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The busiest night of the year for first responders is now behind us, but work is only just beginning for some Sacramento residents left to pay the price for someone else's fireworks celebration.
Illegal fireworks likely caused the roof of Natomas Middle School to catch fire Thursday night, the Sacramento Fire Department said.
The ballpark hosted the 11th annual Fourth on the Field celebration as the River Cats played an Independence Day away game.
It was a packed crowd at Banner Island Ballpark in Stockton for a sold-out game followed by Fourth of July fireworks.
The Fourth of July looks quite different for the Butte County city of Oroville this year.
Fourth of July celebrations will continue at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds Thursday night, and there is a chance to catch a fireworks show.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
Modesto police have doubled fines for those found with illegal fireworks this Fourth of July.
With more than a month until the Fourth of July, the city of Modesto said it increased penalties for illegal fireworks violations.
Two minors were arrested in connection to a Fourth of July shooting in south Sacramento that left one person dead, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
For the past week, your neighborhood has probably been filled with the constant booms of fireworks. But a newer type of celebration is growing in popularity across the world: drone light shows.
A 19-year-old was shot and killed on the Fourth of July in south Sacramento. A grieving mother says her son's life mattered, and she is now fearful for others as the suspect behind the shooting hasn't been found.
On average, Sacramento Metro Fire gets 300 calls a day — between 10 and 20 are fire-related. On Independence Day alone, they had 130 fire dispatches.
Millions of Americans woke up the morning after Independence Day celebrations to air quality advisories across the U.S.
Are fireworks booms getting louder? And are they happening more frequently? Some residents in the Rosemont area say they are.
The Fourth of July holiday is the busiest for fire departments across the region as they work to respond to fires started by fireworks, patrol for illegal firework usage, and respond to the average calls for service.
A Fourth of July power outage has left thousands of SMUD customers in the dark in Rio Linda.
There's nothing better than being a kid at summer camp meeting new friends and having fun. On this Fourth of July, more than 100 kids were enjoying the great outdoors and learning to play music high in the mountains of Nevada City.
Better weather and slightly warmer temps in waterways had people packing Sacramento area lakes and rivers for Independence Day.
The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate with families, but the fun of fireworks can prove deadly. That's why two area medical facilities are teaming up to tell you about safety tips this holiday.
The men's hot dog eating contest was delayed for nearly two hours on New York's Coney Island after thunderstorms hit the area.
An 8-month-old girl died and three adults were injured in a crash in California's Central Valley on Tuesday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
Highway 99 just north of Yuba City is closed in both directions following a five-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
The move is in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Highway 99 just north of Yuba City was closed in both directions following a five-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
PG&E announced Tuesday the Biden administration is committed to providing them a $15 billion guaranteed low-interest loan.
Researchers say the study "fundamentally changes our understanding of ground squirrels."
California prosecutors are gearing up to crack down on repeat retail theft offenders after Californians overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36, better known as the tough-on crime bill.
For the first time ever, the X Games will call Sacramento home and will be held in the city from 2025 through 2027, officials announced Thursday.
Sacramento police say of the city's 6,000-plus meters, more than 1,300 have been damaged in the past three months.
A number of prominent Sacramentans have called the place home.
One family from South America is making Sacramento their new home thanks to United Way's literacy tutoring program.
A husband and wife were left in critical condition following a house fire in Sacramento, officials said Tuesday.
An 8-month-old girl died and three adults were injured in a crash in California's Central Valley on Tuesday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers say the study "fundamentally changes our understanding of ground squirrels."
Officials say "clear indicators of arson" have been found in the investigation into what started the fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico.
Sacramento State football is reportedly set to bring on University of Nevada, Las Vegas assistant coach Brennan Marion to lead its program.
The teams exchanged leads seven times over the final 75 seconds, with Murray nailing the game-winner 10 seconds after DeMar DeRozan put the Kings (13-14) in front with a baseline dunk.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Hornets are "in discussions" to bring on Michael Vick to lead the program.
The San Francisco 49ers have suspended linebacker De'Vondre Campbell for the final three games of the regular season after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.
The Athletics have added another option for their refurbished rotation, acquiring Jeffrey Springs in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is proposing a statewide policy that school districts do not cooperate with ICE.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
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.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
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.
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 family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The fire prompted a massive response from crews across the state, including five strike teams out of Auburn in Placer County.
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.
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.
Police and sheriff's deputies in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties are saddling up in the fight against retail theft.
Rescue swimmers responded to a sinking boat near the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting the rest of the week.
Our produce man always has the best deals in seasonal fruits and veggies.
The move comes after speculation that Sacramento State was talking with Michael Vick.