Assistant Chief Kim Ianucci blazes trail for women in the Sacramento Fire Department
When Sacramento Fire Assistant Chief Kim Ianucci decided she wanted a career in firefighting, she set fire to any stigma that stood in her way.
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Sacramento Fire Dept. trailblazer sets fire to stigma about women in fire service
When Sacramento Fire Assistant Chief Kim Ianucci decided she wanted a career in firefighting, she set fire to any stigma that stood in her way.
Warrior Princess Project: Lodi photographer unveils new exhibit for Women's History Month
A Lodi photographer unveiled a new exhibit in honor of Women's History Month. She's using her talents to empower the women in her community.
A woman who changed how people prepare for, and respond to earthquakes
Women's History Month celebrates the contributions of women to history, culture, and society. Dr. Lucy Jones is the person Californians have turned to for information on earthquakes for more than 30 years.
One woman who changed how people prepare for, and respond to earthquakes
Women's History Month celebrates the contributions of women to history, culture, and society.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Vacaville restaurant sued because website is not accessible to the blind
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating.
Several Sacramento streets could get speed bumps amid rise in fatal crashes
More than three dozen people have been killed in car crashes on Sacramento streets so far this year. Now, there's a growing demand for the city to try and slow drivers down.
"Crushing" break-in leaves Sacramento import business on brink of closing
A beloved Sacramento import business is on the brink of closing after a break-in and theft of $100,000 in merchandise.
Reports: Rise in overdose deaths prompts Stanislaus County health alert, dangerous fentanyl-laced tranq detected
Unprecedented and showing no signs of slowing down — that's how the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office describes increases in drug-related overdose deaths countywide in recent weeks.
Fingerprint on ransom note leads NY police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Vacaville restaurant sued because website is not accessible to the blind
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating.
Several Sacramento streets could get speed bumps amid rise in fatal crashes
More than three dozen people have been killed in car crashes on Sacramento streets so far this year. Now, there's a growing demand for the city to try and slow drivers down.
"Crushing" break-in leaves Sacramento import business on brink of closing
A beloved Sacramento import business is on the brink of closing after a break-in and theft of $100,000 in merchandise.
Reports: Rise in overdose deaths prompts Stanislaus County health alert, dangerous fentanyl-laced tranq detected
Unprecedented and showing no signs of slowing down — that's how the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office describes increases in drug-related overdose deaths countywide in recent weeks.
Fingerprint on ransom note leads NY police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Several Sacramento streets could get speed bumps amid rise in fatal crashes
More than three dozen people have been killed in car crashes on Sacramento streets so far this year. Now, there's a growing demand for the city to try and slow drivers down.
"Crushing" break-in leaves Sacramento import business on brink of closing
A beloved Sacramento import business is on the brink of closing after a break-in and theft of $100,000 in merchandise.
Man arrested after being bitten by sheriff's K-9 during standoff at government building in Sacramento
A man is now in custody following a two-hour-long standoff with police at the California Franchise Tax Board building in Sacramento.
Firefighters faced with unique challenge while battling South Sacramento house fire
Firefighters had a unique challenge while battling a fire at a Sacramento home Sunday.
The far reach of trailblazing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Women in politics remember Dianne Feinstein, California's first female and longest-serving senator, as a rallying voice for equality and a leader who opened doors for the next generation of female leaders across the country.
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Who is Laphonza Butler? Gov. Newsom appoints newcomer to late Sen. Feinstein's seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat. In a matter of days, the Senate seat went from someone holding it for decades to essentially a newcomer.
California governor signs law to bolster eviction protections for renters
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to close a loophole in a 2019 law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state's rent cap.
A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots
In a remote, dry patch of California farm country, a battle is raging over carrots.
Newsom gets pressure to appoint Barbara Lee to Feinstein's Senate seat
The death of Sen. Feinstein leaves a political vacuum in Washington and Gov. Newsom is facing pressure by supporters of Congresswoman Barbara Lee to appoint her to the interim seat.
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's body returns to San Francisco on military flight
A military jet carrying the body of California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has landed in her hometown of San Francisco.
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Downtown businesses gear up for new Sacramento Kings season
Last offseason, there was some excitement ahead of the Kings 2022-23 season but nothing like what we ended up with in the spring of 2023. With so much expectation and anticipation downtown, business owners who bet on the team are now excited to see the rewards at the start of the year.
Dodgers beat Giants 5-2 in Crawford's likely final game
Kiké Hernández hit a three-run homer to lead the NL West champion Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2 on Sunday.
Hernández hits three-run homer as Dodgers beat Giants 5-2
Brandon Crawford came off the injured list to play what might have been his final game after 13 seasons all with the Giants, and Kiké Hernández spoiled the veteran shortstop's likely farewell hitting a three-run homer to lead the division champion Los Angeles Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2.
Drury homers twice to send Angels past Athletics 7-3 in season finale
Brandon Drury homered twice, doubled and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels wrapped up their eighth consecutive losing season with a 7-3 victory over the major league-worst Oakland Athletics.
