Military Drones Helping Firefighters Battling The Carr Fire
Firefighters battling wildfires statewide, including the deadly Carr Fire in Shasta County, are getting help from Air National Guard members at Beale Air Force Base.
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Firefighters battling wildfires statewide, including the deadly Carr Fire in Shasta County, are getting help from Air National Guard members at Beale Air Force Base.
The New Jersey bill would make operating a drone under the influence of alcohol a disorderly person offense, which carries a sentence of up to six months in jail
An investigation into whether drones helped thieves steal property from farms in Stanislaus County is underway.
A 25-year-old U.S. citizen has been charged with using a drone to smuggle more than 13 pounds (5.9 kilograms) of methamphetamine from Mexico, an unusually large seizure for what is still a novel technique to bring illegal drugs into the United States, authorities said Friday.
The Pentagon says a Chinese warship seized a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider that was collecting unclassified scientific data in the South China Sea.
Two women are suing a groom and the event company that ran his wedding reception after they allege he flew a drone that hit them in the head at the New Hampshire event.
Forget about selfies. In California, residents are using smartphones and drones to document the coastline's changing face.
The California company, which manufactures the Predator and Reaper drones, plans a 19,400-square-foot hangar to house aircraft that will be used to train up to 100 students a year.
A major U.S. defense contractor that is opening an unmanned aircraft training academy in North Dakota may start with a temporary structure because of the growing demand for pilots and other crew members, the head of a drone business park says.
A drone struck utility lines in West Hollywood, leaving some Southern California Edison customers without power for hours.
After more than a dozen instances of firefighting operations being slowed by drones in the air, California is giving the public a chance to report irresponsible drone users.
They each face maximum sentences of 20 years in prison when they are sentenced Oct. 20 for possession of heroin with intent to distribute.
A Southern California county may offer $25,000 rewards for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of drone operators who interfered with aerial battles against three recent wildfires.
The memory card revealed the fateful plunge took place eight months ago. The video also shows the man behind the plane with controls in hand.
Currently, the United States bans almost all commercial outdoor usage of drones. But a new set of proposed rules by the Federal Aviation Administration is about to change that.
Tijuana police spokesman Jorge Morrua said Wednesday that police were alerted after the drone fell Tuesday night near the San Ysidro crossing at Mexico's border with California.
A private drone trying to record footage of a Northern California wildfire nearly hindered efforts to attack the flames from the air, but firefighters made enough progress to allow some of the 1,200 people under evacuation orders to return home Monday.
Law enforcement, government agencies and others are itching to use drones for everything from finding lost hikers to tracking shifting wildfires. But privacy watchdogs are urging state legislatures to step in and head off any potential privacy violations.
California lawmakers are attempting to address privacy concerns as pilotless aircraft are being considered for a wide range of uses.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is making another pitch to be among a few local law enforcement agencies to use unmanned aerial drones.
A city-versus-church saga continues to unfold in Fairfield as a popular homeless ministry pushes back against a six-figure fine it has been ordered to pay.
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.
Keon Ellis had a career high 33 points, including nine 3-pointers, to lead Sacramento.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
A football player at Casa Roble High School died over the weekend in a rollover crash in Roseville, police said Monday.
A Freeze Warning has been issued through Tuesday as our coldest temperatures of the season arrive.
A city-versus-church saga continues to unfold in Fairfield as a popular homeless ministry pushes back against a six-figure fine it has been ordered to pay.
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.
The nonprofit advocacy group Stop Antisemitism gave UC Davis a failing grade.
Keon Ellis had a career high 33 points, including nine 3-pointers, to lead Sacramento.
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.
From Sacramento to the White House, here's a look at President-elect Donald Trump's pick for communications director.
Freezing temperatures expected for the valley for the first time this winter season have people in the Sacramento area preparing their homes for what is to come.
The American River Bridge Deck Replacement Project has been in the works for years but neighbors say construction at all hours of the night is becoming unbearable.
Sacramento is slowly inching closer to building a new bridge that could one day expand light rail to Sacramento International Airport.
A Freeze Warning has been issued through Tuesday as our coldest temperatures of the season arrive.
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.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Reno was forced to make an emergency landing in Sacramento Wednesday evening, the second such incident involving a Southwest flight from the Bay Area in as many days.
"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.
Geno Smith scored on a 13-yard scramble with 12 seconds remaining and the Seattle Seahawks snapped a six-game losing streak against the San Francisco 49ers with a 20-17 victory.
After scoring 60 points in a losing effort the night before, De'Aaron Fox scored 49 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 121-117 win over the Utah Jazz.
From Sacramento to the White House, here's a look at President-elect Donald Trump's pick for communications director.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
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.
Since Movember started, it's raised over a billion dollars to help fund programs for prostate and testicular cancer as well as suicide prevention.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Sacramento County is reporting a staggering drop in the number of fentanyl-related deaths so far this year when compared to all of 2023.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
It's city versus church in a saga that continues to unfold in Fairfield. Back in October, we first told you the church was fighting to reopen its popular homeless ministry without paying the more than $300,000 in fines the city has ordered them to pay in order to reopen.
A football player at Casa Roble High School died over the weekend in a rollover crash in Roseville, police said Monday.
A football player at Casa Roble High School died over the weekend in a rollover crash in Roseville, police said Monday.