Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
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Land Park neighbors say Target is a target for thieves as crime spills over to their homes
Neighbors in Land Park are fed up that their local Target store at Riverside and Broadway has become a near-nightly target of thieves, calling the store a "bad neighbor."
Target for theft: Neighbors fed up over store that has been magnet for crime
Land Park neighbors are fed up of their Target being a target of thieves.
Getting Answers: Is West Sacramento's Target banning teens?
A West Sacramento Target is the subject of controversy after talk of a policy banning teenagers was floated to the public.
Target's sales slump in Q2, with executives pointing to Pride backlash
But the "somber" Q2 results are related to "the frugal mindset that has taken hold of shoppers," one analyst says.
Target recalls over 2 million scented candles as glass jars may crack
The Threshold brand products were sold in a variety of scents like Blue Agave & Cactus, Frosted Holly Berries and Pineapple Sage.
Republican attorneys general issue letter to Target about Pride merchandise
The letter did not include any specific demands nor did it outline how the attorneys general believe the campaign could violate child protection laws.
Davis, usually a progressive bastion, seeing “Pride” pushback
A Davis pride debacle after a rainbow-painted crosswalk near an elementary school was washed off.
Target removes some Pride merchandise over threats to employees
Target is removing some merchandise and making other changes after backlash over some LGBTQ+ merchandise in the company's Pride collection.
Target recalls nearly 5 million candles after reports of cuts and severe burns
Target is recalling nearly 5 million of its Threshold-brand candles in glass jars because the glass can "break or crack" when in use, "posing laceration and burn hazards."
"Violent" incidents are on the rise at Target stores, CEO says
Organized retail crime is impacting Target and other retailers, and shoppers can be in "harm's way," CEO Brian Cornell said.
Natomas boy believed to have been exposed to fentanyl while out for errands with family
A 17-month-old was left lifeless and not breathing -- and the only answer as to why was fentanyl.
Target recalls 200K weighted blankets after 2 young girls suffocate
Made in China, the product sold for $40 at stores nationwide and online from December 2018 through September 2022.
Target plans to hire up to 100,000 workers for holiday season
Walmart and Target plan to begin offering deals earlier this year to ease sting of soaring inflation on shoppers.
Serial peeper accused of spying on women in Target change rooms
Rocklin police are looking for a man accused of recording women changing inside a Target. The suspect visited the store on commons drives at least twice on August 12 and then again on the 25. Police say both times the man walked into an empty fitting room and placed his phone under a stall to record women as they tried on clothes.
Man allegedly recorded multiple women in a Rocklin Target dressing room
The first incident happened on Aug. 12, then on Aug. 18, a woman noticed him watching her in the dressing room area.
Just Keep Your Returns: Stores Weigh Paying You Not To Bring Back Unwanted Items
Instead of piling returned merchandise onto this growing inventory heap, stores are considering just handing customers their money back and letting them hang onto the stuff they don't want.
Target Is Ramping Up Discounts. Here's Why
The retail giant said Tuesday that it would mark down prices on some bigger-ticket items that consumers have pulled back on purchasing and cancel pending orders from suppliers.
Target Increasing Minimum Wage Up To $24 An Hour In Its Most Competitive Markets
In order to entice workers to come to their stores and distribution centers, Target is increasing the minimum wage up to $24 an hour in markets where they face the fiercest competition for finding and hiring staff.
The Ultimate Guide To Black Friday 2021
We've found Black Friday 2021 deals on Apple, Samsung, Michael Kors, Keurig, OMG Surprise! and more, available now
Thanksgiving 2021 Shopping: What Stores Will Be Open Or Closed?
Target just announced on Monday that they will be closed on Thanksgiving from here on out. What other stores will be closed for Turkey Day?
$5 Coupon Offered For People Who Get COVID-19 Vaccine At CVS At Target Stores
To try and get more people vaccinated against COVID-19, Target is now offering coupons to guests who get their shot at the store.
Target Recalls Infant And Toddler Clothes Because Of A Possible Choking Hazard
Target is recalling some infant and toddler clothes because of snaps that could be a choking hazard.
Which Retailers Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving This Year?
The pandemic has transformed the holiday shopping season. Another major difference this year: People planning to shop on Thanksgiving will have fewer options than they have had in the past.
Costco Bringing Back Food Samples In Some Stores As Retailers Start To Relax Coronavirus Policies
Costco is bringing back free food samples. Target is accepting customer returns on all merchandise. And Kroger is returning to its pre-pandemic store hours at some locations.
