Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever
Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever.
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CDC's Rochelle Walensky resigns, citing pandemic transition
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is resigning.
California companies pay higher taxes for unemployment debt
California businesses are paying higher taxes this year to help pay off the state's unemployment debt.
Many U.S. soldiers packed on pounds during pandemic, making 10,000 obese
American Marines and sailors gained weight, as well, a study shows. And there's no sign that the trend is ending, underscoring longstanding concerns about the readiness of America's fighting forces.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
GOP-led House panel targets fraud in COVID relief programs
Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.
US confirmed country's first case of Covid-19 three years ago Friday
On January 20, 2020, the first case of Covid-19 in the US was diagnosed in Snohomish County, just north of Seattle, Washington.
Music, exercise, gray hair: Pandemic practices that live on
The pandemic disrupted our traditions, practices and pursuits, how we mark milestones, what we do with our time, what's important in routines. It replaced old with new, a kind of new that just might stick.
China announces major easing of "zero-COVID" policy after protests
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
Warming climate may boost Arctic "virus spillover" risk, research shows
"It's really unpredictable," one research author said. "It can range from benign to an actual pandemic."
CDC drops COVID-19 travel notices for individual countries
Agency will only post a travel notice if a new coronavirus variant alters its health recommendations for any countries.
Trader Joe's brings back free samples to select stores
Trader Joe's will offer up single-serve snacks and treats for customers to nibble on, but hot coffee won't return, according to employees at New York and California stores.
Biden says pandemic is "over" in U.S.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
UC Davis students are now fully back on campus after COVID isolation
UC Davis students are officially back on campus with increased enrollment numbers and more students living in dorms
Reading, math scores fell sharply for 9-year-olds during pandemic, data show
Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math scores had their first decrease in the test's history.
Dr. Anthony Fauci stepping down in December for "next chapter" of career
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's preeminent infectious disease expert who has served under seven presidents, said Monday that he will step down from his post in December to pursue the "next chapter" of his career.
Biden Administration declares monkeypox a public health emergency
The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to help fight back the virus.
California State Fair sees increase in attendance after pandemic hiatus
The return of the California State Fair & Food Festival was a success, event organizers say.
Gun deaths surged to 20-year high amid pandemic, CDC reports
CDC data showed firearm homicides rose 35% during the first year of the pandemic to the highest rate since 1994.
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West Sacramento takes the lead in the region's construction sector
The city of West Sacramento is witnessing a resurgence in construction activity, marking a potential building boom in the Sacramento area.
Vigil held for slain Grant High senior Billy Scott Jr.
Family and friends gathering tonight to remember a Grant Union High School senior murdered just hours before his graduation.
"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.
Infant taken during Rancho Cordova vehicle theft
The suspect is 25-year-old Aaron Lemus. He's facing charges of kidnapping, vehicle theft, recklessly evading a police officer, and endangering the life or health of a child.
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.
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West Sacramento takes the lead in the region's construction sector
The city of West Sacramento is witnessing a resurgence in construction activity, marking a potential building boom in the Sacramento area.
Vigil held for slain Grant High senior Billy Scott Jr.
Family and friends gathering tonight to remember a Grant Union High School senior murdered just hours before his graduation.
"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.
Infant taken during Rancho Cordova vehicle theft
The suspect is 25-year-old Aaron Lemus. He's facing charges of kidnapping, vehicle theft, recklessly evading a police officer, and endangering the life or health of a child.
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.
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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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"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.
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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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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Grand Jury report says Sacramento County Jail's handling of inmates violates law
And we'll new information tonight about a grand jury report. The grand jury report says the county keeps suicidal inmates in cells with blind spots where they can't always be seen on camera. The report also found the county has failed to make many to make any changes three years after a major class action lawsuit settlement over the lack of staffing and poor medical and mental health care. The grand jury report says failing to make these changes could be catastrophic. Now the sheriff's office does have the chance to respond. They will now have 60 days to respond.
Drone13: Land Park
CBS13's Drone13 was at Land Park where there's sure to be a lot of activity this weekend.
Man kidnapped and shot in Rio Vista survives
Two suspects kidnapped a man at gunpoint in Rio Vista and forced him to drive to a remote location where they shot him. The victim, a man from Vacaville, survived. As the suspects drove off they hit a puppy. He's recovering tonight as well. No word on what prompted this attack.
Fake "Ghost Students" trying to steal financial aid by the thousands in California
Thousands of so-called "Ghost Students" are applying to California colleges to steal financial aid. According to the SF Chronicle, people's identities are being stolen to enroll in community colleges across California and the country. Since so many classes shifted online during the pandemic, 20% of California's community college applications are scams. Fake enrollments crowd out legitimate students and create hours of work for colleges to eliminate the fake students.
Victim hospitalized after being shot at McClatchy Park in Oak Park neighborhood
A peaceful neighborhood near McClatchy Park was disrupted by the sound of gunshots, leaving one person hospitalized. The incident occurred around 4 p.m., a busy time in the area, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.