Coronavirus Recession: Former Presidential Hopeful Tom Steyer To Lead California Economic Recovery Task Force
California is now in a recession due to coronavirus crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Friday.
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California Billionaire Tom Steyer Will Not Run For President In 2020
Tom Steyer has been publicly contemplating a 2020 run at the same time that he runs his impeachment organization.
Calif. Billionaire Tom Steyer Moves Toward 2020 With Ad, Trip To SC
California billionaire Tom Steyer made another move Tuesday toward launching a potential 2020 presidential bid with an announcement that he's planning to return to early-voting South Carolina next month for an event in Charleston.
Mega-Donor Tom Steyer Tells Newly Empowered Democrats To Impeach Trump
Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer on Wednesday urged the newly empowered House Democrats to pursue impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
Suspicious Device Reportedly Found Addressed To Billionaire Activist Tom Steyer
A new suspicious package has reportedly been discovered addressed to the Bay Area home of billionaire activist Tom Steyer, the latest high-profile critic of President Donald Trump targeted in a wave of suspected pipe bombs.
California Billionaire Says He's Not Running For Office; Pledges $30M To Dems
Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic megadonor, says he is not running for office in 2018 but will spend $30 million on an effort to win control of the House.
California Billionaire To Now Spend $20M On Impeachment Ads
California billionaire Tom Steyer is doubling his spending on ads calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment to $20 million.
Trump Calls California Billionaire Pushing For Impeachment 'Wacky & Totally Unhinged'
President Donald Trump is responding to a California billionaire who has vowed to spend at least $10 million in advertising calling for the president's impeachment.
California Billionaire Launches Ads Urging Trump Impeachment
California billionaire Tom Steyer is dumping at least $10 million into a national advertising campaign calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment.
Billionaire Tom Steyer To Skip California Senate Contest
Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer says he will not enter the race to succeed California Sen. Barbara Boxer.
Billionaire Environmental Activist Tom Steyer Considers Run For Barbara Boxer's Senate Seat
Steyer's announcement Tuesday came shortly after state Attorney General Kamala Harris became the first Democratic candidate to declare she'll run to replace the four-term senator.
California Billionaire Promises To Help Victims Of Global Warming
Tom Steyer is creating a fund to help victims of extreme weather disasters, starting with wildfires in California and other western states.
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Stockton school's principal, vice principal placed on paid administrative leave
The Stockton Unified School District said the principal and assistant principal at Edison High School have been put on paid administrative leave.
Classroom clash: Video captures fight between parent, student at San Juan High School
A student was attacked Monday morning at San Juan High School by a parent who entered her classroom, district leaders confirm.
Quick action by Sacramento resident gets broken train track fixed near River Park community
A scary sight was discovered on a Union Pacific train track running through the Sacramento community of River Park: a severed rail that runs above hundreds of homes.
Significant number of 911 calls firefighters receive don't involve fires
More than 80 percent of 911 calls are for medical aid, but "7 out of 10" patients taken to the ER don't actually need to be there. That's why a new project being launched in Elk Grove could be a game-changer, designed to break down the backlog while still saving lives.
Pursuit suspect dies after jumping out of a stolen CHP cruiser at a high rate of speed
A driver who bailed out of a stolen CHP cruiser going at a high rate of speed in the Lancaster area was treated at the site by CHP officers and taken by ambulance to a hospital.
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Stockton school's principal, vice principal placed on paid administrative leave
The Stockton Unified School District said the principal and assistant principal at Edison High School have been put on paid administrative leave.
Classroom clash: Video captures fight between parent, student at San Juan High School
A student was attacked Monday morning at San Juan High School by a parent who entered her classroom, district leaders confirm.
Quick action by Sacramento resident gets broken train track fixed near River Park community
A scary sight was discovered on a Union Pacific train track running through the Sacramento community of River Park: a severed rail that runs above hundreds of homes.
Significant number of 911 calls firefighters receive don't involve fires
More than 80 percent of 911 calls are for medical aid, but "7 out of 10" patients taken to the ER don't actually need to be there. That's why a new project being launched in Elk Grove could be a game-changer, designed to break down the backlog while still saving lives.
Pursuit suspect dies after jumping out of a stolen CHP cruiser at a high rate of speed
A driver who bailed out of a stolen CHP cruiser going at a high rate of speed in the Lancaster area was treated at the site by CHP officers and taken by ambulance to a hospital.
