Breaking NewsA measure requiring manufacturers to reduce single-use plastics in landfills fails to win over Republicans and moderate Democrats.12:36 PM PDT September 1, 2020After multiple close votes and hours of wrangling, California lawmakers on Monday rejected the nation’s toughest statewide restrictions on single-use plastic packaging, food containers and utensils.The plastics industry had waged a multi-million dollar campaign to defeat the identical  and  bills, which would have called for a 75 percent reduction in single-use plastic packaging, utensils, straws, containers...…Breaking NewsA measure requiring manufacturers to reduce single-use plastics in landfills fails to win over Republicans and moderate Democrats.12:36 PM PDT September 1, 2020After multiple close votes and hours of wrangling, California lawmakers on Monday rejected the nation’s toughest statewide restrictions on single-use plastic packaging, food containers and utensils.The plastics industry had waged a multi-million dollar campaign to defeat the identical  and  bills, which would have called for a 75 percent reduction in single-use plastic packaging, utensils, straws, containers...WW…

Breaking NewsThe court on Monday said the trial judge made several significant errors in jury selection that undermined Peterson’s right to an impartial jury.10:43 AM PDT August 24, 2020SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Supreme Court on Monday overturned the 2005 death sentence for Scott Peterson in the slaying of his pregnant wife, but said prosecutors may try again for the same sentence if they wish in the high-profile case.It upheld his 2004 murder conviction in the killing of Laci Peterson, 27, who was eight months pregnant with their unborn son, Connor. Investigators said that on...…Breaking NewsThe court on Monday said the trial judge made several significant errors in jury selection that undermined Peterson’s right to an impartial jury.10:43 AM PDT August 24, 2020SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Supreme Court on Monday overturned the 2005 death sentence for Scott Peterson in the slaying of his pregnant wife, but said prosecutors may try again for the same sentence if they wish in the high-profile case.It upheld his 2004 murder conviction in the killing of Laci Peterson, 27, who was eight months pregnant with their unborn son, Connor. Investigators said that on...WW…

Breaking NewsThe need for rainfall grows as California experiences its third driest year dating back to 1895.9:58 PM PST January 9, 2021SACRAMENTO, Calif — The calendar year 2020 was California's third driest, with records going back to 1895.  Just take a look at the following graphic, Statewide Precipitation Ranks, ranks 2020 along with all other years dating back to 1895.  It shows California receiving its 3rd driest year on record.  The graphic also characterizes the state's yearly precipitation for 2020 as "Much Below Average." The Drought Monitor Index shows the...…Breaking NewsThe need for rainfall grows as California experiences its third driest year dating back to 1895.9:58 PM PST January 9, 2021SACRAMENTO, Calif — The calendar year 2020 was California's third driest, with records going back to 1895.  Just take a look at the following graphic, Statewide Precipitation Ranks, ranks 2020 along with all other years dating back to 1895.  It shows California receiving its 3rd driest year on record.  The graphic also characterizes the state's yearly precipitation for 2020 as "Much Below Average." The Drought Monitor Index shows the...WW…

Breaking NewsFrontline healthcare workers and elderly people living in assisted living facilities are first in line for the COVID-19 vaccine. So, who's next?5:51 PM PST December 14, 2020CALIFORNIA, USA — It's the light at the end of the tunnel; COVID-19 vaccines have begun being distributed across the United States, including the Golden State. So, when can you actually get one?The first in line that has begun inoculation is front line healthcare workers and elderly residents living in nursing and assisted living facilities, according to the .But who's next?The created by and helps states...…Breaking NewsFrontline healthcare workers and elderly people living in assisted living facilities are first in line for the COVID-19 vaccine. So, who's next?5:51 PM PST December 14, 2020CALIFORNIA, USA — It's the light at the end of the tunnel; COVID-19 vaccines have begun being distributed across the United States, including the Golden State. So, when can you actually get one?The first in line that has begun inoculation is front line healthcare workers and elderly residents living in nursing and assisted living facilities, according to the .But who's next?The created by and helps states...WW…

Breaking NewsWhere does Northern California stand with rainfall as we move into March?10:36 AM PST March 2, 2021SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This water year has started off slow, but Mother Nature still keeps trying to rally with more storm systems on the horizon. Unfortunately, there has not been enough moisture in some atmospheric rivers to contribute to higher rain totals. The amount of moisture has not been enough to get Northern California close to normal for this time of year, with 99% of the state listed as "Abnormally Dry." Of that 99%, 30% is in an extreme drought.Since Oct. 1, 2020,...…Breaking NewsWhere does Northern California stand with rainfall as we move into March?10:36 AM PST March 2, 2021SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This water year has started off slow, but Mother Nature still keeps trying to rally with more storm systems on the horizon. Unfortunately, there has not been enough moisture in some atmospheric rivers to contribute to higher rain totals. The amount of moisture has not been enough to get Northern California close to normal for this time of year, with 99% of the state listed as "Abnormally Dry." Of that 99%, 30% is in an extreme drought.Since Oct. 1, 2020,...WW…

