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.
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Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
Humans will live on the moon "in this decade," NASA official says
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
NASA's Orion capsule races past the moon in a course-changing flyby
A critical rocket firing on the back side of the moon sent the Orion capsule toward a distant orbit for extended tests.
NASA still won't rename the James Webb Space Telescope, citing new investigation into namesake's career
Despite numerous calls from astronomers to rename its powerful new telescope, NASA officials stood by the naming of the James Webb Space Telescope before its launch.
NASA launches Artemis rocket on a mission to the moon
After a series of delays, the 322-foot-tall Artemis moon rocket finally blasted off with an eruption of white-hot fire and an earth-shaking roar
Watch live: NASA set for 3rd attempt to launch Artemis rocket to the moon
If all goes well, the SLS rocket will send an unpiloted Orion capsule on a nearly monthlong journey to circle the moon and return to Earth.
NASA clears Artemis moon rocket for launch early Wednesday
Engineers concluded hurricane-damaged insulation poses no credible threat to the $4.1 billion rocket.
Divers discover piece of the space shuttle Challenger in Atlantic Ocean
The space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds after launching from Cape Canaveral in Jan. 1986.
Expected hurricane prompts Artemis moon launch delay
The SLS moon rocket will be exposed to the elements at its seaside launch pad, but NASA says it's tough enough to take it.
Blood moon will emerge in the early hours of Election Day
NASA said the eclipse will provide a little "celestial magic" during the so-called Beaver Moon.
NASA's leak-prone Artemis moon rocket ready for another launch try
An overnight roll out to pad 39B sets the stage for launch Nov. 14 to kick off a long-delayed unpiloted test flight.
The science behind NASA's "smiling" sun
The sun appeared to be "smiling" down on Earth ahead of Halloween weekend. But what does it mean?
Webb takes Hubble's "Pillars of Creation" to new heights
The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope takes one of Hubble's most famous images to new heights.
Astronaut James McDivitt, commander of Apollo 9, dies at age 93
Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission, died on Thursday, NASA said.
NASA spacecraft Lucy will swing by Earth on Sunday
NASA's Lucy spacecraft will skirt Earth, coming within just a few hundred miles of us on its journey to the far-off Jupiter Trojan asteroids.
NASA's mission to change asteroid's course by hitting it with spacecraft worked
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test successfully changed the trajectory of the asteroid Dimorphos when the NASA spacecraft intentionally slammed into the space rock on September 26, according to the agency.
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.
NASA crashes spacecraft into asteroid
The goal of the mission was to send the asteroid off its path -- all in the name of planetary defense.
NASA probe crashes into asteroid in planetary defense test
The 14,000-mph impact is designed to test whether a future threatening asteroid can be nudged off course.
NASA spacecraft is about to hit an asteroid "head-on" at 15,000 mph
The DART spacecraft is set to purposely crash into an asteroid — a test for a potential real threat far in the future.
Asteroid-smashing spacecraft is just days away from hitting its target
Monday will be a monumental day for the "history of humankind" as a high-speed spacecraft smashes into an asteroid at nearly 15,000 mph.
Audio reveals what it sounds like when space rocks crash into Mars
It turns out it's more of a "bloop" than a "boom."
Mars rover reaches fertile terrain in search for clues about past life
The rover is collecting samples rich in the raw materials of life, but laboratory analysis on Earth will be needed to draw conclusions.
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With heavy rain and snow in the Greater Sacramento region, what does it mean for reservoirs?
The Sacramento Valley received much-needed rain over the last week has boosted the state's water storage in the snowpack, reservoirs, and groundwater storage.
Downtown dinosaurs: Lawmakers plan to turn empty downtown Sacramento state buildings into housing
They have become downtown dinosaurs. Massive state office buildings that serve a style of in-person work are from a bygone, pre-pandemic era. Now, there's a plan to convert some of that space into home sweet homes.
"No community is immune": Placer County is right in the middle of the fentanyl pipeline, DA says
As the fentanyl pipeline flows freely through Northern California, one rural county is caught in the middle.
Triple-threat: California one of the worst states for flu as RSV, COVID remain high
As fingers are crossed that RSV has hit its peak, California is seeing high flu activity, among the worst in the United States, according to the CDC, which classifies the state's flu transmission as "very high."
Roseville Electric customers may soon see a new 8% surcharge on bills
Roseville Electric said it's tried to keep rising costs from filtering down to customers, but the price hike it's being forced to pay for energy is just too much. That's why some will soon be seeing a double-digit rate increase on their electric bills.
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With heavy rain and snow in the Greater Sacramento region, what does it mean for reservoirs?
The Sacramento Valley received much-needed rain over the last week has boosted the state's water storage in the snowpack, reservoirs, and groundwater storage.
Downtown dinosaurs: Lawmakers plan to turn empty downtown Sacramento state buildings into housing
They have become downtown dinosaurs. Massive state office buildings that serve a style of in-person work are from a bygone, pre-pandemic era. Now, there's a plan to convert some of that space into home sweet homes.
