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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
From Sacramento to the White House, here's a look at President-elect Donald Trump's pick for communications director.
Heavy rain is expected to hit San Joaquin County this week, and it's bringing major concerns after a partial levee failure.
Freezing temperatures expected for the valley for the first time this winter season have people in the Sacramento area preparing their homes for what is to come.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
The nonprofit advocacy group Stop Antisemitism gave UC Davis a failing grade.
With winter weather hitting the Sacramento region, the National Weather Service wants to make sure communities are prepared. It is why it changed some of its cold weather alerts this fall.
A woman died at the hospital after she was stabbed in Sacramento County Sunday morning, authorities said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
From Sacramento to the White House, here's a look at President-elect Donald Trump's pick for communications director.
From Sacramento to the White House, here's a look at President-elect Donald Trump's pick for communications director.
Freezing temperatures expected for the valley for the first time this winter season have people in the Sacramento area preparing their homes for what is to come.
The American River Bridge Deck Replacement Project has been in the works for years but neighbors say construction at all hours of the night is becoming unbearable.
Sacramento is slowly inching closer to building a new bridge that could one day expand light rail to Sacramento International Airport.
Tens of thousands of dollars are being given away to aspiring Sacramento filmmakers who are willing to tell their stories on TV.
A Freeze Warning has been issued through Tuesday as our coldest temperatures of the season arrive.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
Elon Musk's social media platform X is suing California over a new state law targeting deceptive, AI-generated election content, claiming that it violates First Amendment free speech protections.
A U.S. Army soldier from Northern California who was captured during World War II and died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines has been accounted for, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Reno was forced to make an emergency landing in Sacramento Wednesday evening, the second such incident involving a Southwest flight from the Bay Area in as many days.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Geno Smith scored on a 13-yard scramble with 12 seconds remaining and the Seattle Seahawks snapped a six-game losing streak against the San Francisco 49ers with a 20-17 victory.
After scoring 60 points in a losing effort the night before, De'Aaron Fox scored 49 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 121-117 win over the Utah Jazz.
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
From Sacramento to the White House, here's a look at President-elect Donald Trump's pick for communications director.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
Since Movember started, it's raised over a billion dollars to help fund programs for prostate and testicular cancer as well as suicide prevention.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Sacramento County is reporting a staggering drop in the number of fentanyl-related deaths so far this year when compared to all of 2023.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
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.
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 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.
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.
From Sacramento to the White House, here's a look at President-elect Donald Trump's pick for communications director.
Heavy rain is expected to hit San Joaquin County this week, and it's bringing major concerns after a partial levee failure.
Freezing temperatures expected for the valley for the first time this winter season have people in the Sacramento area preparing their homes for what is to come.
Nina Burns reports.
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