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They're a team of 15 UC Davis student resident firefighters. They train alongside career firefighters and help out on real emergency calls. In exchange for certain shifts a month, they get free housing at Station 34, and they're paid for any hours beyond what's required.
Lodi business owners told city hall they've seen a significant number of homeless coming through their alleyways, and they say the crimes they are witnessing have them too afraid to approach the homeless themselves.
The tow calls on a rainy Sacramento Friday have been constant, which is fine with him. The more cars Robert tows, the more money he makes.
The rain turned into snow a lot lower than expected making for a mess on the roadways. In the Blue Canyon area, Hector Ochoa and his family weren't expecting to get stuck in four hours of messy traffic between Sacramento and Kingvale.
High profile financial disputes between TV networks and satellite and cable providers have put customers in the middle – stuck with blacked out or lost channels. So, if this happens to you, are you still tied to that contract?
The lightning was to blame for a number of power outages, leaving more than 1,000 people without power at different times on Friday. The DMV in Sacramento was also without power for a time this morning.
"We know its very contagious and it can spread very quickly," said Placer County Health Officer Dr. Robert Oldham. "There's a number of suspect cases we've investigated just in the last week or so."
Sacramento County health officials say 16 of the 155 students and staff tested for tuberculosis came back positive for exposure to the disease.
Winds gusting up to 134 mph over ridge tops early Friday closed ski resorts around Lake Tahoe, snapped dozens of trees more than 2 feet-thick, downed power lines and sparked a series of small brush fires.
TurboTax, the country's most popular do-it-yourself tax preparation software, said Friday that it has temporarily stopped processing state tax returns because of an increase in fraudulent filings.
Here's a look at the weather Friday night.
Family of a 20-year-old woman from Colombia is trying to see her as she's fighting for her life following a crash in Stockton.
Here's what is being done to make Old Sacramento safe at night.
Jasen Bracy, a blind football player in Modesto, prepares for his final game under the Friday night lights.
Here's what organizers are doing to ensure everyone is safe at one of the largest Sikh parades in the U.S.
A Colombian woman has been in a coma for more than a week now after a multi-car crash in Stockton.
A recent routine traffic stop along Interstate 5 in Northern California turned into a massive fentanyl bust.
A Sikh festival considered the largest in the United States just kicked off in Yuba City. With more than 100,000 people expected to attend, there are some concerns of unverified threats.
Friday kicks off open enrollment for Covered California with DACA recipients now open to shop for new plans.
The Sacramento Kings were able to hold off a late-game push by the Atlanta Hawks, walking out with a 123-115 win Friday night.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot in the south Sacramento area, police said Wednesday night.
The Sacramento Police Department launched a new high-tech crime-fighting tool that, within 48 hours of its launch, they credit as helping officers solve a robbery in Old Sacramento.
Sacramento police are searching for a suspect after a Chando's Tacos employee was robbed at gunpoint Monday night.
The study underscores Sacramento's potential to significantly enhance the Pac-12's footprint, highlighting its would-be position as the second-largest designated market area and the second-largest economy among conference markets.
More people in California's capital city are opting to use bicycles to minimize their carbon footprint. One nonprofit is working to keep streets safe for bicyclists.
Friday kicks off open enrollment for Covered California with DACA recipients now open to shop for new plans.
The A's will play at least the next three seasons in West Sacramento at the MiLB facility Sutter Health Park.
On Wednesday, actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain his feelings about the election and to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket.
Authorities say a man who shot and wounded a police sergeant during what officials called an ambush attack was killed by responding officers over the weekend in Fresno, California.
Registered voters in California are weighing in on 10 statewide ballot propositions and will select their next U.S. senator in the 2024 election.
The Sacramento Kings were able to hold off a late-game push by the Atlanta Hawks, walking out with a 123-115 win Friday night.
Zack Minasian was officially promoted to general manager of the San Francisco Giants Friday, joining the Los Angeles Angels' Perry Minasian to make the brothers both big league GMs.
The San Francisco Giants have reportedly promoted the team's vice president of scouting, Zack Minasian, as the new general manager.
The A's will play at least the next three seasons in West Sacramento at the MiLB facility Sutter Health Park.
Following their incredible run to the 2024 World Series title, the Boys in Blue are ready to celebrate their victory with the Dodger Faithful, announcing a miles-long parade through the streets of downtown Los Angeles.
Friday kicks off open enrollment for Covered California with DACA recipients now open to shop for new plans.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.
With just five days until Election Day, both presidential campaigns were zeroing in on the state of Nevada with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump rallying there.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP 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 confirmed.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The Call Kurtis team has found that some companies you may already be doing business with may offer streaming for free, or at deeply discounted rates.
During the last few years, the issue for the real estate market in Sacramento was that few homes were for sale. But, that has changed. Inventory is now up. Unfortunately, demand for that residential inventory isn't.
When a Lodi woman went to use the protection plan she purchased, she was told the company was out of business.
The Call Kurtis team is always looking for ways to help you save money. That includes getting haircuts at heavily discounted prices that are worth getting a trim for.
The goal is to attract more women to the profession.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
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.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Here's a look at the weather Friday night.
Family of a 20-year-old woman from Colombia is trying to see her as she's fighting for her life following a crash in Stockton.
Here's what is being done to make Old Sacramento safe at night.
Jasen Bracy, a blind football player in Modesto, prepares for his final game under the Friday night lights.
Here's what organizers are doing to ensure everyone is safe at one of the largest Sikh parades in the U.S.