Supreme Court will hear social media terrorism lawsuits
One of the cases involves Nohemi Gonzalez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen killed in Paris in the 2015 ISIS attacks.
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YouTube Channel Catches Child Predators, Police Not Happy
A YouTube channel is catching alleged predators in the act. CC Unit YouTube has thousands of subscribers and has been successful here in our area but the local police departments aren't happy about it. On January 6th the channels host caught 28-year-old Louis Jimenez Grigaitis in Elk Grove attempting to meet up with a 13-year-old boy.
Raymond Weber's Livestream Of Alleged Homicide Aftermath Stayed Up On YouTube For Nearly 20 Hours
The livestream of the double homicide aftermath in Vacaville amassed tens of thousands of views in the roughly 20 hours before YouTube took it down. But now, and days later, people continue to watch.
YouTube's Algorithm Keeps Suggesting Home Videos Of Kids To Pedophiles
YouTube is coming under fire following a new report that says the site's recommendation algorithm suggests home videos featuring children to pedophiles.
YouTube Page Shut Down After Man Posts Hundreds Of Videos Of Women Without Their Knowledge
Hundreds of videos of women in the Modesto area are being posted on YouTube, without their knowledge.
A Mom On A Popular YouTube Show Is Accused Of Pepper-Spraying Her Kids When They Flubbed Their Lines
Police on Friday arrested their mother, Machelle Hobson, 48, on two counts of molestation of a child, seven counts of child abuse, five counts of child neglect and five counts of unlawful imprisonment.
YouTube Suspends Comments On Videos Of Kids
YouTube said Thursday it will turn off comments on nearly all videos featuring kids - potentially affecting millions of posts on the site - after reports last week that pedophiles were leaving inappropriate comments on innocuous videos of children.
Mother Says 10-15 Second 'Momo' Video Almost Killed Her Family
An internet troll may be on your child's computer and experts warn to watch out.
Mom Discovers Suicide Instructions In Video On YouTube Kids
Video promoting self-harm tips -- spliced between clips of a popular video game — has surfaced at least twice on YouTube and YouTube Kids since July, according to a pediatrician and mom who discovered the video.
YouTube Promises To Stop Promoting Misleading Videos
If you believe the world is flat, don't count on YouTube recommending videos supporting your theory.
YouTube Promises To Stop Promoting Misleading Videos
If you believe the world is flat, don't count on YouTube recommending videos supporting your theory.
YouTube Revises Policy, Bans Dangerous Prank Videos
YouTube is trying to prevent otherwise bright people from doing dangerous things.
Man Arrested After Alleged Threats Against YouTube
William Gregory Douglas' tweets included "I would kill the 100 YouTube employees" and "you want a bigger mass casualty aka shooting let's see what I can do," the FBI said.
After Facebook Scrutiny, Is Google Next?
In the latest discovery, CNN reported that it found more than 300 retail brands, government agencies and technology companies had their ads run on YouTube channels that promoted white nationalists, Nazis, conspiracy theories and North Korean propaganda.
Police Say Relatives Never Warned About YouTube Shooter
Police also said that Nasim Aghdam, who wounded three people before killing herself, had visited a gun range before Tuesday's attack.
Why Female Shooters Are Rare
Women are rarely behind active shooting incidents, according to data from an FBI study.
YouTube Shooting Is 7th Workplace Shooting In 28 Months
Seven workplace shootings have happened in more than two years since the San Bernardino shooting.
Police: Suspect In YouTube HQ Shooting Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Police are responding to an incident at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno.
YouTube Star Logan Paul Apologizes For Posting Video Of Apparent Suicide Victim
Paul's apology didn't placate the growing anger, as it was also criticized as being tone deaf and self-praising.
Roy Halladay's Wife Was Against His Flying Far Before The Accident
ICON Aircraft removed the video from their Youtube channel hours after the announcement of Halladay's death.
