine.
Police: Mom Hits Son Who Didn't Give Her Mother's Day Card
Police in South Carolina say a woman has been arrested for hitting her young son after he gave a Mother's Day card to his grandmother but not to her.
Mike Bibby Gets His College Diploma
Bibby got his bachelor of arts degree in multidisciplinary studies from the College of Liberal Arts.
VIDEO: Giants Fan Gets Ultimate Mother's Day Surprise
See the heartwarming video here.
Mother's Day Book List Gift Guide
Looking to get Mom the perfect Mother's Day gift this year? Give her a book she won't be able to put down!
Mother's Day Gifts For New Moms
You've got a new mom to celebrate this year. Here's how to show her that you care.
5 Handmade Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Looking for a new way to show mom some love this Mother's Day? Here are five great craft ideas to inspire your own creativity.
DIY Mother's Day Dinner Recipes
If you're on the lookout for some simple recipes to make for mom on Mother's Day, you can't go wrong with any of these five offerings.
5 Activities To Do With Your Mom On Mother's Day
Looking for something different to do with Mom this Mother's Day? Here are five ideas to help you show the love.
Kids Visit Moms Behind Bars For Mother's Day At California Prison
Two days before Mother's Day, 1,100 children across the state of California had the chance to take a trip to see their moms. But it wasn't your typical vacation. This was a journey behind bars to visit their mothers while they serve time in prison.
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Rocklin park plagued by illegal activity, police now cracking down
Boulder Ridge Park, known for its scenic views in Rocklin, has become a place of illegal activity once night falls, particularly on weekends. The Rocklin Police Department said it is now alerting the public about increased patrols in the area.
Saving chocolate: Mars Wrigley researching cacao at UC Davis to prevent it from going extinct
Chocolate might be facing a not-so-sweet future as some scientists say that it could go extinct by 2050, but the solution might be right here in Northern California.
"I won't come here at night now": 1 arrested after shooting scare at Modesto restaurant
One man was arrested after shots were fired at Dos Compadres Restaurant in Modesto on Tuesday night.
"It's frightening": Disabled Sacramento woman, 91, in battle with city over $3K water bill
A 91-year-old disabled Sacramento woman is in a battle with city hall over a big bill.
VIDEO: 2 suspects sought after starting fire at Sacramento business
Arson investigators are looking to identify two suspects accused of throwing flammable fluid inside a Sacramento business that has not yet opened.
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Rocklin park plagued by illegal activity, police now cracking down
Boulder Ridge Park, known for its scenic views in Rocklin, has become a place of illegal activity once night falls, particularly on weekends. The Rocklin Police Department said it is now alerting the public about increased patrols in the area.
Saving chocolate: Mars Wrigley researching cacao at UC Davis to prevent it from going extinct
Chocolate might be facing a not-so-sweet future as some scientists say that it could go extinct by 2050, but the solution might be right here in Northern California.
"I won't come here at night now": 1 arrested after shooting scare at Modesto restaurant
One man was arrested after shots were fired at Dos Compadres Restaurant in Modesto on Tuesday night.
"It's frightening": Disabled Sacramento woman, 91, in battle with city over $3K water bill
A 91-year-old disabled Sacramento woman is in a battle with city hall over a big bill.
VIDEO: 2 suspects sought after starting fire at Sacramento business
Arson investigators are looking to identify two suspects accused of throwing flammable fluid inside a Sacramento business that has not yet opened.
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"It's frightening": Disabled Sacramento woman, 91, in battle with city over $3K water bill
A 91-year-old disabled Sacramento woman is in a battle with city hall over a big bill.
VIDEO: 2 suspects sought after starting fire at Sacramento business
Arson investigators are looking to identify two suspects accused of throwing flammable fluid inside a Sacramento business that has not yet opened.
Sacramento organization will rally to raise awareness about ongoing war in Ukraine
Their message was made more pressing following the destruction of a dam in the southern region of that war-torn country. The organization usually meets once a month, but because of the dam, they wanted to get their message out faster.
