Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
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New Law Asks California Schools To Ban Smartphones In Classrooms
California public and charter schools can now ban students from using smartphones in class and at school, except under certain circumstances.
California Closer To Banning Public And Charter School Students From Using Smartphones At School
California is one step closer to banning public and charter school students from using smartphones at school, except under certain circumstances.
Smartphone Sperm Test Could Check Men's Fertility
New smartphone technology could help millions of men struggling with infertility.
ATMs to Ditch the Cards for Smartphones
Ask A Sacramento Expert: How To Take Better Pictures With Your Phone
Not everyone has an actual camera, but most people have a smartphone. That smartphone generally comes with a camera built in and they've progressed to being very capable additions to the picture taking world.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Thieves Can Use Smartphones to Clone Your Keys
I decide to test it out with my own house key. San Francisco based KeysDuplicated.com requires you to upload images from the front and back of the key. The cost is $6 for the first key which you can pay by credit card. Within three days, my key arrives. I test it out with my home, and it let me in with no problem.
New For 2014: The Best Apps For Holiday Shopping Deals
Use your smartphone to truly maximize your holiday shopping. From coupon finders to shopping lists, these apps have everything you need to get the best savings.
Smartphones Must Include 'Kill Switch' Under Bill
Legislation requiring manufacturers to install shut-off functions in smartphones as a way to deter thefts is on the verge of passing the Legislature.
California Smartphone 'Kill Switch' Bill Advances
On a second attempt, California lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday that would require electronics manufacturers to install a shut-off function in all smartphones as a way to deter what one senator called a crime wave of thefts.
Call Failed: Push For Smartphone Kill Switch In California Falls 2 Votes Short Of Majority
A bill that would force electronics manufacturers to install a shut-off function in all smartphones has failed in the state Senate but will likely be revived later this spring.
How To Never Lose Your Luggage Again
While fewer bags are being lost by the airlines these days, people are still stealing them! Which is why Air France and KLM have spent the last year developing two gadgets that help prevent luggage from being lifted.
Don't Trade In Your Smartphone Before Wiping Your Data
With new smartphones coming on the market nearly every month, some become obsolete fairly quickly. But before ditching that old model, there are things to do that can prevent identity fraud.
Doctors Hope Condom App Combats Rising Sacramento STD Rates
Casual encounters are easy to find nowadays with smartphone applications that find possible partners based on GPS location in addition to the usual websites. But that easy fun is helping to spread STDs.
2 Arrested In Sacramento For Multimillion-Dollar Smartphone Scheme
Two people have been arrested in Sacramento for leading a nationwide scheme that involved purchasing a large number of smart phones that were under contract and reselling them in Hong Kong.
Study: Free Smartphone Apps More Prone To Leak Personal Information
Free iPhone and iPad apps from Apple's App Store pose a larger privacy risk than free apps from Google.
Call Kurtis: T-Mobile Keeps Sending Me Broken Phones
Maddie Kessler doesn't mince words. She's tired of her HTC Amaze smartphone suddenly turning off.
The Very Best of Everything in 2012
As the end of year nears it is time to take a moment to look back to see what made the top of the best of lists for 2012. Other than the presidential election there have been many other battles this year to score a number one spot in the United States. Companies, writers, public relation experts and cities have all been vying for the golden top spot.
Best Ways To Save During The Holiday Sales Rush
The race is on to be first in line for this year's best deals on holiday gifts: Black Friday is almost here. Every year, the stores open earlier in the wee hours of the morning, some even open at midnight after Thanksgiving Day, while other stores start the Black Friday sales on Turkey Day itself. If you're going to get up that early (on a day off, no less), it is important to be prepared.
Smartphone Apps Can Help You Manage Your Health
If you want to lose weight, monitor blood glucose levels or find out more about a mole on your arm, just grab your phone. There's an app for that.
Proof Of Insurance? State Lawmaker Wants An App For That
California drivers seeing flashing lights in their rearview mirror may soon be reaching for their smartphones instead of putting them down.
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Scientists plot the resurrection of a bird that's been extinct since the 17th century
No other animal is as inexorably linked with extinction as the dodo, an odd-looking flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean until the late 17th century. Now, a team of scientists wants to bring back the dodo in a bold initiative that will incorporate advances in ancient DNA sequencing, gene editing technology and synthetic biology.
3 underutilized state buildings in downtown Sacramento to be turned into housing
Three underutilized state office buildings in downtown Sacramento will be turned into housing.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral
Harris will join several other White House officials in Memphis.
Dog rescued after becoming trapped under rocks on SF's Ocean Beach
A dog was rescued from a tight spot on San Francisco's Ocean Beach earlier this month.
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Scientists plot the resurrection of a bird that's been extinct since the 17th century
No other animal is as inexorably linked with extinction as the dodo, an odd-looking flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean until the late 17th century. Now, a team of scientists wants to bring back the dodo in a bold initiative that will incorporate advances in ancient DNA sequencing, gene editing technology and synthetic biology.
3 underutilized state buildings in downtown Sacramento to be turned into housing
Three underutilized state office buildings in downtown Sacramento will be turned into housing.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral
Harris will join several other White House officials in Memphis.
Dog rescued after becoming trapped under rocks on SF's Ocean Beach
A dog was rescued from a tight spot on San Francisco's Ocean Beach earlier this month.
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3 underutilized state buildings in downtown Sacramento to be turned into housing
Three underutilized state office buildings in downtown Sacramento will be turned into housing.
