Vegetation Fire Threatened Structures In Garden Valley; Evacuations Lifted
A vegetation fire prompted mandatory evacuations in El Dorado County Monday evening.
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A vegetation fire prompted mandatory evacuations in El Dorado County Monday evening.
El Dorado County, one of the few not on the state's monitoring list, opened schools for the first Monday for in-person learning.
Health officials have confirmed a case of plague at South Lake Tahoe — the first in California in five years.
For the first time since 2001, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) declared a statewide Stage 3 emergency Friday evening due to high electricity use in excessive heat.
A Placerville restaurant had its health permit suspended over coronavirus safety protocol violations, officials said.
A narcotics detection dog is being credited with helping deputies uncover a large stash of marijuana that was allegedly being moved out of state.
Officer Richard Jones said the number of rescues CHP is performing right now is extremely unusual.
A surge in campers and hikers to the El Dorado National Forest is creating major safety problems, from fire danger to trash dumping.
Detectives are asking for help in finding the suspect who got into the Pollock Pines Veterinary Hospital last month.
A woman who wasn't worried about the virus is now pleading with people to wear a mask and stay six feet apart.
A hiker along Meeks Bay Trail near Lake Genevieve in El Dorado County had to be rescued by helicopter on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol Valley Division Air Operations.
A hiker had to be airlifted out near Cascade Falls on Wednesday after a fall that left them with moderate injuries.
Deputies say a Tracy man is facing human trafficking charges after he picked up two girls who ran away from an El Dorado County group home.
A battle to stay off the state watch list is brewing in El Dorado County. County leaders have vowed to crack down as coronavirus cases surge in South Lake Tahoe.
Coronavirus cases are spiking in South Lake Tahoe. It's the biggest problem area for El Dorado County right now.
South Lake Tahoe is only days into welcoming visitors back again after the state loosened travel restrictions last Friday.
Authorities say the bodies of three young men from Sacramento who went missing after being swept into the Cosumnes River have been recovered.
Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire near Pilot Hill in El Dorado County.
In South Lake Tahoe it is a tale of two sides of the state line. The California side is still closed for non-essential travel and feeling the pain. At the same time, the Nevada side is living large with casinos now up and running.
County leaders are hoping to keep potential looters and rioters out of town, in anticipation of protests happening over the weekend.
Authorities are keeping an off-ramp closed through the weekend in El Dorado County over concerns about protests.
A young man put himself in harm's way save two strangers struggling in the fast-moving waters of the Cosumnes River, but his heroics cost him his own life.
Placerville Police and the El Dorado County Sheriff said there have been no credible threats and that false information in running rampant on social media.
In preparation for potential civil unrest, the El Dorado County sheriff's office has increased patrol deputies and called in assistance from the National Guard.
Authorities say a search is on for three young men from Sacramento who were last seen being swept into the Cosumnes River.
The rumors are true: Waste Management is taking over parts of San Joaquin County.
New body camera video released Thursday showing the moment State Senator Sabrina Cervantes got into a car crash that led to her DUI arrest. Her toxicology report later found that she had no drugs or alcohol in her system.
Brent Rooker homered in a three-run first inning and J.T. Ginn limited Boston to five hits over six innings on Thursday to lead the Athletics to a 5-3 victory over the Red Sox.
Overall grocery prices in August 2025 rose 2.7% compared to one year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, 2014 NL MVP, and 11-time All-Star will announce his retirement later in the day on Thursday, the organization said.
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.
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 rumors are true: Waste Management is taking over parts of San Joaquin County.
New body camera video released Thursday showing the moment State Senator Sabrina Cervantes got into a car crash that led to her DUI arrest. Her toxicology report later found that she had no drugs or alcohol in her system.
Brent Rooker homered in a three-run first inning and J.T. Ginn limited Boston to five hits over six innings on Thursday to lead the Athletics to a 5-3 victory over the Red Sox.
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.
Brent Rooker homered in a three-run first inning and J.T. Ginn limited Boston to five hits over six innings on Thursday to lead the Athletics to a 5-3 victory over the Red Sox.
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.
On Thursday, ABC took Jimmy Kimmel off the air after the FCC chairman hinted at action against ABC over comments the comedian had made about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing.
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.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
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.
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.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses California finding last-minute funding for the state's high-speed rail project and a unanimous approval for an education bill in the state Legislature.
Late-night comedy has suddenly sparked a serious conversation about freedom of speech and presidential power, and California Democrats in Congress are not holding back.
San Joaquin County approved the switch to Waste Management late last year. Now residents have received flyers to choose which trash cart size they'd like.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
The Yuba Water Agency recently approved more than $8 million in funding through grants and loans to advance critical flood risk reduction projects.