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A woman who pulled off a road to change drivers during a trip with her father and three young children was knocked unconscious and arrested by two Solano County sheriff's deputies, who then lied about the encounter to responding paramedics and on official reports, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.
The Caldor Fire has long been identified as an area vulnerable to a large fire with mounting forest fuels.
As evacuation centers are filling up, so are hotels.
The Caldor fire destroyed homes in El Dorado County. Twenty miles to the west, evacuees hoped theirs wasn't one of them.
The Sacramento region is under a red flag warning for dry weather and wind that could bring even more fires.
A girl has been injured during a drive-by shooting in Antelope.
Power shutoffs are in effect in some Northern California Counties, in an effort to prevent wildfires.
A man who was shot while driving his car in South Sacramento on Monday night has died.
Sacramento's first cake party is a celebration of community, meant for people to gather, laugh and make connections one slice at a time. Held at Bumble Bear Coffee on October 5th, all you have to do is bring your favorite cake, introduce yourself and share the story of why you chose it.
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Travelzoo’s top destinations list includes the Bahamas this year. It's known for its beauty, but also their sustainable and has multi-island experiences. Our travel guy Gabe Saglie joins us from Nassau with a peek at what makes it a must-visit.
S’moresFest is the YMCA of Superior California’s biggest night of the year: a high-energy evening under the stars where guests gather for smoky BBQ, craft drinks, exciting auctions, and gooey campfire s’mores. Happening Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Sacramento Central YMCA Field, this unforgettable event isn’t just about great food and fun, it’s about giving back.
After being on "Big Brother" we can only imagine that the players want to get outside after being stuck in the house all day. They're getting to go on the journey of a lifetime on "The Amazing Race". John is standing by with two former houseguests that are going for another win.
Big Al – whose name was Alvin Sams – was part of Northern California television and radio for more than 25 years.
Alvin "Big Al" Sams will be remembered at a funeral service on Thursday.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
A farewell celebration for the Hotel Marysville took place Monday, seven months after a fire devastated the historic vacant building.
Funderland Amusement Park has been making memories in Sacramento since 1946, and this season, they are going BIGGER than ever! Friday, February 6th, marks the exciting kickoff of the 80th Anniversary Season (weather permitting), and you are invited to be part of the magic from the very first moment!
Archival Gallery presents Blue Valentine, a group exhibition, and Heart of Glass by JC Strote. These exhibitions get us in the mood for Valentine's Day, with a diverse collection of landscapes, figurative work, and glass sculptures. Dina is there now, taking a look around.
The Trini Table is one of the only 2 Trinidadian cuisines in Sacramento. They'll teach us about a popular traditional dish called "doubles."
We bid farewell to a Gen X staple, Minute Maid frozen orange juice concentrate.
Arden Fair, in partnership with the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating Lunar New Year with a family-friendly event honoring the cultures and traditions of communities that have celebrated this holiday for generations. Guests can enjoy a Vietnamese lantern display (Jan. 15–Feb 17) and a live Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1–4 PM, featuring cultural performances, local AAPI vendors, interactive activities, and a red envelope giveaway for the first 250 kids. The event also includes a scavenger hunt supporting participating AAPI businesses, with a chance to win a $500 Arden Fair gift card.
Trust The Plant Lady. She will help make your sad plants happy again.
The Plant Lady has returned to help you with your sad plants.
Marlene Simon joins us in studio and answers all your plant and garden related questions!
Marlene Simon joins us in studio and answers all your plant and garden related questions!
Marlene is here!
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.