Next total solar eclipse will be last one visible from U.S. until 2044
The next total solar eclipse will be the last one to be visible from the contiguous U.S. until 2044.
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Comet making first and likely only appearance in recorded history
The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is believed to have traveled billions of miles from the most distant region of the solar system — and this will likely be the only time it's visible from Earth for thousands of years.
NASA pays tribute to Pelé with cosmic photo
NASA shared a photo of a mesmerizing galaxy 7 million miles away lit up in the bright colors of Brazil, Pelé's home nation.
NASA captures "snapshot in time" showing how a star is born
NASA was able to capture a "gallery of objects ranging from small fountains to burbling behemoths" deep in space: "It's like finding buried treasure."
NASA gets "unusually close" look at a black hole devouring a star
The tidal disruption event provided astronomers with an "unprecedented view" of how a corona is formed and evolves.
How to watch tonight's peak of the Geminids meteor shower
Watch the cosmos come to life as Geminids meteors speed through space at 78,000 miles per hour – more than 40 times faster than a speeding bullet.
How to watch tonight's rare and "magical" celestial events
"Dec. 7 brings one of those magical moments when the sky changes dramatically before your very eyes," NASA said.
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.
New map allows you to explore the cosmos to the edge of the universe
The first-of-its-kind vibrant map allows you to scroll through 200,000 galaxies dating back 12.5 billion years.
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.
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.
New "early-warning system" makes it possible to see stars ripping apart
With the new system, researchers say people can "watch the surface of the star getting literally ripped apart in front of our eyes."
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.
Scientists find galactic graveyard in the Milky Way
Finding the remains of ancient stars "was like trying to find the mythical elephant's graveyard," scientists say.
How to watch Jupiter make its closest approach to Earth in decades
Stargazers can get the view of a lifetime on Monday night as Jupiter makes its closest approach to Earth since 1963.
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.
Astronomers discover potential "water world" exoplanet nearby Earth
NASA says the exoplanet, located just 100 light years away, could be a "water world."
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firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
49ers blasted by Eagles in grisly NFC Championship that felled 2 QBs
The Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco's quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship.
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
The organizer and host for this year's breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
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firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
49ers blasted by Eagles in grisly NFC Championship that felled 2 QBs
The Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco's quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship.
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
The organizer and host for this year's breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
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Sacramento skateboarding community remembers Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols is sending shockwaves through Sacramento, where he lived before moving to Memphis two years ago.
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.
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California prison inmates to get some Medicaid care
The federal government will allow Medicaid dollars to treat some people in prisons, jails or juvenile detention centers for the first time ever.
Driver who plunged off California cliff with wife, children in car moved from hospital to jail
The driver of a car that plunged 250 feet off a treacherous cliff in Northern California, injuring his two young children and his wife, was released from the hospital and jailed on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse, authorities said Friday.
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.
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49ers blasted by Eagles in grisly NFC Championship that felled 2 QBs
The Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco's quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship.
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
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.
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Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Inside McCarthy's House: Famous friends and hard realities
In an almost forgotten slice of marbled real estate at the Capitol, the Kevin McCarthy era is taking shape in Congress.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Absolutely no intention of seeing the deadly assault on my husband's life'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told reporters emphatically Friday that she will not view a police bodycam video of the violent assault of her husband during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco home.
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Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Surgeon General says 13 is 'too early' to join social media
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms, because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still "developing their identity."
Weight loss surgery extends lives, study finds
Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death, especially from such obesity-related conditions as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to a new 40-year study of nearly 22,000 people who had bariatric surgery in Utah.
Tyre Nichols video raises concerns about impact on viewers' mental health
The graphic content in the Tyre Nichols video released Friday night is raising concerns about how it might impact your mental health. At news conferences Friday, both in Sacramento and in Memphis, speakers urged not everyone should be watching it.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
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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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Investigating California Wage Theft: When Bosses Don't Pay
Wage theft robs workers of billions of dollars a year and costs Americans more than any other type of theft. In an effort to identify the scope of wage theft in California, and potential solutions, CBS News Sacramento teamed up with the CalMatters "Divide" team to produce this series of reports.
"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.
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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.
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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Sacramento State vs. Montana State highlights
The Sacramento Sate Hornets men's basketball team lost to the Montana State Bobcats 72-65.
Khelani, Teyanna Taylor, Brent Faiyaz, and more to perform at Sol Blume 2023
The lineup for the Sol Blume music festival has been announced.
Tyre Nichols: Protests break out across the country over the death of the Sacramento native
Protests have broken out across the country over the death of Sacramento native Tyre Nichols just a day after footage showing him being brutally beaten by Memphis police officers was released.
Highway 26 crash leaves 2 people seriously injured, including a young child
Calaveras Consolidated Fire says that at 2 a.m., a black pickup truck crashed into a tree on Highway 26 and Lower Doubletree Road in Calaveras County Friday night, leaving two people, including a young child, with serious injuries. First responders later learned that the victims were from Stockton and later transported them to trauma centers in the Valley.
Longtime friends of Tyre Nichols remember skating days in Natomas
They were all just teenagers at Regency Skate Park in Natomas: Austin Robert, Harry Silva, Ryan Wilson, and Tyre Nichols. As many across the country were introduced to Tyre Nichols on Friday, his friends have a message about how they remember him.