Netflix plans to cut $300 million this year
Netflix plans to cut spending by $300 million this year to improve profitability
Netflix
Netflix plans to cut $300 million this year
Netflix plans to cut spending by $300 million this year to improve profitability
"Stranger Things" paused due to writers' strike
Many late-night talk shows have been paused due to the strike, but the strike's effect on scripted shows is less immediately obvious.
What shows are affected by the TV writers' strike?
More than 11,000 Hollywood writers went on strike Tuesday. Late-night shows went dark, and movie releases could be delayed.
Netflix reveals new timeline for password-sharing crackdown
The streaming company has been trying to squeeze more revenue out of its subscribers amid increasing competition.
Netflix will ship last DVDs in September
Streaming giant will mail its last DVDs in the company's signature red envelopes in September as it shuts down DVD.com.
Netflix apologizes after "Love is Blind" live reunion delay
"Not Netflix being the new Ticketmaster," one frustrated viewer said.
Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 subject of new Netflix series
Netflix is diving into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly a decade after the plane vanished.
Here's a sneak peek at some of this year's Super Bowl ads
Among the celebrities making an appearance in Super Bowl LVII ads are Adam Driver, Will Ferrell and Serena Williams.
Netflix explains how password-sharing will work
Starting Thursday, the streaming platform is cracking down on subscribers in some countries who share their passwords.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Netflix's password sharing crackdown could come by the end of March
Netflix announced in October that it would eventually start charging for customers to share accounts.
Reed Hastings to step down as Netflix CEO
The co-founder of the streaming video company said he plans to stay on as executive chairman.
Netflix is looking for a flight attendant, and the pay range may shock you
If you're California-based, have a flexible schedule, and can lift up to 30 pounds, you might consider applying.
Prince Harry describes "terrifying" meeting with his dad and brother
Royal couple say their refusal to accept press attacks they blame for Meghan's miscarriage, and their "stealing the limelight," prompted their British exodus.
Harry and Meghan win human rights award before Netlfix documentary drops
"They've talked about racial justice and they've talked about mental illness in a way that was incredibly brave," Kerry Kennedy said.
Netflix will no longer allow you to share passwords for free
Currently, a Netflix account holder can add up to five profiles to their account. Now, those profiles will become sub-accounts that cost money.
Netflix's "The Watcher" is based on a true story. Here's the history of the house and its stalker
As Derek and Maria Broaddus renovated their house, "The Watcher" began writing them unsettling, anonymous letters.
Netflix to offer discounted, ad-supported option
The ad-supported service is scheduled to debut Nov. 3 as Netflix tries to reverse a drop in subscribers.
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Infant taken during Rancho Cordova vehicle theft
The suspect is identified as 25-year-old Aaron Lemus.
Sacramento critics: Southside Park's closed pool part of bigger issue
Are Sacramento's parks crumbling? A long list of deferred maintenance projects is starting to impact communities in the capital city.
"I knew I had to do it for him": Father of Grant Union senior killed before graduation speaks out
The family of the Grant Union High School student killed the night before graduation is calling on those who know something to say something.
Woman taking stroll on Southern California beach finds mastadon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Yelp's #1 donut shop in America: Rocklin Donuts and Cinnamon
A Rocklin donut shop was crowned the number one spot in America in Yelp's 2023 list of "Top 100 Donut Shops." For National Donut Day, Rocklin Donuts and Cinnamon drew a line that wrapped around the building.
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Infant taken during Rancho Cordova vehicle theft
The suspect is identified as 25-year-old Aaron Lemus.
Sacramento critics: Southside Park's closed pool part of bigger issue
Are Sacramento's parks crumbling? A long list of deferred maintenance projects is starting to impact communities in the capital city.
"I knew I had to do it for him": Father of Grant Union senior killed before graduation speaks out
The family of the Grant Union High School student killed the night before graduation is calling on those who know something to say something.
Woman taking stroll on Southern California beach finds mastadon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Yelp's #1 donut shop in America: Rocklin Donuts and Cinnamon
A Rocklin donut shop was crowned the number one spot in America in Yelp's 2023 list of "Top 100 Donut Shops." For National Donut Day, Rocklin Donuts and Cinnamon drew a line that wrapped around the building.
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Sacramento critics: Southside Park's closed pool part of bigger issue
Are Sacramento's parks crumbling? A long list of deferred maintenance projects is starting to impact communities in the capital city.
"Celebrating would've been the best thing": Remembering Grant High student killed before graduation
Billy Scott Jr. was transported to the hospital where he died, hours before he was set to graduate from Grant Union High School.
Food as fundraiser for Afghan, Ukrainian refugees in Sacramento
It's now been nearly 2 years since thousands fled Afghanistan during the fall of Kabul and more than a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Many refugees from those countries have now settled in the Sacramento region.
Police: Deadly single-car wreck involving 11 people, including 9 kids, likely caused by speed
On Wednesday night, Sacramento police and fire responded to a crash on the 900 block of San Juan Rd.
Big rig hits sign on Highway 99 in south Sacramento
Officers say a big rig managed to hit the sign on the Florin Road overcrossing of Highway 99 on Thursday afternoon, prompting a hard closure of several lanes for hours.
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Woman taking stroll on Southern California beach finds mastadon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Alien-like message sent to Earth in a test to prepare for the real thing
What would happen if aliens contacted us? It's a longstanding question that now has at least a partial answer, after a transmission designed to mimic correspondence from an extraterrestrial civilization made its way to Earth from Mars.
