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Sacramentans Notice Earthy-Tasting Tap Water Sooner Than Normal
Smelly, earthy-tasting tap water is taking over the Sacramento region.
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Smelly, earthy-tasting tap water is taking over the Sacramento region.
Californians across the state, including in Sacramento, celebrated the first federally recognized Juneteenth this weekend.
Multiple areas around the Sacramento region posted record-high temperatures on Friday.
Eleven U.S. mayors, including Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, have pledged to pay reparations for slavery to a small group of Black residents in their cities, saying their aim is to set an example for the federal government on how a nationwide program could work.
A medical school's battle to build is bringing new jobs to Sacramento.
As the region is hit by another heatwave, people were hitting Sacramento area pools to stay cool, but health officials are warning of the dangers of high heat.
Pack your patience. Early morning traffic is expected to be congested to start the week as construction continues on Highway 99 to replace an old bridge deck.
At the Arden Fair mall, there are 14 storefronts that remain empty. Now, the mall will turn some of those retail spaces into places for art. The creative solution will add new colors where those storefronts have come down.
Saturday marked the first full day of closures and construction on Highway 99 from 47th Avenue to the Highway 50 connector. People nearby and those passing through were already feeling the impacts.
A suspect who led authorities on a chase down Watt Avenue was arrested after crashing while attempting to enter a highway, the California Highway Patrol said on Saturday.
Raging Waters at Cal Expo officially reopened at limited capacity on Saturday nearly a year after canceling its 2020 season due to the pandemic.
Highway 99 construction is not just a headache for drivers but also the businesses that surround the highway.
Rideshare Apps are desperate for drivers. The pandemic has slowed travel so much that companies like Uber and Lyft are struggling to get workers behind the wheel and customers in the cars.
A traffic blackout is underway on part of a major Sacramento highway.
The table is set for one of the most iconic fundraisers in Sacramento.
A true test of physical and mental strength is able to stand the test of the pandemic. The World's Strongest Man competition is making a comeback in Sacramento June 15-20.
The body of a man who went missing after jumping from a disabled houseboat into the Sacramento River on Wednesday night was found this weekend in the water near Sacramento International Airport, officials said on Sunday.
You've heard of vacation rentals but what about paying to take a dip in a stranger's pool? An app that was started two years ago is expanding into the Sacramento area giving you a chance to use someone else's pool – as if it was your own.
Northern California's Shriners Hospital for Children has a BikeFit program helping patients with limited movement. Each bike is custom-made to fit the patients' individual needs and abilities.
A strange underwater creature known as the vampire fish is making a comeback to the American River.
San Juan Unified will return to a traditional 5-day-a-week, full-day schedule when students return from summer break, the district said in a letter to families Thursday.
A growing problem in California is what to do with all the logs, clippings and brush associated with clearing defensible space or downed dangerous trees.
As the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas, the violence hits home for several people in the Sacramento region whose families are caught in the crossfire.
More and more Sacramento area school districts are signing on to help vaccinate younger teens, in an effort to boost numbers on the way to herd immunity.
A coalition of local leaders held a rally Tuesday demanding change to the City of Sacramento's budget. Their target is the police department.
Evacuation orders and warnings are in place Monday evening as crews battle four suspected lightning-sparked fires in the Plumas National Forest on Monday.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
A boy was arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing in a Yuba City parking lot on Saturday evening, police said Monday.
A man has died after he got pinned between a big rig and a pickup truck near Homewood in the Lake Tahoe area on Monday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
California Forever is pulling back on its ballot measure that would have put the plan for a new city up for a vote in Solano County, the group and county announced Monday.
A search is continuing for a person who went missing on the Rubicon Trail in Placer County on Friday.
In 2010, Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and South Asian attorney general in California history.
Evacuation orders and warnings are in place Monday evening as crews battle four suspected lightning-sparked fires in the Plumas National Forest on Monday.
Weeks after the City of Sacramento said it was cracking down on illegal backyards, CBS13 has learned it has not even started taking any action.
We got a look at some newborns on display at the Sacramento Zoo and how a baby boom there could help protect some species from extinction.
A man and child died in a fire at an apartment complex in south Sacramento, officials said Monday.
On this first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump supporters are in solidarity like never before.
Thousands of music fans braved the heat to help celebrate the opening of a new outdoor Sacramento concert venue. Here's a look at the site and what's being done to keep people cool.
Evacuation orders and warnings are in place Monday evening as crews battle four suspected lightning-sparked fires in the Plumas National Forest on Monday.
In 2010, Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and South Asian attorney general in California history.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
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.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
Actor Aubrey Plaza suffered a torn ACL before attending the anticipated WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix over the weekend, a commentator said.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 16, vs. the Boise Hawks.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Kyle Larson made a late charge through the field, managed to get his car refired after a red flag and won the final two restart battles Sunday before coasting to his first Brickyard 400 victory under caution.
Los Angeles rallied against Oakland's bullpen and the Angels beat the A's 8-5 on Sunday in likely their final game at the Coliseum.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said the $81 million raised is record-breaking.
In her immigration role, Vice President Kamala Harris has mainly focused on convincing companies to invest in Central America and promoting democracy and development.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a longtime Democrat-turned-independent, told "CBS Mornings" he won't be running for president.
In 2010, Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and South Asian attorney general in California history.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Evacuation orders and warnings are in place Monday evening as crews battle four suspected lightning-sparked fires in the Plumas National Forest on Monday.
Evacuations have been downgraded in Lake County for a wind-driven fire that burned about 2,700 acres near the Lake and Colusa county line, officials say.
Mandatory evacuations were issued after two fires broke out in Placer County on Friday evening.
Three homes were destroyed in a fire that burned more than 100 acres in San Joaquin County on Friday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
Jessie Fischer's Airbnb rental off Highway 140 was one of those homes flattened by the fire on the Fourth of July.
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.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Evacuation orders and warnings are in place Monday evening as crews battle four suspected lightning-sparked fires in the Plumas National Forest on Monday.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
California Forever is pulling back on its ballot measure that would have put the plan for a new city up for a vote in Solano County, the group and county announced Monday.
The new billboards aim to raise community awareness and weariness about retail crime.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.