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WATCH: Suspect tags car with Sharpie at Stockton intersection
A brazen act of vandalism was caught on camera. Stopped at an intersection, a suspect got out of their car and boldly began tagging the hood of the vehicle behind them with the driver and passenger still inside.
"Nobody is doing anything": Acampo school's future in limbo after significant drop in enrollment
The school at issue is Houston School, which has seen enrollment drop by 53 students since 2018 and is projected to go down another 28 students by next year.
"Something good must come from this": Biden pushes police reform at State of the Union in name of Tyre Nichols
As millions tuned into Tuesday night's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden shined a spotlight on police reform in the name of Sacramento native Tyre Nichols.
Prominent chip manufacturer, Solidigm, moving headquarters to Rancho Cordova
A company on the cutting edge of computer chip design is announcing it is moving its global headquarters to the Sacramento region.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
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WATCH: Suspect tags car with Sharpie at Stockton intersection
A brazen act of vandalism was caught on camera. Stopped at an intersection, a suspect got out of their car and boldly began tagging the hood of the vehicle behind them with the driver and passenger still inside.
"Nobody is doing anything": Acampo school's future in limbo after significant drop in enrollment
The school at issue is Houston School, which has seen enrollment drop by 53 students since 2018 and is projected to go down another 28 students by next year.
"Something good must come from this": Biden pushes police reform at State of the Union in name of Tyre Nichols
As millions tuned into Tuesday night's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden shined a spotlight on police reform in the name of Sacramento native Tyre Nichols.
Prominent chip manufacturer, Solidigm, moving headquarters to Rancho Cordova
A company on the cutting edge of computer chip design is announcing it is moving its global headquarters to the Sacramento region.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
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"Your hands are bloody": Chaos erupts at Sacramento City Council meeting over push for police reform
Raw emotion spilled over at Tuesday's Sacramento City council meeting as public comment turned into shouting until Vice Mayor Eric Guerra shut it down.
From Del Paso Heights to D.C., why a Sacramento man's story about redemption gets noticed
When the president delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday, a familiar face from Sacramento will also be in the crowd.
Woman, 32, arrested after deadly stabbing in Natomas
A woman is under arrest after a stabbing left a man dead in Natomas over the weekend.
Sacramento International Airport expansion includes new walkway between Terminal B and Concourse B
One part of the new $1.3 billion project, dubbed "SMForward," is a pedestrian walkway that will run along the existing tram that runs between Concourse B and Terminal B, giving people the option to walk instead of ride.
Man facing 424 years to life in prison after child sexual assault convictions in Sacramento County
A man is facing life in prison after being convicted on dozens of child sexual assault charges against several young girls in Sacramento County.
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Economy, inflation and crime among issues Americans hope President Biden addresses in State of the Union
Ahead of Tuesday's State of the Union Address, Americans were hoping President Biden addresses the economy. In a recent CBS News survey, 67 percent of Americans say they want the speech to focus on the economy and inflation.
IRS suggests waiting to file your taxes if you got a special payment from your state in 2022
The IRS has said it expects "to provide additional clarity for as many states and taxpayers as possible" as soon as this week. In the meantime, the agency advises filers who received special state payments to hold off on filing their returns until guidance is issued.
New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out, officials announced Friday.
California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Central California massacre: 2 suspects arrested in shooting that killed 6
Two gang members suspected in the massacre of six people last month in central California were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, the Tulare County sheriff said.
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LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
With 38,352 points heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James needed just 36 points to break the longstanding all-time scoring record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
49ers reportedly hiring Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Carolina interim head coach Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
Tom Brady says he'll begin his Fox Sports run in 2024
The seven-time Super Bowl champion said on Colin Cowherd's radio show that he will start his job as an NFL analyst next year.
Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund
Skateboard legend Tony Hawk says he will donate half of the proceeds of autographed photos of himself and BMX rider Rick Thorne to the memorial fund for Tyre Nichols.
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"Something good must come from this": Biden pushes police reform at State of the Union in name of Tyre Nichols
As millions tuned into Tuesday night's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden shined a spotlight on police reform in the name of Sacramento native Tyre Nichols.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
"Your hands are bloody": Chaos erupts at Sacramento City Council meeting over push for police reform
Raw emotion spilled over at Tuesday's Sacramento City council meeting as public comment turned into shouting until Vice Mayor Eric Guerra shut it down.
Trump, potential 2024 GOP contenders respond to Biden's State of the Union
Their responses offered an early preview of how they might run against Biden, their likely opponent in 2024.
7 key moments and takeaways from Biden's second State of the Union
The president took a victory lap celebrating Democrats' legislative accomplishments while pledging to work with Republicans in his second State of the Union address.
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Health experts call for an end to exploitative baby formula milk marketing tactics
Less than half of infants around the world are breastfed as recommended, and baby formula is in high demand despite failing to offer the same health and developmental benefits as breast milk, experts say. According to a new report, misleading claims and political influence are to blame.
California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Although cigarette smoking has declined in recent decades, it remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the US, where an estimated 30.8 million adults currently smoke.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
UC Davis announces new institute to study psychedelics
It's an effort to bring chemistry, neuroscience and modern-day medicine together under one roof, giving the future of psychedelics a new trip.
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CalFresh's pandemic-related assistance set to expire
Families receiving CalFresh benefits also qualified for extra money following COVID-19 shutdowns.
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
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: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
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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.
Exposing The Black Graduation Gap
Overall, graduation rates are up on California State University campuses. But stubborn racial inequities remain. In partnership with CalMatters, CBS Sacramento examined the graduation equity gaps on CSU campuses.
"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.
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Call Kurtis: Love the car, but it didn't pass smog
A viewer in Gridley says a car repair to pass smog would have cost her more than the car was worth. She decided it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: IRS suggests Californians hold off on filing taxes over gas tax rebate question
After pressing the IRS for answers for more than a week, the agency says it is working on guidance on whether you owe federal taxes for your California Gas Tax Rebate also known as the Middle Class Tax Refund.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
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: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
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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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"We want them to be confident": Sacramento nonprofit helps blind seniors sharpen cooking skills
Local seniors with vision loss are sharpening their cooking skills thanks to the Society For The Blind.
"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.
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Suspect tags car with Sharpie at Stockton intersection
A brazen act of vandalism was caught on camera. Stopped at an intersection, a suspect got out of their car and boldly began tagging the hood of the vehicle behind them with the driver and passenger still inside.
Biden pushes police reform at State of the Union in name of Tyre Nichols
As millions tuned in to Tuesday night's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden shined a spotlight on police reform in the name of Sacramento native Tyre Nichols.
Acampo school's future in limbo after significant drop in enrollment
The school at issue is Houston School, which has seen enrollment drop by 53 students since 2018 and is projected to go down another 28 students by next year.
Prominent tech company moving into Rancho Cordova
A company on the cutting edge of computer chip design is announcing it is moving its global headquarters to the Sacramento region.