YouTube Video Of Men Bragging About Guns, Drugs Leads To Arrests
Harvey police spokesman Sean Howard said in a statement Wednesday that in addition to guns and drugs, the group also boasted of dog fighting.
The Best Buzzer Beaters In Basketball History
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Sacramento Man Jumps Into Pool Filled With Coke And Pepsi
A Sacramento man conducted a sweet, sticky experiment at his home. The local YouTuber posted this online a week ago today and the video now has nearly 24 million views!
WATCH: Bad Lip Reading NFL 2016 Part One
It's finally here! The thing we have been waiting for all year for! No, not Super Bowl 50...Bad Lip Reading of the NFL.
Study: Children Using Phones To View Content, Ditching Television
Children are watching the majority of digital content on their phones or tablets rather than the traditional television, according to new research.
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Sabonis scores 24, leads Kings' 123-96 rout of Clippers
Sabonis made both of his two 3-point attempts in the game and hit 2 of 3 free throws.
Football world wishes Pelé well as the Brazilian star remains in stable condition
Past and present soccer stars have been wishing Pelé well on social media as the Brazilian great's health condition remains stable, according to a hospital statement on Saturday.
Group caught while allegedly trying to steal Banksy mural in Ukraine
Authorities in Ukraine have detained a group of people who allegedly tried to steal a mural by renowned graffiti artist Banksy from the wall of a building that was damaged by Russian shelling.
LeBron James passes Magic Johnson on NBA's career assists list
LeBron James moved past Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA's all-time assists list as the Los Angeles Lakers took a hard-earned 133-129 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
If you have the 'killer instinct needed to fight the real enemy,' you could be New York City's next 'rat czar'
New York City is recruiting a new "director of rodent mitigation" to rid the streets of its most notorious furry inhabitants.
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Sabonis scores 24, leads Kings' 123-96 rout of Clippers
Sabonis made both of his two 3-point attempts in the game and hit 2 of 3 free throws.
Football world wishes Pelé well as the Brazilian star remains in stable condition
Past and present soccer stars have been wishing Pelé well on social media as the Brazilian great's health condition remains stable, according to a hospital statement on Saturday.
Group caught while allegedly trying to steal Banksy mural in Ukraine
Authorities in Ukraine have detained a group of people who allegedly tried to steal a mural by renowned graffiti artist Banksy from the wall of a building that was damaged by Russian shelling.
LeBron James passes Magic Johnson on NBA's career assists list
LeBron James moved past Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA's all-time assists list as the Los Angeles Lakers took a hard-earned 133-129 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
If you have the 'killer instinct needed to fight the real enemy,' you could be New York City's next 'rat czar'
New York City is recruiting a new "director of rodent mitigation" to rid the streets of its most notorious furry inhabitants.
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$2.5M to go toward reducing crime in Sacramento's Upper Land Park neighborhood
Sacramento city leaders Tuesday night approved spending millions of dollars to reduce crime in two neighborhoods, including one where a little girl was murdered last year.
More than 57,000 Sacramento residents will be without an elected city councilmember
Sacramento city leaders are trying to figure out how to represent large portions of the city that, beginning this month, will no longer have an elected city councilmember.
"It is a very tense time in agriculture": Potential railroad strike concerns California farmers
A nationwide railroad strike could have an impact of $2 billion a day on the United States economy.
Old Sacramento's Holiday Tree lighting ceremony set for Wednesday
It's beginning to look a little like Christmas in Old Sacramento.
CHP: Transient struck, killed on I-5 on-ramp in Sacramento
A person was struck and killed on a Sacramento on-ramp to Interstate 5 early Wednesday morning.
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Silver alert issued for missing San Joaquin County man
The CHP is asking for the public's help to locate a missing senior who may be headed to Stockton from Southern California.
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.
Drought-hit California cities to get little water from state
California water agencies that serve 27 million people will get just 5% of what they requested from the state to kick off 2023, water officials announced Thursday.
