Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire Along WB I-80 In VacavilleA tractor-trailer that was hauling two dump trailers caught fire along westbound Interstate 80 late Thursday morning.
Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash Has El Camino Avenue Overpass Closed; Business 80 OpenAuthorities are investigating a deadly crash that has the overpass at the El Camino Avenue exit closed Thursday morning.
Candlelight Vigil Planned Thursday Evening For Fallen Elk Grove OfficerThe Elk Grove Police Department will be hosting a candlelight vigil for fallen officer Ty Lenehan.
Sacramento’s Solid Waste Fees Going Up Due To New State Composting MandateSacramentans will be seeing an increase in their solid waste disposal rates after the city council approved a new plan.
Old Peach Tree Mall Building In Linda Demolished After History Of Flood And FireA 400-thousand square foot eye sore is finally being torn down in the Yuba County community.
Bringing Hollywood To Auburn, Local Company Creates Film Hub In Placer CountyBringing Hollywood to Placer County, one local company is working to turn Auburn into a filming destination.
Local
Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire Along WB I-80 In VacavilleA tractor-trailer that was hauling two dump trailers caught fire along westbound Interstate 80 late Thursday morning.
Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash Has El Camino Avenue Overpass Closed; Business 80 OpenAuthorities are investigating a deadly crash that has the overpass at the El Camino Avenue exit closed Thursday morning.
Candlelight Vigil Planned Thursday Evening For Fallen Elk Grove OfficerThe Elk Grove Police Department will be hosting a candlelight vigil for fallen officer Ty Lenehan.
California
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Plans To Retire, Paving The Way For Biden PickJustice Stephen Breyer, the senior member of the Supreme Court's liberal wing, plans to retire after nearly 28 years on the bench, giving President Biden the opportunity to make his first appointment to the nation's highest court, one that is poised to be historic.
Earlier Releases For Repeat Offenders In California Halted Pending AppealCalifornia's on-again, off-again plan to allow earlier potential prison releases for certain repeat offenders was off again Tuesday, pending an appeal by more than half of California’s 58 district attorneys.
Sacramento Judge Delays Enforcement Of Part Of New California Bacon LawA Sacramento County judge decided this week to delay enforcement of part of California's new farm animal welfare law that critics said would cause price hikes and supply shortages for bacon and other fresh pork products in the state.
Video
Thursday Noon Forecast - 1/27/22Jordan Segundo has the latest forecast for the Sacramento region.
Health Experts Hopeful CA Is Past Worst Part Of Omicron SurgeThe daily average of new COVID cases in California has dropped out at 87,000 Over the past week, and the infection rate the number of tests coming back positive has now dipped below 19 percent. Both of those figures are down significantly from last week. Health experts are now hopeful that California has passed the worst part of the Omicron surge.
UC Davis Treating Patients With New Anti-Viral PillDoctors at UC Davis Medical Center are now treating COVID patients with Pfizer's new anti-viral pill. In trials, the medication cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% in high-risk patients. UC Davis says it has an extremely limited supply of the pills though, but they're hoping more will become available soon.
Investigation Continues Into Teen's ShooterA girl, 16, was in a car with her mother and brother when she was shot in the head. Marlee Ginter talked to a family impacted by the shooting.
Man Dies After Crash On West El Camino OverpassAn investigation is underway after a man was found dead after a hit-and-run crash on the West El Camino/I-80 overpass.
Candlelight Vigil Planned For Fallen Elk Grove OfficerThe vigil is set to start at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Crime
'A Really Rough Time': Mourning Families Call For Community Action After String Of Teen Shooting VictimsCommunity activists are crying foul, saying not enough is being done to stop the violence involving youth. Just this month, there have been at least four shootings in the Sacramento area with teen victims.
Man Accused Of Killing Elk Grove Police Officer Tyler Lenehan In Wrong-Way Crash Appears In CourtTuesday's procession for fallen Elk Grove Police Officer Tyler Lenehan came on the same day the man accused of killing him made his first court appearance.
Arrest Warrant Issued For Man, 23, In San Joaquin County Stabbing, RobberyA no-bail arrest warrant has been issued for a robbery and stabbing that happened in a small San Joaquin County town last year, authorities said Tuesday.
Politics
Earlier Releases For Repeat Offenders In California Halted Pending AppealCalifornia's on-again, off-again plan to allow earlier potential prison releases for certain repeat offenders was off again Tuesday, pending an appeal by more than half of California’s 58 district attorneys.
Sacramento Judge Delays Enforcement Of Part Of New California Bacon LawA Sacramento County judge decided this week to delay enforcement of part of California's new farm animal welfare law that critics said would cause price hikes and supply shortages for bacon and other fresh pork products in the state.
Modesto Explores Hiring Park Rangers To Keep Parks Clean And SafeModesto wants to crackdown on people visiting parks afterhours while enforcing camping and public drinking ordinances. It's exploring a pilot program to hire park rangers.
CBS13 Investigates
Amador County Landlord Waits Weeks For Propane, Company Cites 'Gaps In Communication'More viewers are reaching out to CBS13 about delayed propane deliveries after the major December storms. One woman from the small town of Volcano in Amador County reached out to Kurtis after waiting weeks for the tank on her rental property to be refilled.
Call Kurtis: Temporary Bank Closures Impacting Access To Safe Deposit Boxes A Sacramento resident almost missed out on his trip to Mexico when he found out he couldn’t access the safe deposit box where he was storing his passport.
Sacramento Family Calls For Redesigned Product After Kitten Suffocates In Flip-Top Kitty Litter BucketA Sacramento family blames the death of their kitten on a bucket of kitty litter. They want to warn others about the dangers of the bucket’s flip-top lid.
Coronavirus
COVID Outbreak At Tuolumne County Jail Leads To Early Release Of 13 InmatesThirteen inmates will be released following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Tuolumne County Jail, authorities said Wednesday night.
Rancho Cordova Hosts Vaccine Clinic, Offers COVID Testing KitsThe City of Rancho Cordova hosted a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday afternoon where citizens and businesses were also offered testing kits.
Sacramento City Unified Extends Vaccine Mandate Deadline To Feb. 28The Sacramento City Unified School District announced Wednesday that it has extended its vaccination mandate deadline to the end of February.
Business
Old Peach Tree Mall Building In Linda Demolished After History Of Flood And FireA 400-thousand square foot eye sore is finally being torn down in the Yuba County community.
Fans React To Closure Of Orangevale Music Venue The BoardwalkPeople are reacting with sadness and shock to the news that The Boardwalk, a staple of the local rock and roll community is closing its doors.
Orangevale Music Venue The Boardwalk Shutting DownThe Boardwalk, a well-known local live-music venue, is closing its doors after 35 years.
Health
Rancho Cordova Hosts Vaccine Clinic, Offers COVID Testing KitsThe City of Rancho Cordova hosted a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday afternoon where citizens and businesses were also offered testing kits.
Sacramento City Unified Extends Vaccine Mandate Deadline To Feb. 28The Sacramento City Unified School District announced Wednesday that it has extended its vaccination mandate deadline to the end of February.
Contact Tracing Program Called Into Question After DelaysThis has begged two questions: Are people unknowingly exposing others? And is contact tracing necessary?