Multiple sightings of wolverine confirmed in different California counties
There have been multiple sightings of a wolverine confirmed in several California counties, as confirmed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
"Needed this a long time ago": California aims to cool down outside areas at schools
As California grapples with how to deal with heat waves made more intense by climate change, schools in the state may soon have to come up with plans for cooling down outside play areas by planting more trees and replacing surfaces like asphalt that swelter on hot days.
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If the A's Las Vegas stadium deal falls through, could Sacramento be considered?
Does Vegas have the winning hand, or does Sacramento have a seat at the table?
Family, friends watching Central Valley native Gabe Vincent shine in NBA Finals run
Gabe Vincent, a Modesto native and St. Mary's Stockton alum, is back in the NBA Finals while those from his home cheer on from afar.
Wembanyama's NBA summer debut may come in Sacramento at California Classic
Victor Wembanyama's NBA summer debut might come in Sacramento at the California Classic just days before the start of Summer League.
NASCAR suspends star driver for deliberately crashing into opponent
Elliott denied deliberately crashing into Hamlin with a dangerous left hook. Hamlin double-downed on calls for Elliott to be suspended on his podcast.
Update: Bob Myers steps down as Golden State Warriors GM; 'This is tough, This is hard'
Longtime Golden State GM Bob Myers, architect of the Warriors dynasty and four NBA championships, ended weeks of speculation Tuesday, announcing he was stepping down as the franchise's president and general manager.
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RNC sets first GOP primary debate for Aug. 23
The Republican National Committee also set the rules for the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 presidential cycle.
VP Harris to be a "leading voice" on gun violence heading into 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Nurse denied ambulance requests before migrant child died, officials say
Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, who suffered from sickle cell anemia and heart disease, died after she and her family spent over a week in Border Patrol custody.
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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.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Cocoa flavanols may boost memory, but don't start buying chocolate
If your diet is low in flavanols — antioxidant compounds found in foods such as green tea, apples, berries, and cocoa — adding 500 milligrams a day to your diet may slow and possibly improve age-related mental decline, according to a new study.
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents?
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents? A new study found that California is in the top 10. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us where California excels in making its residents happy, and where it falls short.
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Condiment prices up for Memorial Day 2023
Food staple prices have calmed down, but condiments are way up.
Check the price tag before grabbing a bottle of ketchup for your barbecue
Planning on squirting some ketchup on your hot dog at a barbecue this weekend? You may be seeing red.
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.
"I see the addiction": First Partner and youth advocates demand big tech companies protect youth from harm on social media
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report with the California Partners Project on Wednesday showing the consequences social media is having on the youth.
Salmonella outbreak linked to Papa Murphy's cookie dough, S'mores bar dough
A salmonella outbreak that's sickened 18 people in six states is linked to Papa Murphy's raw chocolate chip cookie and S'mores bar dough, the CDC said Tuesday.
CBS13 Investigations
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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.
Call Kurtis
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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.
Call Kurtis: Winter storms and refunding Disneyland trips
A Pine Grove family says the Southwest Airlines mess in December kept them from Disneyland. So when trip insurance wouldn't cover their losses, it was time to call Kurtis.
Wildfires
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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.
"Fluctuating fire zones": How this year's wildfire risk will vary depending on environment
With California's wildfire season soon approaching, the question remains: what type of impact will the wet and rainy winter have on it?
More goat and sheep herds needed to clear abundant brush
A four-legged friend of the firefighter is in high demand after our wet winter, but these goats need to get going. For the first time in years, they're having trouble keeping up with all the grass and weeds standing tall after our torrential rainfall.
Uplifting News
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"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.
"He's definitely our miracle child:" Young cancer survivor uses dance to raise money for cancer research
The resilient 8-year-old is getting the community on the dance floor to make a difference.
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Parents' worst nightmare as car stolen with baby inside in Rancho Cordova
The baby is safe and sound and the vehicle was recovered. Aaron Lemus was arrested and is arrested on charges of kidnapping the child.
Woodland student earned two college diplomas in one year
A student from Pioneer High School is receiving two diplomas in one year, one of which being her high school diploma and the other her Associate in Arts degree. Mohini Sharma took part in the Dual Enrollment program, which gave high school students the chance to earn credit in college classes and she received her A.A. degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Woodland Community College in May.
Mom of Turlock boy injured in paintball attack speaks out
The mother of a victim shot by the injury causing paintballs talked to CBS13. In broad daylight, a dark gray Honda Civic with tinted windows has terrorized pedestrians and bicyclists in Turlock. Surveillance video shared by Turlock police shows the 2013-2016 year car rip into a parking lot—and then speed away moments later after shooting paintballs out of the passenger side window.
Father of Grant High teen shot and killed looking for answers; walks at graduation ceremony
It wasn’t supposed to be Billy Scott Sr. In the cap and gown. But the father of “Little Bill” knew how hard his son, Billy Jr., worked to get here. His son was robbed of the moment after he was shot and died the night before. Scott’s family sat together Friday, in shirts with his graduation photo printed on them. It’s not how they wanted to celebrate the milestone but say, Bill Jr.'s plans to graduate and go on to trade school weren’t in vain.
Friday evening weather forecast - 6/2/23
Kristine Hansen has the latest forecast for the Sacramento region.