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Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is trying to position the city as a demonstration hub for new technology, but with anything new comes questions about public safety.
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Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is trying to position the city as a demonstration hub for new technology, but with anything new comes questions about public safety.
Two people are behind bars after reportedly stealing $3,000 of property from a Verizon store Wednesday.
After Verizon Wireless chose Sacramento as one of its first 5G markets, it turned an early 5G Home installation last fall into a media event.
Verizon said Monday that the New York company will be organized into four groups at the start of the year: Consumer, Business, Media, and Global Network & Technology.
Lodi police are looking for four suspects involved in a robbery of a Verizon Store in the 1500 block of S. Lower Sacramento Road in September.
Cellular companies such as Verizon are looking to challenge traditional cable companies with residential internet service that promises to be ultra-fast, affordable and wireless.
A hearing is set to happen at the State Capitol on Friday to figure out why Verizon throttled data to first responders during the Mendocino Complex Fire.
Firefighters battling the largest blaze in California history say Verizon throttled their data, crippling important resources during the emergency.
Sacramento will be the first city in the country to get 5G cell service later this summer, but health concerns are now being raised about the equipment.
Verizon Communications will create a new company called Oath after it completes its $4.5 billion acquisition of Yahoo and melds the troubled internet company with its AOL operations.
Is Verizon planning to spy on its customers? You might conclude that it is after reading Verizon's privacy policy on an upcoming AppFlash service, which promises easier access to search and apps on Android phones. The policy says Verizon may share data on features and services you use, along with the list of apps you have installed on your phone, with other Verizon businesses to target ads.
Verizon is buying Yahoo for $4.83 billion, marking the end of an era for a company that once defined the internet.
When Carlson called Verizon, he says they told him he couldn't close the account, because his Social Security number didn't match the one they had on file.
Residents wanted CBS13 to attend a meeting between them and their homeowner's association's board of directors, but the board kept us out.
At the peak of the problem, it wasn't just Comcast, but also a Verizon outage. Cable TV, home Internet and phones, as well as cellphones were affected from Vacaville to Fairfield.
Will broadband providers start charging Internet services such as Netflix to deliver the massive amounts of data that streaming video and other content require?
Verizon had a limited-time deal, offering savings of $140 for her family, she said. She made the switch nine days before her contract ended, planning to just pay off the pro-rated remaining nine days of her AT&T contract.
An Elk Grove man says his cell phone doesn't ring reliably. When, he says, his carrier couldn't fix the problem for six months, he called Kurtis.
After getting hit with a $1,676.92 early termination fee on her Verizon bill, Shannon Boisvert wanted proof, she was told by three different reps, she could cancel without any penalty over poor reception.
Davis police are searching for a man who robbed a cell phone store on Monday night.
A Sacramento woman went on a trip of a lifetime but later got hit with the biggest cell phone bill of her life. When she couldn't get the charges dropped, she called Kurtis.
A major change for Verizon customers takes place on Thursday. Customers who upgrade their phones may not get to keep their unlimited data plans.
Looking to get out of your cell phone contract without paying those hefty early termination fees? We call on Kurtis Ming with how to ditch your contract without paying a penalty.
It's amazing how much smartphones can do these days. But if you do too much online, you could face fees or slowed down service.
A Sacramento pharmacy says that they have seen an increase in patients seeking the vaccine and are now taking their doses out into the community.
Chris Martin was shot in the head while trying to defend a friend who was being robbed at gunpoint as they were leaving a birthday dinner in Los Angeles four months ago.
There is not a single grocery store in all of downtown, stretching from the Sacramento River east to 16th street.
Rodni went missing on Aug. 6, and since then, law enforcement friends and family have been dedicated to finding her.
The attack was filmed and posted to social media, where Kawame Curry Sr. said he learned the severity of what happened.
