Rancho Cordova food locker expands to veterans
The food locker is a lifeline for those in need, providing staples to 2,500 people each week through a drive-up service several days a week.
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County program allows American River Parkway homeowners to mow up to 50 feet
A plan to cut the fire risk for those who live along the American River Parkway would allow homeowners to give the parkway a helping hand.
Suspect taken into custody after being barricaded in Rancho Cordova residence
An armed suspect has been detained after he barricaded himself in a structure in Rancho Cordova, say authorities.
Verizon store in Rancho Cordova targeted in armed robbery
A Verizon store in Rancho Cordova was robbed by armed suspects on Sunday.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Will sharing this story help solve the summer murder of corey shearer?
A summer house party was posted to Snapchat. Before the night was over, a 20-year-old man was dead. And since then, his case has gone cold.
Elk Grove police release bodycam video of officer-involved shooting
Police have released their bodycam video of a recent officer-involved shooting.
What we know about the suspected homicide that left 1 teen dead in Rancho Cordova
One day after a teenager was killed outside of a Rancho Cordova home, there are still questions that remain unanswered by authorities.
Rancho Cordova homicide suspect arrested after being shot by police in Elk Grove
A suspect is in custody as police investigate a homicide involving that happened in Rancho Cordova.
Driver suspected of DUI after van launches into the air, lands on home in Rancho Cordova
A suspected DUI driver is under arrest after their van went airborne and landed on top of a home in Rancho Cordova.
One person suffering from multiple gunshots wounds after a Rancho Cordova shooting
The shooting remains under investigation.
Person of interest identified in shooting death of Corey Shearer
Authorities are asking for the public's help to find a person of interest in Shearer's shooting at a house party over the summer.
One person killed in fire at assisted-living facility in Rancho Cordova
ne person has died after being burned at an assisted-living facility in Rancho Cordova.
"What we've all been looking for": Rancho Cordova opens city's first-ever youth center
From basketball and outdoor recreation to arts and crafts and computer labs, the new Rancho Cordova Youth Center has something for just about every teen in town.
1 hurt in shooting at Rancho Cordova apartment; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a shooting at an apartment complex in Rancho Cordova late Thursday morning.
Hit-and-run leaves woman dead in Rancho Cordova
A deadly hit-and-run has a major Rancho Cordova road closed early Thursday morning.
Driver and dog die, passenger injured after car crashes off Highway 50 into Rancho Cordova
A driver and a dog have died and another man is in critical condition after a car crashed off Highway 50 on Monday morning in Rancho Cordova.
More than 50 immigrant families who fled Ukraine get Target shopping spree
The Salvation Army teamed up with civic organizations and Rancho Cordova first responders to give the gift the gift of compassion to several families who fled the violence in Ukraine.
3 people displaced after early morning house fire in Rancho Cordova
A fire ripped through a Rancho Cordova home early Friday morning, displacing three people.
Man convicted of girlfriend's 2020 murder in Rancho Cordova
A man has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend in Rancho Cordova back in 2020.
Someone is dumping dead fish in a Rancho Cordova creek
There's a smelly situation in Rancho Cordova. Someone is dumping dead fish from the ocean into a creek -- and it happened more than once.
Firefighters battling commercial structure fire in Mather area
Firefighters battled a blaze at a commercial structure in Mather.
11 displaced after Rancho Cordova apartment fire
Cause of early-morning blaze under investigation
One killed in overnight shooting in Rancho Cordova
Sacramento County Sheriff say homicide related to house party
Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce's elected officials reception
Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce hosted Elected Officials Reception On August 3rd, the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber hosted their tenth "Elected Officials Reception."
1 person arrested after fire at homeless camp near Rancho Cordova
A suspect is in custody after a fire at a homeless camp went on to burn nearly an acre near Rancho Cordova.
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Celebrate National Donut Day with these local spots
Your sweet tooth is getting a treat because it's National Donut Day! Here are some of the local shops you might want to check for any freebies or offers.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
How to "get as close as it's currently possible" to Mars
A Mars livestream is offering a one-hour opportunity to get closer than ever to the red planet.
Wanted woman poisons her lookalike with cheesecake to steal her identity
Viktoria Nasyrova was suspected of murder in Russia. This photo of her in sunglasses gave away her hiding place in New York.
Jeffrey Epstein sent letter to Larry Nassar before suicide, records show
Documents obtained by the AP provide the most complete accounting to date of Epstein's detention and death, and its chaotic aftermath.
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Celebrate National Donut Day with these local spots
Your sweet tooth is getting a treat because it's National Donut Day! Here are some of the local shops you might want to check for any freebies or offers.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
How to "get as close as it's currently possible" to Mars
A Mars livestream is offering a one-hour opportunity to get closer than ever to the red planet.
Wanted woman poisons her lookalike with cheesecake to steal her identity
Viktoria Nasyrova was suspected of murder in Russia. This photo of her in sunglasses gave away her hiding place in New York.
Jeffrey Epstein sent letter to Larry Nassar before suicide, records show
Documents obtained by the AP provide the most complete accounting to date of Epstein's detention and death, and its chaotic aftermath.
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"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.
2 children, woman dead in south Natomas crash; 7 other children hurt
Investigators believe 11 people were inside one vehicle. It is unclear at this time exactly who was driving.
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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.
California advances fentanyl bills focused on prevention, increased penalties
California lawmakers voted to advance more than a dozen fentanyl bills this past week.
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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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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.
Senate votes to undo Biden's student loan relief
President Joe Biden has vowed to veto any legislative effort to thwart his student loan relief program.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
Yolo County DA says California's homeless crisis can be solved in 1 year by cracking down on drugs
California has the worst homeless crisis in the nation. Ending it starts with one thing, according to Yolo County's district attorney: ending its drug crisis.
"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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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.
Doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of
The past winter was a heavy one for respiratory viruses, dominated by surges of RSV, influenza, and Covid-19. But just as it was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms – a lower lung infection, hacking cough, runny nose, sore throat, and fever – was just picking up steam.
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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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Morning headlines - 06/02/2023
The latest headlines from around the region this Friday morning.
Best donuts in the U.S. is right here in Rocklin
Today is National Donut Day, and Yelp has named a Rocklin business the top donut shop in the country.
Friday morning weather forecast - June 2, 2023
Meteorologist Tracy Humphrey shows us what kind of weather to expect this weekend.
Pollock Pines rallies behind 5 children who were hit in crosswalk
The Pollock Pines community continues to pray for the recovery of five children hit in a crosswalk Wednesday morning.
WATCH: Woman walks off Splash Mountain before 52-foot drop
New video obtained by CBS13 shows a woman getting off the Splash Mountain ride at Disneyland mid-ride.