Julie Watts
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San Francisco, CA, United States
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Leaked Documents: EDD asking for more money to roll out a long overdue direct deposit option
CBS13 has obtained internal Employment Development Department (EDD) communications that reveal the agency is asking for more money in the Governor's recently-released state budget to roll out a direct deposit option for unemployment, disability, and paid family leave benefit recipients. → Read More
False confessions: Why a conservative DA is urging law enforcement to stop lying to suspects
A new California law prohibits officers from using threats or lies to get a minor to confess to a crime. It faced opposition from law enforcement, but now a conservative district attorney is urging law enforcement to stop lying to all suspects due to an increased risk of false confessions. → Read More
Controversial 'zero-bail bill' faces fierce opposition from victims' advocates
The zero-bail clause was removed and proponents say the amended version is now intended to help the innocent afford the bail process. But critics argue that the amended version puts public safety at risk. → Read More
Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence. → Read More
Growing number of Californians getting COVID for 2nd time
There is a lot of talk about COVID re-infections after recent state data revealed a growing number of Californians are getting covid for a second time. → Read More
Investigating Wage Theft: You May Be A Victim and Not Even Know It
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year. You may be a victim and not even know it. → Read More
Request To Recount Ballots In Nevada County Clerk-Recorder Race Withdrawn Over Cost
The request to recount ballots cast in one Nevada County election has been halted. → Read More
How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country. The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low, according to FBI data. Barely half of the murder cases in the United States get solved. → Read More
Nightmare on Christmas Street: The Ripple Effect of Releasing Inmates Despite Red Flags and Empty Jail Beds
The Placer County Sheriff's Department says there is no room in the jails but jail records indicate that they're releasing dozens of inmates each week despite hundreds of empty beds. There are also concerns about who they're releasing and the ripple effect on public safety - and taxpayers. → Read More
CBS13 Investigates Mold Wars: Tenant Rights When You Find Mold In Your Rental Unit
They thought it was COVID, but a local family now believes they actually got sick from mold growing in their rental home — and they're not alone. So, what are your rights if your life is turned upside down by mold? CBS13 Investigates. → Read More
Boosted Californians Getting COVID At Twice The Rate Of Those Vaccinated But Not Boosted
People who are boosted are getting COVID at twice the rate of people who are vaccinated but not boosted. They're also being hospitalized at a higher rate. But experts say this doesn't mean you're twice as likely to get COVID after a boost. → Read More
Too Much Rent Relief? CBS13 Investigates Rent Relief Overpayments
Are some landlords getting too much rent relief while others struggle to get paid? CBS13 investigates rent relief overpayments. → Read More
CBS13 Investigates: ‘Forever Chemicals,’ COVID And Results From A New At-Home PFAS Test – CBS Sacramento
In addition to many other health concerns, emerging research suggests higher levels of these PFAS "forever chemicals" in the body may lead to more severe COVID symptoms and may reduce the effectiveness of vaccines. A new test now allows the general public to identify the level of PFAS in their bodies at home. → Read More
CBS13 Investigation Into California’s Troubled COVID Testing Lab Prompts State Legislation – CBS Sacramento
State Senator Wilk introduced two new pieces of legislation in response to CBS13's year-long whistleblower investigation into public health failures at the state's troubled COVID-19 testing lab. → Read More
CBS13 Investigates: What’s In Your Water? – CBS Sacramento
There's been a lot of talk about drinking water over the past month. This all has some wondering, how do you really know what's in your drinking water? → Read More
One In Three Students At Local California Schools Failed Last Year – But Who’s Tracking? – CBS Sacramento
It’s no secret that students struggled with distance learning last year, but it's been difficult to quantify the actual impact on California students - until now. → Read More
Deadline Looms For Students Who Want To Cancel Bad Grades Caused By Pandemic
It's no secret that students struggled with distance learning. And a new law was intended to ensure last year's grades don’t impact kids' academic future. → Read More
Are Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Cards The New Fake IDs?
From concerts to college campuses, from the office to the bar, proof of vaccination is quickly becoming common. There’s now concern that fake vaccine cards could become the new fake ID. → Read More
How Many Acres Of Forest Did The State Treat Ahead Of This Year’s Fire Season?
From debates to the Assembly and Senate floors, the number of wildland acres treated to prevent wildfires has become a political hot button heading into the recall. → Read More
School Mask Exemptions: How To Tell If They Are Legitimate
It's masks off for at least 50 kids in Placer County school districts. Sources tell CBS13 that dozens of students were given medical exemptions—the majority of them coming from Dr. Michael Huang in Roseville. Some parents are concerned those exemptions aren't legitimate, but Dr. Huang insists they are. → Read More