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Our exclusive interview with Anne Gust Brown reveals a woman deeply involved with every aspect of her husbands gubernatorial administration.

California's First Lady comfortable with role, not title

12:12 AM, May 18, 2013

Our exclusive interview with Anne Gust Brown reveals a woman deeply involved with every aspect of her husband's gubernatorial administration.

One of the most popular drones in the U.S. military is being built down the street. The Air Force buys the drones for $570,000 a piece and then shoots them down. But fighter pilots believe the drones save lives and money.

Target drones cost money, but help save lives, military says

11:31 PM, May 16, 2013

SACRAMENTO - One of the most popular drones in the U.S. military is being built down the street. The Air Force buys the drones for $570,000 a piece and then shoots them down. But fighter pilots believe the drones save lives and money.

A local real estate investor will sign over the deeds to a pair of residential properties to anyone willing to take them.

Fair Oaks investor: 'Take my houses, please!'

11:45 PM, May 7, 2013

SACRAMENTO - A local real estate investor will sign over the deeds to a pair of residential properties to anyone willing to take them.

In some, it causes a tingling sensation that starts in the scalp and travels down the body. Others claim it lowers blood pressure, eases anxiety and can even induce sleep.

ASMR: The sound that massages your brain

9:37 PM, May 6, 2013

In some, ASMR causes a tingling sensation that starts in the scalp and travels down the body. Others claim it lowers blood pressure, eases anxiety and can even induce sleep. So what is ASMR?

San Joaquin County Sheriff Steve Moore denies charge he transfers people who dont support his next campaign.

San Joaquin sheriff accused of political transfers

11:48 PM, May 2, 2013

STOCKTON - San Joaquin County Sheriff Steve Moore denies charge he transfers people who don't support his next campaign.

Your child may be hanging around the wrong crowd, and you may not even know it. As a parent, would you know what to look out for if your child was affiliated with a gang?

Can you spot a gang symbol?

10:53 AM, May 2, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Your child may be hanging around the wrong crowd, and you may not even know it. As a parent, would you know what to look out for if your child was affiliated with a gang?

When dialing 911 in an emergency situation, every second counts. And California Highway Patrol dispatch says using a cell phone to make that cal could cost you precious time.

Do cellphones slow emergency response?

10:53 AM, May 2, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Does using a cellphone to call 911 in an emergency situation result in delayed response times?

Nearly every day for the past three years, Sandi York has made a 30-mile round trip from her home in Citrus Heights to visit her dog on death row at the Sacramento County animal shelter.

Woman wages 3-year battle to save death-row dog

11:55 PM, Apr 25, 2013

CITRUS HEIGHTS - Nearly every day for the past three years, Sandi York has made a 30-mile round trip from her home in Citrus Heights to visit her dog on death row at the Sacramento County animal shelter.

A knock on one mans apartment door ultimately led to him being shot twice by deputies and now, a federal lawsuit.

Sacramento man shot after answering door with knife

12:28 AM, Mar 28, 2013

SACRAMENTO - A knock on one man's apartment door ultimately led to him being shot twice by deputies and now, a federal lawsuit.

Every year thousands of women are swindled by fraudsters pretending to be U.S. service members stationed overseas.

Pentagon: Beware of military romance scams

1:15 AM, Mar 8, 2013

DENVER - Every year thousands of women are swindled by fraudsters pretending to be U.S. service members stationed overseas. Military investigators say the victims are often women, 30 to 55 years old, who are wooed online through social media or dating websites.

A wanted man shot by Stockton police two weeks ago during an attempted carjacking probably should never have been out on the streets in the first place because of his lengthy criminal past.

Stockton felon allowed home for the holidays

12:38 AM, Feb 28, 2013

STOCKTON - A wanted man shot by Stockton police two weeks ago during an attempted carjacking probably should never have been out on the streets in the first place because of his lengthy criminal past.

Prisoners typically earn chump change by working in maintenance, the kitchen or laundry. But it turns out the big money comes from the outside, from Uncle Sam.

Calif. prisoners scam millions in tax returns from IRS

1:58 PM, Feb 27, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Prisoners typically earn chump change by working in maintenance, the kitchen or laundry. But it turns out the big money comes from the outside, from Uncle Sam.

First impressions can make all the difference. Some say thats why eyebrows matter, and perhaps why more men are manscaping their brows.

Raising brows: More men 'manscaping'

11:34 AM, Feb 26, 2013

First impressions can make all the difference. Some say that's why eyebrows matter, and perhaps why more men are "manscaping" their brows.

The Linden High School sophomore who videotaped a teacher apparently stealing money from student backpacks said she knew she had to do something.

Student masterminds video sting to catch suspected thief

8:53 AM, Feb 26, 2013

LINDEN - The Linden High School sophomore who videotaped a teacher apparently stealing money from student backpacks said she knew she had to do something.

We live in an overstimulated society - from multi-tasking to staying constantly connected through our smart phones. All of it can lead to an inability to concentrate on just one thing at a time.

Is it ADHD or anxiety? How adults are diagnosed

11:42 PM, Feb 24, 2013

GRAND RAPIDS - We live in an overstimulated society -- from multi-tasking to staying constantly connected through our smart phones. All of it can lead to an inability to concentrate on just one thing at a time.

SACRAMENTO - Millions of Americans could have their electronic devices searched by the federal government without a warrant because of an exception to the 4th Amendment.

Millions may be subject to suspicion less searches along border

1:36 AM, Feb 23, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Millions of Americans could have their electronic devices searched by the federal government without a warrant because of an exception to the 4th Amendment.

In a growing trend, some moms are turning to drugs to increase their breast milk production.

