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UC Davis updates guidelines on when to spay, neuter dogs. Here's what researchers found.
When it comes to our dogs, we've always heard how important spay and neutering is. But when you do it could affect your dog's health.
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When it comes to our dogs, we've always heard how important spay and neutering is. But when you do it could affect your dog's health.
Saturday is a chance to pick up a new pet free of charge as animal shelters across California are participating in a new effort to help alleviate overcrowding.
A woman's medically necessary service dog has been missing for a week after a rollover crash in Woodland.
We all know that donating blood can save a life, but a new canine blood bank can help save pets' lives, too.
PAWS for a purpose helps shelter pets and family pets right here in our community with medical and dental costs. The fundraiser is on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the District 56 Center in Elk Grove.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
Two animal welfare measures are moving forward at the California State Capitol with the goal of humanely controlling evergrowing pet populations.
A mountain lion snatched and killed a cat overnight in Calaveras County, the pet's owner told CBS Sacramento on Thursday.
A Natomas woman said the typical trip to the dog park ended in tragedy, with her pet being attacked and killed.
A suspect is sought after 73 dogs were seized across three properties in the city of Turlock last week, authorities said Tuesday.
A Sacramento family is sharing their story after an unexpected delivery in the middle of the night. Someone left a malnourished puppy at their front door and ran off.
A doggie debacle: A Stockton-area pooch named Gracie got her head stuck in a Biscotti bucket for two weeks.
The bill would prohibit landlords from inquiring about pets on rental applications and aims to eliminate extra monthly fees known as "pet rent."
It's the warm-up to the biggest game of the year. Suiting up in this year's Puppy Bowl is capital city fan-favorite Bark Purdy, who was spotted by scouts last summer at the Sacramento SPCA.
Front Street Animal Shelter is completely out of space for dogs following the recent storms and is making all dog adoptions free through February 18 to try and make room.
About 28,000 people are under evacuation orders, Cal Fire says.
As the Sacramento region bakes in what could be the hottest temperatures ever recorded for the area, events scheduled this week are still expected to go on without changes.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
The Thompson Fire burning in Butte County has impacted operations at the Oroville Dam, officials say.
The deal will pay James his maximum salary for the 2024-25 season, but will include a player option for the 2025-26 season, giving him flexibility for future plans, CBS Sports confirmed.
An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
From one capital city to another, the Supreme Court ruling handed down Friday would allow cities like Sacramento to implement civil punishments to eliminate homeless encampments.
Sacramento will now have more enforcement power over the homeless in public places. With the Supreme Court ruling, homeless individuals could face fines, charges or jail time if they don't comply with city guidelines.
A Sacramento high school girls robotics team is fresh off their trip to the championships, placing fifth internationally. The St. Francis High School Team was excited to return home to a new robotics lab on campus.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
Nearly a half-million members of Patelco Credit Union, with branches across the Bay Area and Northern California, lost access to banking services following what the CEO called a "serious security incident" over the weekend.
Several new California laws have gone into effect as of July 1, 2024, ranging from tenant security deposits being capped to hidden fees being banned and requiring bars to offer date rape drug testing kits.
With just hours to spare, Democratic legislators announced Sunday night an agreement on a Prop 47 reform initiative they plan to put on a ballot.
California lawmakers have unveiled two bond measures that would go to voters in November.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
The Supreme Court ended its term with a flurry of massive decisions on guns, abortion, federal regulatory power and the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
The Supreme Court ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
This series of photos depicts the Thompson Fire, which ignited in Butte County on July 2, 2024, and forced a slew of evacuation orders in the Oroville area.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.
A fire prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
The Thompson Fire in Butte County exploded in size on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people near Oroville.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
Cal Fire says no containment has been reported yet as of Wednesday morning.
The Kings have officially introduced rookie Devin Carter on Tuesday.
Structures have burned in the Thompson Fire, which has forced more than 13,000 people to evacuate in Butte County.
Madisen Keavy reports.
A fireworks stand fundraising for a Sacramento-area school is facing a major setback after thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of fireworks.