Forest service seizes PG&E equipment as part of probe into Mosquito Fire
U.S. Forest Service officials indicated to PG&E that an initial assessment showed the Mosquito Fire started near one of its power lines on National Forest lands.
Watch CBS News
U.S. Forest Service officials indicated to PG&E that an initial assessment showed the Mosquito Fire started near one of its power lines on National Forest lands.
Wildfire activity in California has been notably low this year, experts tell CNN, particularly compared to 2020 and 2021 when devastating wildfires erupted across the state and burned millions of acres by the time summer ended.
PG&E is now being sued by a group of residents for allegedly starting the Mosquito Fire.
Mosquito fire evacuees are slowly returning home as rain helps put an end to the wildfire, but what's next for neighbors?
A wet weekend in Northern California has helped firefighters better contain the Mosquito Fire, the state's largest fire of the year.
The latest numbers from CAL FIRE show containment is now at 38 percent.
As of Saturday morning, the fire near the community of Gazelle has burned 13,440 acres; containment expected Monday
Migrants from Venezuela were unexpectedly dropped off around the country, including Sacramento.
A Friday night crash in Rio Linda left six people injured, including a pregnant woman.
UC Davis students are officially back on campus with increased enrollment numbers and more students living in dorms
Fire crews are paying close attention to this weekend's weather forecast while working to prevent flare-ups.
Her disappearance sparked a three-week search and she was found on Thanksgiving Day with injuries, in Yolo County, that included a "brand" on her right shoulder.
While firefighters brave the firelines, scientists aren't far behind -- studying the smoke from it.
Firefighters again prevented flames from entering a Northern California mountain town and reported major progress Thursday against the week-old blaze that's become the largest in the state so far this year.
The Sacramento River Cats have moved two away games back home due to the Mosquito Fire.
The suspect accused of firing gunshots at the ABC10 building in Sacramento has been indicted by a federal grand jury, documents obtained by CBS Sacramento show.
Video taken by one individual a few miles up the coast from the Chevron refinery in El Segundo showed the bright flames illuminating the sky.
A big cat who had only recently moved to the Sacramento Zoo has died, zookeepers announced Friday.
California's housing department says the Stanislaus County city of Patterson may have violated state law when it blocked a 700-home subdivision earlier this year, warning the city it could face action from the state attorney general.
Cleanup efforts are underway after an oil spill at the Suisun City marina this week, officials say.
The pedestrians, including an infant, were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in the south Sacramento area on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Maraskeshia Smith is the first woman and first African American to serve as city manager in Sacramento.
The driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with officers, and neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be a factor, police said.
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.
Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber, fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.
Cameras used to catch an average of 14,000 red light runners each year in Sacramento County, but today they're no longer in use. Now, a bill in the legislature would dramatically change the way tickets are issued.
Some local car dealerships are bracing for a busy weekend. Federal electric vehicle rebates that can save people thousands of dollars are about to expire.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
As California sees an increasing amount of wildfires, researchers from Stanford University and a Northern California nonprofit are helping residents prepare for and manage their exposure to toxic wildfire smoke.
Eddy Piñeiro hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime before the San Francisco defense stopped Kyren Williams on fourth down with 3:36 to play, and the short-handed 49ers hung on for a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.
Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber, fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.
New insights were revealed on the potential Sacramento State football stadium at Cal Expo, including estimated costs that are at least $100 million less than the original stadium proposal.
Giants executive Buster Posey doesn't consider his former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill the vacant position again for San Francisco.
The injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers will again be missing multiple starters with injuries for the Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News that warns of attacks on ICE by "domestic violent extremists."
The Blue Angels and other military aircraft will not be participating at this weekend's California International Airshow in Salinas, as the government shutdown that began on Wednesday continues without a resolution.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution.
People in Fairfield are bracing for the impact of the federal government shutdown on families and businesses connected to Travis Air Force Base.
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
A Placerville man will be skiing again this year after a serious heart attack nearly took his life several years ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
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.
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.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
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.
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.
A popular Alaskan climber fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan, marking the third death in the park this summer.
Here is the full October 2025 episode of What's In Season with Michael Marks.
Madisen Keavy reports.
Ashley Sharp reports.
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
