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A Maine coon cat named Mittens made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.
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A Maine coon cat named Mittens made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.
Mexican law enforcement said the passenger claimed to have been under threat by criminals who had kidnapped one of his relatives.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
A pilot on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 is opening up for the first time about the terrifying moments when a door panel blew out of the Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in mid-flight in January.
The figure marks the largest volume of air travel complaints by consumers since 2020, when airlines were slow to give customers refunds during the pandemic.
Bottles of water and firearms are the most frequently stopped items by TSA officials, but now and then agents come across the unexpected.
Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
When Delta pilot Lawrence Russell Jr. sent his bag through an X-ray scanner, it was found to contain two bottles of Jägermeister.
John Barnett worked at Boeing for 32 years and has raised flags about multiple concerns at the airline manufacturer.
As some of the 49er Faithful start making plans to get to the Super Bowl party in Las Vegas to root the team on, some airlines are beefing up their flight schedule from the Bay to Sin City to accommodate the crowds.
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
The aircraft, a collaboration with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, with an end goal of minimizing cross-country travel time by making supersonic flight over land possible.
Traveling for Thanksgiving? See which days are the busiest for flyers and people hitting the road.
Staffing shortages among airline pilots, air traffic controllers and maintenance workers could impact travelers for years to come.
The new accessible airline seat is proof of "what real leadership looks like," disability activists say.
The constricted space between passengers is a contested zone where one person's comfort is another's pain. What is right?
The proposals follow last year's flight disruptions and as the summer travel season is about to kick into high gear.
The FAA has referred 250 cases to the FBI for criminal prosecution review since 2021.
The flight descended as fast as 8,600 feet per minute, according to preliminary data.
As travelers head for the skies, one airline is offering an all-you-can-fly deal — and one destination is offering free trips.
A lack of "operational resilience" led carrier to cancel 16,000 flights, carrier's chief operating officer said.
A longtime fair trade shop in Sacramento announced they'll soon be closing for good.
A massive trove of suspected child sexual assault material was seized by authorities after a recent investigation in Vallejo.
A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.
Starbucks said the layoffs and slimmed down menu will help stores operate more efficiently.
Elon Musk's close ties to President Trump is alienating some motorists. Wall Street analysts say that could hurt Tesla.
She hasn't announced her future plans yet, but one poll shows the race would be hers to lose if she did.
The search is on for a shooter after a bullet was fired into the Woodbridge Inn Steakhouse on Saturday night.
In a late update, the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff remains alert and "well-oriented."
A longtime fair trade shop in Sacramento announced they'll soon be closing for good.
A massive trove of suspected child sexual assault material was seized by authorities after a recent investigation in Vallejo.
It was 175 years ago — on February 18, 1850 — that Sacramento became a California county. A lot has changed since those early days.
Sacramento has plenty of historic old buildings, but now there's an effort to list an entire street on the historical register.
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot in the south Sacramento area Monday evening.
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
Each time winter storms pass over Sacramento, the work begins to collect all the fallen trees blown over by strong gusts and saturated ground.
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller who was injured in an avalanche last week has died, according to the resort.
State senators grilled the California Public Utilities Commission over the approval of six PG&E rate increases in the past year.
A new mortgage relief program for Californians who've had their homes destroyed by recent natural disasters is in the works.
California has sent a strike team to Kentucky to assist with the ongoing response and recovery efforts following severe weather that has led to more than a dozen deaths.
Two ski patrol staff at Mammoth Mountain were caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work after an atmospheric river dropped about six feet of snow in 36 hours, Mammoth Mountain officials said.
Buddy Hield and Moses Moody had 22 points each and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 132-106.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
Sacramento Republic FC is turning to fans to get their input on what they want in the new stadium in the works at the Railyards.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred called the Athletics temporary home in West Sacramento charming but reiterated he expects the franchise will open its new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028.
It's been the biggest sports story in California's capital city heading into 2025: the fate of Sacramento State athletics.
A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't announced her future plans yet but even without entering the race for California governor in 2026, one poll shows the race would be hers to lose if she did.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he would be ready to give up the presidency if it brought peace and NATO membership.
The Trump administration has prepared plans to implement a policy that would allow U.S. officials to swiftly expel migrants on the grounds that they could spread diseases.
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.
The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
Within the next two weeks, construction is going to start on underground infrastructure to put in power and water for the new shopping center with a car wash, food and retail shops.
The first dispensary of three planned in the city of Manteca held its soft opening.
Roadside food stands are a popular place to get a quick bite to eat, but Sacramento County worries some are also serving up problems.
Increasing costs have weighed up against Marcella's Mexican Restaurant, which has stayed in the same location under the same name for over 50 years.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
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.
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.
Federal funding cuts to the U.S. Forest Service are raising concerns in Placer County about whether there will be enough resources to prevent wildfires.
A West Sacramento woman who lost everything when her home flooded knew she had to step in to help those now suffering the same fate in the Los Angeles area.
As containment grows on the Los Angeles-area fires, the state's disaster response is not done even when the flames are out.
The dangers of responding to a disaster are made a little less risky thanks to this roadside pit stop in Davis.
The Walt Disney Company committed $15 million to help with response and rebuilding efforts for the deadly wildfires that have scorched the Los Angeles area this week.
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.
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.
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Protesters even draped an upside down American flag from El Capitan.
One person has died after being hit by a train in Sacramento County.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't announced her future plans yet but even without entering the race for California governor in 2026, one poll shows the race would be hers to lose if she did.