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Are drones buzzing neighborhoods looking for reasons for insurers to drop you?
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 ab...
What's the rule on damaged cash? We found out after a bank refused to accept $6k.
What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?
Another, July 24th, and I think about my high school teacher who ended up murdered.
Every year on this day, I think about my high school English teacher Rebecca Patterson-Bibart. I was in the first class she ever taught at El Camino High School in South San Francisco. She had fiery red hair and a baby face, blending in with the students. She moved to California from her home state of Pennsylvania as her fiancé attended college in California. As a punk freshman, I'd often give her a bad time, and point out the shades of red her neck and cheeks turned as she put me in my place.
At the end of freshman year, she shared her excitement about her summer wedding, planned for July 24th, 1993. It's a date that stuck with me.
I found a way to be in Ms. Patterson's class every year of high school, including Yearbook Class as a senior. It was the closest class we had to journalism. She's the teacher who wrote my college recommendation letter and she spoke at my Eagle Scout Ceremony.
After her husband graduated college, they returned to the east coast, where they started a family. Every Christmas, I made the mailing list with the family updates as their two kids grew.
When she later returned to California, she called me and a classmate to meet up. It was fun sharing a beer with someone we once called a teacher. In fact, Ms. Patterson had to leave early after drinking a bit too much on an empty stomach.
Christmas of 2010, something was different. For the first time in 14 years, her Christmas letter didn't show up.
A google search revealed why. Her marriage went south, and she wanted a divorce from the same man she was excited to marry my freshman year. Instead of allowing it, he savagely murdered her inside the family home, and left a note for their young children not to enter. He was a scientist and used chemicals to take his own life in a much less brutal fashion.
In a selfish act, that man stole a life, and left two children without both parents. And her parents, without a daughter. I wonder how those children are doing now as they enter adulthood.
As I get older, it's hard to imagine I've already lived a life four years longer than Ms. Patterson lived. If everything worked out, she would've been married 30 years today.
It didn't work out. Once again on this July 24th, I pause to remember Ms. Patterson.
Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
That fire in Mariposa really exploded last night, but firefighters saved the community. Here's my 3d map showing where it burned.
A 3D tour I built shows where the fire is burning this afternoon, on July 4th. It also shows the flames distance from the populated area of Kelly Ridge and where we lost structures.
A lot of people are wondering what's on fire right now in Oroville. Using NASA heat signatures, I put this animation together. It also shows its distance to Kelly Ridge and a neighborhood where we lost homes.
It was an honor to emcee the Northern California Publishers and Authors annual book awards banquet in Elverta. Congratulations to all of the winners. https://www.norcalpa.org/
Do you still have photo albums? Where do you store them? How many digital photos do you have? How do you store your digital photos? We're working on a story.
My partner is crime, Hunter Sowards posted this touching message while I was out last week. One week after my birthday, I arrived to work to a disgusting amount of streamers, balloons and decorations that took 15 minutes to clear just so I could sit. Her family sent a huge delicious care package from their popcorn shop Susu's Popcorn in Texas. Marlee Ginter arrived this afternoon with a bouquet of balloons. A very nice welcome back to work from my news family.
After leaving us for vacation, (how dare he!) producer Darren is BACK! He’s the one behind the scenes for all the fun during our 4pm newscast. You might not see him— but we sure are glad he’s back. (P.s. everyone got the memo 🧡🧡🧡)
Have you bought a car online? More online car dealers are popping up, so how do you know if a deal is legit?
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Have you done your DMV business online?
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
What do you thinks of the potholes out there? How long does it take to fix our chewed up roads? We'll examine that at 4p.
The fire danger increases this week. Are there folks in your neighborhood who have yet to get rid of that overgrown dry grass?
A salesperson somehow got the 91-year-old woman who lived here to finance the $35,000+ project that she'd pay off when she turned 114. Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed. We sat down with the salesman listed on the contract.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
What was your first car? Mine was a 1983 Honda Accord we nicknamed "the rock" over its peeling gray paint. Some experts suggest teens drive the newer family car. Here's why.
Summer driving season is starting and teenagers are much more likely to get into car accidents when they get behind the wheel. What are the safest vehicles for young drivers?
Do you want to live to 100? I'm told there are special communities around the world focusing on that. Could we get one here? We'll talk about it today on our news at 4p
Have u heard of someone begging for money on the side of the road, while also saying they're rich?
A national scam involving panhandling is now reaching streets in Northern California.
Have you switched to solar? With expensive power bills about to get more expensive, many of us are thinking of solar. A Sacramento woman says she showed interest in solar panels, and ended up with a loan and lien on her home.
