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Future Causeway Classic football games between UC Davis, Sac State possibly in jeopardy
With Sacramento State leaving the Big Sky Conference after the 2025 season, the annual matchup will need to be moved to a non-conference game.
Yolo County declares local health emergency after Esparto fireworks explosion
Officials have declared a local health emergency after the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven people in July.
Folsom police arrest juvenile suspected of throwing ice block onto car at Palladio garage
A juvenile suspect is facing a felony vandalism charge after an incident at the Folsom Palladio last week.
Hawaiian Airlines flight from Sacramento to Maui diverted to Oakland due to mechanical issue
A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Sacramento to Maui was turned around over the Pacific Ocean Monday morning, landing in Oakland because of a mechanical issue, authorities said.
Man dies after being shot in Vacaville gas station convenience store parking lot
A shooting at a Vacaville gas station convenience store parking lot left one person dead Sunday evening, police said.
2 Midtown Sacramento Victorian homes damaged in fire
Firefighters swarmed a Midtown Sacramento street to stop a fire from spreading to more homes Monday morning.
Ford to invest $5 billion in EV production. Here's what to know.
Ford unveiled a new assembly line on Monday, which CEO Jim Farley called the most radical change at Ford "since the Model T."
I-80 traffic slow near California-Nevada border after big rig hauling Tesla batteries crashes
A big rig hauling electric vehicle batteries crashed off Interstate 80 near the California-Nevada border Monday morning.
Newsom hosts Texas Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting, says California "will nullify" GOP action in Texas
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
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California's top prosecutors honor “American Nightmare” survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn
They were mocked, doubted and even called liars. But now, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, the couple once accused of staging a kidnapping hoax, are being honored by California’s top prosecutors. Here's how their relentless pursuit of justice helped solve cold case crimes and the exclusive confessions they helped uncover.
Fact-checking Trump and Newsom's claims about California gas prices
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
"American Nightmare" kidnapper Matthew Muller gets new life sentence for Contra Costa County crime
Matthew Muller, whose 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins was chronicled in the Netflix docuseries "American Nightmare," was sentenced to another life term for a separate home invasion that occurred just weeks later in Contra Costa County.
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California Supreme Court rules rooftop solar credit rollback needs revisiting
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday that state regulators were given undue deference in deciding to roll back rooftop solar credits for homeowners, reversing an appeals court ruling that upheld the regulators' decision.
California adds 2 Firehawk helicopters to strengthen state's firefighting capabilities
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the addition of two Firehawk helicopters to strengthen that state's firefighting capabilities.
California deploys firefighting resources in multiple northern counties ahead of increased fire risk
In anticipation of critical fire weather conditions forecast for parts of Northern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved the pre-deployment of firefighting resources in multiple counties.
Boneyard Fire forces evacuations in Tuolumne, Mariposa counties
Several roads were evacuated in the Sierra Nevada foothills due to the Boneyard Fire in Tuolumne County Saturday afternoon.
Fact-checking Trump and Newsom's claims about California gas prices
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
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Oakdale annex plans moving forward on eastside of town
A plan to bring thousands of new residents and major development to Oakdale is moving forward.
Sinking ground in Central Valley driving down home values, study shows
A new study from UC Riverside is showing home values are going down, and not just because of high mortgage rates. It's due to subsiding, meaning certain areas in the Central Valley are sinking into the ground.
Monday evening Northern California weather forecast: August 11, 2025
Here is your extended 7-day forecast!
Students return to class at Stockton's McNair High after water main break
Claudette Stefanian reports.
Future Causeway Classic football games possibly in jeopardy
With Sac State leaving the Big Sky conference, the matchup will need to be moved to a non-conference game.
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Sacramento city leaders to consider sending letter of opposition over Natomas development plans
A Sacramento housing clash is pitting the city council against the board of supervisors over a massive Natomas development.
Trump says homeless should leave D.C. "IMMEDIATELY," after floating federal takeover
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
Ex-Trump surgeon general blasts RFK Jr.'s halt to mRNA vaccine research
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis ends 2026 bid for California governor, launches campaign for treasurer
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced that she is ending her campaign to run for governor in 2026.
Newsom hosts Texas Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting, says California "will nullify" GOP action in Texas
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
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Future Causeway Classic football games between UC Davis and Sac State could be in jeopardy
With Sacramento State leaving the Big Sky Conference after the 2025 season, the annual matchup will need to be moved to a non-conference game.
Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Nationals beat Giants 8-0 and spoil Justin Verlander's 3,500th career strikeout
CJ Abrams homered and the Nationals spoiled a milestone achievement by San Francisco's Justin Verlander as Washington beat the Giants 8-0.
Baltimore Orioles fall to Athletics, 3-2, in series-clinching game
Willie MacIver hit a two-run, ninth-inning double off Keegan Akin to rally the Athletics to a 3-2 series-clinching victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Stidham shines as Broncos beat 49ers 30-9 in preseason opener
Jarrett Stidham threw two touchdown passes, leading the Denver Broncos to a 30-9 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Nationals break out of scoring slump, beat Giants 4-2 behind Lord and Wood
Brad Lord pitched six effective innings to earn his first career victory as a starter, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2.