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Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Marin County beach
Authorities said Sunday a man is missing after a shark attacked him while swimming off the Marin County coast.
Firefighters faced with unique challenge while battling South Sacramento house fire
Firefighters had a unique challenge while battling a fire at a Sacramento home Sunday.
Stockton men arrested for allegedly stealing from Target store in Lathrop
Two men were arrested Saturday for allegedly stealing from a Target store in Lathrop.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Orangevale
A pedestrian was hit and killed in Sacramento over the weekend.
Lathrop mobile home damaged by fire
A fire tore through a mobile home in Lathrop Saturday night.
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Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Marin County beach
Authorities said Sunday a man is missing after a shark attacked him while swimming off the Marin County coast.
Firefighters faced with unique challenge while battling South Sacramento house fire
Firefighters had a unique challenge while battling a fire at a Sacramento home Sunday.
Stockton men arrested for allegedly stealing from Target store in Lathrop
Two men were arrested Saturday for allegedly stealing from a Target store in Lathrop.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Orangevale
A pedestrian was hit and killed in Sacramento over the weekend.
Lathrop mobile home damaged by fire
A fire tore through a mobile home in Lathrop Saturday night.
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Firefighters faced with unique challenge while battling South Sacramento house fire
Firefighters had a unique challenge while battling a fire at a Sacramento home Sunday.
The far reach of trailblazing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Women in politics remember Dianne Feinstein, California's first female and longest-serving senator, as a rallying voice for equality and a leader who opened doors for the next generation of female leaders across the country.
Brawl at Sacramento kickball game leaves man unconscious
A kickball game that was part of a Sacramento sport and social league ended in a violent brawl that left one person knocked unconscious.
Police beef up patrols in Old Sacramento to crack down on crime
Sacramento police are beefing up patrols in Old Sacramento in an effort to reduce crime that's impacting local store owners there.
"A role model to young women": California leaders reflect on Sen. Dianne Feinstein's legacy
Across the Golden State, many elected leaders are paying tribute to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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California governor signs law to bolster eviction protections for renters
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to close a loophole in a 2019 law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state's rent cap.
A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots
In a remote, dry patch of California farm country, a battle is raging over carrots.
Newsom gets pressure to appoint Barbara Lee to Feinstein's Senate seat
The death of Sen. Feinstein leaves a political vacuum in Washington and Gov. Newsom is facing pressure by supporters of Congresswoman Barbara Lee to appoint her to the interim seat.
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's body returns to San Francisco on military flight
A military jet carrying the body of California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has landed in her hometown of San Francisco.
The far reach of trailblazing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Women in politics remember Dianne Feinstein, California's first female and longest-serving senator, as a rallying voice for equality and a leader who opened doors for the next generation of female leaders across the country.
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Hernández hits three-run homer as Dodgers beat Giants 5-2
Brandon Crawford came off the injured list to play what might have been his final game after 13 seasons all with the Giants, and Kiké Hernández spoiled the veteran shortstop's likely farewell hitting a three-run homer to lead the division champion Los Angeles Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2.
Drury homers twice to send Angels past Athletics 7-3 in season finale
Brandon Drury homered twice, doubled and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels wrapped up their eighth consecutive losing season with a 7-3 victory over the major league-worst Oakland Athletics.
Damar Hamlin plays in first regular-season NFL game since cardiac arrest
After being a healthy scratch during the first three weeks of the 2023 season, Hamlin was used on the Bills' special teams unit for kick returns Sunday.
Tim Wakefield, Red Sox knuckleballer, dead at 57
Beloved former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield died at the age of 57, the team announced on Sunday.
Garoppolo won't play against Chargers, leaving Raiders starting QB a mystery
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was ruled out of Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Chargers because of a concussion.
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McCarthy says "I'll survive" after Gaetz moves to oust him
"I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid," Rep. Matt Gaetz said of his plan to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role.
California governor signs law to bolster eviction protections for renters
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to close a loophole in a 2019 law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state's rent cap.
Newsom gets pressure to appoint Barbara Lee to Feinstein's Senate seat
The death of Sen. Feinstein leaves a political vacuum in Washington and Gov. Newsom is facing pressure by supporters of Congresswoman Barbara Lee to appoint her to the interim seat.
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's body returns to San Francisco on military flight
A military jet carrying the body of California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has landed in her hometown of San Francisco.
Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
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75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
2023 Walk To End Alzheimer's kicks off Saturday in Sacramento
The Walk To End Alzheimer's in Sacramento kicks off Saturday morning. Its goal is to raise money to fight Alzheimer's and dementia.