Breaking NewsStockton police said the victim asked the women to put on masks. The women refused and attacked the employee.2:04 PM PST December 23, 2020STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton police are searching for two women who allegedly a Family Dollar employee after they refused to wear masks. , a female employee at the Family Dollar located along the 2300 block of South Airport Way asked two female customers to put on face coverings before entering the store. The customers refused and started arguing with the employee. Police say the two women "kicked and punched the victim" and one of...…Breaking NewsStockton police said the victim asked the women to put on masks. The women refused and attacked the employee.2:04 PM PST December 23, 2020STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton police are searching for two women who allegedly a Family Dollar employee after they refused to wear masks. , a female employee at the Family Dollar located along the 2300 block of South Airport Way asked two female customers to put on face coverings before entering the store. The customers refused and started arguing with the employee. Police say the two women "kicked and punched the victim" and one of...WW…

Breaking NewsThe deaths of Stephon Clark and Joseph Mann in Sacramento sparked massive unrest. So why are we seeing a change from city leaders following George Floyd's death?6:54 AM PDT July 1, 2020SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — How do we ensure what happened to George Floyd won’t happen in Sacramento?This was ABC10's question to Mayor Darrell Steinberg. His response: “We bear the pain of our own experiences in Sacramento.”We’ve already seen multiple unarmed black men killed by Sacramento law enforcement.Stephon Clark was killed in 2018. Joseph Mann in 2016. These aren’t the only two, but...…Breaking NewsThe deaths of Stephon Clark and Joseph Mann in Sacramento sparked massive unrest. So why are we seeing a change from city leaders following George Floyd's death?6:54 AM PDT July 1, 2020SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — How do we ensure what happened to George Floyd won’t happen in Sacramento?This was ABC10's question to Mayor Darrell Steinberg. His response: “We bear the pain of our own experiences in Sacramento.”We’ve already seen multiple unarmed black men killed by Sacramento law enforcement.Stephon Clark was killed in 2018. Joseph Mann in 2016. These aren’t the only two, but...WW…

Breaking NewsCommunity health centers say they've watched as initial shipments of the coronavirus vaccine went to larger hospitals, leaving their high-risk patients to wait.7:05 AM PST March 2, 2021SACRAMENTO, Calif — is following the latest and news for the Sacramento region and the state of California. This blog will be updated throughout the day with the latest COVID-19 news. Click .California clinics: More vaccines going to rich than at-riskCalifornia's governor says a commitment to equity is driving his administration's centralized approach to vaccinating residents. But community...…Breaking NewsCommunity health centers say they've watched as initial shipments of the coronavirus vaccine went to larger hospitals, leaving their high-risk patients to wait.7:05 AM PST March 2, 2021SACRAMENTO, Calif — is following the latest and news for the Sacramento region and the state of California. This blog will be updated throughout the day with the latest COVID-19 news. Click .California clinics: More vaccines going to rich than at-riskCalifornia's governor says a commitment to equity is driving his administration's centralized approach to vaccinating residents. But community...WW…

Breaking NewsKaren Warner's search for her sibling began after the state's adoption records were unsealed.8:36 PM PST February 11, 2021ELWOOD, Ind. — Central Indiana siblings are now reunited, but it turns out they were never really that far apart.Mike Jackman says he remembers Karen Warner.“We weren’t really friends, we just knew each other," said Jackman. “We were acquaintances. We actually went to school together.”The two hadn’t seen each other since their high school days in Elwood, Indiana but reconnected last fall on Facebook.“My old classmate friended me, I better talk to her,” Mike...…Breaking NewsKaren Warner's search for her sibling began after the state's adoption records were unsealed.8:36 PM PST February 11, 2021ELWOOD, Ind. — Central Indiana siblings are now reunited, but it turns out they were never really that far apart.Mike Jackman says he remembers Karen Warner.“We weren’t really friends, we just knew each other," said Jackman. “We were acquaintances. We actually went to school together.”The two hadn’t seen each other since their high school days in Elwood, Indiana but reconnected last fall on Facebook.“My old classmate friended me, I better talk to her,” Mike...WW…

Breaking News"He was trying to ask why he was getting arrested... And [the deputy] slammed him down and started punching on him," said Damarkus Cummings, who filmed the video.8:34 PM PDT April 28, 2020RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — Update September 23: The Sacramento County Sheriff's spokesperson said Wednesday that the deputy has been fired. The Sheriff's Department provides officers to the Rancho Cordova Police Department.Update August 28:  A Sacramento County Sheriff's spokesperson told ABC10 Friday that there is "an open administrative investigation and litigation is pending."Original...…Breaking News"He was trying to ask why he was getting arrested... And [the deputy] slammed him down and started punching on him," said Damarkus Cummings, who filmed the video.8:34 PM PDT April 28, 2020RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — Update September 23: The Sacramento County Sheriff's spokesperson said Wednesday that the deputy has been fired. The Sheriff's Department provides officers to the Rancho Cordova Police Department.Update August 28:  A Sacramento County Sheriff's spokesperson told ABC10 Friday that there is "an open administrative investigation and litigation is pending."Original...WW…