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.
Trial By Fire: The Trauma Of Fighting California's Wildfires
Longer and more intense fire seasons have taken a visible toll on the state, leaving charred forests and flattened towns, but they've also fueled a silent, smoldering, mental health crisis. In conjunction with a riveting series of reports from CalMatters, we take a closer look at increasing rates of PTSD and suicide among CalFire firefighters, the contributors, and what's being done to address the issue.
CBS13 Investigates Mold Wars: Tenant Rights When You Find Mold In Your Rental Unit
They thought it was COVID, but a local family now believes they actually got sick from mold growing in their rental home — and they're not alone. So, what are your rights if your life is turned upside down by mold? CBS13 Investigates.
Forever Chemicals,' COVID And Results From A New At-Home PFAS Test
In addition to many other health concerns, emerging research suggests higher levels of these PFAS "forever chemicals" in the body may lead to more severe COVID symptoms and may reduce the effectiveness of vaccines. A new test now allows the general public to identify the level of PFAS in their bodies at home.
CBS13 Investigates: What's In Your Water?
There's been a lot of talk about drinking water over the past month. This all has some wondering, how do you really know what's in your drinking water?
One In Three Students At Local California Schools Failed Last Year - But Who's Tracking?
It's no secret that students struggled with distance learning last year, but it's been difficult to quantify the actual impact on California students - until now.
Schools Aren't Required to Report Increasing Cyber Attacks: Kids at Risk, Parents in The Dark
Cybercriminals are targeting schools at an alarming rate and putting kids at risk of identity theft - and their parents may never know.
CBS13 Investigates: Problems With State's Digital Vaccine Registry
As more employers and schools districts require proof of vaccination, problems with the state's digital vaccine records could prevent some from proving that they're vaccinated.
Tracking Summer Camp Sex Abuse: How To Better Protect Your Kids
With summer camp in full swing after a year at home, there are new questions about how sexual abuse at summer camps is tracked and reported.
Why Some Child Predators May Get Reduced Probation – And May Never Have To Complete Treatment
It was intended to reduce the caseload for probation officers so they could focus on rehabilitating convicts, but some say the new law is letting child sex predators off early - in some cases before they complete rehabilitation.
Who's Investigating Teacher Abuse Investigations?
School districts are supposed to protect kids from predators, but far too often they don't.
Asleep At Lab: Whistleblower Allegations From Inside CA's Billion-Dollar COVID Lab
Lab techs sleeping while processing COVID samples for testing. COVID test swabs found in the restrooms. These are just two of the concerning allegations from whistleblowers about what's happening inside the state's new billion-dollar COVID testing lab.
The Fight For The Right To Grieve: Could The '4th Time Be The Charm' for CA Bereavement Leave Bill?
As coronavirus deaths begin to increase, there's a new push for job-protected bereavement leave after a loved one dies.
CBS13 Investigates: CA Still Storing Newborn DNA Without Consent. Golden State Killer Case Raising New Concerns
It's a little known fact: California stores newborn blood spots collected from every child born in the state. Parents don't have to consent, so many don't even know. So what is the state doing with them and why didn't they ask permission? CBS13 is getting answers.
EDD Did Not Comply With State Audit, Putting Californians At Risk Of ID Theft
The state auditor found the Employment Development Department has put millions at risk of identity theft amid the pandemic, violating state law.