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BREAKING: Suspicious Vehicle In Beverly Hills Prompts Response From Bomb SquadA suspicious item at a Beverly Hills intersection has prompted a response from multiple authorities, including a bomb squad and SWAT.
One Pedestrian Killed In Sacramento In Ambulance CollisionFriday night, around midnight, a pedestrian was struck by an ambulance transporting a medical patient and was killed, said the Metro Fire Department.
Father's Stolen U-Haul Found In Sacramento By Law EnforcementWhile moving his family's things from Oregon to Arizona, a father stopped to spend the night in a hotel in Sacramento. That's when his U-Haul was stolen.
Small Businesses Banking On Local Bucks For Small Business SaturdaySmall businesses are banking on your big bucks this weekend, especially after taking a brutal hit during the pandemic. Amatula Jacobs doesn't just sell a product, she sells her dream. Every item is her work of art. But when the pandemic hit, her dream nearly became a nightmare.
‘No Good Deed Goes Unpunished’: Elk Grove Woman Ticketed For Truck Donated Six Years AgoWe’ve reported before on agencies using old Department of Motor Vehicle records and ticketing the wrong person. One was issued in Salinas, a place Emily Blake-Kessel said she’s never been, six years after she donated the truck involved.
430-Foot Asteroid Expected To Pass By Earth On MondayAccording to NASA, a 430-foot asteroid dubbed 1994 WR12 is expected to smash through Earth's orbital path early next week. But don't worry, for the time being, we're safe.
Businesses Luring Employees Along With Customers This SeasonSince the start of the pandemic, businesses have lost many employees—and it doesn't look like it will change anytime soon.
Could The Perfect Hug Improve Your Health?Researchers have found that hugging can reduce stress levels and boost confidence. However, could the perfect hug be even more beneficial? Now researchers believe that they've cracked the code on what constitutes the perfect hug.
Video
Life-Size Gingerbread House In San FranciscoA life-size gingerbread house is now on display at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.
El Dorado County Couple Opens First Cornhole Store In Northern CaliforniaA couple in El Dorado County is making a living from the first and only cornhole store in Northern California.
Historic Bridge Reopens In Nevada CountyCBS13's Rachel Wulff shows us this one-of-a-kind renovation in Nevada County.
New COVID Variant Causes ConcernHealth officials say it may be a few weeks before they can determine how much of a threat this new variant is.
Gift Givers Get Creative For HolidaysGift givers are getting creative this year, watch to see how.
Black Friday Is Over, But More Sales Still To ComeBlack Friday may be over, but there are still more deals ahead for the holidays.
Sacramento & Region
Holiday Shoppers Start Early to Avoid Supply Chain WoesA centerpiece for many households: Christmas trees, fresh cut and artificial. Both are in shorter supply this year due to impacts from weather and supply chain delays.
One Pedestrian Killed In Sacramento In Ambulance CollisionFriday night, around midnight, a pedestrian was struck by an ambulance transporting a medical patient and was killed, said the Metro Fire Department.
Father's Stolen U-Haul Found In Sacramento By Law EnforcementWhile moving his family's things from Oregon to Arizona, a father stopped to spend the night in a hotel in Sacramento. That's when his U-Haul was stolen.
Small Businesses Banking On Local Bucks For Small Business SaturdaySmall businesses are banking on your big bucks this weekend, especially after taking a brutal hit during the pandemic. Amatula Jacobs doesn't just sell a product, she sells her dream. Every item is her work of art. But when the pandemic hit, her dream nearly became a nightmare.
‘No Good Deed Goes Unpunished’: Elk Grove Woman Ticketed For Truck Donated Six Years AgoWe’ve reported before on agencies using old Department of Motor Vehicle records and ticketing the wrong person. One was issued in Salinas, a place Emily Blake-Kessel said she’s never been, six years after she donated the truck involved.
430-Foot Asteroid Expected To Pass By Earth On MondayAccording to NASA, a 430-foot asteroid dubbed 1994 WR12 is expected to smash through Earth's orbital path early next week. But don't worry, for the time being, we're safe.
Coronavirus
Stanislaus County Leaders Pass Resolution Against 'Vaccine Passports'Leaders in San Joaquin County are taking a stand against COVID-19 vaccine passports.
UC Davis Plays Major Role In City Of Davis' Vaccination RateDavis could be one of the safest cities in California when it comes to coronavirus with strict mask-wearing policies and now an 84% vaccination rate.
Sac City Unified COVID Vaccine Deadline Looms With Just 8% Of Students Reporting Their StatusWith a deadline looming to report vaccination status, Sacramento City Unified says they've only heard back from about eight percent of students.
Supply Chain Creates Garage Door Waiting Game; City Inspectors Allow LenienceThe city of Sacramento will now allow garages to be boarded up in new homes, if the garage doors are not delivered in time.
Stanislaus County Rescinds Its Mask OrderStanislaus County has rescinded its mask order put in place earlier this year to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Eye on the City
BIA Building Industry 45th Awards CelebrationBIA Building Industry Awards dinner “MAME” celebrated the 45th year awards, on November 18th at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, downtown Sacramento with theme "academy awards" honoring the home building industry for the Sacramento region.
