Stanford study finds worsening wildfires limit gains in fighting air pollution
A new study by Stanford University is revealing how smoke from wildfires may be wiping out decades' worth of progress in the fight against air pollution.
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Photos: Sac State vs. Stanford
Kaiden Bennett narrowly avoided a sack to throw a 49-yard touchdown pass with 1:32 to play and Sacramento State beat former coach Troy Taylor's Stanford team 30-23 on Saturday night for the Hornets' third win ever against a Pac-12 school.
"Best Colleges" ranking: Several California universities ranked near the top
California is known for having some of the most highly ranked universities in the world, and a revamped ranking of the "best colleges" for 2024 backs that up.
Sac State celebrates thrilling win over Stanford
Sac State hit the road to take on former head coach Troy Taylor and the Stanford Cardinals. CBS13's Andrew Haubner had a wrap-up from Stanford Stadium.
Sac State football gears up for big game against Stanford
The Hornets will be facing a familiar face, their old coach Troy Taylor.
As 'The Birds' turns 60, a Hitchcock granddaughter reminisces
As Alfred Hitchock's avian thriller "The Birds" turns 60, his granddaughter recalls watching the master of suspense at work in Sonoma County and relaxing at his Santa Cruz Mountains retreat.
Cal, Stanford to ACC: Schools believe move was needed for survival
The move by Stanford and California to the Atlantic Coast Conference was one born out of a survival instinct not convenience.
Stanford President Tessier-Lavigne to resign after investigation into research manipulation
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced Wednesday he is resigning Aug. 31 after an investigation commissioned by the school's Board of Trustees found "manipulation of research data" in several academic papers of which he was the principal author.
Is your university profiting from climate change?
Climate change initiatives by universities sometimes mask their financial ties to Big Oil. Students are demanding change.
Troy Taylor says move to Stanford is final stop in his head coaching career
Troy Taylor spoke Monday at his first in-person press conference since being announced as head coach of Stanford's football team.
Family of Katie Meyer files wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford
The lawsuit alleges that, on the night Katie Meyer died, she received a formal written notice from the university regarding a disciplinary matter.
Utah routs Stanford 42-7
Cameron Rising threw for three touchdowns and No. 13 Utah beat Stanford 42-7 on Senior Night.
Man pretending to be Stanford student lived in dorms for 10 months
The man's "ability to ingratiate himself with our student community has made it clear that gaps exist in those protocols," an official said.
Stanford apologizes for limiting Jewish student admissions in the '50s
A task force found records that show university officials excluded Jewish students for years, and later the school denied it occurred.
Ten Of The Top 50 Universities In U.S. Are In California, U.S. News & World Report Says
California has ten of the top 50 schools in the U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Colleges ranking, with six of those schools coming from the University of California system.
Stanford Faces Familiar NCAA Opponent In UC Davis
On Saturday, No. 2 seed Stanford (28-4) takes on the Big West champion and 15th-seeded Aggies (25-6) in the NCAA Tournament.
How To Get Tickets To See 15-Seed UC Davis Take On 2-Seed Stanford Saturday
The UC Davis Women's Basketball team is heading to Palo Alto Saturday to take on 2-seed Stanford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Bus Carrying Stanford Track Team Catches Fire In Seattle, Everyone OK
A bus carrying members of the Stanford track team caught fire on I-5 in Seattle on Friday, CBS affiliate KIRO7 reports.
Stanford Stripping Name Catholic Saint Over His Treatment Of Native Americans
But as much as he's revered in some quarters, Junipero Serra is reviled in others.
Surging UC Davis To Face Toughest Foe Yet Against No. 9 Stanford
Ninth-ranked Stanford will be without running back Bryce Love when facing UC Davis on Saturday.
Judge In Stanford Rape Case Faces Recall Over Sentencing
Voters in Santa Clara County will decide whether to remove Judge Aaron Persky from office for sentencing a former Stanford University swimmer to a short jail sentence for sexual assault in a case that sparked national outrage.
Former Stanford Swimmer Brock Turner Files Appeal In Sex Assault Case
Lawyers for Brock Turner filed an appeal Friday. They argued the Ohio native's initial trial was "a detailed and lengthy set of lies."
