Lightning in the Sierra; NorCal weather pattern change on the way
A Red Flag Warning is still in effect until Thursday evening.
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A Red Flag Warning is still in effect until Thursday evening.
A warming pattern begins in Northern California this weekend. Will it have any impacts on your outdoor plans? Here's a look at the forecast.
A closed-off section of Interstate 80 in the high Sierra has reopened after a tractor-trailer fire spread to brush just off the roadway.
A flood advisory is in effect for multiple Northern California counties due to excessive rainfall on Saturday.
The threat of thunderstorms is causing issues with the long-lingering snowpack and burn scars in California.
The Caldor Burn scar area remains a concern as heavy rain falls on Thursday.
A wolverine was spotted three times last month in the eastern Sierra Nevada, a rare occurrence for an animal that's only been seen one other time in California over the last 100 years.
Lake Tahoe is slowly warming up ahead of the summer season, but not fast enough to clear out this year's near-historic snowpack ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Sierra region starting Thursday afternoon through Monday morning.
Unrelenting atmospheric rivers brought the state rain and snow not seen in years.
Rain and snow are in the forecast starting Monday night.
This season has etched its way into the history books as the second snowiest in the 77 years of record-keeping at the Central Sierra Snow Lab — more than 56.4 feet.
With a break in the winter storms, many people have been taking advantage of the opportunity to hit the slopes this weekend.
On Thursday evening, the snow that was falling in Nyack quickly turned to rain.
One county has urged people to gather enough essential supplies for two weeks ahead of the incoming rain and snow.
Northern California got a bit of respite Monday after a weekend of heavy mountain snow but forecasters said up to several more feet will pile up through midweek, followed by potential flood concerns.
Northern California experienced another cold winter storm that brought more rain and snow to the region.
There was a rush to leave the Sierra on Friday as thousands of people headed home to beat the storm.
Westbound lanes are open but trucks are still being held because of traction concerns.
The winter weather started to ease up Tuesday night, which was a welcomed sight days into blizzard warnings and continuous storms in the Sierra.
Trucks lined Interstate 80 on Tuesday, more than 24 hours since a traffic hold went into effect due to zero visibility and dangerous conditions over the summit of the Sierra.
Interstate 80 remains closed on Tuesday, but Highway 50 has reopened.
Treacherous conditions in the Sierra kept crews busy on the roads.
Low-elevation snow fell in the region Friday, with snow showers set to linger into Saturday for the Sierra.
Caltrans is warning drivers to be aware and avoid traveling up the high country if at all possible.
Stockton fans of Jo Koy have the chance to become part of the comedian's history next year.
A California man missing for months likely had a medical emergency that killed him before his body was taken by a wild animal, investigators now say.
Shoppers can browse Ford dealers' used car selection online, through Amazon Autos, and pick their vehicles up in person.
The leading candidates for governor share their views on complex and often misunderstood aspects of California's sanctuary state law.
The percentage of Americans just scraping by financially is rising as wage growth slows and inflation flares, Bank of America finds.
The leading candidates for governor share their views on complex and often misunderstood aspects of California's sanctuary state law.
Stockton fans of Jo Koy have the chance to become part of the comedian's history next year.
Dave Wong's Restaurant & Deli, a Stockton staple, opened its doors in 1975. Fifty years later, the establishment celebrated its 50th anniversary in Stockton, filled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, live music throughout the weekend, and with plans to give gift cards and daily prizes to customers.
A California man missing for months likely had a medical emergency that killed him before his body was taken by a wild animal, investigators now say.
Shoppers can browse Ford dealers' used car selection online, through Amazon Autos, and pick their vehicles up in person.
The Sacramento area was mostly drying out Friday as residents were seeing a mix of cool weather, clouds, and scattered showers ahead of another round of wet weather, with changing conditions extending into the Sierra Nevada, forecasters said.
In Sacramento, you could get convicted for selling comic books to kids. For more than 75 years, a law has been in effect in the city banning the sale of comics that depict crime or violence to anyone under 18 years old.
The sheriff's office said the three-day operation was aimed at "disrupting and dismantling violent criminal networks" and reducing gang-related crime in Sacramento County.
A construction team in Sacramento is turning a worksite into something special for young hospital patients nearby by hiding a life-sized Waldo for them to find from their windows.
Residents across Northern California and the Greater Sacramento region caught a rare glimpse of the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, on Tuesday night.
The crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-80, east of Hirschdale Road, around 1:20 a.m.
About 4 to 10 inches of snow is expected for areas above 6,000 feet, and 1 to 2 feet of snow is likely at the highest peaks.
The body of a 7-year-old girl who went missing along the Big Sur coast after a wave pulled her and her family into the ocean on Friday has been recovered, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday.
A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over claims the school system allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in his return from a toe injury, Christian McCaffrey had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the sloppy Arizona Cardinals 41-22.
De'Aaron Fox had a season-high 28 points along with 11 assists and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 123-110 on Sunday with Victor Wembanyama missing his first game of the season with a calf injury.
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and Julius Randle added 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter and beat the Sacramento Kings 124-110 in an NBA Cup game.
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
From Miami to San Diego, schools around the U.S. are seeing big drops in enrollment of students from immigrant families as President Trump's immigration crackdown makes itself felt in numerous ways.
A north Sacramento nonprofit is bracing for a six-figure increase in costs.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
Two high-ranking men in California politics were arraigned on felony conspiracy charges in federal court on Friday. There are five co-conspirators in the bombshell case of political corruption and fraud.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
It's a troubling statistic: Black children have a higher rate of dying from preventable deaths than any other race in Sacramento County. CBS13 got a look at what impact Sacramento's Black Child Legacy Campaign is having on the community.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
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.
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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.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
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.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
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.
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Dave Wong's Restaurant & Deli, a Stockton staple, opened its doors in 1975.
Sacramento's St. Andrews AME Church celebrated a major milestone Sunday, turning 175 years old. It's the oldest historically Black church west of the Mississippi.