Man jumped over a barbed wire fence at Sacramento International Airport; now arrested
One man was arrested at Sacramento International Airport for jumping over a barbed wire fence, said authorities.
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Memorial Day Weekend travel set to break records, reach pre-COVID levels
At the Sacramento International Airport, there are 100,000 travelers projected to come through from Friday to Tuesday for the holiday weekend.
Sacramento International Airport expecting more than 100,000 travelers on Memorial Day Weekend
In a news release, Sacramento International Airport said it expects more than 100,000 travelers between Friday and next Tuesday. Top destinations out of Sacramento include Hawaii, Southern California, Mexico, Las Vegas, and Seattle.
SMF gunman found dead in vehicle
A gunman at Sacramento International Airport was found dead in his vehicle from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said Wednesday night.
New pedestrian walkway at Sacramento International Airport
Congressman Ami Bera announced a grant of $11.7 million for a new pedestrian walkway that will connect Concourse B at SMF to Terminal B.
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.
Sacramento International Airport announces $1.3 billion in construction projects
The largest construction project ever at Sacramento International Airport is taking flight. It's called SMForward and it's designed to improve passenger experiences and eliminate so-called pinch points.
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Billie Eilish responds to comments about her style: "Let women exist!"
Singer Billie Eilish responded to criticism about her clothing in a series of Instagram stories over the weekend.
Investigation underway after a car crash in the Yuba-Sutter area claimed 2 lives
Two people lost their lives in a car crash in the Yuba-Sutter area, said authorities.
A lawyer used ChatGPT for a court filing. It went horribly awry.
As part of an airline passenger's lawsuit, the AI invented relevant cases that didn't exist and insisted that they were real.
Federal vs. private student loans: Which is better?
There are two types of student loans to choose from. Here's how to pick the right one.
Ryan Reynolds remembers terminally ill fan who got his dying wish
Last month, a man terminally ill with cancer made a dying wish: To see his favorite soccer team, Wrexham AFC, and meet the owner, Ryan Reynolds.
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Billie Eilish responds to comments about her style: "Let women exist!"
Singer Billie Eilish responded to criticism about her clothing in a series of Instagram stories over the weekend.
Investigation underway after a car crash in the Yuba-Sutter area claimed 2 lives
Two people lost their lives in a car crash in the Yuba-Sutter area, said authorities.
A lawyer used ChatGPT for a court filing. It went horribly awry.
As part of an airline passenger's lawsuit, the AI invented relevant cases that didn't exist and insisted that they were real.
Federal vs. private student loans: Which is better?
There are two types of student loans to choose from. Here's how to pick the right one.
Ryan Reynolds remembers terminally ill fan who got his dying wish
Last month, a man terminally ill with cancer made a dying wish: To see his favorite soccer team, Wrexham AFC, and meet the owner, Ryan Reynolds.
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Sacramento's James Sweigert honored at LA Independent Film Festival for hometown skateboarding documentary
Hollywood is celebrating a Sacramento native who made a documentary movie about the history of skateboarding in his hometown.
With Steinberg not running, what will Sacramento's mayoral race look like?
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg recently made the announcement he will not run for re-election. Now, the next question remains about who wants to run to replace him.
Bicyclist killed by vehicle on Sacramento State campus has been identified
The bicyclist who was hit and killed by a vehicle on the Sacramento State campus Saturday has been identified.
Motorcyclist killed in River Road crash identified as Orinda resident
A coroner has identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash involving another vehicle along the River Road in Sacramento on Saturday.
Three Roseville men killed in early Sunday morning crash
A catastrophic collision in unincorporated Placer County left three Roseville men dead early Sunday morning.
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Photos show Southwest Airlines pilot climbing through window of locked plane
A Southwest Airlines passenger captured photos of something he'd never seen before.
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.
California unlikely to run short of electricity this summer thanks to storms, new power sources
California regulators say the state is unlikely to run short of electricity this summer, thanks to new power sources and a wet winter that filled reservoirs to restart hydroelectric power plants shuttered during the drought.
Body found in Alabama identified 26 years later as 20-year-old California man
A body found in the woods in Alabama 26 years ago has finally been identified as a 20-year-old California resident.
Former California corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting 13 at women's prison
A former correctional officer at the biggest women's prison in California has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting at least 13 inmates over the past nine years.
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Sacramento's James Sweigert honored at LA Independent Film Festival for hometown skateboarding documentary
Hollywood is celebrating a Sacramento native who made a documentary movie about the history of skateboarding in his hometown.
William Contreras homers as Brewers beat Alex Cobb, Giants 7-5
William Contreras homered and drove in three runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the San Francisco Giants for a 7-5 win.
Alvarez hits 2 of Astros' 7 HRs in 10-1 win over A's, who fall to 10-45
Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston's seven home runs, and the surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
Derrick White hits tip-in at buzzer to force Game 7 against Heat
Derrick White's putback on a Marcus Smart missed 3 came as the final buzzer sounded, giving Boston a 103-102 victory.
Peña homers in return to Astros lineup, Houston beats struggling Oakland 6-3
Astros' shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat since getting a planned day off, backing another solid outing from Framber Valdez as Houston sent the tumbling Oakland Athletics to their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-3 win.
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Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Kremlin is upset with remarks the South Carolina senator made about Ukraine.
With Steinberg not running, what will Sacramento's mayoral race look like?
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg recently made the announcement he will not run for re-election. Now, the next question remains about who wants to run to replace him.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
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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.
New mom nearly dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria
Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
2 dead, over 200 may get meningitis after surgeries in Mexico, CDC says
The CDC says it's working with Mexican health officials and U.S. state and local health departments to respond to the outbreak among patients who traveled to Matamoros, across from Brownsville, Texas.
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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.
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.
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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: 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.
Call Kurtis: Viewer Asks For Refund After Carpet Fails, Twice.
When a Plumas County viewer couldn't get a refund for some shoddy carpet, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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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.
"Catastrophic": Aerial fire retardant lawsuit could change how California fights wildfires
The suit, filed by Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics, is aimed at curbing the Forest Service's use of aerial fire retardants that are used in firefighting.
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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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Monday afternoon weather forecast - May 29, 2023
Meteorologist Tracy Humphrey shows us what kind of weather to expect this week.
Lunch Break: Watermelon
Produce man Michael Marks explains how to cut watermelon for the Memorial Day picnic.
Free community event at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in honor of Memorial Day
People in Sacramento gathered at the Memorial Auditorium to remember those who fought and died for our freedoms. The event featured a flag ceremony where the American flag will be raised at the front steps of the building followed by an honor guard presentation.
Morning headlines - 05/29/2023
The latest headlines from around the region this Monday morning.
New research reveals how cannabis use impacts youth mental health
Studies show marijuana use among adolescents has surged in the last decade. CBS13's Dina Kupfer spoke with an expert about the new research.