
1st print version of debut "Harry Potter" novel sold at auction
The uncorrected copy proof of the debut novel in the Harry Potter series was bought for pennies more than a quarter-century ago with J.K. Rowling's name misspelled on the title page.
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The uncorrected copy proof of the debut novel in the Harry Potter series was bought for pennies more than a quarter-century ago with J.K. Rowling's name misspelled on the title page.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Evangeline's is hosting a Harry Potter Birthday celebration Wednesday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cinemark movie theaters across the country will show all eight Harry Potter movies, plus "Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them," during their Wizarding World XD Week from Aug. 31 through Sept. 6.
Butterbeer ice cream is now for sale at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter."
The train that took Harry Potter to school was played onscreen by the Jacobite steam train , saved a stranded family in Scotland.
Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series.
Deuce Mason as Grant Napear tells us a thing or two about Wizards...and not the Washington Wizard
Rides and other attractions themed on Harry Potter will open at the Universal Hollywood theme park in Los Angeles on April 7, Universal announced Tuesday.
A Texas girl who survived a recent attack in which her parents and four siblings were killed has drawn the attention of "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling.
A Connecticut man is behind bars for allegedly bringing a 14-year-old runaway to Sacramento without her parents' permission.
Hundreds gathered in Roseville for a tournament of a game made popular by wizards and witches, all created by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
A look back at the great movies, music and books that came out this Summer and a preview of what we can look forward to this Fall
Harry Potter has cast his biggest spell yet with a record-breaking first day at the box office for his final film. Distributor Warner Bros. reports that "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" summoned up $92.1 million domestically on opening day Friday.
Harry Potter still has that magic touch -- even before dawn.
Hair has won out over Harry Potter at the weekend box office. Mandy Moore's animated musical "Tangled," a new take on long-haired fairy-tale princess Rapunzel, sewed up the No. 1 spot with $21.5 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That raised the Disney release's domestic total to $96.5 million.
A fairy-tale princess gave young wizard Harry Potter a run for his money at the weekend box office.
Harry Potter has cast his biggest box-office spell yet with a franchise record $125.1 million domestically over opening weekend.
Harry Potter has added to his billions with a whopping $24 million domestic haul from midnight screenings of his latest adventure.
Seven families are settling into their new homes in Oak Park after months of hard work thanks to a unique partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller who was injured in an avalanche last week has died, according to the resort.
A Manteca city councilor who said he shot his stepson in self-defense during an attack last month will not be facing charges, the Manteca Police Department said on Saturday.
Elon Musk's instructions came after President Trump praised the head of DOGE but would like to see him get more aggressive in reducing the federal government.
A Stockton 16-year-old was injured in a shooting early Saturday morning, police said.
Seven families are settling into their new homes in Oak Park after months of hard work thanks to a unique partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller who was injured in an avalanche last week has died, according to the resort.
In a letter to Congress, California Gov. Gavin Newsom requested $40 billion to help Los Angeles recover from January's disastrous fires.
A Manteca city councilor who said he shot his stepson in self-defense during an attack last month will not be facing charges, the Manteca Police Department said on Saturday.
Elon Musk's instructions came after President Trump praised the head of DOGE but would like to see him get more aggressive in reducing the federal government.
It was 175 years ago — on February 18, 1850 — that Sacramento became a California county. A lot has changed since those early days.
Sacramento has plenty of historic old buildings, but now there's an effort to list an entire street on the historical register.
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot in the south Sacramento area Monday evening.
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
Each time winter storms pass over Sacramento, the work begins to collect all the fallen trees blown over by strong gusts and saturated ground.
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller who was injured in an avalanche last week has died, according to the resort.
State senators grilled the California Public Utilities Commission over the approval of six PG&E rate increases in the past year.
A new mortgage relief program for Californians who've had their homes destroyed by recent natural disasters is in the works.
California has sent a strike team to Kentucky to assist with the ongoing response and recovery efforts following severe weather that has led to more than a dozen deaths.
Two ski patrol staff at Mammoth Mountain were caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work after an atmospheric river dropped about six feet of snow in 36 hours, Mammoth Mountain officials said.
Buddy Hield and Moses Moody had 22 points each and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 132-106.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
Sacramento Republic FC is turning to fans to get their input on what they want in the new stadium in the works at the Railyards.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred called the Athletics temporary home in West Sacramento charming but reiterated he expects the franchise will open its new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028.
It's been the biggest sports story in California's capital city heading into 2025: the fate of Sacramento State athletics.
Elon Musk's instructions came after President Trump praised the head of DOGE but would like to see him get more aggressive in reducing the federal government.
"The press and all people in the United States have the right to choose their own words and not be retaliated against by the government," the AP said in its lawsuit.
Republican lawmakers have faced backlash at town halls and other events in their districts in recent days.
President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
Within the next two weeks, construction is going to start on underground infrastructure to put in power and water for the new shopping center with a car wash, food and retail shops.
The first dispensary of three planned in the city of Manteca held its soft opening.
Roadside food stands are a popular place to get a quick bite to eat, but Sacramento County worries some are also serving up problems.
Increasing costs have weighed up against Marcella's Mexican Restaurant, which has stayed in the same location under the same name for over 50 years.
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
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.
Federal funding cuts to the U.S. Forest Service are raising concerns in Placer County about whether there will be enough resources to prevent wildfires.
A West Sacramento woman who lost everything when her home flooded knew she had to step in to help those now suffering the same fate in the Los Angeles area.
As containment grows on the Los Angeles-area fires, the state's disaster response is not done even when the flames are out.
The dangers of responding to a disaster are made a little less risky thanks to this roadside pit stop in Davis.
The Walt Disney Company committed $15 million to help with response and rebuilding efforts for the deadly wildfires that have scorched the Los Angeles area this week.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
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.
Seven families are settling into their new homes in Oak Park after months of hard work thanks to a unique partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
The fourth annual event brought a boost to Old Sacramento businesses.
Low 70s are back in the forecast!
CBS13 is celebrating Black History Month with the story on an inspirational cowgirl.
For the first time since the pandemic, more people are dying from influenza than from COVID.