If you look up at the roof of Andrea Bokreta's Sacramento home, you won't find solar panels. She decided against them after meeting with a representative for Solar company Freedom Forever in February 2023.
What have you noticed with fast food prices? Cheap fast food is no longer cheap! Have you heard of fast food dupes?
Everything seems to be getting more expensive, and that includes fast food. It's no longer considered cheap. But, have you heard of fast food dupes?
We dig into what's happening with local highway construction, and tell you why Judge Judy is now a plaintiff today at 4.
The newsroom is busy this afternoon. Hunter and I hope we'll see you at 4p.
Hunter Sowards and I are prepping for the news at 4. is talking some dramatic changes in the weather pattern. Hope you'll join us.
Have a consumer problem or know of someone who is? Share, or fill out our form at cbs13.com/callkurtis
A busy day in our newsroom. Hunter and I hope you'll tune in starting at 4.
7 years of investigations and the Franchise Tax Board is still raiding the wrong people's tax refunds.
Carmichael's Eric Stevens planned to use his refund to buy his mom a wheelchair when he learned the state intercepted his money to pay someone else's debt.
Eric Stevens planned to buy his 90-year-old mom a wheelchair with his tax refund. Instead, he got a lousy piece of paper from the Franchise Tax Board saying they intercepted $1,483 — his entire tax refund.
There's no way I could count how many journalists got their start because of Gary Gunter. It includes lifelong friends... Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker, KCRA's Lisa Gonzales, Portland, Maine News Director Amy Lessard Beveridge and Al Roker's Weather Producer, Brian Van Aken. I looked 12 years old, but News Director Gary Gunter took a chance on me 25 years ago at KRCR-TV in Redding. When the Northstate started burning on a holiday weekend, he put me on TV as an intern. He then hired me.
Gary's newsroom turned out some of my favorite people. I'm forever indebted to him for that and the gift of taking a chance on me.
My former General Manager Bob Wise called me today to let me know Gary passed away. Gary Gunter was 79.
BREAKING NEWS: Students are now getting let out of class after officers raced to Cesar Chavez Jr. High in Ceres over reports of a possible shooting. There is NO confirmation a shooting happened. CBS13 is on scene, where investigators flew drones above campus and concerned parents showed up.
An active law enforcement presence is responding near a school in Ceres on Monday.
I brought you advice this week from The Krazy Coupon Lady about affordable yard redos. Today is the last day for $2 bags of mulch at Home Depot. I hear Lowes may be doing the same deal. It's a nice day to cheaply spruce up the yard.
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That fire in Mariposa really exploded last night, but firefighters saved the community. Here's my 3d map showing where it burned.
#ThompsonFire A 3D tour I built shows where the fire is burning this afternoon, on July 4th. It also shows the flames distance from the populated area of Kelly Ridge and where we lost structures. #oroville
A lot of people are wondering what's on fire right now in Oroville. Using NASA heat signatures, I put this animation together. It also shows its distance to Kelly Ridge and a neighborhood where we lost homes. #ThompsonFire
What do you thinks of the potholes out there? How long does it take to fix our chewed up roads? We'll examine that at 4p.
The fire danger increases this week. Are there folks in your neighborhood who have yet to get rid of that overgrown dry grass?
Do you want to live to 100? I'm told there are special communities around the world focusing on that. Could we get one here? We'll talk about it today on our news at 4p
We dig into what's happening with local highway construction, and tell you why Judge Judy is now a plaintiff today at 4.
The newsroom is busy this afternoon. Hunter and I hope we'll see you at 4p.
Hunter Sowards and I are prepping for the news at 4. @Nicmerianos is talking some dramatic changes in the weather pattern. Hope you'll join us.
Have a consumer problem or know of someone who is? Share, or fill out our form at cbs13.com/callkurtis
A busy day in our newsroom. Hunter and I hope you'll tune in starting at 4.
Remember, if you have a consumer problem fill out our form at cbs13.com/callkurtis
CBS13 CBS Sacramento has learned the homicide victim under the tower bridge was in high school. It's a story you'll see only on CBS13 starting at 4pm.
Are you or anyone you know struggling with a company or the government? Maybe we can help. Please share to your page.
How are you enjoying this weather? Lake Clementine.
The ads may not be what they seem in this election. Smart strategy or shifty politics?
Update: dog doesn't have a microchip. CBS13s Marlee Ginter is fostering him now. This cute dog was loose when he ran up to Madisen Keavy during her 8p live shot in Rio Linda. She was at Elkhorn and Dry Creek. He has a green collar with stars on it, but no tags. He's warm asleep in our newsroom tonight as we try to find his owner.
We run down the ads. Our Hunter Sowards let out a gametime shriek every time she saw Taylor Swift. So how much Taylor time was there during the game?
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