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Kevin Nagle, Sacramento Republic FC owner, to buy Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
Sacramento Republic FC owner Kevin Nagle is set to buy an English Football League team.
Madonna adds January 2024 stop in Sacramento for her "Celebration Tour"
An iconic recording artist has added a Sacramento stop to her global tour.
Kings vs. Hornets? Possible NBA playoffs run could complicate Sac State's graduation plans
Kings fever is in full force all across Sacramento, but the chance that they may make the NBA playoffs is creating complications at Sacramento State University.
Weekend frost advisories a threat to valley growers, farmers; impact may be small thanks to recent cooler weather
A frost advisory Friday night through Sunday morning has Valley farmers and growers keeping a close eye on both crops and plants.
Depeche Mode launches new world tour – with Sacramento getting 1st night honors
Fans of Depeche Mode no longer have to enjoy the silence, with the band choosing Sacramento to launch their new world tour.
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Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists
Just years after labor activists persuaded a handful of states to raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour, workers initially thrilled with the pay bump are finding their hard-won gains erased by inflation.
State lawmakers pass bill aimed to create watchdog over oil companies
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
First Alert Weather: Another powerful late-season storm heads toward California
Another powerful Pacific storm system approaching California on Monday was expected to bring rain, wind and heavy mountain snow, forecasters said.
Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and drawbacks.
California looks to spend some Medicaid money on housing
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed spending more than $100 million per year in the state's Medicaid program to pay for up to six months of housing for people who are or risk becoming homeless; are coming out of prison or foster care; or are at risk for hospitalization or emergency room visits.
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Kevin Nagle, Sacramento Republic FC owner, to buy Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
Sacramento Republic FC owner Kevin Nagle is set to buy an English Football League team.
First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
One Win Away: Kings beat Jazz 121-113, inching closer to playoff berth
Kevin Huerter scored a team-high 27 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113 on Saturday night. Sacramento is now one win away from clinching a playoff spot and ending the longest postseason drought in NBA history.
Raider legend Tim Brown coaches local youth at 22nd Football Mentor Mini Camp
Raider legend and Hall of Famer Tim Brown was coaching kids not just in football, but the game of life.
Huerter scores 29 points, Kings beat Suns 135-127; Sacramento's magic number down to 2
The Sacramento Kings' magic number is down to 2 after Friday night's 135-127 win against the Phoenix Suns.
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Lawmakers move to crack down on veterinary sedative xylazine
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced legislation that would classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug.
Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury about any illegal acts by Trump
Pence has said that he's ready to fight the subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
What to know as Kamala Harris kicks off her 3-nation Africa tour
Harris opened her visit in Ghana, announcing $100 million in support for a handful of nations to address security, governance and development issues.
Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump hears from key witness
Grand jurors investigating the former president's role in a "hush money" payment met Monday and heard from Trump ally David Pecker, sources said.
Elizabeth Warren running for 3rd US Senate term in 2024
Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced Monday that she will seek a third term in 2024.
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Significant number of 911 calls firefighters receive don't involve fires
More than 80 percent of 911 calls are for medical aid, but "7 out of 10" patients taken to the ER don't actually need to be there. That's why a new project being launched in Elk Grove could be a game-changer, designed to break down the backlog while still saving lives.
FDA sketches out plan to bolster fragile US infant formula supply management
The FDA announced Tuesday its initial strategy to boost and strengthen the management of the country's supply of infant formula.
Lawmakers move to crack down on veterinary sedative xylazine
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced legislation that would classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug.
Biden admin warns of $35 billion shortfall for health emergency stockpile
Officials say needs have grown to sustain a pipeline of medical products stockpiled for public health threats.
How scientists are decoding what the past smelled like
A growing number of researchers now want to reconstruct ancient aromas and use them to learn more about how we used to live.
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Call Kurtis: Why won't AAA cover my tow?
Treacherous driving in a storm ended up taking a car off the road. But these viewers had AAA, so why didn't roadside assistance cover the tow?
Homes of the future are being built inside a climate lab
Research shows more than half of the energy we use at home comes from heating and air conditioning, but in the UK, engineers are busy building homes of the future inside a climate lab to help cut costs and save the environment.
