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WATCH: Colfax Neighbor Rescues Dog From Fast Moving, Freezing Water In Canal
A chocolate lab narrowly avoided drowning in a Placer County canal this week.
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A chocolate lab narrowly avoided drowning in a Placer County canal this week.
One person was killed in an early morning fire at a private residence in Colfax on Saturday, according to Cal Fire.
Blizzard conditions forced a massive Interstate 80 shutdown in Colfax on Thursday.
Authorities say a man was rescued from the American River near Colfax early Wednesday morning.
One person is in custody after a Colfax home caught fire on Tuesday.
A jackknifed big rig crash blocked all westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Colfax Monday evening.
Detectives have identified the man suspected of getting into a Colfax restaurant and stealing the purses of two employees.
Authorities are searching for a man caught on camera entering a Colfax restaurant's employee break room and stealing two purses last week, the Placer County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday.
A man is accused of assaulting a senior and trying to steal her vehicle outside of a grocery store.
People who head up to the Sierra should never forget that it's bear country up there.
Placer County authorities are keeping an eye out for a bear that crashed a conference call in Colfax Tuesday morning.
Placer County authorities are asking for help in finding a man wanted on suspicion of multiple counts of rape.
A Sacramento woman on probation was arrested in Colfax after the Placer County Sheriff's Office said she stole a chainsaw and attacked a victim with a hand cart.
Deputies used less-lethal techniques to take down a blowtorch-wielding man outside a Colfax store last week.
Authorities are investigating an alleged racially-motivated attack on a Latino man in Colfax.
Detectives say they're investigating a possible hate crime after a visiting basketball coach found his car was vandalized with racist writing after a game at Colfax High School.
A 28-year-old woman was arrested near Colfax after deputies say they found her with 17 pounds worth of marijuana.
A brazen grab-and-go theft at a coffee shop in Colfax led police to three suspects who are now behind bars.
Authorities say two people suspected of breaking into a Colfax home and burglarizing the place back in September have been arrested.
Cal Fire firefighters from Colfax and California Highway Patrol have a warning for teenage thrill-seekers after a girl was injured after jumping from the Ponderosa Bridge.
A Placer County deputy had to be treated for a possible exposure to methamphetamine during an arrest, officials say.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said three men were arrested for stealing wheels and tires from Winner Chevrolet in Colfax.
A man has been found dead after a raft he was in flipped over on the North Fork of the American River over the weekend.
Detectives are asking for help in finding the suspects who broke into a Colfax gas station and made off with cash and cigarettes.
Placer County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man Tuesday morning for allegedly breaking into a home and starting a fire off of Plutes Way in Colfax.
Mandatory evacuations are underway Friday evening for a fire burning in the Newcastle area of Placer County, deputies said.
Police in Tracy are searching for a suspect who took off after a domestic violence incident Thursday night.
The Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services teamed up with the United Way and other local groups to help families in their community.
About 16,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers, mainly in California's Central Valley, may lose power in a Public Safety Power Shutoff event on Saturday due to high winds and dry conditions, PG&E announced Friday afternoon.
Multiple buildings have been damaged in a fire that burned more than 100 acres in San Joaquin County on Friday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
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An Endangered Missing Advisory has been activated for two children police are trying to locate after their mother was found dead in Sacramento home, police said.
Mountain lion sightings and attacks on livestock continue to be at the top of the mind in the foothills, leaving community members still pleading for something to be done.
Mandatory evacuations are underway Friday evening for a fire burning in the Newcastle area of Placer County, deputies said.
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.
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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.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
Banking services from Patelco Credit Union halted following a ransomware attack have been mostly restored although questions about customers' personal information remained.
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson is back in court on Tuesday in a new effort to prove his innocence.
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.
A's executive Sandy Dean has told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium.
The Athletics have announced their 2025 regular season schedule, giving fans a game plan for the incoming spectacle of MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
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.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
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.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
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.
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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.
Mandatory evacuations are underway Friday evening for a fire burning in the Newcastle area of Placer County, deputies said.
Multiple buildings have been damaged 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.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
Firefighters are battling a 168-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
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.
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A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
Mandatory evacuations are underway Friday evening for a fire burning in the Newcastle area of Placer County, deputies said.
Multiple buildings have been damaged in a fire that burned more than 100 acres in San Joaquin County on Friday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
From hospitals to police stations to the tax collection center, most Sacramento-area businesses were impacted by a worldwide computer outage.
A driver was arrested for attempted murder after a motorcyclist was hit struck by an SUV in Folsom on Tuesday night, police said Thursday.
The Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services teamed up with the United Way and other local groups to help families in their community.