Are 5G Cell Sites A Health Hazard? UC Davis Researcher Says No
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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2 Arrested For Allegedly Stealing $3,000 Of Merchandise From Verizon Store
Two people are behind bars after reportedly stealing $3,000 of property from a Verizon store Wednesday.
Did Verizon Jump The Gun On 5G In Sacramento?
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 Planning Big Restructuring Ahead Of 5G Rollout
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.
Search On For Suspects In Lodi Verizon Store Robbery
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.
Verizon Launches 5G Home Internet Service; Can It Challenge Cable?
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.
California Lawmakers To Question Verizon Over Data Throttling During Mendocino Complex Fire
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.
Fire Chief: Verizon Throttled Data During Mendocino Complex Fires
Firefighters battling the largest blaze in California history say Verizon throttled their data, crippling important resources during the emergency.
Questions Raised About 5G Health Risks Months Before Sacramento Launches Service
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 To Take 'Oath' As New Company To Run Yahoo, AOL
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.
Privacy Concern Raised Over Search Service On Verizon Phones
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 Buys Yahoo For $4.83B, Marking End Of An Era
Verizon is buying Yahoo for $4.83 billion, marking the end of an era for a company that once defined the internet.
Call Kurtis: Someone Opened A Cellphone Account In My Name
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.
Roseville Seniors Rallying Against Proposed Verizon Cellphone Tower Near Community
Residents wanted CBS13 to attend a meeting between them and their homeowner's association's board of directors, but the board kept us out.
Comcast, Verizon Outages Leave Solano County Residents, Without Internet, TV, Cell Service
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.
Netflix Stock Price Falls As Investors Ponder Net Neutrality Ruling
Will broadband providers start charging Internet services such as Netflix to deliver the massive amounts of data that streaming video and other content require?
Call Kurtis: What Can You Do About Early Termination Fees?
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.
Call Kurtis: Why Your Cellphone May Not Be Ringing
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.
Call Kurtis: If Companies Record Your Phone Call, Can You Record Them Too?
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.
Cell Phone Store Robbed In Davis On Monday Night
Davis police are searching for a man who robbed a cell phone store on Monday night.
Call Kurtis: What You Should Do Before Traveling Abroad With Your Cell Phone
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.
Call Kurtis: Verizon Changed My Unlimited Data Plan to Limited Data
A major change for Verizon customers takes place on Thursday. Customers who upgrade their phones may not get to keep their unlimited data plans.
Call Kurtis: How To Ditch Your Cell Contract Without Paying Hefty Fees
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.
Call Kurtis: Using Too Much Data Usage Can Slow You Down
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.
Call Kurtis: Mysterious Cell Phone Data Charges
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White and Hispanic people disproportionately impacted by Monkeypox
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.
Shot in the head while saving a friend, UC Davis alumni still recovering
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.
Has downtown Sacramento become a food desert?
There is not a single grocery store in all of downtown, stretching from the Sacramento River east to 16th street.
People sending their Kiely Rodni tips and theories through multiple ways is slowing the search
Rodni went missing on Aug. 6, and since then, law enforcement friends and family have been dedicated to finding her.
Father of Monterey Trail student that was attacked says it was over "Jordans"
The attack was filmed and posted to social media, where Kawame Curry Sr. said he learned the severity of what happened.
A third Black woman has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly making 'anti-White' statements and assaulting a woman
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."
New assembly bill could make it easier to build affordable housing
A new affordable housing bill in California may make its way to the governor's desk.
Diamondbacks blank Giants 5-0
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.
"We don't want to hear uncomfortable data": Revealing the Black graduation gap at CSU schools
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.
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White and Hispanic people disproportionately impacted by Monkeypox
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.
Shot in the head while saving a friend, UC Davis alumni still recovering
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.
Has downtown Sacramento become a food desert?
There is not a single grocery store in all of downtown, stretching from the Sacramento River east to 16th street.
People sending their Kiely Rodni tips and theories through multiple ways is slowing the search
Rodni went missing on Aug. 6, and since then, law enforcement friends and family have been dedicated to finding her.
Father of Monterey Trail student that was attacked says it was over "Jordans"
The attack was filmed and posted to social media, where Kawame Curry Sr. said he learned the severity of what happened.
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Homeless advocates file lawsuit preventing Sacramento from clearing encampments in some areas
Advocates are citing a 2018 appeals court ruling that says governments can't criminalize living outside when shelter isn't available.
Tesla catches fire on I-80 near Sacramento; 1 person taken to hospital
A Tesla caught fire along Interstate 80 into Sacramento on Monday morning.
Man accused of rock-throwing assault at midtown business arrested
Police have arrested a man who allegedly assaulted someone at a shop in midtown over the weekend.
Volunteer group pulls thousands of pounds of trash from Arcade Creek
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.
One Go-Kart stolen from Sacramento racing team that raises money for childhood health care recovered
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.
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"We don't want to hear uncomfortable data": Revealing the Black graduation gap at CSU schools
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.
Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West
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.
Monkey at San Luis Obispo Zoo calls 911
Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it's a primate suspect.
Actress Anne Heche taken off life support
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.
More than 2,000 California mental health clinicians poised to strike this week
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.
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Diamondbacks blank Giants 5-0
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.
Jake McCarthy's two-run single lifts D-backs past Giants
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.
Shortage of high school referees forces game rescheduling
The shortage is a national problem, but it hits California schools especially hard due to the number of schools in each district.
Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
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.
Sacramento Kings release their 2022-2023 schedule
The Sacramento Kings have released their 2022-2023 regular season schedule.
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New assembly bill could make it easier to build affordable housing
A new affordable housing bill in California may make its way to the governor's desk.
Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
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.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
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Has downtown Sacramento become a food desert?
There is not a single grocery store in all of downtown, stretching from the Sacramento River east to 16th street.
FDA: Hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter
The FDA estimates about 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 get the help they need.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
Nuclear war would kill billions – just from starvation, study finds
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
Viral TikTok spreading misinformation about tampon ingredients
A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.
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Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
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.
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.
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"We don't want to hear uncomfortable data": Revealing the Black graduation gap at CSU schools
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.
Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison
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 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.
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Call Kurtis: Baby rockers recalled
Baby rockers that have been on the market for 12 years are now under a recall after the death of a child.
Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
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.
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.
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CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz to prevent wildfires from lightning strikes
Though CAL FIRE responds to every wildland blaze - they weren't always capable of using their limited resources to prevent fires.
Containment of Placer County's Oak Fire now 76% contained, evacuation orders lifted
The fire started Monday after a big rig crashed on the freeway near Live Oak Road between Colfax and Weimar.
Crews battling grass fire in Pleasants Valley area near Vacaville
Forward progress has been stopped in a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in rural Vacaville on Monday
Decade-long mitigation spared some towns from Caldor Fire
In the decade leading to the Caldor Fire, the agency treated 1,000 acres in the wildland-urban interface.
Wildfire continues to burn in Yosemite National Park
Lightning-caused blaze discovered last week now estimated at 167 acres
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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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New bill to seal arrest records for most offenders after 4 years is headed to the Governor's desk
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
Has downtown Sacramento become a food desert?
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.
Placer County Sheriff's Office says duplicate tips and theories are slowing the investigation
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.
UC Davis star football player recovering from being shot in the head while protecting friend
Former UC Davis football player Chris Martin is slowly recovering after he was shot in the head while trying to protect his friend.
Monkeypox in Sacramento County impacting White & Hispanic people at high rates.
Monkeypox numbers in Sacramento County are showing that White and Hispanic people are impacted at high rates.