Back-to-back homers in 1st send Orioles to 3-2 win over Athletics
Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Athletics 3-2 on Friday night.
Devers homers early, Giants blank Nationals 5-0
Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt homered, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Friday night to snap their longest home losing streak in more than a decade.
American Legion baseball celebrates 100 years, puts Fairfield on the map with tournament play
The year 2025 marks a milestone year for American Legion baseball nationwide. Founded in 1925, the league is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at age 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
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How to experiment with asking banks to lower your credit card interest rate
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
What happens to your photos and videos when you die? How to keep memories after you're gone
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
When new flooring is marketed as waterproof, is it really "waterproof"? A Sacramento family's saga.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
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Ford to invest $5 billion in EV production. Here's what to know.
Ford unveiled a new assembly line on Monday, which CEO Jim Farley called the most radical change at Ford "since the Model T."
Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
AOL to end its dial-up service in September
AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service and "associated software" on Sept. 30.
Nationals beat Giants 8-0 and spoil Justin Verlander's 3,500th career strikeout
CJ Abrams homered and the Nationals spoiled a milestone achievement by San Francisco's Justin Verlander as Washington beat the Giants 8-0.
Man clings to high-speed train in Austria after it left station without him
The man, who was not identified, grabbed onto the outside of the train as it was leaving the station in Sankt Poelten, west of Vienna.
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Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos founder, dies at 77
Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton, has died, according to his manager. He was 77.
Dean Cain says he will be "sworn in as an ICE agent ASAP"
An ICE spokesperson ICE Assistant Secretary confirmed that Dean Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, dies at 48 from cancer
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorney: "I have nothing to do with a possible pardon"
In attorney Marc Agnifilo's first network TV interview since Sean "Diddy" Combs' verdict, he recounted the most publicized case of his career and said he's focused on getting Combs a fair sentence.
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Why is Instagram's new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it?
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
CU Buffs Coach Prime gets emotional while revealing bladder cancer diagnosis
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Trans community pushes back as Kaiser pauses youth gender-affirming surgeries
The California transgender community is pushing back against Kaiser Permanente's announced pause on gender-affirming surgery for patients 18 and under.
Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
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Roseville dress shop owners talk potential tariffs impact on wedding, prom season
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
Placer County's Sip Into Spring wine tasting event is this weekend
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
How Mexico, Canada tariffs taking effect Tuesday will impact Sacramento
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
Amid nationwide economic blackout day, Sacramento's Zanzibar faces closure after 26 years
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County sees positive results from retail theft reporting app
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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New entertainment venue in West Sacramento set to open at former Safeway location
A brand-new entertainment venue in West Sacramento is set to open next week. The Boulevard will feature an arcade, bowling alley and restaurant.
Safeway workers in Northern California reach tentative agreement averting strike
The unions representing more than 20,000 Safeway employees throughout Northern California reached a tentative agreement with the company, averting a strike.
Former Giants managing general partner, longtime Microsoft attorney Bill Neukom dies at 83
Former San Francisco Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom, a bow-tie loving, longtime Microsoft attorney who was at the helm when the club won its first World Series title in San Francisco in 2010, has died.
Sacramento's historic Jim Denny's diner finds new home shortly after announcing closure
Sacramento's Jim Denny's will continue serving up food, but at a new location, owner N'Gina Guyton said on social media on Saturday.
Fire on River Plaza Drive in Sacramento knocks out power to nearby businesses
There was a 1-acre grass fire near River Plaza Drive, the fire department said.
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An owner's pack of dogs is harming animals in south Natomas for second time this year
The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento is asking the public to beware of three husky-mix dogs on the loose in south Natomas that are responsible for killing a cat and biting a dog.
West Sacramento man sending ashes of wife, dog to space
Filled with otherworldly wonder, one local man is fulfilling his late wife's final wish: to travel into the great beyond.
Loose dogs caught on camera killing pet cat in Yuba City, animal services increases patrols
The 21-year-old cat, Alfie, had to be euthanized after suffering internal injuries and a detached hip.
Search underway for possible Amador County dog killer after family pet found dead in driveway
An Amador County family hopes the community will have their answer as to who could have killed their beloved family pet in their front yard.
Sacramento SPCA provides shelter for animals displaced by LA fires
The SPCA took them in to free up space and resources for the influx of animals displaced by the fires in Southern California.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
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Sacramento could be home to America's Favorite Teacher
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Yolo County basketball star inches closer to goal of 3K career points, totaling 1K this season
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Sacramento Chick-fil-A customer celebrates 90th birthday at restaurant he's become a staple at
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
California high school senior uses own money to buy holiday gift for every student at school
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
Dozens of people with disabilities set sail for first time at Sacramento Deep Water Channel
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.