"No community is immune": Placer County is right in the middle of the fentanyl pipeline, DA says
As the fentanyl pipeline flows freely through Northern California, one rural county is caught in the middle.
Triple-threat: California one of the worst states for flu as RSV, COVID remain high
As fingers are crossed that RSV has hit its peak, California is seeing high flu activity, among the worst in the United States, according to the CDC, which classifies the state's flu transmission as "very high."
Roseville Electric customers may soon see a new 8% surcharge on bills
Roseville Electric said it's tried to keep rising costs from filtering down to customers, but the price hike it's being forced to pay for energy is just too much. That's why some will soon be seeing a double-digit rate increase on their electric bills.
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$2.5M to go toward reducing crime in Sacramento's Upper Land Park neighborhood
Sacramento city leaders Tuesday night approved spending millions of dollars to reduce crime in two neighborhoods, including one where a little girl was murdered last year.
More than 57,000 Sacramento residents will be without an elected city councilmember
Sacramento city leaders are trying to figure out how to represent large portions of the city that, beginning this month, will no longer have an elected city councilmember.
"It is a very tense time in agriculture": Potential railroad strike concerns California farmers
A nationwide railroad strike could have an impact of $2 billion a day on the United States economy.
Old Sacramento's Holiday Tree lighting ceremony set for Wednesday
It's beginning to look a little like Christmas in Old Sacramento.
CHP: Transient struck, killed on I-5 on-ramp in Sacramento
A person was struck and killed on a Sacramento on-ramp to Interstate 5 early Wednesday morning.
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"We're heating up because of these folks": California eyes penalties for oil companies' big profits
California could become the first state to fine big oil companies for making too much money, a reaction to the industry's supersized profits following a summer of record-high gas prices in the nation's most populous state.
Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker gets 21 years in prison
The man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker and stole her French bulldogs last year took a plea deal and was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Monday, officials said.
California lawmakers meeting Monday, eye big oil's high gas prices
Furious about oil companies' supersized profits after a summer of record-high gas prices, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday will formally start his campaign to punish big producers by asking the Legislature to fine them and give the money back to drivers.
Silver alert issued for missing San Joaquin County man
The CHP is asking for the public's help to locate a missing senior who may be headed to Stockton from Southern California.
GOP's Duarte takes California Central Valley US House seat
Republican John Duarte defeated Democrat Adam Gray on Friday in a new California U.S. House district in the Central Valley farm belt that produced the closest congressional contest in the state this year.
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"A phenomenal leader for our club": Mark Briggs reaches new multi-year deal with Sacramento Republic FC
Sacramento Republic FC announced Monday that they have agreed to a new multi-year deal with head coach Mark Briggs.
World Cup fans overcome strict hurdles to find booze in Qatar
"The idea being passed around that you can't drink in Qatar is wrong. There are places," one American fan said.
Nike ends shoe deal with NBA player Kyrie Irving
The Brooklyn Nets had suspended the NBA star after he shared a link to an antisemitic film on social media.
Carr-Adams connection rallies Raiders past Chargers
The suddenly hot Raiders (5-7) are 3-0 following their 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday.
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo out for season with broken left foot
The 49ers lost quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a season-ending left foot injury Sunday, dealing a big blow to one of the NFL's top teams.
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"We're heating up because of these folks": California eyes penalties for oil companies' big profits
California could become the first state to fine big oil companies for making too much money, a reaction to the industry's supersized profits following a summer of record-high gas prices in the nation's most populous state.
Supreme Court taking up clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court is hearing the case Monday of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples, a dispute that's the latest clash of religion and gay rights to land at the highest court.
Defense bill likely to include end to military vaccine mandate, source says
A massive bill setting defense policy is likely to end the military vaccine mandate, a source familiar with the negotiations tells CNN, coming on the heels of intense GOP lobbying to kill the mandate and acceptance from leading Democrats that it's time for a change.
California lawmakers meeting Monday, eye big oil's high gas prices
Furious about oil companies' supersized profits after a summer of record-high gas prices, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday will formally start his campaign to punish big producers by asking the Legislature to fine them and give the money back to drivers.
Real ID deadline for air travelers extended by 2 years
DHS is giving Americans more time to obtain a Real ID for air travel because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Triple-threat: California one of the worst states for flu as RSV, COVID remain high
As fingers are crossed that RSV has hit its peak, California is seeing high flu activity, among the worst in the United States, according to the CDC, which classifies the state's flu transmission as "very high."
Masks could return to Sacramento schools as COVID-19 transmission levels rise
The Sacramento Unified School District says its indoor masking requirement could be reinstated if covid cases continue to go up.
