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Yahoo Takes Big Leap With $1.1B Deal For Tumblr

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet pioneer that had fallen behind the times.

2013/05/20

Elk Grove Couple Turns Home Into Successful Wedding Venue

Owners of a private oasis tucked away in Elk Grove are getting ready for a busy summer. That’s because they’ll be hosting a whole lot of parties in their own backyard.

2013/05/19

Friends Turn Love Of Couponing Into Online Business

A couple of friends took an obsessive couponing hobby and turned it into a cash cow. They just launched a new website that not only benefits small businesses but keeps money in your pocket.

2013/05/19

Rancho Cordova Walmart store (credit: CBS13)

More Big-Box Stores Could Soon Be Popping Up In Sacramento

The large grocery box stores may be making a comeback in Sacramento as changing an old rule may entice these chains to build in the capital city once again.

2013/05/18

US House Prices Up 10.5 Percent In The Last Year

A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared with a year ago, the biggest gain since March 2006.

2013/05/07

Man Accused Of Defrauding Caltrans Of $1.9 Million Through Ad Scheme

A Sacramento man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly invoicing Caltrans for print ads his company was supposed to create and run in local newspapers, but never did, Caltrans says.

2013/04/24

Maloof Employees At Sleep Train Arena Fear They Could Be Unemployed Next Week

Employees of the Maloofs who work at Sleep Train Arena have been told to take off Friday and Monday. They tell CBS13 they’re worried they may be let go when they return next week.

2013/04/18

AP: Likely Tax Cheats Flock South, West

Worried the Internal Revenue Service might target you for an audit? You probably should be if you own a small business in one of the wealthy suburbs of Los Angeles.

2013/04/15

Disneyland’s Space Mountain, Matterhorn Bobsleds Close For Safety Review

Three rides at Disneyland, including the famous Space Mountain roller coaster, were temporarily closed as the company reviews its safety protocols after being cited by state regulators.

2013/04/14

6 Automakers Recall Vehicles Over Defective Airbags

Six automakers including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide in a massive effort to fix defective air bags made by the same parts company.

2013/04/11

Helium Shortage Deflating Party Balloon Sales

The supplies are running out, and now a fun party favor is in danger of becoming extinct.

2013/04/06

Jimmer Fredette #7 of the Sacramento Kings (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jimmer Fredette Sues Utah Clothing Company Over Royalties

Attorneys say they are working to resolve a lawsuit filed by Jimmer Fredette against a Utah-based clothing company over $50,000 plus royalties the former Brigham Young star claims haven’t been paid.

2013/04/04

E3 Gaming Conference Begins In Los Angeles

E3 Conference Kicks Off In L.A.

Electronic Entertainment Expo kicked off today at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Space X Launch To Space Station

Early Saturday morning, a private company is set to make history by launching a supply ship to the International Space Station. Here’s a look at the mission preps and what Space X and NASA expect the mission to look like.

The makers of Airborne agreed to a $30 million settlement over false advertising claims that Airborne tablets can prevent or reduce the risk of colds, reduce the severity or duration of a cold, and protect against colds in crowded places such as airplanes, offices, or schools. (source: Federal Trade Commission)

Too Good To Be True…

Advertising is supposed to make you WANT a product. But some time, the claims go too far. Here are a few products over the years that have made false, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims…and got caught! It does not include the dozens of diet pills that have been fined for making false claims.

Take the top tennis players in the world and focus just on their cleavage. That was the premises of the "Adult Tennis Boobs" app. Apple said no thanks. (credit: Overdamped)

Banned: Most Controversial iPhone Apps

Apple now has strict policies on which applications for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch are approved for their App Store. But some risque or offensive apps have made it through the approval process, while others were rejected before getting to market. Here’s a look at a few of the most controversial apps.

An internet user looks at a Facebook page dedicated to Anna Chapman in Paris on July 23, 2010. Two weeks after 10 Russian spies flew back from the United States to Moscow, the buzz of interest around the ring's most photogenic member, the feisty redhead Anna Chapman, shows no signs of receding. While Chapman remains in an unknown location since her arrival in Moscow, reportedly being debriefed, she has apparently found time to write enigmatic Facebook updates and negotiate with journalists on her first interview. (Photo by Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images)

The Rise Of Facebook

Facebook, populated by at least 500 million users, has been both a source of innovation, controversy and fascination.

Apple Through The Years

Has it really been 30 years since Steve Wosniak & Steve Jobs sold off Jobs’ VW van to raise money and launch a company? Yes, it has, and if you don’t believe it, just check out some of the higlights.