Starbucks workers staging three-day strike at 100 stores
It's part of an ongoing effort to unionize the chain's stores. Its their second major walkout in a month.
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Starbucks workers walk off the job at more than 100 stores
Employees in 25 states taking part in the largest labor action since a campaign to unionize began late last year.
Starbucks is ending COVID-19 pay for workers next month
Coffee chain said workers will have to use regular sick time if they catch COVID-19 and need to isolate.
Starbucks introduces new employee benefits — as long as they aren't in a union
This week's announcement was not the first time the coffee chain has withheld benefits from unionized employees.
Starbucks May Close Its Bathrooms To The Public Again
The coffee company opened its bathrooms to the public in 2018 after two Black men were denied use of the bathroom in a Philadelphia Starbucks while they were waiting for a friend to arrive.
Coffee Battle Brewing For Turlock Family-Owned Café
Allison's Cafe suddenly has two national chain coffee shops moving in right next to them.
Roseville Man Suing Starbucks After His Genitals, Hands Burned With Tea
A new lawsuit claims a Roseville man's Starbucks order left him disfigured.
Starbucks Will Require Customers To Wear Masks
Starbucks will start requiring customers to wear facial coverings or masks in all 9,000 of its company-owned American stores beginning July 15.
Starbucks Reverses Its Stance, Will Now Let Baristas Wear 'Black Lives Matter' Apparel
Starbucks is reversing its position that had prohibited employees from wearing paraphernalia, such as T-shirts or pins, supporting the "Black Lives Matter" movement.
Starbucks Is Closing Up To 400 Stores In Shift To Takeout Strategy
Starbucks is pivoting hundreds of North American stores away from the cafe model it helped make ubiquitous and will expand its pickup-only and to-go business.
Coronavirus Fears Prompt Starbucks To Pause Use Of Reusable Personal Cups
Environmentally conscious coffee lovers who bring their own mugs to buy fresh java at Starbucks will have to settle for paper cups for a while.
Starbucks Customer Dies Of Injuries After Chasing Person Who Stole His Laptop
California authorities have confirmed a man died after he chased down a suspect who stole his laptop computer at a Starbucks in an east Oakland neighborhood.
At Starbucks Pop-Up Parties, Over 1,000 Locations Will Give Away Free Drinks Until The New Year
The sweet relief of an afternoon pick-me-up just got so much better.
Festive Hot Drinks Revealed To Contain Up To 23 Teaspoons Of Sugar
We hate to ruin your festive cheer, but it turns out that ordering a pint of caramel-flavored hot chocolate topped with whipped cream may not actually be that good for you.
Some Worry Closing Outdoor Homeless Shelter In Modesto Could Lead To Violence
Some Modesto residents say they are worried crimes committed by homeless people will happen more often after an outdoor shelter closes at the end of next month.
Police: Woman Threw Scalding Hot Water At Starbucks Barista Over Bathroom Time Limit
Police arrested a transient woman over the weekend for allegedly throwing a cup of scalding water at a Starbucks Barista, causing first and second degree burns to his face and neck.
Starbucks Giving Away Free Shots Today
Starbucks is giving away free shots of Nitro Cold Brew on Friday, August 2.
Starbucks Decluttering, Will Stop Selling Newspapers
Starbucks will stop selling newspapers and a number of food items to declutter stores and remove products customers aren't buying.
SZA Accusation Prompts Sephora To Close All Locations On June 5 For Diversity Training
Sephora will close all locations on June 5 to hold diversity training for its staff after R&B singer SZA accused the store of racial profiling in April.
Police: College Student Jumps Into Suspect Car, Takes Back Stolen Laptop
Police said a victim managed to get his stolen laptop back by jumping into the suspect's car Tuesday.
Starbucks Recalls 230,000 Coffee Presses After Nine People Injured While Using It
Starbucks is recalling nearly a quarter million coffee presses due to a faulty knob that could cut users.
Van Crashes Into Sacramento Starbucks
Police are searching for the driver of a van that crashed into the front of a Sacramento Starbucks.
Coffee Shop Criminals Strike Again, Grabbing Computers From Patrons
In each case, thieves target seated customers, grabbing their laptops, then running for the door.
Victim, Witnesses Restrain Juvenile Suspect Until Police Arrive To Starbucks Robbery
A 16-year-old male is under arrest and the search is on for two others in the robbery of computers from Starbucks customers Monday evening.
Woman Who Berated 'MAGA' Hat Wearing Man In NorCal Starbucks Loses Job
An accountant has lost her job after berating a man in public and online for wearing a "Make America Great Again" cap at a Starbucks in Palo Alto.
