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A Northern California man allegedly schemed to get an unearned $43,000 insurance payout after a wildfire destroyed his home and vehicles, even though he was going to receive more than $1 million for his properly insured property, officials said Wednesday.
One year after the Carr Fire started, signs of the fire can still be seen all over the community of the Redding.
A rare fire tornado that raged during this summer's deadly Carr Fire in Northern California was created by a combination of scorching weather, erratic winds and an ice-topped cloud that towered miles into the atmosphere, according to a study announced Wednesday.
The fires, which happened within a year of one another, share the top two spots as the most destructive fires in California.
Three months after the Carr Fire ripped through Shasta County, we're hearing some of the 911 calls from that day. The flames killed 8 people, destroyed more than 1,000 homes and burned more than 229,000 acres.
Labor Day officially kicks off the fall season for the growers at Apple Hill. Some people wondered if this year's apple crop is feeling the effects of the fires.
The last thing a victim should have to worry about is what might happen to their private mail delivery service if their home is damaged or destroyed.
Firefighters will continue to patrol the area for several days and crews are still working on repairing broken fences and other damage caused by firefighters.
Fire crews have made gains against a wildfire that has been burning for more than a month in Northern California, where it destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and killed eight people.
Officials said the firefighter was taking a break from fighting the Carr Fire when his City of Redding fire vehicle was burglarized.
The fire tornado that swept through the Carr Fire zone was 1000 feet wide and reached temperatures of 2700 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a new report from Cal Fire.
New video from Cal Fire shows a firenado that tore up Shasta County during the beginnings of the Carr Fire.
The family left behind their finned friend, Grant, and the father told his daughter that Grant likely hadn't made it after going without food for an extended period.
The Humane Society has taken in roughly 600 displaced animals over the course of the Carr Fire which started July 23 in Shasta County.
Texas crews said they'll be on the fire lines for at least 14 days and will stay longer if needed.
Winds are expected to blow in as a high-pressure ridge is pushed eastward. This will bring relief from the smoke and people's lungs.
A Cal Fire heavy equipment mechanic who was helping fight the Carr Fire was killed in a car accident, authorities say.
The Mendocino Complex had a perfect combination of weather, topography and abundant vegetation turned into highly flammable fuel by years of drought.
The size of the fires surpasses a blaze last December in Southern California that burned 281,893 acres.
The death of a 21-year-old PG&E employee while working in the area of the Carr Fire is now under investigation.
The Pacific Gas and Electric employee sustained fatal injuries in a vehicle-related accident Saturday on the western edge of the Carr Fire in Shasta County.
PG&E confirms an employee has been killed while working in the vicinity of the Carr Fire.
Word of the destructive force of the fire whirl comes as California braces for another weekend of hot, dry conditions ripe for wildfires.
Chaplains and mental health experts also were being sent to neighborhoods to accompany those returning home.
Keep Tahoe Blue is more than just a slogan for researchers at UC Davis who are tasked with taking regular surveys of water clarity and the health of Lake Tahoe.
The Sacramento Police Department is trying out a new air asset that's designed to improve response times.
Children with cancer got a special gift Thursday to help kick off the holiday season, thanks to Aflac and the Roseville nonprofit, Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled into a part of the state that supports President-elect Donald Trump Thursday, speaking about jobs in a county that flipped from Democrat to Republican support this election cycle.
In the month of October, Sutter County saw 27 DUI arrests, which places it in the top 10 among California counties for drunk-driving crashes.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled into a part of the state that supports President-elect Donald Trump Thursday, speaking about jobs in a county that flipped from Democrat to Republican support this election cycle.
Expect rounds of heavy rain and Sierra snow, flooding concerns and travel impacts through the weekend.
Children with cancer got a special gift Thursday to help kick off the holiday season, thanks to Aflac and the Roseville nonprofit, Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance.
As snow and rain spread across the Northern California region, the wet weather is causing spinouts and close calls on the roadways.
Flojaune Cofer and California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, both Democrats, are still locked in a tight race as many ballots remain to be counted.
The Sacramento Police Department is trying out a new air asset that's designed to improve response times.
Last year, Sacramento had 55 traffic fatalities, which was an all-time high for the city. Now, the city is launching new traffic safety efforts to try and get that number down to zero.
Two people were shot and killed in the Northgate area of Sacramento, police said Tuesday.
The Sacramento City Council has given the green light for a cannabis lounge pilot program.
Sacramento city leaders on Tuesday will consider passing new rules cracking down on sideshows. It comes as the number of street takeovers continues to grow.
Thousands of University of California health and service workers have hit the picket line as of Wednesday morning.
Expect rounds of heavy rain and Sierra snow, flooding concerns and travel impacts through the weekend before Thanksgiving as atmospheric river moves through Northern California
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.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
The San Francisco 49ers are expecting to get star tight end George Kittle back this week for a key game against Green Bay but are uncertain whether top pass rusher Nick Bosa will be able to play.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
The San Francisco 49ers got a taste of what their defense looks like without Nick Bosa in the second half of a loss to Seattle.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled into a part of the state that supports President-elect Donald Trump Thursday, speaking about jobs in a county that flipped from Democrat to Republican support this election cycle.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Flojaune Cofer and California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, both Democrats, emerged from the March primary election as the top two candidates in Sacramento's mayoral race.
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Cold temperatures mean more people indoors, and more people indoors means more of a chance of spreading sickness.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said they have identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Just days from now, plenty of food will be served. But instead of the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, what do you wish you were having instead? Here's Sacramento Speaks.
When it comes to cars and trucks, it seems that prices are continuing to go up and companies continue to cut down on employees. So why are we seeing an auto worker wipeout? Here's The Answer.
Keep Tahoe Blue is more than just a slogan for researchers at UC Davis who are tasked with taking regular surveys of water clarity and the health of Lake Tahoe.
The Sacramento Police Department is trying out a new air asset that's designed to improve response times.
Children with cancer got a special gift Thursday to help kick off the holiday season, thanks to Aflac and the Roseville nonprofit, Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance.