House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
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Debt ceiling bill clears first House hurdle, teeing up Wednesday vote
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
What's next on the debt ceiling: Selling the plan and making a deal into a law
To pass their debt ceiling deal, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell it to their respective parties.
McCarthy says negotiators are 'closer to an agreement' on debt crisis, but no deal yet
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican negotiators are "closer to an agreement" that would resolve the looming debt crisis, but there's no deal yet with President Joe Biden.
House passes GOP bill to give parents more influence over schools
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.
Trailblazing former U.S. House Rep. Pat Schroeder dies at 82
Schroeder was elected by Colorado voters in 1972 and then reelected 11 times, becoming one of the most influential Democrats and feminists in Congress.
Folsom Marine Tyler Vargas-Andrews testifies about withdrawal from Afghanistan at US House hearing
US Marine Corps Sergeant Tyler Vargas-Andrews can remember in specific detail the moment that a suicide bomber attacked Kabul airport's Abbey Gate in August 2021 amid the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Biden's Selma visit puts spotlight back on voting rights
President Biden paid tribute to the heroes of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama.
GOP-led House panel targets fraud in COVID relief programs
Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.
House Republicans pass rules package in key test for McCarthy
House Republicans approved a rules package for House Kevin McCarthy.
House adjourns until Thursday after McCarthy loses on 6th ballot
As the stalemate continued, the House voted to adjourn until noon Thursday.
Speaker election takes 15 ballots, the most since before Civil War
It's still far short of the longest speaker's election in history, which took nearly two months and 133 ballots.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill in sprint to avert government shutdown
The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.
House Democrats introduce bill to bar Trump from office
The bill would need to pass both chambers of Congress before the end of the year.
Congress poised to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress.
GOP's Duarte takes California Central Valley US House seat
Republican John Duarte defeated Democrat Adam Gray on Friday in a new California U.S. House district in the Central Valley farm belt that produced the closest congressional contest in the state this year.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems' next generation
The 52-year-old from Brooklyn assumes the mantle of power as the first Black person to head a party in Congress.
Republicans win majority of seats in U.S. House, CBS News projects
GOP takes control of House with narrow margin, splitting control of Congress with Democrats.
What's left to count in the House? Republicans win control by narrow margin
CBS News projects Republicans have won 218 seats in the House, but the chamber will remain closely divided.
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Semi, sedan crash off Galt Highway 99 overpass; at least 1 dead
All lanes of southbound Highway 99 are blocked in Galt due to a deadly crash that saw a semi-truck and sedan crash off of an overpass, authorities say.
16 migrants taken from Texas and dropped off outside Diocese of Sacramento
Activists say more migrants were dropped off in Sacramento in another apparent salvo from red states trying to highlight the crisis at the US-Mexico border.
Dog, 2 cats, 4 parrots die in fire at Valley Springs home
Investigators are looking into what started a fire at a Valley Springs home Saturday morning that killed several pets.
2 people hurt in 3-vehicle crash on Bradshaw Road near Jackson Highway
Two people have been taken to the hospital after a major crash near the Jackson Highway early Saturday afternoon.
Man killed in early morning hit-and-run crash in Stockton
An adult male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in Stockton.
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Semi, sedan crash off Galt Highway 99 overpass; at least 1 dead
All lanes of southbound Highway 99 are blocked in Galt due to a deadly crash that saw a semi-truck and sedan crash off of an overpass, authorities say.
16 migrants taken from Texas and dropped off outside Diocese of Sacramento
Activists say more migrants were dropped off in Sacramento in another apparent salvo from red states trying to highlight the crisis at the US-Mexico border.
Dog, 2 cats, 4 parrots die in fire at Valley Springs home
Investigators are looking into what started a fire at a Valley Springs home Saturday morning that killed several pets.
2 people hurt in 3-vehicle crash on Bradshaw Road near Jackson Highway
Two people have been taken to the hospital after a major crash near the Jackson Highway early Saturday afternoon.
Man killed in early morning hit-and-run crash in Stockton
An adult male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in Stockton.
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16 migrants taken from Texas and dropped off outside Diocese of Sacramento
Activists say more migrants were dropped off in Sacramento in another apparent salvo from red states trying to highlight the crisis at the US-Mexico border.
