Search For Missing Folsom Lake Boaters Suspended Due To High Winds
Dive teams have been forced to suspend search and recovery efforts for four men missing at Folsom Lake.
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Dive teams have been forced to suspend search and recovery efforts for four men missing at Folsom Lake.
Three men are missing after a boat capsized at Folsom Lake, Placer Sheriff's officials say.
The promoter of last year's Big Wake Weekend at Folsom Lake has been arrested on fraud charges, the Placer County Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
The water ways were busy Sunday as the warm sun sparkled on the Sacramento River.
Rolling lane closures and a California Highway Patrol escort signaled the arrival of one of Folsom Lake's new spillway gates.
Currently, the US Army Corps of Engineers requires Folsom Lake be kept at about half-empty in the winter months, no matter what the forecast says.
If the lake level, which is at historic lows, drops close to the intake valve at 320 feet, water from the lake can't get into the tubes to be pumped to people who need it.
Even though some parts of the lake still look like a desert after a heavy rain, there's reason the feds are somewhat optimistic.
Plummeting water levels are fueling the search for answers in a decades old mystery at Folsom Lake.
The move comes after a suggested 20 percent reduction in overall water use in homes that could move up to 50 percent if the winter leaves Folsom Lake dry.
The Bureau of Reclamation is drastically cutting back on water releases from the Folsom Dam into the American River from 800 cubic feet per second to just 500 cfs by Friday.
Sacramento ended 2013 14 inches below average rainfall.
Officials say water levels at the lake haven't been this low since the late 1970's. The lake is below 20 percent of capacity. At this time in 2012, it was at 80 percent of capacity.
Folsom tells homeowners to turn off sprinklers as Folsom Lake was at 367 feet on Monday, or 21 percent of capacity and 43 percent of normal for this time of the year.
The current drought has water levels at their lowest level in years. Doug Beardslee rents a slip at the Folsom Lake Marina for easy access to the cool water on a warm day like today.
A toddler's near-drowning at Folsom Lake is a frightening reminder to parents to make sure their child is wearing a properly fitting life vest.
A life vest may have actually endangered a little girl rather than help her after falling into Folsom Lake Saturday afternoon.
Hot weather didn't stop thousands of people from coming out to Folsom Lake for Big Wake Weekend. When the boats weren't racing, people took advantage of the water.
As the hot summer temperatures begin to settle in this weekend, cool down on the shores of Folsom Lake and enjoy the excitement of hydroplanes racing across the waters at speeds of 200 mph.
The Sacramento region boasts bicycle trails for every level of cyclist from recreational beginners to advanced, mud-loving mountain bikers.
Sacramento's proximity to not one but two major rivers, two lakes within a short drive, and many city-stocked ponds makes for serious fishing heaven. You can drop a line any time of year in Sacramento (if you have a license).
The world's fastest race boats are hitting the water in Folsom with hopes of bringing hydroplane racing back to the State Capital.
Water officials say recent storms have given California the best early-season water supply outlook in five years.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter overseas over the devastating fires back home.
The SPCA took them in to free up space and resources for the influx of animals displaced by the fires in Southern California.
The Macy's locations in downtown Sacramento and Citrus Heights are two of the 66 locations it plans to close across the country in 2025.
The Minnesota Vikings' Monday night playoff matchup against the Rams has been moved to Arizona due to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
California Gov. Newsom was confronted by a mother in Los Angeles County who said her daughter's school burned down as several fires have devastated the region this week.
California Gov. Newsom was confronted by a mother in Los Angeles County who said her daughter's school burned down as several fires have devastated the region this week.
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Lidia fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the deadly wildfires devastating Los Angeles County this week — and the governor's office has fired back.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted.
The Macy's locations in downtown Sacramento and Citrus Heights are two of the 66 locations it plans to close across the country in 2025.
The SPCA took them in to free up space and resources for the influx of animals displaced by the fires in Southern California.
Illegal dumping in south Natomas has neighbors frustrated and disgusted after they woke up to garbage lining their street.
The mayor said there will be a robust nationwide search over the next few months for a permanent city manager.
The vigil served as a moment to pause and reflect on what has changed since Nichols' death — and what has not.
We got a look at efforts to keep Sacramento kids out of trouble this holiday season — when they're out of school for two or more weeks.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter overseas over the devastating fires back home.
A man, two children, and a dog were found dead after a house fire in Central California early Wednesday morning, authorities say.
"American Nightmare" victims Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn worked with two small-town law enforcement officials to get kidnapper Matthew Muller to confess to more cold case crimes.
The White House says President Joe Biden will establish two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
The Minnesota Vikings' Monday night playoff matchup against the Rams has been moved to Arizona due to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.
The Las Vegas Raiders have fired general manager Tom Telesco, just a year after he was hired.
The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season.
Three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Justin Verlander has reportedly agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants for the upcoming 2025 season.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter overseas over the devastating fires back home.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
President Biden canceled a diplomatic visit to Italy this week, opting to remain in the U.S. to monitor the deadly California wildfire situation.
President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
Mexico's president sarcastically said that the U.S. should be called "Mexican America" after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at further investigating food dyes and ultraprocessed foods and increasing access to affordable and healthy food.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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.
"American Nightmare" victims Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn worked with two small-town law enforcement officials to get kidnapper Matthew Muller to confess to more cold case crimes.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
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.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
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.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter overseas over the devastating fires back home.
The SPCA took them in to free up space and resources for the influx of animals displaced by the fires in Southern California.
Jessie Fischer is taking her misfortune and turning it into motivation to help others who have suffered a similar loss because of a devastating wildfire.
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 high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
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.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses Gov. Newsom's fire response, the state's fire and insurance crisis, and Jimmy Carter's funeral service.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when questioned overseas why she wasn't in California as wildfires devastated Los Angeles County.
The SPCA took them in to free up space and resources for the influx of animals displaced by the fires in southern California.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
The two Sacramento-area locations are among 66 new closures announced by Macy's.