Call Kurtis: Antelope senior scammed out of her life savings
One Sacramento County resident said she's a widow with no children, and after getting scammed out of $4,000, the 76-year-old said she has no money to pay her rent or bills.
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One Sacramento County resident said she's a widow with no children, and after getting scammed out of $4,000, the 76-year-old said she has no money to pay her rent or bills.
One Antelope resident said she's a widow with no children, and after getting scammed out of $4,000, the 76-year-old said she has no money to pay her rent or bills.
A woman called Kurtis after she requested a refund on a concert ticket, but the seller sent it to the wrong card. How did she get her money back? Kurtis explains.
A Pollock Pines viewer, who says he and his family use natural gas sparingly, was billed for not using enough natural gas. When he got the $200 bill, he decided to call Kurtis.
A huge C-PAP recall kept one viewer from having a machine at night. After two years without a solution, it was time to call Kurtis.
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating.
Immigrating to Northern California 40 years ago, the Villasenor Family has shared a taste of Mexico through their restaurants. Their children now run Villa Corona Restaurant locations in Vacaville, Napa and St. Helena. But now they are accused of discriminating. Read more now.
Barbara Morton says her payment never went through for something she tried to buy online.
It was part of our yearly appreciation for all the volunteers. After the national anthem, they all got to watch the game from one of the suites at Sutter Health Park.
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate. Read more now.
Call Kurtis investigates the case of a blind and deaf Modesto woman whose life savings vanished from her Bank of America account after the 87-year-old fell victim to a check-washing scheme. Read more now
A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed while trying to escape the island. Read more now.
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
Viewers are reaching out with all kinds of refund and billing issues.
A Ripon viewer says the couch he bought for his wife for her birthday arrived damage, but the manufacturer didn't replace it.
A Roseville viewer says a recent trip to the emergency room left her confused about if she had an appendix. She called Kurtis Ming to investigate.
A Roseville viewer says a recent trip to the emergency room left her confused about if she had an appendix. She called Kurtis Ming to investigate.
One consumer said her fridge's ice maker died and she tried calling the manufacturer several times. However, she was unable to get the $200 part repaired.
A Sacramento collector and historian said a Purple Heart vanished. He knew who had it but couldn't get it back and decided to call on Kurtis Ming to investigate. Finally, CBS13 has an update.
A Sacramento collector and historian said a Purple Heart vanished. He knew who had it but couldn't get it back and decided to call on Kurtis Ming to investigate. Finally, CBS13 has an update.
A Manteca viewer says her dentist promised her a refund after botching an implant. But after a year and a half, it was time to Call Kurtis.
A viewer has AAA coverage that includes a tow for up to 200 miles, but when the tow company would only drive a broke down car for a fraction of that, it was time to Call Kurtis.
A viewer says they've been waiting years for a full insurance payout. After pandemic delays, it was time to call on Kurtis to investigate.
Another round of rain and snow return to Northern California on Monday. Expect slick roads in the Valley and more chain controls across the Sierra leading up to Thanksgiving.
An investigation is underway after a shooting during a house party left a teenager dead in Central California over the weekend.
A dog has been rescued after it fell down an abandoned mine shaft in Northern California.
A suspect has been arrested after a chase in Lathrop that saw him allegedly crash into several law enforcement vehicles and assault a police K9.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
A Rancho Cordova property manager shot and killed a burglar who broke into his shop in the middle of the night.
A search for two men is underway in Placer County after they were swept away by the American River on Saturday.
Another round of rain and snow return to Northern California on Monday. Expect slick roads in the Valley and more chain controls across the Sierra leading up to Thanksgiving.
An investigation is underway after a shooting during a house party left a teenager dead in Central California over the weekend.
A dog has been rescued after it fell down an abandoned mine shaft in Northern California.
The Sacramento Police Department is trying out a new air asset that's designed to improve response times.
Last year, Sacramento had 55 traffic fatalities, which was an all-time high for the city. Now, the city is launching new traffic safety efforts to try and get that number down to zero.
Two people were shot and killed in the Northgate area of Sacramento, police said Tuesday.
The Sacramento City Council has given the green light for a cannabis lounge pilot program.
Sacramento city leaders on Tuesday will consider passing new rules cracking down on sideshows. It comes as the number of street takeovers continues to grow.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Health officials in California are alerting consumers of a voluntary recall of a batch of cream top, whole milk that was produced by Raw Farms, LLC, in Fresno County after bird flu was detected in a sample.
Thousands of University of California health and service workers have hit the picket line as of Wednesday morning.
Expect rounds of heavy rain and Sierra snow, flooding concerns and travel impacts through the weekend before Thanksgiving as atmospheric river moves through Northern California
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
Cam Thomas scored 34 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Kings 108-103 in Nets coach Jordi Fernandez's return to Sacramento.
Josh Jacobs rushed for 106 yards and matched a career high with three touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers trounced the short-handed San Francisco 49ers 38-10.
Miles Hastings threw three touchdown passes for UC Davis, but it was Lan Larinson's 59-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter that helped the Aggies hold off Sacramento State 42-39 in the 70th Causeway Classic on Saturday.
The 70th annual Causeway Classic, a football tradition between UC Davis and Sacramento State, introduced some new action this year to their long-standing rivalry.
Sacramento State will host UC Davis for the 70th Causeway Classic on Saturday. You can watch the game on KMAX31.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Cold temperatures mean more people indoors, and more people indoors means more of a chance of spreading sickness.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said they have identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout confirmed.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The Call Kurtis team has found that some companies you may already be doing business with may offer streaming for free, or at deeply discounted rates.
The fire prompted a massive response from crews across the state, including five strike teams out of Auburn in Placer County.
The goal is to attract more women to the profession.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
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.
An investigation is underway after a shooting during a house party left a teenager dead in Central California over the weekend.
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The two went missing over the weekend and were last seen near Oregon Bar, northeast of Auburn.
Despite Sunday's effort, the victims were not found and the search will resume on Monday.