Moms turn to pills to help produce more breast milk

12:14 AM, Feb 22, 2013

SACRAMENTO - In a growing trend, some moms are turning to drugs to increase their breast milk production.

Imagine an event that would the affect the nations electric power supply not for days but for months.

Electric terrorism threatens to black out nation

11:01 PM, Feb 18, 2013

Some national security experts believe Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) terrorism could plunge the country into chaos by shutting down the power supply for months.

The availability of cheap cell phone spyware is making it easier for stalkers to track their victims. And they can do it for as little as $50.

Stalkers turn to cheap cell phone spyware to track victims

1:00 AM, Feb 15, 2013

The availability of cheap cell phone spyware is making it easier for stalkers to track their victims. And they can do it for as little as $50.

Have you ever driven in down the street and had a tough time finding a parking spot? A group of drivers has found a way to cheat the system, but the City of Sacramento is stepping in.

Sacramento cracks down on disabled parking placard abusers

1:48 AM, Feb 8, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Have you ever driven down the street and had a tough time finding a parking spot? A group of drivers has found a way to cheat the system, but the City of Sacramento is stepping in.

Some suspects say the handlers of police dogs have gone way too far and theyre suing.

Police dog handlers under fire

11:22 PM, Feb 4, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Some suspects say the handlers of police dogs have gone way too far and they're suing.

How to avoid the ticket, get the warning

3:30 PM, Feb 1, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Nobody likes getting pulled over by an officer, but there actually are things drivers can do to increase their chances of getting that coveted verbal warning instead of ticket.

CITRUS HEIGHTS - Just checking and reformatting two things on your wireless routers will protect you from being hacked.

How to make your Internet connection more secure

2:25 PM, Dec 20, 2012

CITRUS HEIGHTS - Just checking and reformatting two things on your wireless routers will protect you from being hacked.

Number of veterans who die waiting for benefits claims skyrockets

1:29 AM, Dec 20, 2012

The VA's inability to pay benefits to veterans before they die is increasingly common, according to data obtained by the Center for Investigative Reporting.

A conservative estimate says about 80 percent of homes in the United States have computers and more than 90 percent of them have Internet access.

Are you getting the Internet speed you pay for?

12:24 AM, Dec 19, 2012

ORANGEVALE - A conservative estimate says about 80 percent of homes in the United States have computers and more than 90 percent of them have Internet access.

Calif. threatens to shut down Sonoma disability center amid patient abuse

4:33 PM, Dec 13, 2012

The Sonoma Developmental Center for the severely disabled lost its primary license to operate today after repeatedly exposing patients to abuse and shoddy medical care.

Theres no arguing that growing up in the 21st century is much, much different than it was not that long ago. Now, everything is instant, the peer pressure is greater - consequences are harsher- and a lot of it plays out on social media.

VIDEO: 24 Dangerous teen fads

12:58 AM, Dec 13, 2012

SACRAMENTO - There's no arguing that growing up in the 21st century is much, much different than it was not that long ago.

Local governments find themselves trying to meet the needs of medical marijuana patients and prevent new problems. Now a Yuba City man says he has the solution.

Customized greenhouse may be answer to medical marijuana grow bans

11:38 PM, Dec 10, 2012

YUBA CITY - Local governments find themselves trying to meet the needs of medical marijuana patients and prevent new problems. Now a Yuba City man says he has the solution.

Elk Grove Travel’s Roy Lindahl outlined 10 things to keep in mind when planning a trip

VIDEO: 10 tips to travel cheap

1:08 AM, Dec 7, 2012

ELK GROVE - We're about two weeks away from the second busiest travel season of the year.

The food you buy is expected to be unadulterated. Nancy Harrison said when she opened her can of beans, that was not her experience.

Did you know the FDA allows filth in your food?

8:58 PM, Dec 4, 2012

JACKSONVILLE (WJXX) - The food you buy is expected to be unadulterated. Nancy Harrison said when she opened her can of beans, that was not her experience.

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit that seeks back pay and damages for workers who allege they were cheated out of wages at a Southern California warehouse that serves Wal-Mart, filed a motion to include the giant retailer as a defendant in the suit.

Lawsuit over lost wages moves closer to Wal-Mart's door

10:32 PM, Nov 30, 2012

MIRA LOMA -Plaintiffs in a lawsuit that seeks back pay and damages for workers who allege they were cheated out of wages at a Southern California warehouse that serves Wal-Mart, filed a motion today to include the giant retailer as a defendant in the suit.

Police ignored, mishandled sex assaults reported by disabled

1:01 AM, Nov 29, 2012

Patients at California's board-and-care centers for the developmentally disabled have accused caretakers of molestation and rape 36 times during the past four years, but police assigned to protect them did not complete even the simplest tasks associated with investigating the alleged crimes, records and interviews show.

Steve Mosborg looks very much at home next to the crackling fire in the house in Coon Rapids.

Surviving fire: Holiday decorations ignite tragedy

1:11 AM, Nov 28, 2012

COON RAPIDS, Minn. - Steve Mosborg looks very much at home next to the crackling fire in the house in Coon Rapids.

COON RAPIDS - Fire does not schedule home visits, nor do firefighters arrive by appointment.

Surviving fire: How common mistakes can lead to devastation

7:53 PM, Nov 27, 2012

COON RAPIDS - Fire does not schedule home visits, nor do firefighters arrive by appointment.

SACRAMENTO - It seemed like an open and shut case. But Dennis Deans family always knew there had to be more to it than that.

Family learns slain suspect never fired at deputies who shot him

1:55 AM, Nov 20, 2012

SACRAMENTO - It seemed like an open and shut case. The official account said: a suspected drug dealer opened fire on deputies and they returned fire; one officer was wounded and the suspect was shot and killed. But Dennis Dean's family always knew there had to be more to it than that.