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'Speak what it is": Sacramento event highlighting Black History Month raises awareness through art
Warehouse Artist Lofts in downtown Sacramento transformed into a space of poetry paint and passion Friday night. The R Street building holds a First Friday art event every month, but for the first time, they've dedicated it to Black History Month.
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Hield helps Pacers top Fox-less Kings 107-104
Buddy Hield scored 21 points against his former team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-104 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak.
Appeals court ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
"California has been mean to Black people": State reparations task force inches closer to final report
The countdown is on as California's reparations task force examines the harms of slavery and systemic racism. A final report is due by July.
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'Speak what it is": Sacramento event highlighting Black History Month raises awareness through art
Warehouse Artist Lofts in downtown Sacramento transformed into a space of poetry paint and passion Friday night. The R Street building holds a First Friday art event every month, but for the first time, they've dedicated it to Black History Month.
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Hield helps Pacers top Fox-less Kings 107-104
Buddy Hield scored 21 points against his former team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-104 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak.
Appeals court ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
"California has been mean to Black people": State reparations task force inches closer to final report
The countdown is on as California's reparations task force examines the harms of slavery and systemic racism. A final report is due by July.
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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.
Man facing 424 years to life in prison after child sexual assault convictions in Sacramento County
A man is facing life in prison after being convicted on dozens of child sexual assault charges against several young girls in Sacramento County.
Tyre Nichols' funeral includes impassioned calls for police reform
Tyre Nichols ' family and friends gathered Wednesday for a funeral that blended a celebration of his life with outrage over the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police and heated calls for police reform.
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.
Family escapes fire at home in Sacramento
Firefighters battled a fire on the outside of a home in Sacramento on Wednesday.
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New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out, officials announced Friday.
California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Central California massacre: 2 suspects arrested in shooting that killed 6
Two gang members suspected in the massacre of six people last month in central California were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, the Tulare County sheriff said.
Tax season: extended deadlines for Californians impacted by storms
Tax season has arrived — the IRS began accepting and processing 2022 tax returns on Jan. 23. Taxpayers will get an additional three days to file this year; the typical April 15 deadline falls on a holiday weekend, so the deadline was pushed back to April 18.
FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data
In a first-of-its-kind enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users' personal health data with Facebook, Google and other third parties without their consent.
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Hield helps Pacers top Fox-less Kings 107-104
Buddy Hield scored 21 points against his former team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-104 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak.
California makes flag football a girls' high school sport
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
Damontas Sabonis named to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game reserve
Domantas Sabonis has been selected to represent the Kings at this year's NBA All-Star Game.
Eagles' Jason Kelce says wife Kylie will bring OB-GYN to the Super Bowl
Kylie McDevitt will be 38 weeks pregnant when the big game gets underway.
49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
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Appeals court ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.
"California has been mean to Black people": State reparations task force inches closer to final report
The countdown is on as California's reparations task force examines the harms of slavery and systemic racism. A final report is due by July.
New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out, officials announced Friday.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Tesla's Model Y, other EVs now qualify for $7,500 tax credit
Government's new classification of cars that qualify for the generous tax credit is a win for Tesla and other automakers.
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California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Although cigarette smoking has declined in recent decades, it remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the US, where an estimated 30.8 million adults currently smoke.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
UC Davis announces new institute to study psychedelics
It's an effort to bring chemistry, neuroscience and modern-day medicine together under one roof, giving the future of psychedelics a new trip.
Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops, EzriCare, that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
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Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
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: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
Michigan six-year-old orders $1,000 worth of food on Grubhub
It was an all-you-can-eat buffet for a Michigan boy last weekend.
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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: IRS suggests Californians hold off on filing taxes over gas tax rebate question
After pressing the IRS for answers for more than a week, the agency says it is working on guidance on whether you owe federal taxes for your California Gas Tax Rebate also known as the Middle Class Tax Refund.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
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: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
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.
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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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"We want them to be confident": Sacramento nonprofit helps blind seniors sharpen cooking skills
Local seniors with vision loss are sharpening their cooking skills thanks to the Society For The Blind.
"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.
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"Unleash the Beast" makes its way to Golden 1 Center
You can catch the championship at 2 p.m. Sunday on CBS13.
Local artists showcase work at event dedicated to Black History Month
Izayajah McKinney was one of several local Black artists showcasing their work. An R Street building holds a First Friday art event every month, but this time dedicating it to Black History Month.
Flag football officially made a high school sport in California
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
California will not require COVID vaccine for students
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Ruling on domestic violence gun law draws concerns
Groups that help advocate for domestic violence survivors fear that the ruling isn't just dangerous but is a deadly combination.