Report: California gun data breach was unintentional
California's Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn't follow policies or understand how to operate their website, according to an investigation released Wednesday.
Report: California gun data breach was "unintentional and not connected to any nefarious purpose"
California's Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn't follow policies or understand how to operate their website, according to an investigation released Wednesday.
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Sabonis scores 24, leads Kings' 123-96 rout of Clippers
Sabonis made both of his two 3-point attempts in the game and hit 2 of 3 free throws.
Football world wishes Pelé well as the Brazilian star remains in stable condition
Past and present soccer stars have been wishing Pelé well on social media as the Brazilian great's health condition remains stable, according to a hospital statement on Saturday.
LeBron James passes Magic Johnson on NBA's career assists list
LeBron James moved past Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA's all-time assists list as the Los Angeles Lakers took a hard-earned 133-129 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Sacramento State football star drawing on inspiration from NFL legend to help other players
A Sacramento State football star is using an NFL hall-of-famer for inspiration in a new way.
Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
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Both sides see high stakes in gay rights Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court is being warned about the potentially dire consequences of a case next week involving a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for same-sex couples.
Sacramento could become first in the country to add city council youth liaison
Sacramento may become the first city in the country to add a new seat to its city council dias for a youth liaison.
Local Rabbi reacts to Kanye's comments about Hitler and Jews
Kanye's behavior has prompted many to ask: Is this the result of mental illness, or is it anti-semitism? We reached out to a local rabbi for her take.
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.
Trump knew about company's alleged tax fraud scheme, prosecutor says
The prosecution rested its case, but first got permission to tell jurors a fraudulent practice "was known to Mr. Trump"
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China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Drug, alcohol deaths increasing among US adults 65 and older, CDC data shows
Deaths related to drug misuse and alcohol abuse appear to be on the rise among older adults in the United States, similar to the recent increases seen among younger adults, according to two new reports from the CDC.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay men donating blood
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recall is sixth in November involving child products containing the toxic substance banned decades ago.
Health officials gear up for post-holiday surge of respiratory illnesses
A potential perfect storm of three viruses: COVID-19, the flu and RSV.
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"Nothing they can do about it": Homeless, shoplifters blamed for Big Lots closing in Citrus Heights
Big Lots is raising big concerns in Citrus Heights as word got out that the store is closing up shop.
Experts warn of high interest rates on credit cards amid holiday shopping season
Financial experts are warning consumers about credit card debt amid the holiday shopping season. With the combination of inflation and high interest rates, going into debt is the last thing you want to do.
Report: California gun data breach was "unintentional and not connected to any nefarious purpose"
California's Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn't follow policies or understand how to operate their website, according to an investigation released Wednesday.
More than 70 water agencies in California could face water shortages in the coming months, state report shows
Nearly 20% of California's urban water agencies reported they could see significant water shortages in the coming months as the state braces for a potential fourth consecutive year of drought.
Big tobacco tries to stop California flavored tobacco ban
R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco companies filed a request Tuesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to impose an emergency order to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters earlier this month.
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Handcuffs in Hallways: Thousands of California children are being arrested on K-12 campuses. Why?
In California, police were called at K-8th grade campuses more than 10,000 times in a single year and data reveals that students with disabilities were far more likely to be arrested than their non-disabled counterparts.
California's efforts to police the police are off to a slow start
Data compiled by CalMatters reveals the state's top cop is struggling to keep up with the new law that requires the Attorney General's Office to investigate all police shootings of unarmed people.
Investigating Prop. 57 credits: How was Sacramento shooting suspect Smiley Martin out of prison early?
When voters approved Prop. 57, CDCR said inmates would earn early release credits for rehabilitation, good behavior, and education milestones, and would lose credits for bad behavior. But critics argue that's not the case anymore and there's little transparency - pointing to Sacramento mass shooting suspect, Smiley Martin, as a prime example.