Sacramento critics: Southside Park's closed pool part of bigger issue
Are Sacramento's parks crumbling? A long list of deferred maintenance projects is starting to impact communities in the capital city.
"Celebrating would've been the best thing": Remembering Grant High student killed before graduation
Billy Scott Jr. was transported to the hospital where he died, hours before he was set to graduate from Grant Union High School.
Food as fundraiser for Afghan, Ukrainian refugees in Sacramento
It's now been nearly 2 years since thousands fled Afghanistan during the fall of Kabul and more than a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Many refugees from those countries have now settled in the Sacramento region.
Police: Deadly single-car wreck involving 11 people, including 9 kids, likely caused by speed
On Wednesday night, Sacramento police and fire responded to a crash on the 900 block of San Juan Rd.
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Woman taking stroll on Southern California beach finds mastadon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Alien-like message sent to Earth in a test to prepare for the real thing
What would happen if aliens contacted us? It's a longstanding question that now has at least a partial answer, after a transmission designed to mimic correspondence from an extraterrestrial civilization made its way to Earth from Mars.
Multiple sightings of wolverine confirmed in different California counties
There have been multiple sightings of a wolverine confirmed in several California counties, as confirmed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
"Needed this a long time ago": California aims to cool down outside areas at schools
As California grapples with how to deal with heat waves made more intense by climate change, schools in the state may soon have to come up with plans for cooling down outside play areas by planting more trees and replacing surfaces like asphalt that swelter on hot days.
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If the A's Las Vegas stadium deal falls through, could Sacramento be considered?
Does Vegas have the winning hand, or does Sacramento have a seat at the table?
Family, friends watching Central Valley native Gabe Vincent shine in NBA Finals run
Gabe Vincent, a Modesto native and St. Mary's Stockton alum, is back in the NBA Finals while those from his home cheer on from afar.
Wembanyama's NBA summer debut may come in Sacramento at California Classic
Victor Wembanyama's NBA summer debut might come in Sacramento at the California Classic just days before the start of Summer League.
NASCAR suspends star driver for deliberately crashing into opponent
Elliott denied deliberately crashing into Hamlin with a dangerous left hook. Hamlin double-downed on calls for Elliott to be suspended on his podcast.
Update: Bob Myers steps down as Golden State Warriors GM; 'This is tough, This is hard'
Longtime Golden State GM Bob Myers, architect of the Warriors dynasty and four NBA championships, ended weeks of speculation Tuesday, announcing he was stepping down as the franchise's president and general manager.
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16 migrants taken from Texas and dropped off outside Diocese of Sacramento
Activists say more migrants were dropped off in Sacramento in another apparent salvo from red states trying to highlight the crisis at the US-Mexico border.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
RNC sets first GOP primary debate for Aug. 23
The Republican National Committee also set the rules for the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 presidential cycle.
VP Harris to be a "leading voice" on gun violence heading into 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
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"Monumental impact:" Chemo drug shortage pauses Sacramento patient's treatments as cancer grows
A local cancer patient is now patiently waiting as a nationwide shortage in chemotherapy drugs has halted his treatments.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Cocoa flavanols may boost memory, but don't start buying chocolate
If your diet is low in flavanols — antioxidant compounds found in foods such as green tea, apples, berries, and cocoa — adding 500 milligrams a day to your diet may slow and possibly improve age-related mental decline, according to a new study.
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Condiment prices up for Memorial Day 2023
Food staple prices have calmed down, but condiments are way up.
Check the price tag before grabbing a bottle of ketchup for your barbecue
Planning on squirting some ketchup on your hot dog at a barbecue this weekend? You may be seeing red.
Call Kurtis: Help! I've been billed for the wrong end!
A Sacramento viewer said she went in for an endoscopy and was charged for a colonoscopy. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
"I see the addiction": First Partner and youth advocates demand big tech companies protect youth from harm on social media
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report with the California Partners Project on Wednesday showing the consequences social media is having on the youth.
Salmonella outbreak linked to Papa Murphy's cookie dough, S'mores bar dough
A salmonella outbreak that's sickened 18 people in six states is linked to Papa Murphy's raw chocolate chip cookie and S'mores bar dough, the CDC said Tuesday.