Damar Hamlin plays in first regular-season NFL game since cardiac arrest
After being a healthy scratch during the first three weeks of the 2023 season, Hamlin was used on the Bills' special teams unit for kick returns Sunday.
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Who is Laphonza Butler? Gov. Newsom appoints newcomer to late Sen. Feinstein's seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat. In a matter of days, the Senate seat went from someone holding it for decades to essentially a newcomer.
Public funeral service for Sen. Feinstein to be held at San Francisco City Hall steps
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week, will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Supreme Court begins new term with battles over agency power, guns and online speech
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
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In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
2023 Walk To End Alzheimer's kicks off Saturday in Sacramento
The Walk To End Alzheimer's in Sacramento kicks off Saturday morning. Its goal is to raise money to fight Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Vacaville restaurant sued because website is not accessible to the blind
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating.
Downtown businesses gear up for new Sacramento Kings season
Last offseason, there was some excitement ahead of the Kings 2022-23 season but nothing like what we ended up with in the spring of 2023. With so much expectation and anticipation downtown, business owners who bet on the team are now excited to see the rewards at the start of the year.
Toys 'R' US to open stores across US, including at airports and cruise ships
The toy store's parent company announced an expansion of up to 24 flagship stores, as well as opening stores at airports and cruise ships.
"Way too high": California gas prices soar above $6 again
Gas prices are soaring to all-too-familiar levels. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gas is more than $6 in California.
"Bienvenidos a Sacramento": Former TV journalist shines spotlight on Sacramento's Latino culture with Spanish podcast
A former TV journalist is shining the spotlight on Sacramento's rich Latino culture with the first-ever Spanish podcast in the capital city.
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"Swim Again": California prosecutors debut video series on breaking the cycle of domestic violence
It began as a training tool for prosecutors and law enforcement, but now the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) wants to share it with you.
A convicted fraudster was put in charge of California parolees, then he fraudulently used their identities in a $1 million COVID benefit scheme
Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1million worth of COVID-relief fraud.
Defense attorney for Placer County's first fentanyl murder charge ineligible to practice law
The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.
Roseville student pinned downed and handcuffed on campus - mom says school resource officer called it is "a misunderstanding" and blamed the school
"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."
D.A. Issues 30-Day Notice -- Homeless lawsuit against City of Sacramento likely.
The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Vacaville restaurant sued because website is not accessible to the blind
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Woodland viewer sent to collections for online order she never got
Barbara Morton says her payment never went through for something she tried to buy online.
Call Kurtis: Blind and deaf Modesto senior loses life savings to check-washing scheme
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Placer County couple with baby scammed escaping Maui
A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed trying to escape the island. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis: How to save 50% or more on back-to-school shopping
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
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Federal firefighters could walk off the job once pay bump expires
Pay hikes for federal firefighters are set to expire in October. A bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021 provided a temporary pay bump for federal first responders.
U.S. Forest Service brings back rappel team to fight Northern California fires
The U.S. Forest Service brought its rappel program to the region after carefully re-examining its operations and equipment. Its rappelers have been deployed to fires multiple times this summer.
California regulators propose higher rates for PG&E customers to reduce wildfire risk
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase soon.
Multiple agencies respond to vegetation fire in Valley Springs
Multiple firefighting agencies responded to a 35 acre vegetation fire that started near a motor home in Valley Springs Sunday.
Smoke-sniffing drones may be future of California wildland firefighting
When a wildfire breaks out, early detection is key in stopping it from spreading. Now, drones may be the latest technology that helps detect wildland blazes as soon as they break out.
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Sacramento father of 6 surprised with free car after biking miles to work for months
A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.
Roseville street named after fallen Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee
A Roseville street is being named after U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee. It's a show of solidarity for the young woman who was killed serving this country.
Folsom woman behind Maui book drive gets worldwide response
In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.
The Gerwig Effect: Sacramento native's success paving the road for next generation of filmmakers
"Barbie" is breaking box office records left and right, catapulting director Greta Gerwig to the spot of highest-grossing female director in domestic box office sales.
Folsom business donates proceeds to Maui fires relief efforts
Local businesses in our region are stepping up and donating proceeds from their sales to the Hawaii wildfire relief efforts.
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Video released of incident that resulted in deputies shooting suspect in Stanislaus County
Body cam video released by the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office shows a suspect being shot by deputies following a crime spree a little more than a week ago.
Vacaville restaurant sued because website is not accessible to the blind
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating.
Sacrameento to undergo speed bump building boom
More than three dozen people have been killed in car crashes on Sacramento streets so far this year. Now, there's a growing demand for the city to try and slow drivers down.
The Answer: What to know as student loan payments resume
In this segment of The Answer, we dig into what to know as student loan payments resume.
California 2030: Sacramento it the perfect place to start a business
Thought leader Cameron Law discusses why Sacramento is the perfect place to start a business.