EMS Memorial Bike Ride pedals across Northern California
A group of cyclists is making its way across Northern California this week to remember Emergency Medical Services personnel who have lost their lives.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
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Toys 'R' US to open stores across US, including at airports and cruise ships
The toy store's parent company announced an expansion of up to 24 flagship stores, as well as opening stores at airports and cruise ships.
"Way too high": California gas prices soar above $6 again
Gas prices are soaring to all-too-familiar levels. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gas is more than $6 in California.
"Bienvenidos a Sacramento": Former TV journalist shines spotlight on Sacramento's Latino culture with Spanish podcast
A former TV journalist is shining the spotlight on Sacramento's rich Latino culture with the first-ever Spanish podcast in the capital city.
One Northern California city is now home to Tesla's 50,000th supercharger
Roseville is now home to a big green energy milestone. Tesla has placed its 50,000th supercharger in the city and it's hard to miss.
Heart health hack: Lodi man credits smart watch for saving his life, preventing heart attack
A simple hack is believed to have prevented a heart attack for one Lodi man — and the odds are high that most people already have the technology to do the same in their homes or even in their hands.
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A convicted fraudster was put in charge of California parolees, then he fraudulently used their identities in a $1 million COVID benefit scheme
Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1million worth of COVID-relief fraud.
Defense attorney for Placer County's first fentanyl murder charge ineligible to practice law
The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.
Roseville student pinned downed and handcuffed on campus - mom says school resource officer called it is "a misunderstanding" and blamed the school
"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."
D.A. Issues 30-Day Notice -- Homeless lawsuit against City of Sacramento likely.
The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.
Will more "Sexually Violent Predators" get "transient release" due to lack of housing?
A Placer County judge is the latest to order "transient release" for a "Sexually Violent Predator" due to lack of housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Woodland viewer sent to collections for online order she never got
Barbara Morton says her payment never went through for something she tried to buy online.
Call Kurtis: Blind and deaf Modesto senior loses life savings to check-washing scheme
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Placer County couple with baby scammed escaping Maui
A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed trying to escape the island. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis: How to save 50% or more on back-to-school shopping
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
Call Kurtis: Do I have an appendix?
A Roseville viewer says a recent trip to the emergency room left her confused about if she had an appendix. She called Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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Federal firefighters could walk off the job once pay bump expires
Pay hikes for federal firefighters are set to expire in October. A bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021 provided a temporary pay bump for federal first responders.
U.S. Forest Service brings back rappel team to fight Northern California fires
The U.S. Forest Service brought its rappel program to the region after carefully re-examining its operations and equipment. Its rappelers have been deployed to fires multiple times this summer.
California regulators propose higher rates for PG&E customers to reduce wildfire risk
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase soon.
Multiple agencies respond to vegetation fire in Valley Springs
Multiple firefighting agencies responded to a 35 acre vegetation fire that started near a motor home in Valley Springs Sunday.
Smoke-sniffing drones may be future of California wildland firefighting
When a wildfire breaks out, early detection is key in stopping it from spreading. Now, drones may be the latest technology that helps detect wildland blazes as soon as they break out.
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Sacramento father of 6 surprised with free car after biking miles to work for months
A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.
Roseville street named after fallen Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee
A Roseville street is being named after U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee. It's a show of solidarity for the young woman who was killed serving this country.
Folsom woman behind Maui book drive gets worldwide response
In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.
The Gerwig Effect: Sacramento native's success paving the road for next generation of filmmakers
"Barbie" is breaking box office records left and right, catapulting director Greta Gerwig to the spot of highest-grossing female director in domestic box office sales.
Folsom business donates proceeds to Maui fires relief efforts
Local businesses in our region are stepping up and donating proceeds from their sales to the Hawaii wildfire relief efforts.
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Sunday evening weather forecast
Chief meteorologist Nic Merianos brings us the weather forecast for this Sunday evening, as well as for the coming days.
Student loan payments resuming
Federal student loan payments are picking back up in October after more than a 3 year suspension during the pandemic.
Bargaining continues between Kaiser Permanente and union leaders
Kaiser Permanente and union leaders bargained through the weekend hoping to reach a deal after contracts expired on midnight Saturday.
One woman dead, one man arrested after domestic dispute in Modesto
A man in Modesto was arrested after being accused of murdering his mother.
Kaiser Permanente union workers set to strike at midnight
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are set to go on strike at Midnight on Saturday when their union contract expires.