Chris Thomas

Sacramento

Anchor at KXTV-TV (Sacramento, CA)

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inPERSPECTIVE / SPLASH PLAY: Creating Inclusive, Multigenerational Water Playgrounds

2 weeks ago | recmanagement.com | Chris Thomas

Whether installing a new splash pad or updating an existing splash pad, ground sprays are an easy way to create an inclusive and multigenerational space. Not only are ground sprays more inclusive, but they also provide health and safety benefits, encourage creative play, and provide an active learning environment that also encourages social, emotional, and family togetherness.
102-year-old has voting rights restored after mistaken death determination| 10 On Your Side

3 weeks ago | abc10.com | Chris Thomas

STOCKTON, Calif. — An outraged family contacted 10 On Your Side about their 102-year-old father and proud veteran having his voter registration cancelled. We went straight to the secretary of state's office for answers. "I mean you and mom always instilled in us the importance of voting," recalled Diana Larson. She’ll never forget her father's service to this country and the pride the 102 year old veteran takes in voting year after year.
California bill aims to strengthen drunk driving laws with interlock devices

1 month ago | abc10.com | Chris Thomas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Lawmakers have introduced a new bill, AB 366, to tackle drunk driving. “Members this is an urgent call to action,” said Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine). “AB 366 is an opportunity for us to save lives…for us to stop these tragic and preventable deaths before the car even starts.” The bill would ensure all DUI offenders, including first-timers, are required to install interlock devices in their cars to prevent them from driving drunk.
AT&T agrees to settlement after phone dispute | 10 On Your Side

1 month ago | abc10.com | Chris Thomas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A local woman says a visit to an AT&T store left her without a working phone, but after reaching out to 10 On Your Side, she received a response from one of the company’s top executives. Jan Warner, an AT&T customer, says she stopped by an AT&T kiosk inside her neighborhood store for what she thought would be a routine visit. Instead, she left with a phone that didn't work. "It won't plug in. It won't charge. It won't do anything. What am I supposed to do?" Warner said.
Tiger night club in Sacramento has liquor license suspended

2 months ago | abc10.com | Chris Thomas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tiger night club, a popular venue in Sacramento, had its liquor license suspended for 30 days. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) says the suspension was posted on Jan. 29. ABC says they conducted an investigation that started more than a year ago, in which an employee allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover agent. According to the agency, the employee was arrested while working at the business, and was found in possession of cocaine.
PG&E customers get credits after paying wrong bill | 10 On Your Side

2 months ago | abc10.com | Chris Thomas

IONE, Calif — A viewer named Kymberly reached out to 10 On Your Side saying customers in a neighborhood in Ione had been paying their neighbors’ electric bill. She guessed that it’s because it’s a newly developed neighborhood and the address information might have gotten mixed up. She decided to warn others by contacting 10 On Your Side. 10 On Your Side went straight to PG&E for answers, and they tell me sometimes customers do indeed pay the wrong bill.
PG&E apologizes, issues credit after billing error |10 On Your Side

2 months ago | abc10.com | Chris Thomas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a woman was overcharged on a PG&E bill for several months, 10 On Your Side got involved, and in less than week, got results. Miche said she moved into her apartment last summer. She qualified for the California Alternate Rates for Energy or CARE program from PG&E, but said she never saw the 20% discount. “'It’s a problem with our system.' 'We’ll get it fixed.' It kept being the same story over and over and over again.
Customer gets back $500 after AT&T billing issue | 10 On Your Side

2 months ago | abc10.com | Chris Thomas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a viewer spent months fighting to get her money back from AT&T for a service she never used, 10 On Your Side got results in a matter of hours. Melody Kasick said stopping by an AT&T kiosk inside her neighborhood store lead to an unforgettable and costly experience. "They said they could save me money. I normally don’t even talk to people like that but this time I did," Kasick said. She said the deal from AT&T was intriguing.
Complaints of long waits at Stockton VA clinic leads to national action in DC | 10 On Your Side

Jan 14, 2025 | abc10.com | Chris Thomas

STOCKTON, Calif. — A veteran in Stockton turned to 10 On Your Side with concerns about wait times at the Veterans Affairs clinic. The story has now led to a new bill being signed into law that congress members insist will lead to improvements not just in Stockton but across the nation. A doctor's shortage left veterans waiting weeks, if not longer, just to make an appointment. Vietnam veteran Tino Adame told 10 On Your Side he was in the fight of his life with the Stockton VA clinic.
MADD partners with Sacramento Police in new Public Service Announcement

Nov 27, 2024 | abc10.com | Chris Thomas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Police are going on the record about their new Public Service Announcement. They’re partnering with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to highlight the stories of DUI victims this holiday season. “So you’ll see some videos that are coming out on our social media platform shared with MADD as well that are really trying to highlight the impacts, and the dangerousness of driving under the influence,” said Anthony Gamble with the Sacramento Police Department.