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Thursday evening forecast: September 28, 2023
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El Niño set to strengthen this winter, what does it mean for Northern California?
El Niño continues to strengthen according to NOAA's latest forecast. But would a strong El Niño mean an active winter across Northern California?
Atmospheric river storm approaches California, Pacific Northwest
The arrival of an atmospheric river storm to California will coincide with the first week of fall.
PG&E may shut off power to 8 NorCal counties during Wednesday wind event
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers in eight Northern California counties may be impacted by a public safety power shutoff that could start Wednesday evening.
Reshaped Death Valley park could take months to reopen after damage from Hilary
Officials say it could take months for Death Valley National Park to reopen to visitors after Tropical Storm Hilary.
Sacramento-based animal wellness group awaiting call to help in Hurricane Idalia aftermath in Florida
A Sacramento-based animal wellness group is prepared to send emergency services in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.
How can you measure the air quality in Sacramento?
Here are some helpful links for measuring air quality in the Sacramento region.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary help reduced NorCal's fire danger
As Tropical Storm Hilary battered parts of Southern California, it gave crews the break they needed in fighting fires across the northern region of the state.
Foresthill warned of possible mudlsides as Hilary moves through Sierra
The people in the community of Foresthill have lived through wildfires and snowmageddons just in the past year, and now the National Weather Service is warning them about mudslides as Tropical Storm Hilary continues moving north through California.
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Ryan Noda's homer in 8th gives A's 2-1 win over AL Central champion Twins
Rookie Ryan Noda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics held on for a 2-1 win against the AL Central champion Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
Update: Utility worker killed in trench collapse in San Francisco's Lower Haight
A contractor died when a trench collapsed under a sidewalk in San Francisco's Lower Haight Thursday morning after a frantic, hours-long rescue effort.
"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.
EMS Memorial Bike Ride pedals across Northern California
A group of cyclists is making its way across Northern California this week to remember Emergency Medical Services personnel who have lost their lives.
Sacramento-area ceremony honors pair of firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District recognized those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with a station dedication ceremony held Thursday morning in North Highlands.
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EMS Memorial Bike Ride pedals across Northern California
A group of cyclists is making its way across Northern California this week to remember Emergency Medical Services personnel who have lost their lives.
Sacramento-area ceremony honors pair of firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District recognized those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with a station dedication ceremony held Thursday morning in North Highlands.
"Bienvenidos a Sacramento": Former TV journalist hosts city's first-ever 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.
Sacramento man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
A Sacramento man is headed to prison after he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.
Program transforms lowrider into an EV, paving the way for sustainable cruising
During Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS13 is taking a closer look at lowriders, which are an essential part of California's Chicano culture. Merging tradition and innovation, a Sacramento trade school is on a mission to transform a lowrider into an EV.
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"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.
California proposed new rules for insurance companies. Here's what to know
Months after California's home insurance market was rattled by major companies pausing or restricting their coverage, the state's top regulator said Thursday that he would write new rules aimed at persuading insurers to continue doing business in the nation's most populous state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to raise California minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour.
Former California corrections officer accused of smuggling cellphones into facility
A former California correction officer is accused of accepting bribes by smuggling cell phones into a facility.
California Gov. Newsom calls GOP Primary Debate "a nothing burger"
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom was front and center at the GOP presidential primary debate in Simi Valley on Wednesday.
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Ryan Noda's homer in 8th gives A's 2-1 win over AL Central champion Twins
Rookie Ryan Noda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics held on for a 2-1 win against the AL Central champion Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
Heinz selling Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch after viral Taylor Swift tweet
Heinz is selling limited bottles of Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch after a Taylor Swift fan account posted a photo of the pop icon at a Kansas City Chiefs game.
Travis Kelce breaks silence on Taylor Swift
"Well Trav, how does it feel that Taylor Swift finally put you on the map?" his brother Jason Kelce asked.
Colin Kaepernick writes letter to NY Jets offering to join: "I've never retired or stopped training"
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has written a letter to the New York Jets offering his services to the struggling team.
Taylor Swift roots for Travis Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs game
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce later walked out of Arrowhead Stadium together, further fueling to the speculation that they are dating.
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California proposed new rules for insurance companies. Here's what to know
Months after California's home insurance market was rattled by major companies pausing or restricting their coverage, the state's top regulator said Thursday that he would write new rules aimed at persuading insurers to continue doing business in the nation's most populous state.
Federal agencies detail impacts of shutdown with deadline fast approaching
The Department of Homeland Security said nearly 72% of its workforce, or about 185,000 employees, would be kept on the job with their pay delayed.
California Gov. Newsom calls GOP Primary Debate "a nothing burger"
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom was front and center at the GOP presidential primary debate in Simi Valley on Wednesday.
Trump criticizes Biden, Democrats, automakers over electric vehicles
Former President Trump addressed many of his remarks to UAW workers who were not in the room where he was speaking.
The second Republican debate's biggest highlights: Revisit 6 key moments
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
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EMS Memorial Bike Ride pedals across Northern California
A group of cyclists is making its way across Northern California this week to remember Emergency Medical Services personnel who have lost their lives.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
New California law aims to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Wednesday that aims to stop other states from prosecuting doctors and pharmacists who mail abortion pills to patients in places where the procedure is banned.
More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
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"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 hosts city's first-ever 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.
One Northern California city is now home to Tesla's 50,000th supercharger
Roseville is now home to a big green energy milestone. Tesla has placed its 50,000th supercharger in the city and it's hard to miss.
Heart health hack: Lodi man credits smart watch for saving his life, preventing heart attack
A simple hack is believed to have prevented a heart attack for one Lodi man — and the odds are high that most people already have the technology to do the same in their homes or even in their hands.
Recent lawsuits target companies that misrepresent how food is advertised and what it actually looks like
When it comes to food advertising, what you see is rarely what you get. A flurry of recent lawsuits wants to change that.
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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.
Will more "Sexually Violent Predators" get "transient release" due to lack of housing?
A Placer County judge is the latest to order "transient release" for a "Sexually Violent Predator" due to lack of housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.
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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.
Call Kurtis: Do I have an appendix?
A Roseville viewer says a recent trip to the emergency room left her confused about if she had an appendix. She called Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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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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Thursday evening forecast: September 28, 2023
Chief Meteorologist Nic Merianos has your forecast!
EMS Memorial Bike Ride makes its way through Northern California
A group of cyclists is making its way across Northern California this week to remember Emergency Medical Services personnel who have lost their lives.
Is overtourism reaching a breaking point in Lake Tahoe?
The precious cycle that keeps Lake Tahoe economically afloat is at risk of being disrupted as the housing crisis reaches a crescendo and local politicians are flexing muscle to try and make changes.
Suspect shot by police in Fairfield was carrying a BB gun
Police say the man shot by officers in Fairfield pointed a BB gun designed to look like a real gun at them.
Suspect in 1987 cold case murder of young boy appears in Colano County court
The suspect accused of killing a 6-year-old boy back in 1987 made his first court appearance in Solano County on Thursday.