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Manteca family finds new hope as twin daughters live with rare genetic disorder
Esperanza and Libertad, or Espy and Libby for short, suffer from a rare disease called syngap1. It's left them unable to speak and with many other developmental delays.
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Esperanza and Libertad, or Espy and Libby for short, suffer from a rare disease called syngap1. It's left them unable to speak and with many other developmental delays.
There are no levels of exposure considered safe from health effects.
Families may want to savor their meals together. According to a new study in the journal JAMA Network Open, new research finds when families have more time for their meals, children eat more fruits and vegetables.
The proposal would resolve thousands of suits alleging that the company's baby powder caused cancer.
The manufacturer of eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of serious bacterial infections in the US, including at least three deaths, did not follow proper protocol to prevent contamination of its products, according to an FDA inspection report.
Federal public health officials have identified southern Nevada as the place in the U.S. with the highest number of cases of a potentially lethal fungus that is resistant to common antibiotics, and can be a major risk for hospital and nursing home patients.
Products manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt Ltd were linked to a fatal outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned people not to eat raw cookie dough while the investigation continues.
Safety regulators say the products could contain ethylene oxide, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and eye and skin burns.
For the first time in three years, states will check if people enrolled in the health care program still qualify. Many don't.
The company was in late-stage clinical trials of a vaccine to prevent lower respiratory tract disease in adults over the age of 60 with RSV. The vaccine being tested was using an adenovirus vector platform, similar to the technology behind in its COVID-19 vaccine.
Children who live with cats or dogs during fetal development and early infancy may be less likely than other kids to develop food allergies, according to a new study.
The decision means Narcan can be available at convenience and grocery stores, but its price isn't clear.
Long COVID has affected millions of people globally.
More than 80 percent of 911 calls are for medical aid, but "7 out of 10" patients taken to the ER don't actually need to be there. That's why a new project being launched in Elk Grove could be a game-changer, designed to break down the backlog while still saving lives.
The fire has scorched more than 373,000 acres as of Monday.
The man accused of causing the Park Fire had his first appearance in court on Monday and is being charged with reckless arson along with several enhancements.
There are big dreams to bring big development and business to Citrus Heights. The Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan will transform the run-down Sunrise Mall into the community's new central hub with a main street, hotels, housing and more.
The Park Fire destroyed six homes with the same Cohasset family. They are now turning to the community for support.
Undercover stings are being held across the state looking for unlicensed contractors.
Emergency repair work is continuing on a Sacramento street after a large sinkhole caused a city truck to get stuck.
A man was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of a mother of four in Sacramento, prosecutors said Thursday.
Millions of dollars are about to be handed out to help keep kids safe in Sacramento, and a workshop was held to ask people how the funding should be spent.
Demonstrators rallied at the California State Capitol on Wednesday night in support of Ukraine as Russia's invasion enters its 880th day in the country.
Some Sacramento teens raised awareness at city hall about how stressful it is growing up nowadays.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
In California, wildland firefighters need all the help they can get, and time is something that can't be wasted.
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
A group of young women, who wish to remain anonymous, said they encountered the man who was arrested in connection to the Park Fire before it started.
A Chico man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fast-growing Park Fire, which is now California's largest wildfire this year after burning at least 124,000 acres, prosecutors said.
The NL wild-card leader Braves got back two players who were part of their 2021 World Series title, making a deal with the Giants for outfielder Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson.
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Reyes Moronta has been killed in a motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic, one of his former teams has said.
U.S. water polo captain Maggie Steffens told the Associated Press that her sister-in-law, Lulu Conner, died after "a medical emergency."
The San Francisco Giants finished off a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 5-4 victory Sunday.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 on Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.
"On top of its extreme decisions, the court is mired in a crisis of ethics," President Biden said in a speech at the LBJ Library in Austin.
Former President Donald Trump will speak with the FBI about the attempted assassination against him at his Pennsylvania rally.
President Biden is calling on Congress to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices and establish an ethics code for them. He also wants Congress to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity.
More than $15 million has been raised for the Harris campaign by virtual grassroots gatherings over the past week, according to a CBS News analysis.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
Breakthrough technology is helping UC Davis Health treat more cases of lung cancer in its earliest stages.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team are on the lookout for the best back-to-school deals so that parents and families can save money.
There are big dreams to bring big development and business to Citrus Heights. The Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan will transform the run-down Sunrise Mall into the community's new central hub with a main street, hotels, housing and more.
Customers are speaking out about their experience with the Flashfood app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
A San Joaquin County woman said her home insurance company of nearly 40 years abruptly canceled her coverage over what it spotted from a drone's view high above her property.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team are on the lookout for the best back-to-school deals so that parents and families can save money.
A familiar and endearing presence in our newsroom since 2010, you will likely never see these two in front of the camera unless you spot them in one of the Call Kurtis promotional spots.
What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
The Park Fire destroyed six homes with the same Cohasset family. They are now turning to the community for support.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
The man accused of causing the Park Fire had his first appearance in court on Monday and is being charged with reckless arson along with several enhancements.
In California, wildland firefighters need all the help they can get, and time is something that can't be wasted.
At the Butte County evacuation center, so many say that the progression of the Park Fire is all too familiar. One family suffered tremendous loss during the 2018 Camp Fire.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Undercover stings are being held across the state looking for unlicensed contractors.
After a series of setbacks, a powerhouse is back online near Lake Spaulding and water is flowing to agencies in Nevada and Placer counties after emergency repairs finished two days early.
A San Joaquin County woman said her home insurance company of nearly 40 years abruptly canceled her coverage over what it spotted from a drone's view high above her property.
Your life and your home are top of mind when wildfire rips through your community, but what about your brain health?
Madisen Keavy touches on the tragic toll the Park Fire has taken on one Butte County family.