Sac State Men's Golf Reacts To NCAA Regional Selection [VIDEO]
The Sacramento State Men's Golf team, recently crowned Big Sky Conference Champions, will be heading to Stanford to compete in the NCAA Regional, held May 13-15.
Justice Ginsburg Laments Partisanship In Speech At Stanford
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lamented partisanship in Congress during a talk at Stanford University on Monday and said she hoped it would return to an era when "it was working for the good of the country and not just along party lines."
Conjoined Twins From Antelope Successfully Separated In Operation
The family of conjoined twins is celebrating after the pair was successfully separated in a more than day-long operation.
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San Joaquin County authorities recover stolen Amazon truck, packages
Several people were detained after deputies located a stolen Amazon truck and its contents on Saturday.
Recent Granite Bay burglary has possible ties to crime ring
One person is behind bars and another at large after the most recent incident
Kings overcome Jokic's 8th triple-double of the season, beat Nuggets 123-117
De'Aaron Fox had 26 points and a career-high 16 assists, Malik Monk made a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings spoiled Nikola Jokic's NBA-leading eighth triple-double and beat the Denver Nuggets 123-117 on Saturday.
Controversial dog trainer met by protesters in San Francisco
A dog trainer with a big following on social media is being accused of abuse and cruelty by fellow trainers.
Navy releases $1.5 million plan to remove crashed jet stuck on Hawaii reef
The U.S. Navy plans to use inflatable cylinders to lift and roll a jet plane off a coral reef in Hawaii.
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San Joaquin County authorities recover stolen Amazon truck, packages
Several people were detained after deputies located a stolen Amazon truck and its contents on Saturday.
Recent Granite Bay burglary has possible ties to crime ring
One person is behind bars and another at large after the most recent incident
Kings overcome Jokic's 8th triple-double of the season, beat Nuggets 123-117
De'Aaron Fox had 26 points and a career-high 16 assists, Malik Monk made a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings spoiled Nikola Jokic's NBA-leading eighth triple-double and beat the Denver Nuggets 123-117 on Saturday.
Controversial dog trainer met by protesters in San Francisco
A dog trainer with a big following on social media is being accused of abuse and cruelty by fellow trainers.
Navy releases $1.5 million plan to remove crashed jet stuck on Hawaii reef
The U.S. Navy plans to use inflatable cylinders to lift and roll a jet plane off a coral reef in Hawaii.
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Final prep work being done in Sacramento area ahead of 2023 CIM
The final preps are being done ahead of this weekend's California International Marathon in the Sacramento region.
Masses found during exam of Sacramento Zoo's beloved lioness, Cleo
The Sacramento Zoo on Friday said it is awaiting test results after two separate masses were found during an examination of its beloved African lioness, Cleo.
Could Sacramento State turn the region into a zero-emission innovation hub?
Sacramento State is making a big bet on the electric vehicle revolution with the goal of turning the region into an innovation hub.
Coroner identifies 2 killed in shooting outside Sacramento nightclub
A coroner has officially identified the two people who were shot and killed outside a Sacramento nightclub last weekend.
Vehicle hits pedestrians before rolling over in Sacramento; 4 injured
Four people were hospitalized, with one in critical condition, after a vehicle struck three pedestrians in Sacramento, officials said Thursday night.
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San Francisco Bay Ferry to receive $16M in federal grants to modernize fleet
The Biden administration will issue $200 million in grants to modernize the country's ferry systems.
17 UC Davis professors among group pushing back on UC president's call for 'viewpoint-neutral' history of Middle East
A group of University of California professors, including 17 from UC Davis, signed a public letter pushing back on the UC president's efforts to develop what he described earlier this month as a "viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East," saying it violates their academic freedom.
Study: Walking could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, and your speed may affect how much
When it comes to walking and type 2 diabetes risk, it's not just how much you do it that helps — it's also how fast you move, a new study has found.
Wolverines receive protection under Endangered Species Act as climate change threatens habitat
The North American wolverine has officially been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and will receive long-anticipated federal protections, US officials announced Wednesday, as the climate crisis melts away their snowy mountain habitats.
Protecting the land with fire: How cultural burning is being restored and shared
Cultural burning is an ancient practice to preserve the land but it's now reshaping wildfire strategies across California.