Despite real estate marketing cooling, Sacramento remains a top destination for homebuyers
The housing market has cooled in recent months, but Sacramento remains one of the most sought-after metro cities in the country to move to, according to Redfin
1 person detained after fire at Sacramento duplex
One person was detained after a residential attic fire in Sacramento early Tuesday morning.
Jo Koy adds second date in Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
Fil-Am comedian Jo Koy is set to visit Sacramento and perform for two nights as part of his 2023 world tour.
Sacramento skateboarding community remembers Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols is sending shockwaves through Sacramento, where he lived before moving to Memphis two years ago.
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Dog rescued after becoming trapped under rocks on SF's Ocean Beach
A dog was rescued from a tight spot on San Francisco's Ocean Beach earlier this month.
Self-driving semis focus of California rules, legislation
As California regulators explore new rules to put self-driving semi-trucks on the road, labor unions are rushing to the state Legislature to ask for a new law they say will protect their jobs — the start of a debate that could shape the future of the nation's nearly $900 billion trucking industry.
California climate bill would make companies disclose emissions
Democratic lawmakers in California introduced a package of climate bills Monday aimed at holding corporations accountable for their greenhouse gas emissions.
Driver in California cliff crash involving his wife, 2 kids is charged with attempted murder
The driver of a car that plunged off a treacherous cliff in northern California, seriously injuring himself, his wife and their two young children, was charged Monday with attempted murder.
Winter storm brings new snow to California and Nevada
Rain and snow fell across Southern California on Monday while the northern half of the state turned windy and cold behind the weather system.
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Fox, Lyles help Kings outlast Timberwolves 118-111 in OT
De'Aaron Fox scored 32 points and Trey Lyles had eight of his 11 points in overtime for the Sacramento Kings, who outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-111 on Monday night.
American pro reportedly among skiers killed by avalanche in Japan
Japanese officials were waiting to confirm the victims' IDs in the off-piste disaster, but a U.S. magazine and a photographer said Lake Tahoe's Kyle Smaine was one.
49ers remaining 2 QBs injured as Eagles soar in NFC Championship, 31-7
The Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco's quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship.
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
Pascal Siakam scores 26, Raptors top Pacific-leading Kings
Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacific Division-leading Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Wednesday night.
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3 underutilized state buildings in downtown Sacramento to be turned into housing
Three underutilized state office buildings in downtown Sacramento will be turned into housing.
Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral
Harris will join several other White House officials in Memphis.
Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
DOJ says it can't comply with Congress request in Biden probe
Rep. Jim Jordan sent a letter earlier this month to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking for documents and underlying evidence in the appointment of the special counsel.
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Adult drug use rose during pandemic, but dropped dramatically in youth, study says
Use of marijuana and other substances dropped in teenagers during the first year of the pandemic, according to a new study.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Surgeon General says 13 is 'too early' to join social media
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms, because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still "developing their identity."
Weight loss surgery extends lives, study finds
Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death, especially from such obesity-related conditions as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to a new 40-year study of nearly 22,000 people who had bariatric surgery in Utah.
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Call Kurtis scam alert: Fake law-enforcement fines
Crooks around the country have been successfully stealing money by convincing people they may go to jail.
South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
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.
You won't win: California Lottery warns players against buying tickets online
The California Lottery is warning players against buying tickets on the internet.
High cost of eggs force consumers to look to local sources
The price of eggs is higher than they have ever been before. The higher cost is causing more people to buy their eggs from local sources.
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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 scam alert: Fake law-enforcement fines
Crooks around the country have been successfully stealing money by convincing people they may go to jail.
Call Kurtis: Weddings, refunds, and fire country
The Mosquito Wildfire forced an engaged couple to do the unthinkable: pull off a wedding somewhere else, with one day's notice.
Call Kurtis: The warranty on my portable generator is about to expire
The clock was ticking down with only six months left on the warranty when a viewer started having problems.
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: The total is rising, but where's the gas?
A Sacramento viewer reached out to Kurtis with some surprising video from a local gas station: The total kept rising but no gas was coming out.
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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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"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.
Acts of kindness travel far at Sacramento International Airport
Stuck and stressed travelers are getting some welcome relief. Random acts of kindness are flying high at the Sacramento International Airport even if flights aren't.
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Tuesday afternoon weather forecast - Jan. 31, 2023
We'll have rain in Sunday's forecast this week.
10 police or emergency workers fired in wake of Tyre Nichols' death
Ten police and emergency workers have either been disciplined or fired. The Nichols family is expected to hold a news conference later today. CBS's Elise Preston is in Memphis with the very latest.
Roseville police investigating fatal crash involving bicyclist
The incident happened just before 5 a.m. near of Taylor Road and Interstate 80. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the police.
Despite real estate marketing cooling, Sacramento still a top destination for homebuyers
Overall, Sacramento has been one of the most popular destinations for anyone looking to relocate. Most of those people are coming from the Bay Area.
Video shows boulder come crashing into new home in Hawaii, almost hitting homeowner
A 65-year resident of Palolo, Caroline Sasaki said she has never heard of a boulder falling from the west side of the valley, until one plunged into her own home over the weekend. Sasaki recalled walking into her living room to watch television just before midnight, Saturday, when the 5-foot by 5-foot rock rolled past her. Sasaki's family was in the process of moving into the newly-built hillside home and have been there for about a week.