A celebration with fellow home building professionals that honored marketing, design and the people that make things happen.
Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery LUXE FOR LIFE FundraiserSacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery LUXE FOR LIFE dinner and fundraiser was held at the California Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento on November 13, 2021.
The Sacramento Children’s Home operates the county’s only Crisis Nursery. The mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing support to families at times of crisis. The Sacramento Crisis Nursery is a family-strengthening program, where parents can bring their children ages 0-5 to one of two Sacramento nurseries for emergency childcare services or overnight care during difficult times.
MOSAC Science Museum Grand Opening and Ribbon CuttingMOSAC, Sacramento newest Science Center official Ribbon cutting and announcement that the center is now open to the public was on November 12th,
SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, or simply MOSAC
The Science Museum off Richards Blvd was originally a power station from 1912.
I was in awe of all the fun exhibits, theater and educational information for Adults and Children of all ages. A must see on your bucket list. More information. visitmosac.org
California
Holiday Shoppers Start Early to Avoid Supply Chain WoesA centerpiece for many households: Christmas trees, fresh cut and artificial. Both are in shorter supply this year due to impacts from weather and supply chain delays.
BREAKING: Suspicious Vehicle In Beverly Hills Prompts Response From Bomb SquadA suspicious item at a Beverly Hills intersection has prompted a response from multiple authorities, including a bomb squad and SWAT.
‘No Good Deed Goes Unpunished’: Elk Grove Woman Ticketed For Truck Donated Six Years AgoWe’ve reported before on agencies using old Department of Motor Vehicle records and ticketing the wrong person. One was issued in Salinas, a place Emily Blake-Kessel said she’s never been, six years after she donated the truck involved.
Businesses Luring Employees Along With Customers This SeasonSince the start of the pandemic, businesses have lost many employees—and it doesn't look like it will change anytime soon.
Boreal Mountain Re-Opens After Surprise Halloween StormAfter a surprise Halloween snowstorm melted away quickly, Tahoe area resorts are finally re-open for the official start of snow season.
Learning Curve - Education During the Pandemic
Deadline Looms For Students Who Want To Cancel Bad Grades Caused By PandemicIt's no secret that students struggled with distance learning. And a new law was intended to ensure last year's grades don’t impact kids' academic future.
Sac City Unified Independent Study Families Frustrated By 'Lack Of Communication'Several students in Sacramento City Unified's independent study program at Capital City are waiting in limbo, and wondering what their school year may actually look like.
California Legislature Looks To Modify How Quarantined Students Are TaughtThe Delta variant has brought a number of quarantine conundrums as many students' school years are just beginning. Many families have already had their children sent home, and most all of them are left to study solo.
More Schools Closing Due To COVID OutbreaksSeveral rural California schools are temporarily closing because of covid outbreaks.
School Districts Face Substitute Teacher ShortagesAs the school year gets going, there's a scramble for substitute teachers when COVID infiltrates classrooms.
Crime
Second Suspect Sought After Surveillance Video Shows Thieves Steal Dump Truck From Irrigation District In Yuba CountyThieves drove off with a dump truck and a long list of tools, leaving the small Browns Valley Irrigation District in a big bind.
Stanislaus County White Supremacist Among Group Held Legally Responsible for Charlottesville ViolenceNathan Damigo had made headlines for his political views before, including back in 2016, when he was a student on the Stanislaus State campus.
Police: 3 Sought In Robbery At Stockton Rite AidAuthorities are searching for three people suspected of robbing a Rite Aid in Stockton early Wednesday morning.
Family Thanks Good Samaritans For Helping Elk Grove Grandmother Robbed While Walking Young GrandsonPolice were able to arrest the suspect with the help of two good Samaritans: The first called 911 and the second spotted the suspect jumping over a guardrail near Highway 99 and Sheldon Road.
Man Tried To Run Down Shoppers In Vacaville Parking Lots, Police SayThe Vacaville Police Department is looking for more victims after police say a man tried to run down people outside several busy shopping centers.
Sports
Fox, Hield Lead Kings Over Lakers 141-137 In Triple OvertimeAlvin Gentry said when he became Sacramento's interim coach that it was going to take everyone if the Kings were going to stop their season from spiraling out of control.
Portland's Robert Covington Fined For Mask Throwing Outburst Against Sacramento KingsFor throwing his mask at an official during a game against the Sacramento Kings, the Portland forward, Robert Covington, will be fined $15,000.
Meier's Goal, 2 Assists Lead Sharks Past Senators 6-3Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal with 8:42 remaining and added two assists as the San Jose Sharks handed the Ottawa Senators their third straight loss, 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Raiders Beat Cowboys 36-33 In OT On Field Goal After Penaltyerek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders got the third-down help they needed from Dallas cornerback Anthony Brown.
Kings Face Lakers In Conference Showdown Friday11th in the Western Conference, Kings basketball will head to Los Angeles
Kings Hold Off Blazers 125-121 In Tech-Filled GameDe’Aaron Fox scored 21 points before being ejected in the fourth quarter, Marvin Bagley III made a clutch 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Portland Trail Blazers 125-121 on Wednesday night.