
Crews handle 14,000-acre Corral Fire thanks to statewide effort
Some of the fire engines that are assigned to the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County traveled more than 100 miles.
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Some of the fire engines that are assigned to the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County traveled more than 100 miles.
The Corral Fire has prompted homeowners in a Tracy neighborhood to call on city leaders and developers to expand the number of entry and exit points to their neighborhood in case of emergency.
Crews late Monday afternoon responded to another vegetation fire burning just northwest of the Corral Fire, which scorched more than 14,000 acres near Tracy over the weekend.
By the time the Corral Fire was contained Sunday, it had burned 14,000 acres to become the state's largest wildland fire of the year.
Hotter days are still to come, putting fire fears top of mind for many. However, it's not just for homeowners who live in wildfire-prone areas but homeowners who call the suburbs home.
Some residents of the area said that while they hope that this may be a good thing in the long run, they aren't sure it will do much to help anyone who needs assistance right now.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
Beavers. They've had a bad reputation. Many call them pests, but they're far from it. They play such an important role in our ecosystem that their work can even curtail wildfires.
Firearm-related charges were dismissed this week against one of the two men arrested in connection to the Caldor Fire that tore through El Dorado County in 2021, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Senate Committee on Insurance passed a bill Wednesday that lawmakers said will address the cost and availability of fire insurance in California.
Two additional insurance companies are pulling out of California, leaving thousands more civilians without coverage as the state nears the start of its wildfire season.
Some groundbreaking fire protection ideas are being unveiled in Sacramento this week at a wildland firefighting conference.
State Farm says it will discontinue coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California starting this summer, nine months after announcing it wouldn't issue new home policies there.
It is becoming easier for the public to get up-to-date fire mapping fast.
A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires in the United States.
It marks a significant shift in fighting wildfires as nighttime helicopter suppression used to be impossible.
Wildfires were once seen as the downfall of the treasured giant sequoia trees in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, but a recent study outlines how they could be our best shot at saving them.
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
A series of strong storms are hitting Northern California this week causing concerns for communities with burn scars from recent fires.
They are crucial when it comes to fighting wildland fires. You often see planes and helicopters making drops that can be the difference between life and death, but what about the people in the cockpit?
Cal Fire is hoping to inspire girls to join the fire service after they become adults.
While a growing body of research has focused on the impacts of the gases and particles carried by wildfires, less attention has been paid to the effect they could have on naturally-occuring metals within soil and plants.
Cultural burning is an ancient practice to preserve the land but it's now reshaping wildfire strategies across California.
The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where wildfires in 2020 and 2021 inflicted lasting damage on the iconic sequoia forests. Environmentalists in California say it's a huge mistake.
Response to the fire caused millions of dollars in damage to Chico's infrastructure.
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.
Police said they stopped the vehicle as part of an ongoing investigation, and during the stop, they found 4 ½ pounds of methamphetamine, 2 ¾ grams of fentanyl and $4,200 in cash.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Western countries they were giving Hamas a "reward" for recognizing a Palestinian state.
An investigation is underway after a television station building in Sacramento was struck by gunfire, police confirm.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk are speaking at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Other bills also enhance protections for children at schools, hospitals.
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.
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.
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.
Rookie Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds hit home runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Athletics 2-0 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak.
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is expected to have season-ending left shoulder surgery next week, manager Mark Kotsay said Saturday.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
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.
The Hornets' go-go offense fired up on Saturday, leading the team to a 45-16 win.
Aggies win 50-34 over the Thunderbirds.
A popular Lodi bowling spot is back open this weekend, less than a week after a shooting unfolded right outside its doors.
Here's a look at the weather forecast for the final weekend of summer.
The suspect in the shooting at the ABC station in Sacramento, Anibal Hernandezsantana, was released on a $200,000 bail on Saturday, authorities said.