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CBS13 went undercover and caught area stores overtaxing customers.
A Sacramento driver paid to insure her scooter but learned it was never insured at all.
Casey Elston knew the "No Parking" sign in front of his house wasn't there when he left for work October 18.
A Colfax senior citizen signed up for a two year deal with DirecTV. But when he only got a discount for one year, he called Kurtis.
A West Sacramento woman says Reader's Digest stopped payment after publishing something she wrote. She decided to call Kurtis to investigate.
A Sacramento woman took her phone into Best Buy to be repaired. When it seemed to disappear, she called Kurtis.
More than 14 months after the United States Postal Service lost track of his insured package, Eric Bush is finally getting answers.
A Dixon man bought a big screen TV on sale but later found out he was charged tax on the full price. When he couldn't learn why, he called Kurtis to get answers.
With gas prices well above four dollars a gallon, it's no doubt affecting every Northern California driver. While we can't do anything to bring the prices back down, we can dispel some myths that may be prompting you to pay more at the pump.
Some of the same banks that foreclosed on homes up and down the valley are now skipping out on paying their property taxes, a Call Kurtis investigation has uncovered.
More than a year after the United States Postal Service insured and shipped his package, Eric Bush said the federal department still won't pay his insurance claim for lost mail.
Maddie Kessler doesn't mince words. She's tired of her HTC Amaze smartphone suddenly turning off.
It's the heart of tax season and there are quite a few companies out there that want to do your taxes. But is one better than the other? We call on Kurtis Ming with the great tax test.
A Nevada City woman says she's been having problems with her phone line for more than eight months. When she got fed up, she called Kurtis.
Michelle Hawk and others are pushing for tougher standards they believe many parents don't realize they need.
The accident happened near the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Cosumnes River Boulevard.
Residents in south Auburn are being told to be on alert after a mountain lion was spotted in the city Thursday morning.
People in a Roseville neighborhood say they are frustrated and scared following a series of reckless drivers doing donuts in their cul-de-sac.
Dixon could see its city limits expanded and around 6,000 new homes built if a proposed new housing development is approved by city leaders.
A plane was diverted to a Sacramento-area airport after reports of an inflight emergency Wednesday night, fire crews said.
Sacramento police are cracking down on traffic safety with extra patrols in midtown to keep drivers and pedestrians safe.
Events becoming more frequent across the city as Sacramento progresses on its plan to become a "City of Festivals."
For Sacramento mayoral candidates Dr. Flo Cofer and Kevin McCarty, Labor Day meant locking into their campaigns.
The original Sacramento Dixieland Jazz Jubilee started in the 70s but ended in 2017. Now, another annual jazz festival is going on this holiday weekend and is bringing hundreds of fans to town.
Mikuni in midtown Sacramento was struck by thieves who made off with all the cash in the restaurant's safe Sunday night.
California is looking for developers to create generative artificial intelligence solutions to help with the state's housing and homeless issues, as well as help analyze the state's budget.
A stalemate at the California State Capitol and Democrats are divided over a special session focused on California oil companies and allegations of price spikes.
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and through his defense attorney expressed remorse for the incident.
A late-season heat wave has developed across Northern California this week. Widespread triple-digit highs are on the way and a Heat Advisory is in effect. Here's what the CBS Sacramento First Alert Weather team is watching.
California's housing crisis is now at the center of a new political ad campaign that dropped this week.
In addition to World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, Alex Morgan also won a gold medal with the U.S. at the 2012 London Olympics.
Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman have agreed to a $151 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for 2025-30, giving up his chance to become a free agent after the season.
Sao Paulo state's government says it will deploy hundreds of police officers for team buses for Friday's NFL game between the Eagles and Packers.
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and through his defense attorney expressed remorse for the incident.
High school football is one of the sports impacted most by extreme heat. With the season now in full swing, teams are making the changes CIF has mandated for this season.
California is looking for developers to create generative artificial intelligence solutions to help with the state's housing and homeless issues, as well as help analyze the state's budget.
The president's son, Hunter Biden, offers to plead guilty in his trial for tax evasion in California. He is accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
A stalemate at the California State Capitol and Democrats are divided over a special session focused on California oil companies and allegations of price spikes.
A candidate's microphone will be muted when it's their opponent's turn to answer a question.
The Navy sailor was visiting the country on personal travel, three U.S. officials said.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
Want to know if your personal care products contain harmful forever chemicals? Here are some steps you can take.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Places like Big Lots and 99 Cent Only stores have been closing across the region, but there's one type of retailer that's making a resurgence.
When you've got to go, you've got to go. But it's sometimes tough to find a restroom available to the public. Kurtis Ming is getting answers on your rights to access.
South Natomas community members got their first look at plans to build a new Topgolf attraction in the neighborhood.
A Stockton gas station owner took it upon himself to keep prices low. At Ernie's General Store, the cash price for a gallon of gas is $3.99.
The federal government announced Wednesday that it will keep interest rates where they are for now, but that could change in the next few weeks.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
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.
When you've got to go, you've got to go. But it's sometimes tough to find a restroom available to the public. Kurtis Ming is getting answers on your rights to access.
A Sacramento man said his bank added a zero to a check he wrote. When it put his account in the red, it was time to call Kurtis.
The hook? Signing up for Chevron's loyalty program.
A Manteca mother was scammed following something that she saw on her Facebook feed about Bitcoin.
A Sacramento woman who wanted to do a good deed by donating her car to charity ended up getting more than she bargained for.
Repopulation is scheduled to begin in Sierra County days after a wildfire erupted in Northern California's Tahoe National Forest.
The man accused of igniting the Park Fire, which has grown to be California's fourth-largest wildfire ever, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of arson, prosecutors said Thursday.
A flash flood warning will be in effect this weekend for the Park Fire burn scar area as wet weather is expected to roll through Northern California.
A wildfire in the hills near the Solano County community of Green Valley prompted evacuation warnings and orders on Wednesday.
The last remaining evacuation warnings prompted by the massive Park Fire were lifted on Tuesday, Cal Fire announced.
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.
Here's a look at the weather on this First Alert Action Day.
Residents are being urged to be on alert.
The 18-year-old was riding near Franklin Boulevard and Cosumnes River Boulevard.
There's a new legal twist to the fight over housing the homeless in Elk Grove. California announced it reached a settlement with the city that will help get more people off the streets.
A plane was diverted to a Sacramento-area airport after reports of an inflight emergency Wednesday night, fire crews said.