Sea lions continue to wash ashore on California coast amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change.
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An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change.
A video shows a Michigan man rescuing a raccoon that was apparently choking on a piece of cheese.
Police in Sebastopol got an unusual call Thursday about a little piglet named Pickles that was going hog wild in a North Bay neighborhood.
A huge rabbit that was found by construction workers along Highway 17 and rescued by CHP officers over the weekend is now being cared for in Marin County, according to officials.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
The dog was trapped on the railroad tracks for three days after being struck and injured by a train, Oklahoma authorities said.
What started as a scary situation with an overturned raft along Cache Creek ended with a family reunited with their missing dog.
Leo, a three-year-old golden retriever, fell about 300 feet and was stuck between the high cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, but is expected to survive his injuries.
Families can still adopt a furry friend for free at the Front Street Animal Shelter through December 23.
Most of the animals were chipped and neutered, and Emirati authorities say they're investigating the "inhumane act."
Because a wildlife responder witnessed the attack, the Alaska SeaLife Center is aware of every detail.
While known for living a life in the spotlight, those closest to him say his love for animals took center stage in his life.
A Sacramento-based animal wellness group is prepared to send emergency services in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.
Lolita, the killer orca whale who has been in captivity for at least five decades, has died as officials were preparing to send her back to her home waters
The Pacific walrus calf, believed to be roughly a month old, was found alone in Alaska, miles from the ocean.
A baby walrus was found alone in Alaska with little hope for survival. Now, in a rare and "exceptional" rescue attempt, he's being raised with 24/7 cuddles.
The warm weather is bringing a kitten explosion to Elk Grove. The Elk Grove Animal Shelter is putting on a "Christmas in July" promotion to keep up with the summertime surge.
As the weather heats up, there is a forecast of "kitten season" in Sacramento. The Bradshaw Animal Shelter is seeing a flood of tiny felines come through their door — and they are now asking the public for help.
Dozens of cats have been rescued from a hoarding situation in the Sacramento area recently.
Metro Fire of Sacramento saved a parrot which was stuck in a tree in Elverta over the weekend.
"Operation Hay Drop" is a mission to save starving and stranded cows – many of which are pregnant – from dying amid back-to-back winter storms.
A Yuba County animal care worker jumped into action to help a birthing mama goat in distress this week.
Each year, thousands of animals are adopted out, but not all can be saved and face being euthanized. Animal advocacy groups and now lawmakers want to try and stop that.
The puppy rescued by the Patterson Fire Department is now available for adoption.
A local organization that rescued the bird said Flamingo was malnourished and "barely older than a baby" with no survival skills.
Keegan Murray scored 28 points with nine 3-pointers and Zach LaVine added 19 to lead the Kings. Sacramento has dropped four straight games.
Sacramento County is acknowledging just how far behind it is in approving the construction of new homes and apartments.
The last day of March is now recognized as Transgender Day of Visibility in San Joaquin County.
The California Highway Patrol denied claims that its air operations program was grounded, suggesting that concerns likely stemmed from recent changes to the program's organizational structure.
A driver is suspected of a DUI after a head-on crash resulted in the death of another vehicle's driver on a rural Solano County highway, authorities said Tuesday night.
The CHP suggests that concerns likely stemmed from recent changes to the program's organizational structure.
Sacramento County is acknowledging just how far behind it is in approving the construction of new homes and apartments.
The Cosumnes River Preserve says they've been tracking the wolfdog over the past several weeks.
A driver is suspected of a DUI after a head-on crash resulted in the death of another vehicle's driver on a rural Solano County highway, authorities said Tuesday night.
Keegan Murray scored 28 points with nine 3-pointers and Zach LaVine added 19 to lead the Kings. Sacramento has dropped four straight games.
An investigation is underway after a woman was shot and killed near a church in south Sacramento, police said Friday.
City departments created a list of possible cuts and fee increases for the council to choose from.
Some homeowners in Sacramento's College-Glen neighborhood are feeling targeted by the city after a code enforcement officer wrote ticket after ticket up and down the streets.
The Sacramento Downtown Partnership has been running a business incubation contest for 12 years now, and now we know this year's winner: Pittador Brews.
President Trump's tariffs and the new U.S. trade war have California farmers facing a new uncertainty.
The California Highway Patrol denied claims that its air operations program was grounded, suggesting that concerns likely stemmed from recent changes to the program's organizational structure.
New York Times Film Critic Alissa Wilkinson sits down for an interview about her new book about Joan Didion.
Plans are in the works for California to launch a methane-detecting satellite network, the governor's office says.
California's electric vehicle infrastructure is reaching a major milestone as 25% of new cars sold in the state are electric.
Tuolumne County Public Health officials on Tuesday warned about possible measles exposure at a high school and an emergency room.
Keegan Murray scored 28 points with nine 3-pointers and Zach LaVine added 19 to lead the Kings. Sacramento has dropped four straight games.
Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor following a report last week that he had been investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers.
Jayson Tatum had 25 points, seven rebounds and eight assists before suffering a hard foul and leaving in the Boston Celtics' 113-95 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
Former Sacramento Kings star Mike Bibby has reached a deal to become the next head coach at Sacramento State, ESPN first reported Monday.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for what prosecutors had called a "vigilante shooting spree" targeting a man suspected of molesting Velasquez's relative.
Trump has signed an executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandating that all ballots be received by Election Day.
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
This year, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have taken place in nine states. Intelligence suggests lone actors are behind them.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
A lot of smokers are switching to e-cigarettes to try and kick their nicotine fix, but does vaping really help kick the habit?
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Tuolumne County Public Health officials on Tuesday warned about possible measles exposure at a high school and an emergency room.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sacramento County is acknowledging just how far behind it is in approving the construction of new homes and apartments.
The last day of March is now recognized as Transgender Day of Visibility in San Joaquin County.
A palm tree was engulfed in flames just outside of the CBS Sacramento station in West Sacramento on Tuesday night.
The California Highway Patrol denied claims that its air operations program was grounded, suggesting that concerns likely stemmed from recent changes to the program's organizational structure.
A driver is suspected of a DUI after a head-on crash resulted in the death of another vehicle's driver on a rural Solano County highway, authorities said Tuesday night.