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Sacramento Thursday evening weather forecast: Aug. 11, 2022
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1,000 people in Death Valley National Park stranded by flash floods
Flash flooding at Death Valley National Park triggered by heavy rainfall on Friday buried cars, forced officials to close all roads in and out of the park, and stranded about 1,000 people, officials said
Over 100 million Americans have been under heat alerts for 8 of the last 16 days
A strong upper-level high pressure that has been causing the excessive heat across the central US this week will impact the most populous parts of the country by Thursday and Friday.
Isolated thunderstorms expected to develop in the mountains
Weather officials are advising those spending Sunday evening in the mountains to beware of isolated thunderstorms.
California outlines plan for scaled back giant water tunnel
The scaled-back proposal released Wednesday would build one tunnel to take water from the Sacramento River to the California Aqueduct.
UC Davis announces graduation re-do dates after June heat debacle
Back in June, the university ended one graduation early over triple-digit heat after 36 people called for medical help.
Heat Builds In California As Crews Work To Protect Yosemite Sequoias
A heat wave was developing in California on Monday but winds were light as firefighters battled a wildfire that poses a threat to a grove of giant sequoias and a small community in Yosemite National Park.
Temperatures Expected To Return To The 80s Next Weekend
After a string of days with temperatures climbing near or above 100 degrees in the Central Valley, cooler weather is in store for next week.
Rare, 5-planet Alignment Will Take Over The Sky This Month
Don't forget to look up this weekend to see the start of a rare, five-planet alignment grace the night sky.
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A failure at a UC Davis lab has led to the death of 21,000 fish, P.E.T.A. calls for shutdown
UC Davis is now reviewing safety procedures at its other labs and says that the death of so many fish could impact years of research.
Go-Karts stolen from Sacramento racing team that raises money for childhood health care
The thieves were able to steal the Go-Karts by cutting a hole in the bottom of the trailer and slowly removing each kart.
Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response
The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.
Sacramento firefighter taken to hospital for smoke inhalation
Firefighters faced difficulties putting out the fire due to "hoarding type conditions" in the first unit.
Sacramento Police make announcement about explosions heard in Land Park
Sacramento Police believe that the explosions that have occurred in the area are related and are asking anyone with any information regarding potential suspects to come forward.
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Go-Karts stolen from Sacramento racing team that raises money for childhood health care
The thieves were able to steal the Go-Karts by cutting a hole in the bottom of the trailer and slowly removing each kart.
Concern about Bird Flu leads to drainage of ponds at Land Park
The water that is pumped out will be used to irrigate the park's grass.
Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in brutal 1970 killing of Sacramento-area woman
A suspect has finally been identified in a Sacramento-area murder case that had gone cold for years.
SacRT approves new plan for West Sacramento streetcar line
Sacramento and West Sacramento will decide if a streetcar line connecting the two cities will move forward.
Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
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San Bernardino County puts secession measure on ballot
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will soon get to say whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
Report: California slow to get unemployment benefits to workers
California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for roughly 6 million people during the pandemic because state policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly," according to a nonpartisan report released Monday by the Legislative Analyst's Office.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
In dry California, salty water creeps into key waterways
Parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers have become too salty to use as the state's punishing drought drags on.
Elk Grove swim competition largest in Western region
The competition is made up of swimmers who are 14 and under from 13 different states.
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Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA
All NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2022-23 season as a tribute to Russell.
Drury, Nola homer in big rally, Padres beat Giants 13-7
The Padres fell behind 4-0, surged ahead 6-4 after Manny Machado's two-run double ignited a six-run rally in the third and then fell behind 7-6 in the sixth.
Sacramento Kings 2022 preseason schedule released
The Sacramento Kings have released their preseason schedule for the upcoming season.
Former 49er Frank Gore arrested in New Jersey after a domestic violence dispute
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
Little leaguer hugs distraught pitcher who hit him in the head
"I just wanted to go over there and make sure he was all right. Make sure he knows that I'm all right," the young batter told CBS News.
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New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Gavin Newsom picks 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated current state Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero as the next chief justice.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Trump lawyer who was at Mar-a-Lago for FBI search describes the scene
Lindsey Halligan, a Florida-based attorney for Trump, was at Mar-a-Lago and spoke with CBS News about the FBI search.
Gavin Newsom wants to accelerate California's key climate goals
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to speed up the state's transition to non-carbon electricity sources and accelerate its timeline for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
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CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
Roseville man, a great-great grandfather, celebrates his 105th birthday
Richard Cheevers has lived through two global pandemics and two world wars.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
What is vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher says he battled rare disease
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
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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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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.
How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
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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.
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.
Call Kurtis: Pet shelters, gas prices, and insurance
Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.
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Plum Fire in the Tahoe National Forest prompts large response
The fire began at roughly 4 p.m. in the area of Lafayette Ridge.
Grass fire near Antelope burns 15 acres
Firefighters are battling a grass fire near Antelope that has burned 15 acres so far.
PG&E undergrounding power lines, says it decreases chances of fire by 99%
In an area damaged by the Caldor Fire, PG&E will put six miles of overhead lines underground. That is a portion of the 175 miles of undergrounding that the company says they will complete this year.
Longtime Forest Service employee killed in McKinney Fire
Firefighters battling the McKinney Fire in Northern California on Monday remembered long-time U.S. Forest Service employee Kathy Shoopman, the first publicly identified victim of the fire.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
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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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A failure at a UC Davis lab has led to the death of 21,000 fish
PETA Senior Vice President Kath Guillermo is calling for a lab at UC Davis to be shut down after 21,000 fish were killed.
12 Go-karts were stolen from a team that races to raise money for childhood healthcare
12 Go-karts were stolen from the Ben Ali Shrine Cibara Motor Corps, which raises money for childhood healthcare by racing.
Average price of gas nationwide is below $4 per gallon | Call Kurtis
Here's a look at some of the top stories from across the country.
Average price of gas nationwide is below $4 per gallon | Call Kurtis
Here's a look at some of the top stories from across the contry.
Woman's items in storage unit destroyed by rats and covered in feces
A woman's children were checking the family storage unit when they discovered their items covered in rat feces.