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Kings overcome Jokic's 8th triple-double of the season, beat Nuggets 123-117
De'Aaron Fox had 26 points and a career-high 16 assists, Malik Monk made a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings spoiled Nikola Jokic's NBA-leading eighth triple-double and beat the Denver Nuggets 123-117 on Saturday.
USC hires D'Anton Lynn away from archrival UCLA to be its new defensive coordinator
Southern California has hired D'Anton Lynn away from archrival UCLA to be Lincoln Riley's new defensive coordinator.
MacDonald and Duclair score twice, Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win
The San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Friday night for their first road win this season.
Cal's tight ends coach, UC Davis alum named Aggies next head football coach
UC Davis football team announced Tim Plough is returning to be the team's next head coach after Dan Hawkins stepped down earlier this week. Plough is currently an assistant coach for Cal.
Sacramento-area boxer heading to Louisiana to compete in Olympic trials
Local boxer David Delgado, 19, is packing up and leaving Friday to compete in the USA Boxing Olympic trials in Lafayette, Louisiana beginning Monday, Dec. 4.
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United Auto Workers calls for cease-fire in Gaza
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
Judge rejects Trump's motion to dismiss 2020 election interference case
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
DeSantis-Newsom debate has sudden end, just after Hannity announces extension
Fox News debate moderator Sean Hannity had just announced the debate between Govs. Newsom and DeSantis would continue — and then said minutes later they couldn't stay after all.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
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AIDS victims remembered with sidewalk inscriptions in San Francisco
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
Sutter Medical in Yuba City receives donation to help cancer patients get faster care
You've heard an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. At Sutter Medical Foundation in Yuba City, they live that every day.
UC Davis study shows people's personalities could help prevent Alzheimer's
Is the glass half empty or half full? The way you answer the question could reveal your odds of getting Alzheimer's disease.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
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Black Friday brings out crowds of shoppers to Roseville stores
More than 180 million people are expected to shop for Black Friday deals, and many of them were out early across our area waiting for the doors to open.
Northern California bakery remains a Thanksgiving staple
Folks are gearing up to set the Thanksgiving table, but no feast is complete without dessert. One Yuba City bakery's decades-old recipes stand the test of time.
Modesto A&W to close Wednesday for good after decades of business
A Modesto landmark of more than 65 years is set to close its doors Wednesday as a result of an American Disabilities Act lawsuit filed last month.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Expensive baby monitor switches to subscription model, parents are ticked
First-time dad Geoff Mayfield spared no expense in buying the top-rated Miku Pro smart baby monitor. It uses sensors to track his son's real-time breathing and sleeping patterns. Now, a switch to a subscription model is causing frustration.
Cantaloupes recalled from several states, including California, following salmonella infections
The CDC says whole and pre-cut cantaloupes have caused dozens of cases of salmonella infection, including 17 hospitalizations, in 15 states, including California, and in Canada.
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The Placer Co. Inmate Escape: What CHP can learn from local law enforcement about accountability and transparency
He had a history of violence, running from police and escaping custody in a hospital, yet following the deadly Roseville park shootout, suspect Eric Abril escaped from a hospital again. In part three of our series, we investigate Abril's second escape and highlight what CHP can learn from local law enforcement about transparency and regaining the public's trust.
What's law enforcement hiding? Why CHP's Roseville park shootout could set a concerning precedent for police shootings
CHP finally released the dashcam video they initially claimed didn't exist from the Roseville park shootout, but other agencies continue withholding public information. We investigate the public's right to see records related to police shootings and the concerning law enforcement claims.
A hostage killed. Kids traumatized. Yet, CHP remains silent on its decision to serve a high-risk search warrant to an armed felon at a public park.
An officer and hostage were shot. Another hostage -- killed. It's been seven months and CHP still won't answer basic questions about policies that impact all Californians. In part one of our series, Julie Watts investigates the controversial decision to serve a high-risk search warrant to an armed felon at a public park surrounded by kids.
EXCLUSIVE: CBS Sacramento obtains never-before-seen CHP video from deadly Roseville park shootout
In response to CBS13's ongoing investigation into April's deadly Mahany Park shooting in Roseville, the California Highway Patrol on Monday released never-before-seen dash camera footage from the initial moments of the shootout.
