Sacramentans working to beat the heat and protect the vulnerable in first summer scorcher of season
The first major heat wave of the summer is here and people are doing everything they can to beat the heat.
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The first major heat wave of the summer is here and people are doing everything they can to beat the heat.
After a man lost his prosthetic leg in the lake a year ago in the depths of Lake Natoma. It was finally found and he was located, too, in Texas.
A water rescue took place on the American River in Rancho Cordova. According to crews, an overloaded raft encountered an obstacle in the river, causing 8 riders to be pushed onto a small island. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, crews remind everyone of the importance of wearing life jackets, as three of the victims did not have them.
It's officially the first weekend of summer and the Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner. As the weather heats up, more and more people will be hitting the lakes and rivers.
Already this season, numerous drownings on local rivers and lakes have been reported in waters that are faster and much colder than people are expecting. It's different this year and can stun even the best of swimmers. Just two deaths on local rivers this month were by people dying to save someone they love.
A body was recovered from the American River Thursday morning, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
The body of a 20-year-old man who was previously reported missing on Mother's Day has been found in Lake Clementine.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office is still searching for the young man who got swept away into the American River near Yankee Jims Bridge on Mother's Day.
Crews on Sunday rescued several people from the American River in Carmichael.
It is Memorial Day Weekend, but fewer people are flocking to the river this year because of the dangerous water conditions.
Another body was recovered from a Sacramento-area river. Though a cause of death has not yet been revealed, this comes as officials continue warning civilians to stay out of the dangerous and fast-moving local waterways ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.
The bodies of both children that went missing in the swollen and rapidly flowing Kings River over the weekend have now been recovered, authorities said on Monday.
An investigation is underway after a body was found in the North Fork of the American River on Friday.
American River Raft Rentals in Rancho Cordova is temporarily closing because it does not want to put people at risk trying to raft in dangerous conditions.
Northern California is heating up and has sent many people to the river to cool off this weekend. The rushing water did not stop people from diving into the American River.
The warm weather had plenty of people hitting the river on Saturday, but with getting in also comes some dangers to be aware of.
A recent drowning in Nevada County is renewing calls to be careful during what is expected to be a longer snowmelt than usual.
The 7-foot-long alligator that was found in Fair Oaks along the American River is now dead and investigators are trying to find out how it got there. "At this point, we don't know where it came from," said Capt. Patrick Foy with the California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. The large reptile is at the center of an investigation.
An El Dorado wildlife photographer captured the rare sighting of three baby bald eagles in their nest along the American River. As his pictures reveal, relations for the eaglets aren't always easy; their sibling rivalry is on full display.
Following record snowfall, the state is bracing for rising rivers and streams with warmer weather ahead.
A man was in critical condition after being rescued from the American River near downtown Sacramento on Tuesday.
A kayaker is in the hospital after being rescued from the American River.
According to Sacramento Fire Department, a man in a homeless encampment became stranded due to rising water levels. The call came in around 4:30 p.m. Firefighters had to use a rowboat to reach the man, due to the amount of debris in the water.
Another atmospheric river will bring more flooding concerns for those living along rivers and creeks in the central valley. CBS13's Andrew Haubner is getting answers live on the banks of the American River with more on flood control and the unique challenges this storm poses.
A local nonprofit helped remove tens of thousands of pounds of trash from the Riverdale area along the American River.
The closure comes just weeks after the brewery announced an expansion of its Ice Blocks location.
An investigation is underway in south Sacramento after a person was struck and killed by a hit-and-run suspect Saturday night.
An attic fire that damaged a Sacramento County home is under investigation Saturday evening.
Pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants overcame a two-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 3-2.
After watching several starters leave for other teams at the start of the free agent period, the San Francisco 49ers had some glaring holes on their defensive depth chart.
The closure comes just weeks after the brewery announced an expansion of its Ice Blocks location.
A massive internet outage has affected thousands of Sacramento residents and a number of businesses on Saturday.
One of the top football talents to come out of the Sacramento area in recent years is heading to the NFL.
Sacramento State Hornet standout offensive lineman Jackson Slater is heading to the Tennessee Titans.
An investigation is underway in south Sacramento after a person was struck and killed by a hit-and-run suspect Saturday night.
The festivities started with a stout competition at Crest Theater with more than 200 breweries vying for the title of California's best beer.
X Games announced Friday that its summer arrival in Sacramento has been postponed so the organization could completely focus on its planned 2026 launch of its new competition platform, X Games League.
The UC Davis Medical Center is currently building a new hospital tower, but some are concerned it could become a noisy nuisance.
Skeletal remains of a Sacramento homicide victim found in 1991 have now been identified more than three decades later, police said.
CBS13 first reported last week about some of the problems identified in an audit of Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter. Since then, viewers have been contacting our newsroom with their own stories.
The conservative commentator announced his candidacy for the Republican ticket on Monday, saying, "It's time to make California Golden Again."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Newsom reports that Canadian tourism in California is down 12% compared to a year ago.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants overcame a two-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 3-2.
After watching several starters leave for other teams at the start of the free agent period, the San Francisco 49ers had some glaring holes on their defensive depth chart.
Chicago, which had lost 10 of 12 coming in, scored four times in the first and twice more in the second off Jeffrey Springs (3-3).
One of the top football talents to come out of the Sacramento area in recent years is heading to the NFL.
Sacramento State Hornet standout offensive lineman Jackson Slater is heading to the Tennessee Titans.
The Trump administration unexpectedly reversed course Friday on terminating student visa records for thousands of international students.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
President Trump is now selling 2028 campaign hats, after hinting on-and-off about seeking out a third term.
The Trump administration's plan to slash school funding over diversity and equity initiatives would "cripple the operations of many educational institutions," a federal judge wrote.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
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.
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.
The Davis location is Cal Fire's only nursery in the entire state.
A Butte County family is suing the California FAIR Plan and the underlining carriers after smoke damage claims made as a result of the Park Fire were denied.
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major lumber company, in a $75 million partnership to build and maintain fuel breaks throughout California and Oregon.
Research is just beginning on the impacts that the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California had on the health of first responders.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
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.
The outage started early Saturday afternoon and, for some people, isn't expected to be resolved until Sunday.
This weekend will be the last in business for Device Brewing, a move that took customers and employees alike by surprise.
The Hornet standout was a 5th round pick in the NFL Draft.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this weekend.
X Games announced Friday that its summer arrival in Sacramento has been postponed so the organization could completely focus on its planned 2026 launch of its new competition platform, X Games League.