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The governors of California and Nevada on Wednesday planned to tour the state line area blackened by one of several massive wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes in the West.
A group of first responders helping in the Dixie Fire jumped into action to prevent a different kind of tragedy.
Traffic is slow on northbound Highway 99 through Turlock due to a big rig trailer that looks like it partially imploded on itself Monday morning.
California's largest wildfire so far this year continues to burn through Butte, Plumas and Lassen counties. The Dixie Fire merged with the Fly Fire overnight on Saturday and forced more people out of their homes, and burned parts of tiny towns to the ground.
A wildlife rescue in North Auburn on Sunday said it received its first wildfire victim of the year—a bobcat that suffered burns in the Dixie Fire in Plumas County.
Containment has improved to 27 percent in the Tamarack Fire which has burned 66,744 acres since its July 4 start.
A Plumas County damage estimate was not yet available for the Dixie Fire.
Five firefighters were injured when a thunderstorm and swirling winds in central Montana blew a lightning-caused wildfire back on them, federal officials said Friday.
It was a very close call for a crew of firefighters who found themselves surrounded by flames while battling the Tamarack Fire.
California's worsening drought conditions, coupled with constant fires, are prompting one local fire department to declare an emergency.
Evacuation orders have been issued for a vegetation fire burning in the Paradise area on Thursday.
Pacific Gas and Electric's plan to bury 10,000 miles of its power lines in an effort to prevent its fraying grid from sparking wildfires will cost the company at least $15 billion.
Fierce flames and tough winds: Dramatic video from inside the fire lines shows how intense any wildfire can get.
Several injuries were reported after a pickup truck ran through a stop sign and crashed into a school bus for students with disabilities in north Sacramento, officials say.
West Sacramento is seeking some sonic sanity. The city is asking for public input on creating new noise regulations.
Federal food aid benefits are expected to stop on November 1, as the U.S. government shutdown continues, leaving families scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table.
Just one week out from California's Nov. 4 special election, Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting the brakes on donations in support of Proposition 50, saying he reached his fundraising goal.
From wine country weekends to strolls downtown, Lodi's charm continues to draw visitors even when wallets tighten. Regardless, a push to bring more people to what's known as the winegrape capital of the world is at the city's forefront.
More than 26 years after a woman was killed in the Curtis Park area of Sacramento, police say they've arrested a suspect.
Several injuries were reported after a pickup truck ran through a stop sign and crashed into a school bus for students with disabilities in north Sacramento, officials say.
New efforts are underway to help Sacramento's homeless population. A first-of-its-kind public meeting took place on Tuesday, with elected leaders across Sacramento County coming face-to-face to find solutions.
Federal food aid benefits are expected to stop on November 1, as the U.S. government shutdown continues, leaving families scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table.
Caltrans has begun overnight closures of a portion of U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento from Interstate Highway 5 to on- and off-ramps in West Sacramento, with a 55-hour full closure set to begin on Halloween weekend.
Just one week out from California's Nov. 4 special election, Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting the brakes on donations in support of Proposition 50, saying he reached his fundraising goal.
The governor stated that the Guard troops won't be acting as law enforcement during the deployment.
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.
Sacramento's Zach LaVine scored 30 points in his return to Chicago. He played for the Bulls from 2018 until he was traded to the Kings before the All-Star break last season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder stayed undefeated by rallying to beat the Sacramento Kings 107-101 on Tuesday night.
The Dodgers have jumped to a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series after a thrilling back-and-forth, extra-inning contest in Game 3 ended in a 6-5 win for Los Angeles after 18 innings.
George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died.
Jaxson Dart rushed toward Cam Skattebo as the standout running back was getting carted off the field in Philadelphia.
Covered California's open enrollment begins Nov. 1, and now the new higher-priced healthcare plans under the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace are available for people to see.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.
President Trump appeared to concede Wednesday that he's not allowed to run for reelection in 2028, after teasing the idea on and off for months.
Just one week out from California's Nov. 4 special election, Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting the brakes on donations in support of Proposition 50, saying he reached his fundraising goal.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to appear at an event in Sacramento next spring, as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee leaves the door open for a potential run for president in 2028.
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.
Charlie Lapastora reports.
West Sacramento is seeking some sonic sanity. The city is asking for public input on creating new noise regulations.
This Sunday, we fall back and change the clocks, but most Californians want the time change to stop. So why has it stuck around? Here's The Answer.
Several injuries were reported after a pickup truck ran through a stop sign and crashed into a school bus for students with disabilities in north Sacramento, officials say.
As the government shutdown shuts off funding for SNAP, now we’re learning many may be forced out of their Affordable Care Act health care coverage due to eye-popping prices.
