Triple-digit temperatures in NorCal this weekend could plunge us into peak fire season
Several brush fires over the past few weeks are a sign that California's fire season is in full swing.
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Several brush fires over the past few weeks are a sign that California's fire season is in full swing.
A brush fire burning near Shingle Springs in El Dorado County on Wednesday was estimated to have burned 8-10 acres. Forward progress of the fire was stopped.
The El Dorado County Fire Protection District got some new gear this fire season helping them find flames faster and save people at any time of the day.
Darren Duncan was first arrested in 2020 and then again in 2021 on misdemeanor peeping offenses.
Darren Duncan was arrested on July 5 after an investigation found that he may have been connected to a series of peeping offenses on Granada Drive in Cameron Park.
Civilians rescued two people from the water after a small plane crashed in Lake Tahoe Saturday morning.
An aging water main failed again over the weekend in El Dorado Hills, officials say, prompting a scramble to stem the problem.
A Placerville man convicted on dogfighting-related charges has been sentenced to almost a year and a half behind bars and thousands of dollars in fines.
The infant girl suffered numerous injuries and was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. She eventually died. On Friday, her father, Kevin Van Streefkerk was arraigned in court and pleaded not guilty to charges. He was denied bail and his next court date is scheduled for July 14. Read more now.
An investigation is underway after a 5-week-old baby died after being physically abused by the father, authorities say.
An investigation is underway in El Dorado County after an infant died after being physically abused by the father, authorities say.
It was a cool first day of summer, but Cal Fire geared up for the heat that will inevitably come by conducting a 140-acre prescribed burn in El Dorado County on Wednesday.
It was a cool first day of summer, but Cal Fire is gearing up for the heat that will inevitably come. Crews were out conducting a prescribed burn in the Garden Valley area on Wednesday and were making it easier for people to conduct their own burns. Read more here.
Crews stopped the forward progress of a small brush fire near the El Dorado Hills area Saturday afternoon.
A second drowning in less than 24 hours in El Dorado County has prompted warnings from local authorities.
A second drowning in less than 24 hours in El Dorado County has prompted warnings from local authorities.
A 19-year-old's drowning in an El Dorado County lake has led to more warnings about the safety of local waterways this season.
The body of a Carmichael teen has been pulled from Jenkinson Lake after a swimmer went missing Monday afternoon.
There's a new effort by rural Californians to break away from the state. The movement calls for El Dorado County to become its own state, independent from California.
There’s a new effort by rural Californians to break away from the state.
The search for a killer is underway after a teenager was killed in a hit-and-run near Placerville.
The Pollock Pines community still searching for answers after five children were hit in a crosswalk last week. The California Highway Patrol hosted a community discussion Monday night to address concerns about the road where it happened.
Five children have been injured after they were hit by a vehicle in Pollock Pines.
The CHP says a driver in a van hit five children while they were crossing the road at Pony Express Trail near Oak Street. The children were airlifted to the hospital. The driver, who is not suspected of DUI, stayed at the scene.
A 61-year-old elementary school janitor in El Dorado County is facing multiple counts of committing sexual acts with a child under the age of 10, authorities said Friday.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
On Wednesday, 30 people who just completed an eight-week course at the Future Fire Academy were honored in a graduation ceremony, now fully ready to start their careers in the fire service.
A mother black bear and her cub are causing quite the stir in South Lake Tahoe, as some neighbors are now rallying community support for the duo.
At Sierra College, a one-night community education course is teaching job seekers how to navigate the competitive process of landing a state job.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
Some Sacramento residents on the housing hunt have hope after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months.
A mother black bear and her cub are causing quite the stir in South Lake Tahoe, as some neighbors are now rallying community support for the duo.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released its 3rd edition of its economic report, revealing some of the big changes that have happened for Latinos in the region over the past two years.
On Wednesday, 30 people who just completed an eight-week course at the Future Fire Academy were honored in a graduation ceremony, now fully ready to start their careers in the fire service.
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.
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.
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.
A large internet disruption affecting communities across parts of Northern and Central California on Wednesday was caused by a crash, officials say.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
Brandon Pfaadt and 42-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander matched a lot of zeros in a mid-September pitcher's duel between NL West rivals still hoping to get into the playoffs.
Boston dropped into the third AL wild card, a half-game behind Houston and two games behind the New York Yankees.
Multi-platinum rapper Toosii posted on Instagram photos of himself in a Sac State football uniform and said he is feeling blessed to have received an offer from the Division I 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.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Newsom was at a south Sacramento school talking about a mentorship program for men and boys in what he called "an epidemic of loneliness." The governor linked the Kirk shooting as part of that crisis.
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.
On Wednesday, 30 people who just completed an eight-week course at the Future Fire Academy were honored in a graduation ceremony, now fully ready to start their careers in the fire service.
A mother black bear and her cub are causing quite the stir in South Lake Tahoe, as some neighbors are now rallying community support for the duo.
California is clashing with the CDC over vaccines. After relying on federal guidance for decades, the state is now joining other Western states in issuing its own vaccine recommendations and schedules.
It's a tight labor market from the bottom up across the state. California has a massive state workforce, so why do dozens of job inquiries go unanswered?
A Turlock High School student was arrested after allegedly using yearbook photos on a website to "rank" other students, the school district said.