China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Drug, alcohol deaths increasing among US adults 65 and older, CDC data shows
Deaths related to drug misuse and alcohol abuse appear to be on the rise among older adults in the United States, similar to the recent increases seen among younger adults, according to two new reports from the CDC.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay men donating blood
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
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Roseville Electric customers may soon see a new 8% surcharge on bills
Roseville Electric said it's tried to keep rising costs from filtering down to customers, but the price hike it's being forced to pay for energy is just too much. That's why some will soon be seeing a double-digit rate increase on their electric bills.
8 million Laundress cleaning products recalled over bacteria exposure risk
The Laundress brand of detergent and household cleaning products has recalled about eight million products because of the possible presence of bacteria that could pose a health risk to consumers.
Calling All Dreamers businesses in prime Sacramento location this holiday season
You never know what's going to pop-up downtown during the holidays, and now, some entrepreneur dreamers are getting what they most desire: a prime spot along Sacramento's K Street.
"Nothing they can do about it": Homeless, shoplifters blamed for Big Lots closing in Citrus Heights
Big Lots is raising big concerns in Citrus Heights as word got out that the store is closing up shop.
Experts warn of high interest rates on credit cards amid holiday shopping season
Financial experts are warning consumers about credit card debt amid the holiday shopping season. With the combination of inflation and high interest rates, going into debt is the last thing you want to do.
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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.
False confessions: Why a conservative DA is urging law enforcement to stop lying to suspects
A new California law prohibits officers from using threats or lies to get a minor to confess to a crime. It faced opposition from law enforcement, but now a conservative district attorney is urging law enforcement to stop lying to all suspects due to an increased risk of false confessions.
Investigating Wage Theft Solutions: When workers win judgments but bosses still don't pay
Even after workers win wage theft judgments against their boss, many still don't get paid. Could a local wage theft pilot program offer a state-wide solution?
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Call Kurtis: A father's final wish was derailed by lost luggage
A Modesto teacher said she couldn't spread her dad's ashes in Europe after the airline lost her luggage — so she decided it was time to call Kurtis.
Viewers Call Kurtis to get help with towing refund
A Sacramento couple said their car was wrongfully towed while visiting family, and when they couldn't get a refund, they called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Viewers call Kurtis after losing solar for hottest months of the year: "I just want it fixed"
Viewers in El Dorado County say their solar company ignored them, right before their warranty was up. They decided to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Military family calls Kurtis over problems getting special Disney passes
A Sacramento military family says a discrepancy between Disney and their base was about to keep them from a special trip. It was time to call on Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Supply chain delays impacting solar users
After waiting months for their solar set-up to get fixed, a Woodland couple called on Kurtis Ming to investigate — and they're not the first to reach out about solar going out this summer.
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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.
"We weren't afraid of fire": Native Americans share ancient wildfire mitigation
Fighting fire with fire. It is not a new concept when it comes to wildfire mitigation and forest management. In fact, Native Americans have used these methods for centuries.
Storm Watch: Debris flow mitigation efforts underway in Mosquito Fire burn scar
There are concerns over debris flows in the burn scars following the Mosquito Fire.
Mosquito Fire remains at 76,788 acres with 90% containment, as of Sunday morning
The Placer County wildfire started September 6 and spread into neighboring El Dorado County, forcing evacuations
Forest service seizes PG&E equipment as part of probe into Mosquito Fire
U.S. Forest Service officials indicated to PG&E that an initial assessment showed the Mosquito Fire started near one of its power lines on National Forest lands.
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"The most exciting call I've ever taken": Sacramento-area dispatcher helps deliver Thanksgiving baby
"No call is routine." That's the case with police and firefighters, but it also applies to dispatchers. For one Sacramento-area dispatcher, a Thanksgiving shift turned into a special delivery that no one saw coming.
"It's uplifting": Stockton restaurant reopens after arsonist burned it down last year
Reborn from the ashes, a restaurant in Stockton opened its doors Friday after a fire closed them last year.
Blind Woodland woman living alone in rundown home gets home makeover from neighbors
Her neighbor, Paul Bridge, saw that she needed help, so he rounded up the community to fix it for free.
Fishermen attacked by sharks rescued 28 hours after boat sinks off Louisiana Coast
"I took my two thumbs and jabbed him (the shark) in the eyes, and he took off," one man said.
Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
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Sacramento City Council set for historic vote on youth advisory liaison position
The vote will happen Tuesday night.
Driver knocks fence onto Capital City Freeway
The fence hit at least two cars on the freeway, officials said.
Lawmakers plan to turn empty downtown Sacramento state buildings into housing
They have become downtown dinosaurs. Massive state office buildings that serve a style of in-person work are from a bygone, pre-pandemic era. Now, there's a plan to convert some of that space into home sweet homes.
Placer County is right in the middle of the fentanyl pipeline, DA says
As the fentanyl pipeline flows freely through Northern California, one rural county is caught in the middle.
California one of the worst states for flu as RSV, COVID remain high
As fingers are crossed that RSV has hit its peak, California is seeing high flu activity, among the worst in the United States, according to the CDC, which classifies the state's flu transmission as "very high."