False confessions: Why a conservative DA is urging law enforcement to stop lying to suspects
A new California law prohibits officers from using threats or lies to get a minor to confess to a crime. It faced opposition from law enforcement, but now a conservative district attorney is urging law enforcement to stop lying to all suspects due to an increased risk of false confessions.
Investigating Wage Theft Solutions: When workers win judgments but bosses still don't pay
Even after workers win wage theft judgments against their boss, many still don't get paid. Could a local wage theft pilot program offer a state-wide solution?
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Call Kurtis: A father's final wish was derailed by lost luggage
A Modesto teacher said she couldn't spread her dad's ashes in Europe after the airline lost her luggage — so she decided it was time to call Kurtis.
Viewers Call Kurtis to get help with towing refund
A Sacramento couple said their car was wrongfully towed while visiting family, and when they couldn't get a refund, they called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Viewers call Kurtis after losing solar for hottest months of the year: "I just want it fixed"
Viewers in El Dorado County say their solar company ignored them, right before their warranty was up. They decided to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Military family calls Kurtis over problems getting special Disney passes
A Sacramento military family says a discrepancy between Disney and their base was about to keep them from a special trip. It was time to call on Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Supply chain delays impacting solar users
After waiting months for their solar set-up to get fixed, a Woodland couple called on Kurtis Ming to investigate — and they're not the first to reach out about solar going out this summer.
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From devastation to inspiration, Foresthill students study wildfire prevention
In the wake of the devastation, a new generation of foresters is taking interest in wildfire prevention.
"We weren't afraid of fire": Native Americans share ancient wildfire mitigation
Fighting fire with fire. It is not a new concept when it comes to wildfire mitigation and forest management. In fact, Native Americans have used these methods for centuries.
Storm Watch: Debris flow mitigation efforts underway in Mosquito Fire burn scar
There are concerns over debris flows in the burn scars following the Mosquito Fire.
Mosquito Fire remains at 76,788 acres with 90% containment, as of Sunday morning
The Placer County wildfire started September 6 and spread into neighboring El Dorado County, forcing evacuations
Forest service seizes PG&E equipment as part of probe into Mosquito Fire
U.S. Forest Service officials indicated to PG&E that an initial assessment showed the Mosquito Fire started near one of its power lines on National Forest lands.
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"The most exciting call I've ever taken": Sacramento-area dispatcher helps deliver Thanksgiving baby
"No call is routine." That's the case with police and firefighters, but it also applies to dispatchers. For one Sacramento-area dispatcher, a Thanksgiving shift turned into a special delivery that no one saw coming.
"It's uplifting": Stockton restaurant reopens after arsonist burned it down last year
Reborn from the ashes, a restaurant in Stockton opened its doors Friday after a fire closed them last year.
Blind Woodland woman living alone in rundown home gets home makeover from neighbors
Her neighbor, Paul Bridge, saw that she needed help, so he rounded up the community to fix it for free.
Fishermen attacked by sharks rescued 28 hours after boat sinks off Louisiana Coast
"I took my two thumbs and jabbed him (the shark) in the eyes, and he took off," one man said.
Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
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Saturday First Alert Weather forecast - 10 a.m.
Widespread rain is moving across the Sacramento region. Snow is expected to hit the Sierra this afternoon.
Saturday First Alert Weather Forecast - 9 a.m.
We're tracking the second round of a storm moving across Northern California this week. It's expected to bring 1-3 feet of snow to the Sierra.
Saturday First Alert Weather forecast - 8 a.m.
Darla Givens has the latest update on the storm moving into the Sacramento region this Saturday morning.
Rain expected for Sunday's California International Marathon
It looks like rain will dampen the spirits of runners as they prepare for the race on Sunday.
Saturday morning weather forecast - 7:10 a.m.
Darla Givens forecasts rain moving into the Sacramento area between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday morning.