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They are called EMV chips and are on almost every debit or credit card we use these days. It's a security feature intended to cut down on fraud. But why would a state program that puts money back into your hands agree to send out cards without that protection?
A Carmichael viewer said he got charged for HVAC parts he didn't need, so he called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
A summer house party was posted to Snapchat. Before the night was over, a 20-year-old man was dead. And since then, his case has gone cold.
When the moving company drove off with George Hunter's stuff for his move to Georgia, he didn't expect he'd have to fight to get it back after he says they jacked up the price, mid-move, and wouldn't return his stuff.
A Carmichael viewer says his internet company left an eyesore outside his house. After trying for months to get it fixed, it was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
A Sacramento viewer was afraid he'd lose internet after workers left a junction box open. Storms were approaching and he said they wouldn't come back out. It was time to call on Kurtis Ming.
As the Franchise Tax Board tells people to quickly spend their gas tax rebates in response to reports of fraud, one Antelope viewer called Kurtis when most of the money on her card was spent by someone else.
It's tax season, and that's stressful, but you may not have to pay for tax software or a professional. In fact, there are quite a few programs out there offering free tax help, including programs for seniors and those bringing in less than $66,000 last year.
Is a home security camera an alarm? One viewer found out that the Sacramento Police Department thinks so after he received a $30 alarm permit for his home Ring cameras.
The IRS now says you don't owe federal taxes on your gas tax rebate.
When a Plumas County couple was having a hard time getting a refund for their broken fridge, it was time to call Kurtis.
A viewer in Gridley says a car repair to pass smog would have cost her more than the car was worth. She decided it was time to call Kurtis.
After pressing the IRS for answers for more than a week, the agency says it is working on guidance on whether you owe federal taxes for your California Gas Tax Rebate also known as the Middle Class Tax Refund.
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
A beloved midtown Sacramento staple, Zelda's Gourmet Pizza, officially closed its doors for the last time Saturday night. The owner cited financial complications are the reason behind the closure.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed reported that Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in the Union Square area.
California Assembly Democrats are pushing back against a last-minute push by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump.
The bills will now head to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk.
More than $6,000 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered and multiple suspects were arrested after police responded to two reports of thefts in progress in Lodi earlier this week, police said Saturday.
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.
An enrollment backlog is keeping some 300 students out of Sacramento classrooms while staff tries to catch up, which the district admits could take up to 14 business days.
The Sacramento Police Department said it's seen an uptick in downtown businesses being burglarized in the last two weeks.
The search is on for an arsonist accused of setting multiple fires that burned through a Sacramento park. Concerned neighbors say the city is not doing enough to protect the park.
California Assembly Democrats are pushing back against a last-minute push by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump.
California has become the first state to launch a clean, renewable hydrogen hub.
The state of California has agreed to pay a former employee $350,000 to settle her claims that Democratic state Treasurer Fiona Ma sexually harassed her.
Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according arrest records.
The California Legislature has approved a proposal that could make undocumented immigrants eligible for affordable housing assistance under a state program offering loans to first-time homebuyers.
The Texas Rangers beat the Oakland A's 3-2 on Saturday night.
The San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night.
The Oakland A's beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Friday night for their first consecutive winning months in more than three years.
Last season, the team's beloved head football coach, Jacob Wright, passed away suddenly mid-season after he collapsed due to a medical emergency in the team's locker room.
The San Francisco 49ers officially announced the signing of All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to a $120 million four-year contract extension Friday and marked the occasion with a flurry of social media posts.
The bills will now head to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk.
California Assembly Democrats are pushing back against a last-minute push by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump.
Mike Tyson sat down with Ashley Sharp to speak about his visit to Stockton to campaign for mayoral candidate Tom Patti.
A bill that would allow greater media access to California prisons is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for a possible signature.
The state of California has agreed to pay a former employee $350,000 to settle her claims that Democratic state Treasurer Fiona Ma sexually harassed her.
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.
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.
Take a quick hike in the Tahoe region and it's easy to see conditions are ripe for a 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.
The Aggies fell to the Cal Bears on Saturday in the season opener.
A beloved midtown staple, Zelda's Gourmet Pizza, officially closed its doors for the last time Saturday night. The owner cited financial complications are the reason behind the closure.
The long holiday weekend is underway with the unofficial end to summer season in full swing with dozens of people out at Discovery Park.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot and seriously wounded Saturday afternoon during an attempted robbery in downtown San Francisco, his team said.
Here's a look at the weather as we move into September.