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Ted Cruz' Twitter Account Likes Porn Post, Aide Blamed
Sen. Ted Cruz says an aide was responsible for the "like" that caused a pornographic post to briefly appear on Cruz's Twitter feed overnight.
Ted Cruz Booed As He Refuses To Endorse Donald Trump
A night after being booed off the Republican National Convention stage, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz remained defiant about Donald Trump Thursday, saying he is not a "servile puppy dog" and vowing not to support anyone who wages personal attacks against his family.
Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz Visits Sacramento For Private Fundraiser
While other candidates campaigned at the state GOP convention in San Francisco, Texas Senator Ted Cruz took a detour to Sacramento to attend a fundraising event.
Trump Protesters Arrive In Bay Area For State GOP Convention
Donald Trump, the outsider, is making his case to California's Republican establishment after he kicked off his crucial campaign for the state's presidential primary with a rally marred by confrontations between protesters and his supporters on the streets.
Ted Cruz's Comments After Brussels Attack Criticized By Muslims, Others
Presidential candidate Ted Cruz's call for increased surveillance in Muslim neighborhoods following the deadly bombings in Brussels drew sharp rebukes from Muslim Americans and civil rights groups, who panned the Republican's proposal as unconstitutional and counterproductive.
Cruz: Arrest Of 2 On Terror-Related Charges Highlights Risk
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz says the arrests of two men suspected of being terrorists calls for a retroactive review of all refugees who have come to the United States from what he calls "high-risk countries."
Ted Cruz Says San Bernardino Shooting May Be Act Of 'Islamic Terrorism'
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz says he's worried that the mass shooting in California may be an act of what he's calling "Islamic terrorism."
Ted Cruz Climate Change Comments Make Him 'Unfit' For Presidency
It's no surprise that many right wing conservatives have questioned the validity of climate change, and presidential hopeful Ted Cruz's position is no different.
Jerry Brown Calls Ted Cruz 'Unfit' To Run For President
California Gov. Jerry Brown says U.S. Senator Ted Cruz' views on climate change make the Texas Republican unfit to run for president and that he would entertain making another bid for the White House himself if he were 10 years younger.
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Child waiting at ice cream truck stop hit in Modesto
CHP looking for white SUV in hit and run that injured a 4-year-old boy on Saturday night
Highway 12 reopened in Calaveras County after vehicle crash
CHP says vehicle hit a light pole just after 6 a.m. near Wallace
11 displaced after Rancho Cordova apartment fire
Cause of early-morning blaze under investigation
Possible Highway 89 closure extension damages Markleeville businesses
Cutthroat Brewing Company is one of several businesses now struggling to stay afloat since rain on the Tamarack burn scar, caused by the Caldor Fire, made mud spill into town amid a flash flood.
Folsom native killed in deadly Washington D.C. lightning strike near White House
According to his Facebook page, he graduated from Vista Del Lago High School in Folsom.
Car owners to pay hundreds of dollars after Davis smash-and-grab spree damage
Dozens of drivers must pay hundreds of dollars to get their car windows fixed after they were all damaged or broken in an Aug. 5 smash-and-grab spree in Davis.
West Sacramento Police respond to report of 20 to 25 cars gathered
Fortunately, officers broke the group up before any sideshow activity began.
Police: Teens punched 6-year-old, stole scooter in Brooklyn
Police say one of the boys punched the girl in the chest, then the other two grabbed her scooter before fleeing.
Sacramento roads open after explosion near Light Rail
Police investigating incident after accidental detonation inside vehicle injures man
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Child waiting at ice cream truck stop hit in Modesto
CHP looking for white SUV in hit and run that injured a 4-year-old boy on Saturday night
Highway 12 reopened in Calaveras County after vehicle crash
CHP says vehicle hit a light pole just after 6 a.m. near Wallace
11 displaced after Rancho Cordova apartment fire
Cause of early-morning blaze under investigation
Possible Highway 89 closure extension damages Markleeville businesses
Cutthroat Brewing Company is one of several businesses now struggling to stay afloat since rain on the Tamarack burn scar, caused by the Caldor Fire, made mud spill into town amid a flash flood.
Folsom native killed in deadly Washington D.C. lightning strike near White House
According to his Facebook page, he graduated from Vista Del Lago High School in Folsom.
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Homeless encampments on Sacramento sidewalks could soon be misdemeanor
The city council will discuss the proposal next week, and then it is set to go up for a vote on Aug. 16.
Rio Linda raging fire destroys part of junkyard
A fire is burning in a Rio Vista junkyard.
$6K to go on a cruise that teaches you about Sacramento?
The new cruises are scheduled to start in Feb. 2023, with prices starting at $6,000.
Man saves Sacramento family from house fire
The Red Cross is assisting this family with some temporary help. After that, they need to find a long-term solution.
Bicyclist hit and killed by train in Sacramento
The crash is under investigation, and no information about the deceased has been released.
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Elk Grove swim competition largest in Western region
The competition is made up of swimmers who are 14 and under from 13 different states.
Carmichael doctor's medical license suspended after sex with patients
The state also claims that the married doctor tried to pursue a third patient romantically.
1,000 people in Death Valley National Park stranded by flash floods
Flash flooding at Death Valley National Park triggered by heavy rainfall on Friday buried cars, forced officials to close all roads in and out of the park, and stranded about 1,000 people, officials said
Police have arrested a Southern California woman for allegedly poisoning her husband.
Police have arrested a Southern California woman for allegedly poisoning her husband.