Jahnaiya Williams is also accused of saying she hates White people's skin. As the bus passed a cemetery, the release states Williams allegedly told the victim: "I am going to kill you, this is where I'm going to bury you."
A new affordable housing bill in California may make its way to the governor's desk.
Zac Gallen struck out a career-high 12 in 7 1/3 innings, extending his shutout streak and pitching the Diamondbacks past the Giants 5-0 on Thursday.
As California State University students head back to school, data indicates overall graduation rates are up. But if you look past the public data, stubborn racial inequities remain on CSU campuses.
A Sacramento pharmacy says that they have seen an increase in patients seeking the vaccine and are now taking their doses out into the community.
Chris Martin was shot in the head while trying to defend a friend who was being robbed at gunpoint as they were leaving a birthday dinner in Los Angeles four months ago.
There is not a single grocery store in all of downtown, stretching from the Sacramento River east to 16th street.
Rodni went missing on Aug. 6, and since then, law enforcement friends and family have been dedicated to finding her.
The attack was filmed and posted to social media, where Kawame Curry Sr. said he learned the severity of what happened.
Advocates are citing a 2018 appeals court ruling that says governments can't criminalize living outside when shelter isn't available.
A Tesla caught fire along Interstate 80 into Sacramento on Monday morning.
Police have arrested a man who allegedly assaulted someone at a shop in midtown over the weekend.
Dozens of volunteers pulled thousands of pounds of trash from Arcade Creek on Sunday. It's part of a major effort to keep Sacramento's waterways healthy.
Person arrested Sunday after police say the thieves were able to cut a hole in the bottom of the trailer and slowly remove each kart.
As California State University students head back to school, data indicates overall graduation rates are up. But if you look past the public data, stubborn racial inequities remain on CSU campuses.
The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West's most spectacular predators — the golden eagle — as the species teeters on the edge of decline.
Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it's a primate suspect.
Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.
Thousands of mental health therapists at the country's largest non-profit HMO are poised to strike this week, holding daily picket lines and rallies outside Kaiser Facilities throughout California.
Zac Gallen struck out a career-high 12 in 7 1/3 innings, extending his shutout streak and pitching the Diamondbacks past the Giants 5-0 on Thursday.
OF Mike Yastrzemski and INF/OF Thairo Estrada had a night off from the lineup given Kapler expects each of them to play the next four games.
The shortage is a national problem, but it hits California schools especially hard due to the number of schools in each district.
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
The Sacramento Kings have released their 2022-2023 regular season schedule.
A new affordable housing bill in California may make its way to the governor's desk.
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
There is not a single grocery store in all of downtown, stretching from the Sacramento River east to 16th street.
The FDA estimates about 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 get the help they need.
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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.
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
As California State University students head back to school, data indicates overall graduation rates are up. But if you look past the public data, stubborn racial inequities remain on CSU campuses.
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
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.
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.
Baby rockers that have been on the market for 12 years are now under a recall after the death of a child.
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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.
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.
Though CAL FIRE responds to every wildland blaze - they weren't always capable of using their limited resources to prevent fires.
The fire started Monday after a big rig crashed on the freeway near Live Oak Road between Colfax and Weimar.
Forward progress has been stopped in a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in rural Vacaville on Monday
In the decade leading to the Caldor Fire, the agency treated 1,000 acres in the wildland-urban interface.
Lightning-caused blaze discovered last week now estimated at 167 acres
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.
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.
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.
A new b ill that would seal the arrest records for offenders four years after their release if their not convicted of another felony is heading tot he Governor's desk
Residents who live in downtown Sacramento are having to travels miles from their community to find a grocery store but a new proposal could fix that issue.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office is letting the public know that while they appreciate everyone's help, those who send in duplicate tips and theories through difference channels are slowing down the investigation.
Former UC Davis football player Chris Martin is slowly recovering after he was shot in the head while trying to protect his friend.
Monkeypox numbers in Sacramento County are showing that White and Hispanic people are impacted at high rates.