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CBS13 Investigates: Rising cost of sexually violent predators in California
According to state data, there's an increasing number of sexually violent predators living in the community on conditional release, which is leading to increasing concerns and an increasing cost to taxpayers.
Elevated lead levels found in water at one in four California childcare sites tested
New data reveals that high levels of lead in drinking water were at a quarter of the childcare centers tested statewide.
Highway hazmat incidents more of a risk than on railways
When it comes to toxic transport in California, the highway may be more risky than the rail.
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.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Why was an 8-year Navy veteran buried without military honors?
When Gary Pearson signed his enlistment papers in 1955, he wrote a blank check for his life to the U.S. Navy. But to get taps played at his funeral, and an American flag presented to his family, the honor guard needed proof of his service. It's something his family didn't have.
Call Kurtis: Help! I've been billed for the wrong end!
A Sacramento viewer said she went in for an endoscopy and was charged for a colonoscopy. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis investigation reopened: Los Angeles silent in face of parking ticket problem
A Dixon viewer said he and his wife were having lunch in Vacaville when the City of Los Angeles wrote him a parking ticket. It was time for Kurtis Ming to reopen an investigation from more than a decade ago, and this isn't the first time CBS13 has returned to the issue. In fact, viewers have been calling Kurtis about this problem since 2006.
Patients say pain pill crackdown left them with "excruciating withdrawals." How are they months later?
An Orangevale veteran says he's managed to have a life using the same dose of pain meds for decades. But suddenly, he lost access to the full amount.
Call Kurtis: Winter storms and refunding Disneyland trips
A Pine Grove family says the Southwest Airlines mess in December kept them from Disneyland. So when trip insurance wouldn't cover their losses, it was time to call Kurtis.
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Getting Answers: What does State Farm's updated insurance policy mean for Californians?
When State Farm recently announced it would not accept new home insurance policies in California, it sent a ripple effect throughout the market.
Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue
A judge has ruled that the U.S. Forest Service can keep using chemical retardant to fight wildfires, despite finding that the practice pollutes streams in western states in violation of federal law.
Cal Fire working on reducing fire risk from the air
Cal Fire was down in Calaveras County Tuesday conducting a prescribed burn with an interesting piece of equipment not often seen.
"Fluctuating fire zones": How this year's wildfire risk will vary depending on environment
With California's wildfire season soon approaching, the question remains: what type of impact will the wet and rainy winter have on it?
More goat and sheep herds needed to clear abundant brush
A four-legged friend of the firefighter is in high demand after our wet winter, but these goats need to get going. For the first time in years, they're having trouble keeping up with all the grass and weeds standing tall after our torrential rainfall.
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"Micro-premies" born 40 years ago reunite with medical team that delivered them in Sacramento
It was a birthday party to celebrate survival 40 years in the making.
Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, celebrates 31st birthday
Bobi, a Portuguese pooch who was declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records in February, just celebrated his 31st birthday.
"I can feel the beauty:" Young Afghan refugee uses new talent to prove there's beauty in the struggle
With no official training, the 16-year-old has embodied a centuries-old art form. He's developed a unique style of synthesizing Arabic, English, and Latin scripts—each with personal meaning.
'Little hero:' Boy stops Michigan school bus with ill driver
A seventh-grader in suburban Detroit is being hailed as a hero.
"He's definitely our miracle child:" Young cancer survivor uses dance to raise money for cancer research
The resilient 8-year-old is getting the community on the dance floor to make a difference.
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Saturday weather forecast - June 3, 2023
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this first weekend of June.
Sacramento Brunch Festival makes its debut
A new festival in Sacramento celebrated its debut along the waterfront this weekend.
Several pets die in fire at Valley Springs home
Officials are investigating what caused the fire.
Teenager stabbed to death in Turlock
A 17-year-old male is dead following a Friday night stabbing in Turlock on N. Daubenberger Road.
Grand Jury report says Sacramento County Jail's handling of inmates violates law
And we'll new information tonight about a grand jury report. The grand jury report says the county keeps suicidal inmates in cells with blind spots where they can't always be seen on camera. The report also found the county has failed to make many to make any changes three years after a major class action lawsuit settlement over the lack of staffing and poor medical and mental health care. The grand jury report says failing to make these changes could be catastrophic. Now the sheriff's office does have the chance to respond. They will now have 60 days to respond.