Investigators: Placer County River Fire Started Inside Bear River Campground, Was Human Caused
Investigators have found that this year's River Fire in Placer County was human-caused.
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Investigators have found that this year's River Fire in Placer County was human-caused.
Firefighters say they have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire burning in a remote area near El Dorado Hills early Friday morning.
Officials have a wildlife warning for Tahoe evacuees returning home: Bears may have caused damage or may still be lingering in communities.
Different sections of the area will be repopulated at different times, the sheriff's office said. This is to prevent traffic jams, hazards and safety issues. Repopulation should be complete by Monday.
On Wednesday, Sacramento County supervisors approved spending more money to prevent blazes from breaking out—and the funding even includes purchasing some new eyes in the sky.
As the flames from the Caldor Fire begin to simmer and families return to Grizzly Flats, the cleanup on the routes to get others home is just beginning.
Detectives are searching for a man who was evacuated from the Grizzly Flats area due to the Caldor Fire and has not been seen or heard from since Wednesday.
A vegetation fire Sunday has grown at a rapid pace under the Foresthill Bridge and forced evacuations in the Auburn State Recreation Area.
Thousands of people who fled South Lake Tahoe under threat of a wildfire were allowed to return as crews stalled the flames from advancing, but many shops remained dark Monday and the resort town's normally bustling streets remained quiet.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Bridge Fire just outside Auburn on Monday.
The firefighter, who was working for the Lassen National Forest, did not die as a result of the fire, rather because of an illness, according to a U.S. National Forest Service spokesperson.
It was a homecoming filled with warm smiles and delicious treats on Sunday. Randy and Lisa Suela put a smile on their South Lake Tahoe neighbors' faces by handing out free ice cream and cookies to first responders and people who returned home over the weekend.
South Lake Tahoe residents can return back home after mandatory evacuation orders due to the Caldor Fire were downgraded Sunday.
Firefighters are making progress on a California wildfire threatening South Lake Tahoe, officials said Saturday.
Final acreage in Calaveras County blaze is 639 acres.
Newsom is blaming the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers for what his office said will soon be disruptions to millions of Californians' CalFresh food benefits.
Drivers in Citrus Heights may have noticed a message directed at Gov. Newsom and Prop. 50 displayed on an electronic traffic sign in recent days.
A man died Tuesday night after being struck by a big rig while running along southbound Interstate 5 northwest of Woodland in California's Yolo County, officials said.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has a new mayor after weeks of political turmoil and public calls for stability at City Hall.
Skeletal remains found in the Courtland area of Sacramento County earlier this month have been identified as a missing West Sacramento man, who officials say was a homicide victim.
There are more places to sip in Sacramento after the city council designated new zones where booze can be consumed in public spaces.
Sacramento Republic FC captain Rodrigo "RoRo" Lopez announced he will retire following the 2025 USL Championship season, closing out a 22-year professional career that spanned clubs in the U.S. and Mexico.
Around midnight, officers responded to the 7700 block of 51st Avenue for reports of a shooting.
From crime scene to family-friendly celebration, Sacramento's Meadowview Community Center hosted a Halloween party fewer than 24 hours after a fatal shooting right across the street.
Sacramento city leaders are moving forward with plans to build a new paved trail on the river levee that runs through the Pocket and Greenhaven neighborhoods.
A number of new laws have just been adopted that aim to stabilize the home insurance market, before and after a major catastrophe.
He was identified as 84-year-old Jim Hamner, and foul play is not suspected, the sheriff's office said.
Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.
Former Manson Family member Patricia Krenwinkel has again been denied parole by California Gov. Gavin Newsom for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.
Ballots have been mailed out for California's Nov. 4 special election on Proposition 50, a measure that would redraw the state's congressional district map if approved.
Sacramento Republic FC captain Rodrigo "RoRo" Lopez announced he will retire following the 2025 USL Championship season, closing out a 22-year professional career that spanned clubs in the U.S. and Mexico.
Could Sacramento be the site of the next Major League Baseball expansion team? In light of the Athletics' temporary relocation to the capitol region, local leaders are looking to capitalize on the momentum.
Blue Jays beat Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of ALCS and will face Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series.
Officials with the Oakland Police Department said a man who died while in police custody over the weekend has been identified as former NFL player Doug Martin.
Christian McCaffrey has his first 100-yard rushing game since 2023, helping the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 on Sunday night.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has a new mayor after weeks of political turmoil and public calls for stability at City Hall.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of 2025 bills into law on artificial intelligence, immigration, wildfire relief and more before an October deadline.
At a lunch with GOP senators at the White House, President Trump stood firm in his demands that Democrats vote to end the government shutdown.
A Biden spokeswoman confirmed the former president finished several weeks of radiation therapy treatment Monday.
President Trump previously said his ballroom addition to the White House East Wing wouldn't "interfere" with the building's existing structure.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
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.
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 once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
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.
Brady Halbleib reports.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has a new mayor after weeks of political turmoil and public calls for stability at City Hall.
Visitors from all over the state filed into Stockton on Tuesday to talk about the local economy during the California Economic Summit.
There are more places to sip in Sacramento after the city council designated new zones where booze can be consumed in public spaces.
Modesto City Schools teachers say classroom destruction and violent student behavior are reaching a breaking point, and they're calling on district leaders to take action.
