Park Fire animation shows how it grew to historic size
California's Park Fire exploded just miles from the site of the 2018 Camp Fire, the worst wildfire in state history, before leaving a legacy of its own. See how quickly it unfolded.
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California's Park Fire exploded just miles from the site of the 2018 Camp Fire, the worst wildfire in state history, before leaving a legacy of its own. See how quickly it unfolded.
California's decades-old wildfire mapping system could face some changes with a measure continuing to make its way through the legislature.
Donald Trump told reporters a story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has a message to local governments: clear homeless encampments now or lose out on state funding next year.
California Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil is leaving the Democratic Party to join Republicans in California, the state GOP announced.
Following California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order to begin removing homeless encampments in California, the big question now is where will everyone go?
After years of absence, giant pandas return to the San Diego Zoo, a symbol of U.S.-China conservation efforts.
State tribal leaders and lawmakers will be hearing from CSU and UC administrators about efforts to return Native American human remains and objects.
Electric vehicle technology is rapidly advancing to meet demand as California accelerates its zero-emission standards by 2030. Now there's a new mobile fueling unit powering the future to help consumers go green.
Sacramento's Midtown Farmers Market was voted as the best farmers market in California and the third best in the nation, according to the American Farmland Trust.
New numbers from Cal Fire Friday morning show the Park Fire continues to grow.
More than 640 structures have so far been destroyed by the Park Fire as it continues to grow beyond 402,000 acres.
As we dig into California's crippling gas prices, we finally have a better picture of what causes those outrageous price spikes at the pump.
California's fifth largest wildfire is encroaching on some of the last strongholds for imperiled salmon.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks.
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
In 2010, Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and South Asian attorney general in California history.
In a Sierra foothills town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land taken from their ancestors for a state park.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
The University of California Board of Regents are banning employees from posting political statements on the homepages of university websites, saying such comments could be interpreted as the university's official view.
Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs wants another shot at public office after being voted out following a single term in his hometown city.
One California lawmaker called out Musk for his announcement that he will move his companies to Texas, while another lawmaker agreed with the billionaire's concerns.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Officers found more than 4,000 stolen Lego sets at an Oregon store, police said.
Law enforcement officers are still trying to find a suspect who bailed after a traffic stop near Nevada City late Wednesday night.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
A big rig struck and killed a person on northbound Interstate 5 in Sacramento early Thursday morning, authorities say.
President Biden canceled a diplomatic visit to Italy this week, opting to remain in the U.S. to monitor the deadly California wildfire situation.
President Biden honored Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
Thousands of people have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has grown to nearly 3,000 acres.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted.
President Biden will be giving a eulogy at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the deadly wildfires devastating Los Angeles County this week — and the governor's office has fired back.
Law enforcement officers are still trying to find a suspect who bailed after a traffic stop near Nevada City late Wednesday night.
Illegal dumping in south Natomas has neighbors frustrated and disgusted after they woke up to garbage lining their street.
The mayor said there will be a robust nationwide search over the next few months for a permanent city manager.
The vigil served as a moment to pause and reflect on what has changed since Nichols' death — and what has not.
We got a look at efforts to keep Sacramento kids out of trouble this holiday season — when they're out of school for two or more weeks.
Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes are being legalized in California, as part of the many new state laws going into effect in 2025. Right now, Sacramento has plenty of dispensaries, but it does not have any lounges where you can smoke inside.
A man, two children, and a dog were found dead after a house fire in Central California early Wednesday morning, authorities say.
"American Nightmare" victims Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn worked with two small-town law enforcement officials to get kidnapper Matthew Muller to confess to more cold case crimes.
The White House says President Joe Biden will establish two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
A body believed to be the second missing duck hunter at the Thermalito Afterbay in Butte County was found on Sunday, authorities said.
The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season.
Three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Justin Verlander has reportedly agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants for the upcoming 2025 season.
The struggling Las Vegas Raiders have fired Antonio Pierce after just one season as their full-time coach following a dismal season that included a 10-game losing streak.
Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De'Aaron Fox.
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
President Biden canceled a diplomatic visit to Italy this week, opting to remain in the U.S. to monitor the deadly California wildfire situation.
President Biden honored Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
Mexico's president sarcastically said that the U.S. should be called "Mexican America" after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
The Los Angeles County fires are now raising concerns about what's next: Could there be another explosion in California home insurance policy costs?
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at further investigating food dyes and ultraprocessed foods and increasing access to affordable and healthy food.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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.
"American Nightmare" victims Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn worked with two small-town law enforcement officials to get kidnapper Matthew Muller to confess to more cold case crimes.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
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.
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.
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.
Jessie Fischer is taking her misfortune and turning it into motivation to help others who have suffered a similar loss because of a devastating wildfire.
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.
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 big rig has struck and killed a person on northbound Interstate 5 in Sacramento early Thursday morning, authorities say.
A suspect who tried to rob a taco stand at gunpoint in south Sacramento but was taken down by employees was also booked into jail in connection with a robbery at Chando's Tacos last year, police said.
Three people were detained.
Many Sacramento-area schools are actively recruiting candidates, and one district's unusual efforts are making sure it stands out above the rest.
We hit Old Sacramento to hear from you about your travel plans for this new year. Here's Sacramento Speaks.