6 Months After Deadliest Wildfire In California, Water Found With Elevated Levels Of Cancer-Causing Benzene
Melted metal, plastic and wood created a toxic mix that officials say, six months later, has contaminated the town of Paradise's water pipes.
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Melted metal, plastic and wood created a toxic mix that officials say, six months later, has contaminated the town of Paradise's water pipes.
PG&E just had a $3.50/month rate increase approved in April. The utility is asking for another $22/month increase next, to cover wildfire safety.
Generally speaking, if a utility is found to be negligent, they can't pass that debt on to ratepayers.
Cal Fire investigators have made their official determination of what caused the destructive Camp Fire in Butte County.
State officials say the Oroville Dam is perfectly fine and will not cause flooding with the incoming storms.
A deputy then tasered Remy, but it reportedly did not affect him.
Six months after flames ripped apart their slice of paradise, Milton Hansen and his wife, Shun, still relive the day their lives changed forever.
Six months later, and there is not much that's left of Maureen Clark's neighborhood. Despite all the work that still needs to be done there, she has hopes to return home one day.
Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 25-year-old man Tuesday in connection to three rapes reported in Butte County.
Losing her home in a 2008 fire inspired a Butte County woman to build tiny homes for Camp Fire Survivors.
A Chico mother shared photos of her five-month-old son Walter after he got the measles in Butte County in an attempt to urge people to get vaccinated.
A missing father and his two children are now home safe after being reported missing in Butte County since Sunday.
Several local agencies are helping in the search for a father who reportedly ran away with his two young children into woods of Butte County.
Carrell said the care they took while building their home helped it survive with only minimal damage.
An investigation has determined that a July 2017 wildfire that destroyed more than 40 homes in Northern California was sparked by a defective electrical panel at a Butte County home.
Paradise issued its very first building permit since the Camp Fire wiped out the community nearly five months ago.
Three confirmed measles cases in Placer County have some people wondering if they need to get a measles vaccine booster shot.
Health officials in Placer County are investigating three cases of measles in one family that are connected to recently-reported cases in Butte and Tehama Counties.
A man who was scheduled for a court date on charges of sexually abusing a child apparently took his own life by driving off a Butte County cliff.
Victims of the Camp Fire in Butte County have until Friday, March 15 to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
Crews had to rescue several people who had their cars trapped by flood waters in Butte County.
An injured bobcat is back in the wild Monday after local veterinarians took an unorthodox approach to treat his burns — fish skin.
A wanted man out of Sacramento County was arrested in Chico after residents managed to zip-tie him inside a garage.
The fatality count dropped from 86 to 85 after coroners determined that remains previously thought to belong to two individuals were identified to be the same individual.
Butte County bans residents from Living on Camp Fire damaged sites.
Car after car was causing Christmas-time gridlock as crowds went out to see the brightly lit homes in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood.
A 100% donation-based organization was out in the community giving back on Christmas Day.
A Modesto synagogue is spreading holiday cheer by giving thanks to first responders.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
A DUI suspect is under arrest after a car crashed into several parked vehicles and the side of a Sacramento County home Christmas morning.
Car after car was causing Christmas-time gridlock as crowds went out to see the brightly lit homes in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood.
A 100% donation-based organization was out in the community giving back on Christmas Day.
Another storm system is moving into Northern California just in time for Christmas Eve, bringing widespread rain to the valley and snow to the Sierra. Expect travel impacts just in time for the holiday.
A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.
A Modesto synagogue is spreading holiday cheer by giving thanks to first responders.
Car after car was causing Christmas-time gridlock as crowds went out to see the brightly lit homes in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood.
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.
With another weather system just about done with Northern California, roads in the Northern California high country are open but still potentially treacherous on Christmas Day.
A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.
A new program at UC Merced is preparing students for a career in cannabis, one of the fastest-growing industries in California.
Two California members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang were sentenced to consecutive life terms in prison for murder, racketeering and other crimes committed while incarcerated in a Sacramento-area prison.
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.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
On the day the San Francisco 49ers were eliminated from playoff contention, they delivered a performance that summed up their disappointing season.
The Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday.
Pascal Siakam had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers dominated the second half to rout the Sacramento Kings 122-95 on Sunday.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Public health officials reported the first case of bird flu in a person in Stanislaus County this year.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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.
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.
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.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
A former construction worker is building something else these days: a booming tattoo business. Angel Martinez reports.
From seeing a movie on the big screen to heading out to a restaurant with the family, here are some Sacramentans' Christmas traditions.
Car after car was causing Christmas-time gridlock as crowds went out to see the brightly lit homes in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood.
A Sacramento viewer thought she was doing the right thing when she donated her car to charity. However, when she started getting hit with toll violation after toll violation, it was time to call Kurtis.
Happy holidays! Here is a look at the forecast through New Year's Day.