Koula Gianulias

Koula is thrilled to be reporting in her hometown of Sacramento. Her first news internship was right here at KOVR when she was a senior in college.

After graduating from UC Davis and working in public relations, Koula went back to school to pursue journalism. She interned at Fox 11 in Los Angeles and Sky News London as she worked towards her masters degree at USC. Koula also picked up some print experience writing for the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Her first television news job took her to Northern California where she worked for KRCR-TV as a “one-man-band” reporter…shooting and editing her own stories. Then she was off to Nevada to report for the ABC affiliate in Reno. She covered everything from wildfires to politics – her favorite topic. Koula joined the CBS13 team in October 2006. Her gigantic Greek family welcomed her home with open arms and a lot of food.

Churchgoers, Neighbors React To Shooting Outside West Sacramento Church

A man who was shot outside a West Sacramento church is recovering at home Friday night. His 7-year-old son was with him as well.

2012/03/16

Riverbank Councilman Jesse James White On Hot Seat Again

A controversial Riverbank city councilman could be kicked out of office, but it’s not because of his numerous run-ins with the law.

2012/03/15

Bondsmen In Hot Water For Firing Shots At Suspect

A bail bondsman is now a wanted man and two others had to be bailed out themselves after police say they shot at a teenager.

2012/03/09

Sacramento Police officers, along with several other agencies, entered Copy Planet at 24th and Florin Road early Thursday morning to serve a search warrant.(credit: CBS)

Police Say Copy Business Was Front For Illegal Computer Gambling Racket

Police have raided a South Sacramento business they say was a front for an illegal computer gambling and gaming racket.

2012/03/08

Convicted Killer Shermantine Writes A Second Letter To CBS13

Convicted killer Wesley Shermantine has sent another letter to CBS13 from death row and this time he’s saying even more.

2012/03/07

Historic City Council Vote On Arena Expected To Pass

It could be the biggest vote of their careers when Sacramento City Council members weigh in on the downtown arena plan Tuesday night.

2012/03/05

An illustration shows where the new sports and entertainment complex would fit in the Sacramento landscape. (Illustration by Jigme Chhimi/arena mockup by Populous) An illustration shows where the new sports and entertainment complex would fit in the Sacramento landscape. (Illustration by Jigme Chhimi/arena mockup by Populous)

Deal Details: Sacramento Contributing $255 Million Toward Arena

The mayor’s office on Wednesday gave CBS13 a first look at a summary of the term sheet that will be released Thursday detailing financing agreements for the new downtown arena, including a $255 million contribution by the city.

2012/02/29

David Stern, Kevin Johnson and Joe Maloof

Sacramento, Kings Reach Deal On New Arena

It looks like the Kings will be staying in Sacramento. Mayor Kevin Johnson, the Maloofs and Commissioner David Stern announced they have a hand-shake agreement for a deal to build a new entertainment and sports complex for Sacramento and keep the Kings in the Capital City.

2012/02/27

Sacramento Arena Talks Progress But Still Work To Be Done

Sacramento officials met with NBA representatives for four hours on Saturday during the All-Star Weekend in Orlando and were told the city “has done its part” toward getting a new downtown facility built. But Commissioner David Stern later cautioned that the groups are not there yet.

2012/02/25