"She was a close friend": Kristin Smart's Cal Poly classmates testify in murder trial
Kristin Smart's former Cal Poly classmates took the stand on Thursday as witnesses in her murder trial.
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Angels tie MLB record with 7 solo HRs but lose to Athletics
In a season that has turned into a titanic struggle for the Los Angeles Angels, they suffered another pain-staking defeat Thursday.
Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
Sacramento Monarch legend Ruthie Bolton talks about Brittany Griner's sentence
The 6-foot 9-inch center has played overseas during the offseason since 2014, a common practice for WNBA players.
A's give up 7 solo HRs, still beat Angels
The Los Angeles Angels tied a major league record with seven solo home runs, including two by Shohei Ohtani, but still lost to the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Thursday.
Kapler ejected, Giants swept by Dodgers to fall to 3-12 since All-Star break
Clayton Kershaw left his start with low back pain and the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.
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DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor killing
The four current and former officers face various civil rights and obstruction charges stemming from Taylor's 2020 death.
California county larger than several states to have secession measure on 2022 ballot
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will have the chance to decide in November whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
New law may offer relief for lower-income Californians with traffic ticket debts
No one likes getting a traffic ticket, and the fees attached to it can add up quickly. A new state law took effect on July 1st that can help those buried under a mountain of debt from traffic violations.
Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced after reaching the deal with Republicans who had blocked the bill from advancing last week while they sought to add cost-controlling amendment votes to the package.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China's threats of retaliation over the visit.
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CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
Calaveras County school closes for the week over COVID absences among students, staff
A school in Calaveras County had to cancel classes for the week due to COVID-19 absences.
Monkeypox very serious, but no reason for widespread alarm, top doctor says
Dr. Ashish Jha told "CBS Mornings" that declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak will speed up vaccinations and help health officials obtain data to stop the spread of the disease.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
1 dead in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Napa County
One person has died after at least a dozen people became infected in an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Napa County, health officials said.
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Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Here's why gas prices are sinking
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
California settles with Rent-A-Center, alleges overpricing
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
The CFBP announced Thursday that it fined U.S. Bank $37.5 million, after a five-year investigation.
The CFBP announced Thursday that it fined U.S. Bank $37.5 million, after a five-year investigation.
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Wage theft rampant in California despite state's strict industry laws; how you might be affected
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
California establishes fund for victims of solar fraud
Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.
Roughly half of families impacted have applied to FEMA's funeral expense relief program
FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.
How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
Call Kurtis: Does CHP verify insurance at the scene of an accident?
When a Placerville car crash victim found out that the insurance information the other driver provided at the crash scene was bogus, they decided to Call Kurtis with a surprising discovery.
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Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Viewer calls Kurtis after spotting confusing freeway signs during morning commute
When a South Sacramento woman noticed some confusing freeway signs and several close calls, she reached out to California's Department of Transportation about the issue. But after weeks of not hearing anything back, she called Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis: Pet shelters, gas prices, and insurance
Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.
Case Closed: Call Kurtis volunteer team gets viewer a refund for shower door
When a pandemic installation delay kept a Sacramento woman from realizing she had the wrong shower door and couldn't get a refund, she decided to call Kurtis.
Could there be a 30-hour workweek in California?
State lawmakers rejected attempts to set a four-day workweek back in May. But now some are talking about six-hour workdays.
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Tamarack Fire victims seek over $85 million for damages
People who lost their homes and property in last summer's Tamarack Fire in northern Nevada and California have filed a claim against the U.S. Forest Service seeking more than $85 million.
Crews battling 4-alarm fire in Fairfield near Discovery Way and Hancock Drive
Firefighters battled a blaze in Fairfield that quickly went to four alarms on Thursday.
Flash Flood Watch still in effect for Greater Lake Tahoe area
A stretch of Highway 89 in Alpine County is shut down because of severe flooding in an area burned by the Tamarack Fire last summer.
Tuolumne County Spring Fire 100% contained
Emergency crews are on the scene, and police ask that travelers avoid the area.
As McKinney Fire rages, evacuated residents grapple with losses and an uncertain future
US Forest Service officials said lower temperatures and higher humidity levels -- as well as rain over some areas of the fire -- slowed down the fire's spread and helped firefighters to make good progress Tuesday.
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Pennsylvania waitress shocked to receive $3,000 tip
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
California State Fair Unveils New Safety And Security Measures Ahead Of Opening
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
Tired Of Waiting On The City, South Sacramento Twin Sisters Clean Up Neighborhood Sidewalk Themselves
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters Rescue Kitten Trapped In Tennessee Walmart Pepsi Machine
Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.
Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.
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Sacramento Overnight Weather Forecast: Aug. 5, 2022
Here's how the next seven days of weather will look.
McKinney Fire containment now at 40% | On The Go
Chief Meteorologist Nic Merianos breaks down the seven-day forecast, and Marlee Ginter talks about the day's top stories.
Markleeville clean up after flooding is causing stress for local businesses
The town of Markleeville is asking for visitors, despite the recent closure of Highway 89 due to a burn scar washout. It is unknown how long the roadway will be closed, but there are other ways to get to this town near South Lake Tahoe. We spoke to a restaurant via zoom about the economic impact.
Sacramento roads open after explosion near Light Rail
Police are on scene investigating an explosion inside a vehicle near the Roseville Road Light Rail station in North Sacramento.
El Dorado Hills teen Sophia Torres died Monday nearly a month after being hit by a car
13-year-old Sophia Torres died on Monday nearly a month after being hit by a car while jogging.