COVID Cluckers: Pandemic Feeds Demand For Backyard Chickens
The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in America's backyards.
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The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in America's backyards.
Intensive care units in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley have no capacity remaining, according to state figures.
San Joaquin County now has the soldiers to fight the battle against the coronavirus, as dozens of military healthcare professionals were deployed to two area hospitals to assist as ICU units are depleted.
A medical support team from the California National Guard is aiding the only hospital that serves Yuba and Sutter counties.
CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens started giving vaccines at long-term care facilities in California Monday.
Sacramento County is waiving licensing fees and allowing rent relief for businesses inside the Sacramento International Airport to help with the impact of the coronavirus.
More people traveled through US airports Sunday than any other day this pandemic, setting the stage for waves of new infections across the country.
As ICU capacities remain depleted, the U.S. Department of Defense is sending another round of medical personnel to two San Joaquin County hospitals three weeks after the region enforced the new stay-home-home due to the pandemic.
Several companies and technology groups have begun developing smartphone apps or systems for individuals to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and vaccinations, creating digital credentials that could be shown in order to enter concert venues, stadiums, movie theaters, offices, or even countries.
One Sacramento firefighter is suiting up, putting his lungs to the test – but not just for his job. At just 41, he was diagnosed with COVID-19, and months later, he's still dealing with the long-term effects of the virus.
The White House said Sunday night that President Trump signed legislation for $900 billion in coronavirus economic aid and $1.4 trillion in government spending, averting a government shutdown and providing support for millions of Americans.
The stay-at-home orders for the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California are set to expire Monday — they were first imposed three weeks ago — but Gov. Gavin Newsom has signaled they would not be allowed to lapse as capacities for intensive care units remain staggeringly low.
Health experts are informing the public about a new strain of the coronavirus, but are also providing information that the same precautions in place should still keep Americans protected.
2020 has been like a live music moratorium with concerts canceled during the pandemic.
The songs sound the same but Christmas Eve Mass has a whole new look this year.
Restaurants are hanging on for the holidays as pandemic restrictions are forcing local business owners to get creative to stay afloat.
Yolo County officials say the report that a child had died from COVID-19 was an error on their dashboard.
A surge in COVID-19 cases isn't stopping people from hitting the road for the holidays. The vaccine is a shot in the arm for confidence levels.
The nurses of California are afraid. It's Christmas Eve, and they aren't home with their families. They are working, always working, completely gowned up - and worn down.
Truckee has issued a new ordinance warning all rental property owners that permits could be revoked if their properties are used inappropriately during the stay-at-home order.
A Stockton salon was cited for violating health orders Wednesday.
California on Wednesday became the first of 50 states to surpass the grim mark of 2 million COVID-19 cases, just six weeks after hitting the one million mark, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday outlined the basics of what he plans to request from Congress in a new round of COVID-19 relief once he takes office, including a new round of stimulus checks, calling the just-passed aid bill a "down payment" in addressing the pandemic.
California had a near-record number of daily coronavirus deaths as pandemic cases strained hospitals and reduced normal intensive care space to a record low, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
A Central Valley flower company's mission to bring some holiday joy to local seniors got a big assist from a country music superstar.
Two brothers have been convicted in connection with the killing of Viviana Valadez in Stockton in 2023, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Northern California law enforcement officers arrested more than a dozen people in just three days for allegedly trying to exploit children online.
Waiters and bartenders are included in a proposed list of jobs that could qualify for a federal tax break on tips, as well as some workers who don't traditionally get gratuities.
Authorities say farm workers helped flag down and stop a school bus that was just starting to catch fire in Madera County, helping everyone escape promptly.
Scientists are hoping Californians will help paint a clearer picture of the state's monarch butterfly population.
Some evacuation orders were downgraded Wednesday evening as firefighters continue to battle several lightning-sparked wildfires in Central California.
Two brothers have been convicted in connection with the killing of Viviana Valadez in Stockton in 2023, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Every day, hundreds of people walk out the door of the Sacramento main jail, but many have nowhere to go and end up sleeping on the streets. Now, a group that helps former inmates get support could end up behind bars themselves.
Northern California law enforcement officers arrested more than a dozen people in just three days for allegedly trying to exploit children online.
Firefighters are continuing to battle lightning-sparked fires in three Central California counties on Wednesday, including a fire that has caused extensive damage to a historic Gold Rush town.
Topgolf is officially coming to Sacramento after getting the green light to build in Natomas.
Ever since Sleep Train Arena closed in 2016, there hasn't been much reason for out-of-town tourists to visit the area. But a new idea could turn vacant park land into a major new attraction.
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.
Northern California law enforcement officers arrested more than a dozen people in just three days for allegedly trying to exploit children online.
Authorities say farm workers helped flag down and stop a school bus that was just starting to catch fire in Madera County, helping everyone escape promptly.
Scientists are hoping Californians will help paint a clearer picture of the state's monarch butterfly population.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's controversial push to fast-track the Delta Conveyance Project received a formal endorsement this week from the largest irrigation district in the nation.
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.
JJ Bleday homered twice and Zack Gelof had a home run among his three hits as the Athletics snapped a three-game skid with an 11-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.
For the first time in weeks, Jennings was on the field, dapping up the 49ers front office and coaching staff, namely, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
The San Francisco 49ers have announced the schedule on which jerseys they will wear in 2025, which included an apparent response to the hot conditions often experienced at Levi's Stadium during the early weeks of the season.
After nearly 80 years, the Modesto Nuts played their final game, squaring off one last time against their long-time rivals, the Stockton Ports.
Rafael Devers homered, doubled and drove in two runs to help Justin Verlander earn career win No. 265 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 to take two of three games in their series.
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
Most Americans say prices are going up and expect them to keep going up.
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.
Prepare to be bombarded by political advertising on the California redistricting battle. Both sides are spending a lot of money on this fight, and now the ads are out, telling two very different storylines.
President Trump has touted himself as a Nobel-worthy peacemaker. Here's what some foreign policy analysts say about the disputes he cites.
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.
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.
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.
Never-before-released interrogations of Matthew Muller, the serial predator who kidnapped Denise Huskins in 2015, show his confessions to decades of other home invasions and sexual assaults.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
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.
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.
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.
Some evacuation orders were downgraded Wednesday evening as firefighters continue to battle several lightning-sparked wildfires in Central California.
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.
A Chinese Camp homeowner said she watched her home burn as she left behind nine cats and three dogs.
Scientists are hoping Californians will help paint a clearer picture of the state's monarch butterfly population.
Hundreds of rideshare drivers hopped in their cars and drove to the California Capitol, making a final push for a bill aimed at giving rideshare drivers the right to unionize.
The sheriff's office says 13 people have been arrested in just three days for trying to exploit children online.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this weekend.