Social media are buzzing about a possible comeback for Blockbuster Video
Blockbuster Video could be making a comeback, as it has reportedly restored its website and reactivated its Twitter account.
Sanders slams 'corporate greed' as Moderna CEO won't commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost
In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price.
California lawmakers to vote on possible gas price penalties
California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to $8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.
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Should parents have the right to know about lead in school drinking water?
Should parents have the right to know if their child is exposed to lead in school drinking water? Many health advocates and parents say yes, but loopholes in existing California law may leave parents in the dark and kids at risk.
Lawmakers frustrated by lack of transparency from the California Department of Corrections, but vote down bill that would require more transparency
Democratic lawmakers voted down the bill, citing inmate privacy concerns, but voiced bipartisan frustration with secrecy and a lack of transparency from CDCR.
1 killed in Lincoln car crash with a tree
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on February 23 in the early morning.
Stockton Unified School District under investigation for possible fraud
A new audit finds evidence of possible fraud, including money mismanagement and illegal financial practices.
UPDATED $0 BAIL STUDY: Suspects released on $0 Bail had twice the felony rearrests, three times the violent crime rearrests
EXCLUSIVE: An updated Zero-Dollar Bail study out of the Yolo Co. DA's Office finds suspects who were released on $0 Bail were twice as likely to be rearrested for felonies and three times as likely to be rearrested for violent crimes compared to those who had to post bail.
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Call Kurtis: Why won't AAA cover my tow?
Treacherous driving in a storm ended up taking a car off the road. But these viewers had AAA, so why didn't roadside assistance cover the tow?
Call Kurtis: No internet? No problem
After the storms knocked out the internet for a Wilton viewer and she couldn't get it restored, she knew it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis Investigates: No phones at West Sacramento nursing home
A Manteca viewer asked us for help after, she says, the phone lines went down at her husband's nursing home in West Sacramento, and she wasn't able to reach him.
Call Kurtis: Need help with your taxes? Try the IRS taxpayer advocate service.
When the Internal Revenue Service came after a Sonora retiree who filed their taxes using the wrong form, he called on Kurtis Ming to investigate
Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
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New report shows relationship between income, fire risk and fire damage
Researchers at Stanford and the University of North Carolina made surprising new findings on how economics affects neighborhoods damaged by fires.
The Fire Cats: Documentary highlights animal rescue groups that saved hundreds of pets in 2018 Camp Fire
A local cat rescue group that stepped up to save hundreds of cats from the catastrophic Camp Fire was profiled in an award-winning documentary.
$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.
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90-year-old great-grandmother skydives on her birthday
One Arizona great-grandmother celebrated her birthday by jumping out of a plane.
The Glass Slipper: Local nonprofit aims to give girls in foster system chance to feel glamorous
With sparkly dresses and sky-high heels, The Glass Slipper is a nonprofit that is stepping in as a fairy godmother before prom. They're making sure girls who were in - or are in - the foster care system have a chance to feel glamorous.
Vacaville sheep named finalist in annual Cadbury Bunny Contest
A local sheep in Vacaville is now a top ten finalist for the annual Cadbury Bunny commercial.
Sacramento City Unified kicks off National School Breakfast week with food truck
Driving students to eat better, a food truck is delivering hot breakfasts to Sacramento schools.
Thousands descend on Land Park for 15th annual Donut Dash to benefit hospitalized children
It's a dash to raise some cash. Runners brought their competitive spirit —and their appetites — for the 15th annual Donut Dash. It's four miles, four donuts and all for a good cause.
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Stockton school's principal, vice principal placed on paid administrative leave
The Stockton Unified School District said the principal and assistant principal at Edison High School have been put on paid administrative leave.
Republic FC owner begins process to purchase Huddersfield Town AFC
Sacramento Republic FC owner Kevin Nagle is set to buy an English Football League team.
Jesuit's Andrej Stojakovic plays in McDonald's All-American Game
East beat West 109-106.
Sacramento resident spots broken train track near River Park community
A scary sight was discovered on a Union Pacific train track running through the Sacramento community of River Park: a severed rail that runs above hundreds of homes.
Significant number of 911 calls firefighters received don't involve fires
More than 80 percent of 911 calls are for medical aid, but "7 out of 10" patients taken to the ER don't actually need to be there. That's why a new project being launched in Elk Grove could be a game-changer, designed to break down the backlog while still saving lives.