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Fire crews are mopping up a big grass fire in South Sacramento. The fire quickly burned through about 2.5 acres of a dry, grassy field on 65th Street and Stockton Boulevard near the Walmart and 24 Hour Fitness in the Florin Towne Center.
The fire broke out at around 1:45 p.m. in a grassy area of Sutter's Landing Regional Park. The address of the park is 20 28th street.
Firefighters were racing to control a wildfire that threatened more than 500 homes in central California before hotter, drier weather sets in later in the week.
Three people were taken to the hospital, including one firefighter, after an early morning fire at an apartment complex in Citrus Heights on Tuesday morning.
A 2-alarm grass fire near Sutter's Landing is spilling smoke over Business 80, forcing lane closures to the busy freeway.
Cal Fire says about 100 homes are being evacuated in the foothills as the fast-moving fire burns out of control.
Rain falling in the Sierra Nevada is a welcome relief for crews trying to snuff out a wildfire on the edge of Reno. But it's also bringing new challenges in the steep, slippery, canyons prone to landslides northeast of Lake Tahoe.
57-year-old man has been charged with setting one of the wildfires that burned through San Diego County.
Homes are being evacuated in Southern California where a wildfire fanned by gusty winds is burning near housing tracts and a second fire has destroyed a mobile home.
Three homes were damaged this morning by a fast-moving grass fire in Elk Grove. The two-acre fire broke out Monday afternoon near Laguna Star Drive and Chesterbrook Drive.
The fire happened at a home on 53rd Avenue in South Sacramento. At around 3 a.m. the alarm went off, but the homeowner hit the snooze button. At around that time, there was a blast in the kitchen, catching the house on fire.
A woman who lost everything when a fire swept through her Mansion Flats residence is getting back on her feet with a little help from her friends.
Investigators now say two of the four fires that happened within seven hours of each other last week near east Sacramento are arson.
Cal Fire investigators are still at the scene of an early morning house fire in Colfax. At around 2:30 a.m. firefighters responded to a reported house fire on the corner of Auburn Street and Marvin Avenue. The home was fully engulfed in flames.
A day after four suspicious fires kept firefighters busy, investigators are looking for clues into the possible arson cases.
Firefighters in Modesto were able to save the life of a man who was found unconscious inside of a burning home Monday.
Cosumnes Fire officials are investigating what sparked a fire at a feed store that killed 150 baby chickens.
Firefighters battled a three-alarm warehouse fire in south Sacramento overnight.
Fire crews are investigating a fire that burned inside a south Sacramento home this morning. A small fire broke out in the kitchen of the home on Cardale Way as the family of eight was getting ready for the day.
Sacramento firefighters are calling a South Sacramento father a hero after an early morning fire.
Fire crews in south Sacramento are mopping up a fire that burned a mobile home overnight.
Firefighters are cleaning up hotspots from a garage fire that sent smoke through a Woodland neighborhood Friday morning.
One firefighter and a man are in the hospital this morning after a fire ripped through an apartment building in Sacramento.
Firefighters are investigating a fire that destroyed two homes in Auburn overnight. The fire started just before 4 a.m. on College Way near Placer High School.
Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire that burned through part of a fourplex in Placerville on Tuesday morning.
One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after two cars crashed head-on in Sloughhouse, Sacramento County deputies said.
California's Office of Traffic Safety just awarded the Elk Grove police department more than a half million dollars to help reduce crashes that lead to injuries and deaths.
Democrat Christina Fugazi declared victory in the race for Stockton mayor against Republican Tom Patti. Patti has yet to concede.
Monk and Fox combined to outscore the Timberwolves 17-2 over the final five minutes.
Christmas has arrived in Old Sacramento with the 16th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony.
California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty declared victory Tuesday evening in Sacramento's mayoral race.
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
Democrat Christina Fugazi declared victory in the race for Stockton mayor against Republican Tom Patti. Patti has yet to concede.
Experts share tips on how families preparing for Thanksgiving can take steps to cut down on the amount of food wasted during the holiday season.
One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after two cars crashed head-on in Sloughhouse, Sacramento County deputies said.
A husband and wife were left in critical condition following a house fire in Sacramento, officials said Tuesday.
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.
Women now make up 49% of the overall legislature and, for the first time, will hold a majority in the state Senate.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Health officials in California are alerting consumers of a voluntary recall of a batch of cream top, whole milk that was produced by Raw Farms, LLC, in Fresno County after bird flu was detected in a sample.
Thousands of University of California health and service workers have hit the picket line as of Wednesday morning.
Brock Purdy threw one short pass in the open portion of practice for the San Francisco 49ers as he remains slowed by an injury to his throwing shoulder.
John Madden's love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving, and his legacy will once again be honored this holiday.
The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown over an interaction he had with a referee in Sunday's game.
Cam Thomas scored 34 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Kings 108-103 in Nets coach Jordi Fernandez's return to Sacramento.
Josh Jacobs rushed for 106 yards and matched a career high with three touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers trounced the short-handed San Francisco 49ers 38-10.
Democrat Christina Fugazi declared victory in the race for Stockton mayor against Republican Tom Patti. Patti has yet to concede.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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.
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.
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.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
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.
One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after two cars crashed head-on in Sloughhouse, Sacramento County deputies said.
California's Office of Traffic Safety just awarded the Elk Grove police department more than a half million dollars to help reduce crashes that lead to injuries and deaths.
Angel Martinez got a closer look at Palermo Ristorante Italiano in Elk Grove.
Madisen Keavy reports.
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