Bear freed after becoming trapped under North Lake Tahoe home
After the handyman put the bear wires up, a neighbor discovered the furry invader was now trapped under the home.
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After the handyman put the bear wires up, a neighbor discovered the furry invader was now trapped under the home.
Animal shelters across the country, including in Sacramento, are seeing a surge in abandoned pets. According to recent data, more than 250,000 animals were in shelters over the past year.
Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Sacramento County is waiving dog adoption fees from January 9-13 due to significant overcrowding.
Two feral pigs were found in Calaveras County recently with a virus that can be lethal for pets.
Families can still adopt a furry friend for free at the Front Street Animal Shelter through December 23.
Thunderstorms can be terrifying for four-legged friends. Here are some things you can do to help them.
In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, Sacramento's City Council approved a hotly contested plan looking to fund a new dog park in William Land Park.
The mysterious dog virus detected in 12 states, including California, has some pet owners rethinking their holiday travel plans over fears of infections.
Many students like seeing the pair of felines roam freely at Sacramento's Camellia Elementary School, but the district says they are no longer welcome.
A local veterinarian and UC Davis professor is telling pet owners not to panic after more cases of a mystery respiratory illness impacting dogs were detected across the United States.
Would you take a bullet for your dog? One Sacramento family was prepared to do just that when their adult French bulldog named "Papa" was stolen right out of their Del Paso Heights front yard.
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and it is a topic that can be devastating for families. Multiple experts spoke on what to watch out for to maximize your time with your furry friend.
Thirty-five African elephants in northwestern Zimbabwe dropped dead under baffling circumstances between late August and November 2020.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported Tuesday that three birds that were previously found dead around the ponds in Sacramento's William Land Park in October have tested positive for the avian flu.
Two Alaska Wildlife Troopers wound up playing the role of rescuers last week while boating to Ketchikan in southeast Alaska's famed Inside Passage.
The suspect accused of shooting three shots in the ABC10 building last week walked into a nearby elementary school office and asked to read to students days before, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.
A Modesto youth travel soccer coach was arrested for possession of child pornography following a search warrant, police said on Thursday.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey.
The man accused of shooting three bullets into Sacramento's ABC TV station spoke from behind bars on Wednesday, saying, "I am not a violent man."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the Trump administration during his guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night.
A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision Thursday evening in North Sacramento, police said.
Next week, Sacramento city leaders will consider a plan to turn a vacant city lot into a new tent camping site, but it's in a neighborhood that already has the highest concentration of homeless people in the region.
A multi-million-dollar project to help protect Sacramento from flooding is facing a significant setback. CBS News Sacramento is learning that there are problems with the ground where the new Sacramento Weir is being built.
After more than an hour of discussion and debate, the Sacramento City Council voted 8 to 1 to approve spending more than $2 million on ShotSpotter over the next five years.
Topgolf is officially coming to Sacramento after getting the green light to build in Natomas.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the Trump administration during his guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill canceling a planned 25% tax hike on legal cannabis in California.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills on Friday charting the state's continuing transition to green energy, which includes an extension of the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Shea Langeliers had four hits, including back-to-back home runs with Tyler Soderstrom, and the Athletics beat Houston 6-0, handing the Astros their fifth straight loss.
Andrew Knizner hit an RBI triple in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat St. Louis 4-3 to eliminate the Cardinals from playoff contention.
Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the Giants on Tuesday night.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
San Francisco 49ers star defensive lineman Nick Bosa will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, the team confirmed Monday.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
A talk by former first lady Jill Biden scheduled for this weekend in Santa Cruz has been canceled, according to the venue that was set to host the event.
A man with a violent past is set for release from prison and the Yolo County District Attorney's Office is fighting back against the law that has opened the door to his freedom.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
A bill that would cap the price of insulin in California at $35 for a 30-day supply has been approved by the state legislature and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
About 42% of the children in the study diagnosed with ADHD were prescribed drugs within 30 days of diagnosis.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, officials said.
The Pickett Fire burning in the Napa Valley during peak season for wine country tourism is prompting air quality alerts in surrounding communities as crews continue to fight the fire in rugged terrain.
The Coyote Fire was burning in the Coyoteville area, about 21 miles southeast of Placerville.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday afternoon.
The suspect accused of shooting three shots in the ABC10 building last week walked into a nearby elementary school office and asked to read to students days before, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.
A man with a violent past is set for release from prison and the Yolo County District Attorney's Office is fighting back against the law that has opened the door to his freedom.
Brady Halbleib reports.
Researchers say about 1,000 cases of valley fever impact dogs every year in California.