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PG&E has been shutting off power to prevent wildfires since 2019, but now it is happening without warning. The utility company is relying on technology to shutoff powerlines in high-fire risk areas, especially when there's a threat of critical fire weather
President Joe Biden has signed off on giving federal wildland firefighters a hefty raise for the next two fiscal years, a move that affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
Cal Fire reached peak staffing levels to respond to wildfire season in the last two weeks, but staffing shortages discussed by the union president and state lawmakers still exist.
Cal Fire is already on pace to break the arson arrest record the department made in 2021, and with conditions getting hotter and drier earlier in the season they're asking for the public's help.
As wildfire season approaches Cal Fire is requesting neighbors to do their part to prevent fires, but the biggest firefighting agency in the state has a specific request for drivers.
Firefighters worked fast to get the upper hand on a wildfire burning near the city of Colusa on Tuesday.
Preventing wildfires starts small with things like creating defensible space around your house. City governments are taking it a step further by employing goats for weed control.
Crews were out in droves on Friday battling several fires across the Sacramento region on what was a red flag warning day.
Evacuations have been lifted as crews gained significant containment of the Golden Fire which is burning near Camptonville in the Tahoe National Forest.
With Friday's high fire threat, many across Northern California were bracing for Pacific Gas and Electric's public safety power shutoffs, but the utility never issued one.
California firefighters are gearing up and deploying in strategic areas during this week's red flag warning.
Gusty winds, low humidity and drying vegetation will bring fire danger to a large swath of the Central Valley this week, forecasters said Wednesday.
A new survey shows California's fire risk is growing, and several communities in the Greater Sacramento region are being singled out for the danger posed by wildfires.
Forecasters say the West could be looking at a particularly bad wildfire year, as several destructive fires have already ignited well before the hottest, driest months
Northern California Cal Fire crews are preparing for fire season, taking note of the wind-driven coastal fire in Southern California Wednesday.
One UC Davis researcher says the majority of forest fires are put out before they reach 200 acres and around 60-80% of California's forest land has excess fuel due to centuries of fire suppression.
Wildfire prevention week is a reminder to be ready at the local and state levels, and that requires more resources.
Wildfire preparations are already underway, and in some cases, happening sooner than they ever have before due to an earlier start to the wildfire season in California.
With wildfire season looming, air quality will once again be a big concern, and one new facility in Folsom is monitoring that for the public.
A program in placer county is teaching landowners how to fight fire with fire.
A lobbyist hired to secure a state loan to help tens of thousands of victims of devastating California wildfires is leaving his job amid a sexual harassment scandal, it was announced Wednesday.
Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires started by aging Northern California power lines belonging to the nation's largest utility, prosecutors announced Monday.
A new ballot initiative is trying to push for cleaner air while preventing and suppressing wildfires in California – but who's paying?
Placer County has hired its first forest health coordinator. The role will include preparing Placer County forests for fire season and preventing damages to both the forests and waterways in the area.
A second, larger wildfire is also burning in Siskiyou County, said Cal Fire Sku.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we bring you the story of a popular program at Sierra College in Rocklin that's attracting Latino students. It is called mechatronics, the study of all things tech and automation.
Family and friends of a Sacramento man killed in a midtown shooting remembered him on Sunday.
Hundreds of people gathered at Destiny Church in Sacramento on Sunday for a night of worship and prayer inspired by Charlie Kirk.
San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa left the win against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury.
The defense attorney for the man accused of shooting into the ABC10 television station in Sacramento says he was caught off guard by the FBI's involvement.
The defense attorney for the man accused of shooting into the ABC10 television station in Sacramento says he was caught off guard by the FBI's involvement.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we bring you the story of a popular program at Sierra College in Rocklin that's attracting Latino students. It is called mechatronics, the study of all things tech and automation.
Family and friends of a Sacramento man killed in a midtown shooting remembered him on Sunday.
Hundreds of people gathered at Destiny Church in Sacramento on Sunday for a night of worship and prayer inspired by Charlie Kirk.
An investigation is underway after a television station building in Sacramento was struck by gunfire, police confirm.
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.
A multi-million-dollar project to help protect Sacramento from flooding is facing a significant setback. CBS News Sacramento is learning that there are problems with the ground where the new Sacramento Weir is being built.
After more than an hour of discussion and debate, the Sacramento City Council voted 8 to 1 to approve spending more than $2 million on ShotSpotter over the next five years.
Topgolf is officially coming to Sacramento after getting the green light to build in Natomas.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills on Friday charting the state's continuing transition to green energy, which includes an extension of the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
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.
About one out of every ten California student loan borrowers is at least 30 days late on payments following the end of a federal pause on loan payments, according to a new analysis released Wednesday.
A University of California, Berkeley study of the state's recent major wildfires shows that taking steps to mitigate fire risk can double the number of homes saved in a wildfire.
A couple of bills meant to speed up the process were allowed to die in committee before reaching the state Assembly. Opponents of the project consider it a victory in a fight to protect the water of the delta and the towns that live along its banks.
San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa left the win against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury.
Eddy Pineiro has kicked a 35-yard field goal to give the San Francisco 49ers a 16-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey had a tying RBI double during the Giants' three-run rally in the eighth, and San Francisco battered Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen to seize one victory from a four-game series with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles.
Jared Triolo and Joey Bart both had four hits including a home run, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Athletics 11-0 on Sunday.
Shohei Ohtani launched his 53rd home run to tie for the National League lead, and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early four-run deficit in a 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills on Friday charting the state's continuing transition to green energy, which includes an extension of the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
President Trump said he "made progress" on the approval of a deal to resolve ownership of TikTok during a "very productive" conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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.
A bill that would cap the price of insulin in California at $35 for a 30-day supply has been approved by the state legislature and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
About 42% of the children in the study diagnosed with ADHD were prescribed drugs within 30 days of diagnosis.
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.
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.
The Coyote Fire was burning in the Coyoteville area, about 21 miles southeast of Placerville.
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.
Granite Bay joined the show after coming off a 32-20 win over Jesuit.
Family and friends of a Sacramento man killed in a midtown shooting remembered him on Sunday.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we bring you the story a popular program at Sierra College that's attracting Latino students.
Hundreds of people gathered at Destiny Church in Sacramento on Sunday for a night of worship and prayer inspired by Charlie Kirk.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.