Keke Palmer announces pregnancy in "Saturday Night Live" monologue
The actress, 29, showed off her baby bump during her "SNL" debut.
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Covid's WFH revolution helped fuel a baby boom, economists say
Economic factors, not just lockdown-induced forced proximity, played a key role in last year's "baby bump," according to the economists behind a new working paper released earlier this week.
FDA advisers vote to recommend preterm birth drug Makena be removed from market
The FDA advisory group also voted 15-0 that the postmarket trial didn't show any benefit to babies and 13-1, with one abstention, that the evidence didn't show that Makena reduced the risk of preterm birth in women who had had one.
CDC finds 4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable
The vast majority of deaths among pregnant women and new mothers in the United States are preventable, according to a new report.
Biden Administration Set To Announce Comprehensive Plan To Overhaul Maternal Health Care
The Biden administration is set to unveil plans to overhaul the maternal health care system in the United States.
'You Cannot Be Criminalized For Pregnancy-Related Losses': California Bill Aims To Stop Pregnancy-Loss Prosecutions
California already has laws preventing the prosecution of mothers who deliver stillbirths because of drug use or other pregnancy-related reasons. But that hasn't stopped some prosecutors from bringing murder charges against some women in high-profile cases.
A Pregnant Vacaville Woman Hoped To Deliver Her Baby At The Hospital; She Only Made It To The Front Lawn
A pregnant Vacaville woman turned her front lawn into a delivery room, and the proof is on her Ring doorbell camera.
Gov. Newsom Signs New Law That Aims To Reduce Deaths Among Black Moms
Black women in California are more likely to die within a year of pregnancy than women of other races, prompting a wave of policy changes this year in the nation's most populous state that culminated on Monday with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a new law aimed at reducing the disparity.
Expert Group: Chemicals In Plastics Damage Babies' Brains And Must Be Banned Immediately
Synthetic chemicals called phthalates are damaging children's brain development and therefore must be immediately banned from consumer products, according to a group of scientists and health professionals from Project TENDR.
Study Links Using Marijuana During Pregnancy To Psychotic-like Behaviors In Children
If you're one of the growing numbers of women who use weed while pregnant, think twice: A new study found it may increase psychotic-like behaviors in children.
Pregnancy And Coronavirus: New Changes Affecting Deliveries
Expecting moms are making tough decisions right now. Some are choosing to change their birthing plans while others are making adjustments.
Common Antibiotics Linked To Increased Risk Of Birth Defects, Study Says
Taking some common antibiotics during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked with a higher risk of birth defects, according to a new study.
Study: Women Who Have General Anesthesia During C-Sections More Likely To Experience Postpartum Depression
Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are significantly more likely to experience severe postpartum depression resulting in hospitalization, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, according to a study published last week.
Women Dying From Pregnancy And Childbirth Is Still A Problem In The United States, CDC Report Shows
The number of women dying each year due to pregnancy or childbirth in the United States has remained steady and some women remain more at risk of death than others, according to a new government report.
Calm Vallejo Police Dispatcher Helps Frantic Grandmom Deliver Baby Over The Phone
A cool-headed Vallejo police dispatcher is being credited with saving the day when a frantic woman called 911 to report her 27-year-old granddaughter was about to give birth.
Study: Stressful Pregnancy Reduces Chances Of Having A Boy
Moms-to-be who undergo physical or mental stress during their pregnancies are less likely to have a boy and may also have a higher risk of preterm birth, according to a study published Monday.
More Pregnant Women In The US Are Using Pot, Study Finds
More moms-to-be in the United States are using marijuana, especially in their first trimester, according to a study published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA.
Woman With Leukemia And Pregnant With Twins Finds Perfect Bone Marrow Match After Story Goes Viral
A pregnant woman, who made a desperate plea for a bone marrow donor, has finally found her perfect match just days after her story went viral.
Recall: Birth Control Pills With Flawed Instructions Could Cause 'Unintended Pregnancy'
Janssen Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling three lots of a popular birth control pill due to a packaging error that could cause "unintended pregnancy."
CDC: Opioid Addiction Among Pregnant Women Skyrockets
A new report from the CDC has revealed a troubling surge in opioid use among pregnant women.
Poppy Seed Bagel Causes Woman Giving Birth To Fail Drug Test
Elizabeth Eden was headed to St. Joseph Medical Center on April 4 and had a poppy seed bagel for breakfast before going into labor.
New Blood Test May Help Predict Due Dates For Pregnant Women
A new blood test is showing promising results for helping pregnant women know if they are at risk of a premature birth.
CDC: U.S. Birth Rate Hits 30-Year Low, Fertility Rate Falling
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years.
Eating Fast Food Hurts Chances Of Getting Pregnant, Study Finds
Australian researchers have concluded that the amount of fruit and fast food in a diet can significantly affect the time it takes for a woman to become pregnant.
Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge By Crisis Pregnancy Centers
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a free speech fight over California's attempt to regulate anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
First Alert Weather: First of two storms arrives in Northern California
A quick hitter has started rolling in Thursday, with a much more impactful storm expected over the weekend.
Former Bay Area prison warden convicted of sexually abusing inmates
The former warden of a federal women's prison in California where inmates said they were subjected to rampant sexual abuse was convicted on Thursday of molesting inmates and forcing them to pose naked in their cells.
$500K in stolen Best Buy merchandise recovered in Central California
Authorities say more than $500,000 worth of stolen Best Buy merchandise was recovered by officers in Central California.
Millions wrongly told they were approved for debt forgiveness
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
First Alert Weather: First of two storms arrives in Northern California
A quick hitter has started rolling in Thursday, with a much more impactful storm expected over the weekend.
