County Fire Rapidly Grows Overnight, Now 22,000 Acres
Mandatory evacuations are still in place and the fire is still 0% contained after almost tripling in size overnight.
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Mandatory evacuations are still in place and the fire is still 0% contained after almost tripling in size overnight.
The County Fire burns 8000 acres strong through the hillsides in Yolo County, concerned residents gathered to watch the flames spread.
The fire is burning in Yolo County near Guinda. Firefighters have requested air resources and hand crews.
Yolo County is paid $2.9 million a year by the federal government to oversee 24 unaccompanied and undocumented minors at any given time.
Despite having a contract with the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, the Yolo County Juvenile Detention Center says it does not want to operate a de facto federal prison for forcibly separated youth.
Authorities say five people have been arrested after a man was shot and killed in Knights Landing.
Seniors gathered in Woodland on Wednesday for a Yolo County-sponsored crash course all about the different ways to use cannabis.
Investigators say he brainwashed a 16-year-old Winters girl into using drugs and leaving school after they met at a party.
Current Sheriff Ed Prieto announced his withdrawal in March, but there are signs he may still be running against his undersheriff.
Authorities are asking Winters residents to be on alert after tracks from a mountain lion were discovered near town.
The Yolo County Sheriff's Department is investigating a case of animal abuse after two dogs were found abandoned near Clarksburg with severe injuries.
A disturbing trend of dog cruelty and dumping has been happening in a quiet, rural area of Yolo County.
Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto is ending his reelection bid.
A road between Davis and Sacramento is back open after a train struck a car left on the tracks early Monday morning.
A Yolo County cannabis festival is abruptly canceled after months of planning and preparation. The organizers needed the county Sheriff's department to sign off on the event, but it refused.
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors says there are issues that must first be addressed. It's now filing a lawsuit against the IHS.
Former Visit Yolo Executive Director Alan Humason has had detectives descending on his personal finances, with their case leading to a felony embezzlement charge.
Her ex-boyfriend, Salvador Garcia Jr., is being sought by authorities for her murder.
Colusa police have identified a suspect in the death of a missing woman whose body was found over the weekend.
More than a dozen students said they were feeling ill after a coolant leak on a bus taking them to school in Knights Landing Monday morning.
A person has died after being hit by a big rig north of Woodland Thursday morning.
A father has been arrested after his four-year-old girl was found dead in Yolo County.
The Yolo Basin is a gem that gets thousands of visitors each year, which is why beginning Jan. 1, they'll have to pay.
The buds make it valuable. The green leaves and potent scent give it character. But it's what's left behind that may be a growing problem for the California cannabis industry.
The case was supposed to go to trial later this week, but his plea will get him at least 6 years in prison.
Lawrence Butler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Nick Kurtz added a solo shot and the Athletics beat the Pirates 4-3 on Friday night.
A school board meeting took an unusual turn when a parent resorted to a dramatic display at the podium during her public comment by undressing in front of the board members and the crowd.
Two people inside a vehicle have not been located after a crash into a canal near Tracy on Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Quarterback Brock Purdy is highly unlikely to start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a toe injury.
AMC Theatres said it will screen "The official release party of a showgirl" for Taylor Swift's new album from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5.
An investigation is underway after a television station building in Sacramento was struck by gunfire, police confirm.
A school board meeting took an unusual turn when a parent resorted to a dramatic display at the podium during her public comment by undressing in front of the board members and the crowd.
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.
Lawrence Butler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Nick Kurtz added a solo shot and the Athletics beat the Pirates 4-3 on Friday night.
Two people inside a vehicle have not been located after a crash into a canal near Tracy on Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
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.
Lawrence Butler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Nick Kurtz added a solo shot and the Athletics beat the Pirates 4-3 on Friday night.
Quarterback Brock Purdy is highly unlikely to start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a toe injury.
The Sacramento River Cats are halfway through their final homestand of the year and are offering a weekend packed with promotions to help fill the stands as the team closes out the 2025 season.
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.
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.
Legal experts say Trump lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, but the planned move could still affect some law enforcement approaches.
California Democrats in Congress are calling out the decision by ABC to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air as censorship.
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.
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.
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Twelve Bridges wins 27-0.
Foothill wins 13-6.
Vikings get the road win 33-12.
Hillmen hold to win 20-14.