Family Rescued After Getting Stranded In River Near No Hands Bridge
Crews worked quickly to rescue a family of four who got stranded in the Middle Fork of the American River on Monday evening.
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Crews worked quickly to rescue a family of four who got stranded in the Middle Fork of the American River on Monday evening.
Authorities warned of poor air quality in central and northern parts of California on Monday due to wildfires in rural areas.
It was a busy day for rescue crews on the American River Wednesday.
Firefighters are battling two enemies this summer season: wildfires and a global pandemic. One battle is more familiar than the other.
Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in Yuba County that is threatening a structure.
A Calaveras County preschool building and medical office were damaged in a fire late Tuesday night.
Local, state, and federal agencies are prepping to combat a wildfire season that's already off to an aggressive start.
A grass fire in rural Yolo County burned at least three structures Wednesday morning.
A fast-moving, wind-driven grass fire in east Sacramento County prompted evacuations Friday.
Cal Fire is beginning to prepare for fire season, but this year there's an added concern — the coronavirus.
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Yuba County.
Firefighters from several agencies responded to help put out a fire at a homeless camp in Placer County on Monday.
Unseasonably dry conditions this year are making more work for fire crews.
California regulators said Tuesday that they have streamlined the state's permit process to make it faster to approve tree-thinning projects designed to slow massive wildfires that have devastated communities in recent years.
Cal Fire's latest effort to prevent wildfires involves creating defense zones designed to protect entire cities.
Scientists studying California's devastating wildfires are using a powerful new radar system that could help them better understand how they spread and how firefighters should fight them.
Firefighters worked quickly to stop a series of small fires along Interstate 80 from getting any bigger early Monday afternoon.
California's wildfires have forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes as firefighters battle historically dire conditions.
California's firefighting agency recorded more than 300 wildfires in just 24 hours as winds whipped the state over the weekend.
Strong winds over the last 24 hours drove the massive Kincade Fire beyond containment lines, growing to 66,231 acres – 103 square miles – by early Monday and destroying 96 structures, including 40 homes.
The $16,000-an-hour firefighting airplane, touched down at McClellan Park Friday evening.
To prepare for the fire danger, strike teams throughout California have been pre-positioned.
Red Flag fire conditions are widespread, affecting 34 counties. Cal Fire said this weather event marks the worst fire conditions we've seen this year.
A Northern California athlete is proving that strength doesn't come from what you see, but what you believe. A legally blind Paralympic athlete recently came home from the World Para Athletics Championships in India with bronze.
Members of the Filipino community gathered at Delta College to honor a well-known historian and beloved friend, the late Dr. Dawn Mabalon.
Two people onboard the helicopter and three people on the street were hospitalized for injuries suffered in the crash.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
The crash happened while the REACH 5 Medical Air crew was heading back to Redding after dropping off a patient at UC Davis Medical Center.
The crash happened while the REACH 5 Medical Air crew was heading back to Redding after dropping off a patient at UC Davis Medical Center.
A Northern California athlete is proving that strength doesn't come from what you see, but what you believe. A legally blind Paralympic athlete recently came home from the World Para Athletics Championships in India with bronze.
A 56-hour closure on Highway 50 is underway in Sacramento this weekend as crews remove and replace pavement with new concrete near the bridge deck connecting the eastbound lanes to Business 80 and Highway 99.
Members of the Filipino community gathered at Delta College to honor a well-known historian and beloved friend, the late Dr. Dawn Mabalon.
Two people onboard the helicopter and three people on the street were hospitalized for injuries suffered in the crash.
The crash happened while the REACH 5 Medical Air crew was heading back to Redding after dropping off a patient at UC Davis Medical Center.
The stage is set and final preparations are underway for Breakaway Music Festival NorCal 2025, bringing some of the world's top dance DJs to town.
A 56-hour closure on Highway 50 is underway in Sacramento this weekend as crews remove and replace pavement with new concrete near the bridge deck connecting the eastbound lanes to Business 80 and Highway 99.
Public safety versus religious freedom — it's a debate taking place next week at Sacramento City Hall.
A row of unmarked SUVs and armed men in tactical gear were spotted last Wednesday in the Delta Shores community, across from a construction site where workers are building new homes.
Legislation is set to take effect next summer that will change the status quo and enable officers to issue a "notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to the AV operator for a robotaxi that breaks a traffic law.
California rideshare drivers will have the ability to form a union and negotiate a contract, while still being classified as independent contractors.
Ray Barrantes, a Chowchilla police officer, died in an on-duty crash Friday night, authorities said.
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.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fourth game this season for San Francisco due to a toe injury.
Eddy Piñeiro has quickly become a fan favorite with the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still sidelined by a toe injury and missed practice on Wednesday.
NBA action is back starting this week in Sacramento with the Kings kicking off the preseason at home.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
Government workers say a prolonged shutdown would exact a severe toll, while affirming their commitment to public service.
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 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.
A Northern California athlete is proving that strength doesn't come from what you see, but what you believe. A legally blind Paralympic athlete recently came home from the world championships in India with bronze.
The crash happened while the REACH 5 Medical Air crew was heading back to Redding after dropping off a patient at UC Davis Medical Center.
Dr. Dawn Mabalon’s legacy is now etched at the Delta College Forum named after her, with a portrait, standing tall and officially lit up.
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