Former Bay Area prison warden convicted of sexually abusing inmates
The former warden of a federal women's prison in California where inmates said they were subjected to rampant sexual abuse was convicted on Thursday of molesting inmates and forcing them to pose naked in their cells.
$500K in stolen Best Buy merchandise recovered in Central California
Authorities say more than $500,000 worth of stolen Best Buy merchandise was recovered by officers in Central California.
Millions wrongly told they were approved for debt forgiveness
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
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2 suspects now arrested in deadly East Sacramento shooting
Police have now arrested two suspects in the deadly shooting of a man in East Sacramento's Fabulous 40s neighborhood.
Sacramento County coroner seeks help in identifying John Doe found in 2021
Sacramento County Coroner's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a John Doe.
Lawsuit brings California State Capitol Annex project to a halt
The California State Capitol's project aimed at rebuilding the outdated building has come to a halt after grassroots organizations filed a lawsuit claiming the environmental impact report was inaccurate and the public never had a say.
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors set to vote on jail expansion
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will be voting on a $465 million expansion to the downtown jail. The board heard from the public Wednesday afternoon ahead of their vote to address overcrowding at the main jail.
"They're not alone": Sacramento community chaplains respond for I-5 victim family support
On the shoulder of Interstate 5 and Sutterville Road in Sacramento, two strangers approached members of the Rodriguez family. They had just learned that two members of their family, Carlos and Lionel Rodriguez, had been killed.
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Former Bay Area prison warden convicted of sexually abusing inmates
The former warden of a federal women's prison in California where inmates said they were subjected to rampant sexual abuse was convicted on Thursday of molesting inmates and forcing them to pose naked in their cells.
California's commercial Dungeness crab season delayed again
The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed further to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.
San Quentin death row inmate dies of natural causes at 69
A prison inmate who spent more than 30 years on California's death row for beating to death a woman and her 2-year-old daughter during a burglary died early Wednesday of natural causes, state corrections officials said.
Move over kiddo. Teens and grownups want their own teddy bears
Build-A-Bear Workshop is seeing a strong post-pandemic resurgence in demand for its create-your-own soft plush toys, and the company attributes that to shoppers 13 and older.
"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.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
Kings streak snapped in 126-113 loss to Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, Jrue Holiday added 31 and Milwaukee beat Sacramento 126-113 on Wednesday night for the Bucks' 13th consecutive victory over the Kings.
49ers not optimistic about possible Jimmy Garoppolo return
The San Francisco 49ers are not counting on getting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo back for a possible playoff run even after getting the favorable news that he wouldn't require surgery on his broken left foot.
Aaron Judge reportedly re-signs with Yankees
Aaron Judge is not going anywhere. The 2022 AL MVP is reportedly staying with the New York Yankees.
Judgement Day? San Francisco Giants a leading contender in Aaron Judge pursuit
Linden's Aaron Judge, the Yankees slugger who broke Roger Maris' American League home run record this year, is expected to make a decision on where he will sign his next contract — and the San Francisco Giants are a leading contender.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
Yellen to unveil first U.S. currency with her signature
Janet Yellen is set to unveil the first U.S. currency bearing her signature, marking the first time that U.S. bank notes will bear the name of a female treasury secretary.
Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian "Merchant of Death"?
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
Lawsuit brings California State Capitol Annex project to a halt
The California State Capitol's project aimed at rebuilding the outdated building has come to a halt after grassroots organizations filed a lawsuit claiming the environmental impact report was inaccurate and the public never had a say.
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What to know about stiff-person syndrome, disorder impacting Céline Dion's ability to sing
The rare neurological disorder comes with such violent muscle spasms that "they can dislocate joints and even break bones." Here's what to know.
How you sleep can cause neck and back pain
Neck pain may have many causes: Stress, poor posture, texting, injuries from sports, car or other accidents and chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, to name a few. But there's another culprit you may not be considering — how you sleep.
UC Davis breakthrough dog cancer trial provides promising link for humans
Could man's best friend ultimately help find a cure for cancer? Researchers at UC Davis think so. Doctors for humans linked hands with doctors for animals, hoping their groundbreaking study on new cancer treatment in dogs will one day save the lives of people.
Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer — Here's how to lower your risk
Colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancers, is the second most deadly cancer today and is striking more younger people in the prime of their lives. Here's how to use screening to lower your chances.
Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter
A chill is in the air, and you all know what that means — it's time for cold and flu season, when it seems everyone you know is suddenly sneezing, sniffling or worse. It's almost as if those pesky cold and flu germs whirl in with the first blast of winter weather.
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Localis becomes second Sacramento restaurant to earn Michelin Star
A midtown Sacramento restaurant has won one of the highest distinctions in the culinary scene: a Michelin Star.
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.
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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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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.
"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
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"It's about bringing that joy": Folsom light show lifts spirits for a good cause
One busy elf delivers low snow and a dazzling display on Thurman Way that's sure to leave you on sensory overload. This Folsom light show is not only powered with loads of holiday fun but a philanthropic mission, too.
"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.
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Sacramento mid-day weather forecast: Dec. 8, 2022
Here's how the next seven days of weather are going to look.
Search on for teen who went missing after going up to Gold Run for school project
A search is on for a 16-year-old boy who went missing in Placer County on Wednesday.
El Dorado County has first flu-related death in almost three years
Public Health officials in El Dorado County have revealed that a resident's death was caused by seasonal influenza.
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Thursday weather forecast - Dec. 8, 2022
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting as we end the week.