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How auroras form -- and why California got a glimpse of them

CBS13's Chief Meteorologist Nic Merianos explains the phenomenon known as the Northern Lights, which are usually an extremely rare sight in California.

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New scrutiny on deadly Arden-Arcade deputy shooting after cellphone video

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First Alert Weather Sunday evening forecast 10-4-2026

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Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies fatally shoot man after being called to car wash

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Sacramento police investigating deadly stabbing in South Natomas neighborhood

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Suspects in Sacramento's K Street mass shooting expected to be retried next year

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Aftershock fans get special deals as Sacramento businesses welcome festival crowds

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Why some Placer County property tax bills jumped by hundreds this year

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All clear given as CHP investigates note at California State Capitol

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