More Than 300 Solano County Homes Destroyed In Deadly LNU Lightning Complex Fire
More than 300 Solano County residences were destroyed in the deadly LNU Lightning Complex Fire, Cal Fire said.
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More than 300 Solano County residences were destroyed in the deadly LNU Lightning Complex Fire, Cal Fire said.
When the LNU Lightning Complex Fires tore through the Solano County, people tried to put out hotspots on their own to protect their homes. With firefighting resources stretched thin, some considered it necessary.
A Sutter County man has confessed to stealing a fire commander's wallet while he fought the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff announced on Thursday.
Thousands of Northern California residents forced to evacuate their homes due to wildfires were allowed to return Thursday after firefighters made progress.
Firefighters are responding to a quickly-growing vegetation fire near Newcastle in Placer County.
Lower temperatures and weaker winds are helping firefighters get a handle on deadly wildfires that have afflicted California for days, fire officials said Tuesday.
Aided by weather and reinforcements, firefighters were cautiously optimistic Tuesday as they struggled to pen in California wildfires that have killed at least seven people and burned more than 1,200 homes and other buildings.
Another death has been reported in the Solano County theater of the LNU Lightning Complex Fire.
The orange glow from wildfires in the evening sky is a new way of life in the Golden State.
California first responders are wrestling massive wildfires plaguing the state but an integral part of their team is missing in action because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Already fighting several fires across the state, they're also up against COVID-19.
For the first time since the incident began, Cal Fire is reporting some containment of the LNU Lightning Complex Fire.
The fire, which has prompted evacuations, is burning near Highways 49 and 120.
The latest information on the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, which has prompted evacuation orders in Fairfield and Vacaville.
As we continue to hear from Cal Fire commanders that they are understaffed and need more resources, CBS13 is digging deeper into just where those resources are.
If you want to build a fire, you need three things: Ignition, fuel and oxygen. But wildfire in California is a much more complex people-stoked witch's brew.
A series of lightning-caused fires in several Bay Area counties have been grouped together by Cal Fire's Santa Clara Unit into what is now known as the SCU Lightning Complex fires.
A grass fire prompted evacuations for nearly 4,000 residents in rural Nevada County Monday.
A fire has burned 1,851 acres northwest of Patterson in Stanislaus County.
The Cal Fire NEU station in Auburn, just off of Interstate 80, has trucks and crews ready to go at a moment's notice amid the heatwave.
A Cal Fire chief made an unusual rescue Thursday in the town of San Andreas after a tortoise was hit by a vehicle.
Cal Fire says firefighting tactics haven't changed but, they are being more cautious in the field, especially when it comes to social distancing.
Firefighters say better mapping has given them a better idea for the size of wildfire that is prompting evacuation orders in rural Colusa County.
Crews battled a fast-moving grass fire off of Clay Station Road in Sacramento County Wednesday evening.
Crews worked quickly to rescue a family of four who got stranded in the Middle Fork of the American River on Monday evening.
An apartment complex was dangerously close to an Old North Sacramento commercial building that caught fire early Monday morning.
A house in a heavily wooded area went up in flames early Monday morning, prompting the evacuation of an Auburn neighborhood.
West Sacramento is getting ready to go on a $57 million spending spree, as the mayor says will help accommodate the next wave of residents moving in.
Ukrainians gathered on the steps of California's Capitol on Sunday to celebrate their 34th Independence Day.
A trucking school in Modesto has come under fire after suddenly shutting its doors last week, leaving students who paid thousands for lessons without answers.
West Sacramento is getting ready to go on a $57 million spending spree, as the mayor says will help accommodate the next wave of residents moving in.
An apartment complex was dangerously close to an Old North Sacramento commercial building that caught fire early Monday morning.
A house in a heavily wooded area went up in flames early Monday morning, prompting the evacuation of an Auburn neighborhood.
A trucking school in Modesto has come under fire after suddenly shutting its doors last week, leaving students who paid thousands for lessons without answers.
Ukrainians gathered on the steps of California's Capitol on Sunday to celebrate their 34th Independence Day.
An unusual fuel was being used to cook up the tacos, gyros, and hefty fries at a food truck meetup in Sacramento. It's an energy source that creates no pollution.
Some people are teed off about a proposed new Topgolf in Sacramento. Next week will be the first public vote on plans to open a location in the South Natomas neighborhood.
Four years after a fire ripped through a historic home in Sacramento's Capitol Mansions neighborhood, neighbors say the property has become a magnet for crime and danger.
Neighbors are calling for a park policy change following a fatal shooting at Sacramento's William Land Park.
A man was detained after one person was shot in the south Sacramento area on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Federal prosecutors announced an indictment on Thursday against a former California Superior Court judge for allegedly sexually assaulting a court employee and obstructing the investigation into allegations he sexually assaulted a second court employee.
Law enforcement removed an illegal marijuana cultivation site where more than 2,000 plants were located in California's Sequoia National Park last week, officials said on Thursday.
The husband of a California woman who went missing in 2024 has been arrested in connection with her death, authorities said on Wednesday.
A hiker seriously injured after a fall had to be rescued off one of California's highest peaks over the weekend.
A large organized retail theft ring targeting T.J. Maxx stores in the Bay Area and other California locations was broken up, with multiple suspects arrested in San Jose and several others still being sought.
Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th and 49th home runs, setting a single-season record for catchers, as the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 11-4.
Heliot Ramos hit a two-run single off Trevor Megill with two outs in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3.
Trey Lance's return to the Bay Area led to three straight punts for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Shea Langeliers hit a tiebreaking double with two outs in the 10th inning and the Athletics held off the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
History was made on Saturday in San Francisco, as the largest crowd to ever watch a National Women's Soccer League game filled Oracle Park.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Trump said the deal came out of a meeting last week with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
The U.S. will stop issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
The California transgender community is pushing back against Kaiser Permanente's announced pause on gender-affirming surgery for patients 18 and under.
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
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.
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As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
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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 Coyote Fire was burning in the Coyoteville area, about 21 miles southeast of Placerville.
The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental, Cal Fire said.
The evacuation order in Amador County was lifted as crews make progress on the Tiger Fire near Pioneer, but an evacuation warning is still in effect.
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of a grass fire that burned 130 acres in Sacramento and Amador counties on Monday.
Several roads were evacuated in the Sierra Nevada foothills due to the Boneyard Fire in Tuolumne County Saturday afternoon.
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.
Power lines were brought down and a gas leak occurred.
The Woodcreek Timberwolves joined the show coming off their 38-13 win over Jesuit.
West Sacramento is getting ready to go on a $57 million spending spree, as the mayor says will help accommodate the next wave of residents moving in.
Ukrainians gathered on the steps of California's Capitol on Sunday to celebrate their 34th Independence Day.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.