Natomas girl battling leukemia gets dream bedroom makeover
A little girl battling leukemia received the bedroom makeover of her dreams thanks to the Folsom-based nonprofit Sweet Dreams Foundation.
1 dead, 4 injured after car crashes into tree in Sacramento
One person is dead and four others, including one child, were injured after the car they were in collided with a tree in Sacramento, authorities said Wednesday.
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Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature convened Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
Black workers at California Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
California youth encouraged to read throughout summer with First Partner's Summer Book Club
This year's First Partner's Summer Book Club begins Wednesday, June 7th, announced California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Republican lawmakers push to get fentanyl bill targeting repeat offenders in front of voters
A state constitutional amendment would require prosecutors to warn repeat fentanyl dealers that they can be charged with murder if their sales lead to death. It's called Alexandra's Law.
VIDEO: Florida says new clips show migrants on flights to California, refutes claims of coercion
Florida officials said Tuesday that newly released video of migrants on recent flights to California refutes claims that the migrants were coerced to travel under false pretenses.
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Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature convened Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
Soccer great Lionel Messi says he's coming to Miami
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Miami.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
NBA says it won't mind if Wembanyama's debut comes in Sacramento summer league, not Las Vegas
Victor Wembanyama's next couple of weeks are now set.
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Sacramento organization will rally to raise awareness about ongoing war in Ukraine
Their message was made more pressing following the destruction of a dam in the southern region of that war-torn country. The organization usually meets once a month, but because of the dam, they wanted to get their message out faster.
Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
California lawmaker wants last year's baby formula shortage investigated for potential wrongdoing
Representative Josh Harder specifically wants to know if manufacturers — including Abbott Laboratories, which was at the center of the shortage — engaged in predatory practices to increase profits.
Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature convened Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
"Bob's Burgers" actor charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 attack
Jay Johnston has been arrested and charged for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some may be using it at dangerously high levels, a study has found.
How long you breastfeed may impact your child's test scores later, study shows
Whether children were breastfed as infants and for how long may have an impact on their test scores when they are adolescents, according to new research.
Health firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
"Monumental impact:" Chemo drug shortage pauses Sacramento patient's treatments as cancer grows
A local cancer patient is now patiently waiting as a nationwide shortage in chemotherapy drugs has halted his treatments.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
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California lawmaker wants last year's baby formula shortage investigated for potential wrongdoing
Representative Josh Harder specifically wants to know if manufacturers — including Abbott Laboratories, which was at the center of the shortage — engaged in predatory practices to increase profits.
Call Kurtis: How do I activate a gas tax refund card I never received?
Viewers have been getting letters saying that they have to activate their gas tax rebate cards, which they say they never got. It was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 "Vision Pro" goggles. Will they be what VR has been looking for?
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
Owners of 143,000 Lincoln SUVs warned to park outside due to fire risk
Ford, the parent company of Lincoln, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are warning owners of nearly 143,000 Lincoln MKC compact SUVs to park them outside and away from buildings and other vehicles because they could potentially catch fire, even when not running.
Condiment prices up for Memorial Day 2023
Food staple prices have calmed down, but condiments are way up.
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CBS13 Investigates: Rising cost of sexually violent predators in California
According to state data, there's an increasing number of sexually violent predators living in the community on conditional release, which is leading to increasing concerns and an increasing cost to taxpayers.
Elevated lead levels found in water at one in four California childcare sites tested
New data reveals that high levels of lead in drinking water were at a quarter of the childcare centers tested statewide.
Highway hazmat incidents more of a risk than on railways
When it comes to toxic transport in California, the highway may be more risky than the rail.
Should parents have the right to know about lead in school drinking water?
Should parents have the right to know if their child is exposed to lead in school drinking water? Many health advocates and parents say yes, but loopholes in existing California law may leave parents in the dark and kids at risk.