How more cameras are helping Sacramento PD catch more car thieves.
If your car is stolen, the odds are your car will be found but the person who stole it will almost never be arrested. But Sacramento PD has a higher arrest rate than most thanks to new technology and a dedicated team.
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Call Kurtis: Buy-1-get-1-free phone deal cost viewer
In the case of the free phone that cost $369, Karen Rickman of Portola bought a buy-one, get-one free cell phone.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Expensive baby monitor switches to subscription model, parents are ticked
First-time dad Geoff Mayfield spared no expense in buying the top-rated Miku Pro smart baby monitor. It uses sensors to track his son's real-time breathing and sleeping patterns. Now, a switch to a subscription model is causing frustration.
Call Kurtis: Elderly mom's caregiver keeps no-showing, experts expect problem to get worse
A Stockton viewer's elderly mother is in a wheelchair and requires in-home care. She says the company she hired to drop in on her mom reports scheduling and staffing issues with a high rate of callouts.
Call Kurtis: Solano County sends out property tax bills residents don't owe
Some people who sold property in Solano County are getting tax bills for property they no longer own. The new owners may not get bills at all.
Call Kurtis: Jeweler loses diamond given to wife for Christmas
Steven Sarron knew something was wrong when the jeweler couldn't return the diamond ring he gave his wife for Christmas.
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Protecting the land with fire: How cultural burning is being restored and shared
Cultural burning is an ancient practice to preserve the land but it's now reshaping wildfire strategies across California.
Why environmentalists are suing the National Park Service to prevent it from planting trees
The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where wildfires in 2020 and 2021 inflicted lasting damage on the iconic sequoia forests. Environmentalists in California say it's a huge mistake.
California lawmakers call on insurance commissioner to set fire insurance market straight
California lawmakers are already expressing concern over the state's plan to alleviate the insurance crisis.
Paradise holds 85-second moment of silence for victims 5 years after Camp Fire
The town of Paradise held a moment of silence on Wednesday for 85 seconds – one for each of the people who lost their lives that day.
5 years after Camp Fire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
Paradise is still recovering five years after a wildfire destroyed most of the northern California town.
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Stockton teen ensures seniors are staying warm and unforgotten during holiday season
A Stockton teen is making sure folks' feet stay warm and colorful by bringing her signature Silly Socks to those who might feel forgotten this holiday season.
Elk Grove teacher who beat cancer twice inspires young minds in the classroom
Caleb McNitt -- or Mr. McNitt in his Elk Grove classroom -- isn't just inspiring young minds as a teacher but also as a cancer survivor.
California mother travels to South Carolina to serve Thanksgiving meals to troops
A Rio Linda mother is making waves by ensuring that Thanksgiving is a special occasion for new cadets in South Carolina.
DNA confirms Sacramento father-daughter connection ahead of first Thanksgiving together
It's a Thanksgiving first for a Sacramento man and his newly-found daughter. They are celebrating this year's holiday together after a DNA match confirmed their connection.
"Probably the most exciting night": Tree lighting ceremony kicks off Theatre of Lights in Old Sacramento
Old Sacramento will be packed with people on Wednesday night for the Theatre of Lights. It's a big milestone for the event that's marking its 15th anniversary.
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Recent Granite Bay burglaries could be connected to past incidents
In Granite Bay, an investigation is underway after a burglary with possible connections to past incidents. One person has been arrested and another is in custody in connection with the incident. Authorities say there's a theft ring targeting Granite Bay.
Friday Gameday: Folsom Bulldogs vs. Pittsburg Pirates
Folsom went on to win the Div. 1-A State Football Championship Bowl by beating Pittsburg 28-25.
Broken cease-fire ends Israel-Hamas prisoner exchange
The broken cease-fire between Israel and Hamas means Palestinian prisoners are no longer being exchanged for families being held hostage by Hamas, leaving families of the victims in dread. Meanwhile, health officials in Hamas-run Gaza said the death toll topped 15,000 today, as Israel intensified its air strikes in the territory.
California International Marathon draws thousands to Sacramento
The California International Marathon is expected to draw 10,000 runners from 42 countries. The race gets underway Sunday.
Saturday evening Sacramento weather forecast - 12/2/23
Ashley Nanfria has the latest forecast for the Sacramento region.