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.
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Call Kurtis: How do I activate a gas tax refund card I never received?
Viewers have been getting letters saying that they have to activate their gas tax rebate cards, which they say they never got. It was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Why was an 8-year Navy veteran buried without military honors?
When Gary Pearson signed his enlistment papers in 1955, he wrote a blank check for his life to the U.S. Navy. But to get taps played at his funeral, and an American flag presented to his family, the honor guard needed proof of his service. It's something his family didn't have.
Call Kurtis: Help! I've been billed for the wrong end!
A Sacramento viewer said she went in for an endoscopy and was charged for a colonoscopy. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis investigation reopened: Los Angeles silent in face of parking ticket problem
A Dixon viewer said he and his wife were having lunch in Vacaville when the City of Los Angeles wrote him a parking ticket. It was time for Kurtis Ming to reopen an investigation from more than a decade ago, and this isn't the first time CBS13 has returned to the issue. In fact, viewers have been calling Kurtis about this problem since 2006.
Patients say pain pill crackdown left them with "excruciating withdrawals." How are they months later?
An Orangevale veteran says he's managed to have a life using the same dose of pain meds for decades. But suddenly, he lost access to the full amount.
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Some Calaveras County residents propose tax hike to ensure fire stations are staffed
As we enter fire season, many rural counties across California are facing a big problem: they don't have enough firefighters and can't pay the ones they do have.
California insurance market rattled by withdrawal of major companies
Two insurance industry giants have pulled back from California's home insurance marketplace, saying that increasing wildfire risk and soaring construction costs have prompted them to stop writing new policies in the nation's most populous state.
Getting Answers: What does State Farm's updated insurance policy mean for Californians?
When State Farm recently announced it would not accept new home insurance policies in California, it sent a ripple effect throughout the market.
Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue
A judge has ruled that the U.S. Forest Service can keep using chemical retardant to fight wildfires, despite finding that the practice pollutes streams in western states in violation of federal law.
Cal Fire working on reducing fire risk from the air
Cal Fire was down in Calaveras County Tuesday conducting a prescribed burn with an interesting piece of equipment not often seen.
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Natomas girl battling leukemia gets dream bedroom makeover
A little girl battling leukemia received the bedroom makeover of her dreams thanks to the Folsom-based nonprofit Sweet Dreams Foundation.
"Micro-premies" born 40 years ago reunite with medical team that delivered them in Sacramento
It was a birthday party to celebrate survival 40 years in the making.
Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, celebrates 31st birthday
Bobi, a Portuguese pooch who was declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records in February, just celebrated his 31st birthday.
"I can feel the beauty:" Young Afghan refugee uses new talent to prove there's beauty in the struggle
With no official training, the 16-year-old has embodied a centuries-old art form. He's developed a unique style of synthesizing Arabic, English, and Latin scripts—each with personal meaning.
'Little hero:' Boy stops Michigan school bus with ill driver
A seventh-grader in suburban Detroit is being hailed as a hero.
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Does chocolate have a not-so-sweet future?
Chocolate might be facing a not-so-sweet future as some scientists say that it could go extinct by 2050, but the solution might be right here in Northern California.
Rocklin park plagued by illegal activity, police now cracking down
Boulder Ridge Park, known for its scenic views in Rocklin, has become a place of illegal activity once night falls, particularly on weekends. The Rocklin Police Department said it is now alerting the public about increased patrols in the area.
Disabled Sacramento woman, 91, in battle with city over $3K water bill
A 91-year-old disabled Sacramento woman is in a battle with city hall over a big bill.
Congressmember makes last-ditch effort to keep A's in Oakland
Congressmember Barbara Lee has written a letter to Major League Baseball stating the A's and the league have failed to deal in good faith with local government agencies in regards to keeping the team in Oakland.
Hate crime in Sacramento started with homophobic slur, then an attack
The victim said it left him with head cuts and a concussion.