Hawaii races to fight spread of invasive rhinoceros beetles
The beetles can kill coconut trees, palms and other tropical crops like kalo and banana, once they bore into them.
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The beetles can kill coconut trees, palms and other tropical crops like kalo and banana, once they bore into them.
The wildfire on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire caused by downed power lines that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials said Wednesday.
Hone dumped so much rain on Hawaii that the National Weather Service called off its red flag warnings that strong winds could lead to wildfires on the drier sides of the islands.
Tamayo Perry, a beloved surfer who appeared in films like "Pirates of the Caribbean," died Sunday after an apparent shark attack.
Taylor Wily is survived by his wife and two children.
After both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA gave up their titles earlier his month, the Miss USA Organization has crowned a successor.
The sailor was assigned to the USS Oklahoma, which capsized after being hit by several torpedoes during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Big Island of Hawaii Friday afternoon.
The ruling by Hawaii's high court saying that a man can be prosecuted for carrying a gun in public without a permit cites the hit HBO series.
Noel Rubio, 60, was last heard from in late December after departing California to head to Hawaii.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Hikers reported a barking dog without its owner on a steep mountain slope two hours from a trailhead near Honolulu.
A local man surfing off Maui's north shore has died after injuries sustained in an encounter with a shark, authorities say.
Maui's economy relies on tourism, but some residents say that they haven't recovered enough from August's deadly wildfires.
Ceremonies were held around the nation to remember Pearl Harbor, which happened at 82 years ago today. At today's ceremony, a 102-year-old survivor talked about the fateful day.
Survivors returned to Pearl Harbor Thursday on the anniversary of the attack to remember the more than 2,300 servicemen killed on Dec. 7, 1941.
The U.S. Navy plans to use inflatable cylinders to lift and roll a jet plane off a coral reef in Hawaii.
A photo taken by witness Diane Dircks showed the plane in water just offshore, a sight reminiscent of the 2009 "Miracle on the Hudson."
Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media.
Hawaii state officials announced that West Maui was back open nearly three months after the deadly wildfires.
Parts of West Maui are back open to tourists this Sunday, despite pushback from the city council.
The area around the historic Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago has begun welcoming back travelers.
Officials first told tourists with plans to travel to Maui to stay away. Now, the message has changed.
Within a day of the list's release, more than 100 of those on the list or their relatives came forward to say they're safe, the FBI said Friday.
Lahaina conflagration and Kula wildfires burned between $2.5 and $4 billion worth of insured properties, according to estimate.
An estimated 100 people are homeless on any given night in Elk Grove, but up until now, the city had no year-round shelter for them to go to.
Voters will soon decide whether Colfax High School gets funding for repairs and upgrades. However, it won't come cheap for taxpayers.
The Sacramento Police Department launched a new high-tech crime-fighting tool that, within 48 hours of its launch, they credit as helping officers solve a robbery in Old Sacramento.
Anthony Volpe's grand slam powered the Yankees' to an 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday.
Domantas Sabonis had 28 points and 11 rebounds, De'Aaron Fox added 19 points and the Sacramento Kings dominated the reeling Utah Jazz 113-96 on Tuesday night.
Sacramento police are searching for a suspect after a Chando's Tacos employee was robbed at gunpoint Monday night.
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Police in Folsom are investigating threats of violence against a candidate running for city council.
The study underscores the city's potential to significantly enhance the Pac-12's footprint.
An estimated 100 people are homeless on any given night in Elk Grove, but up until now, the city had no year-round shelter for them to go to.
The Sacramento Police Department launched a new high-tech crime-fighting tool that, within 48 hours of its launch, they credit as helping officers solve a robbery in Old Sacramento.
Sacramento police are searching for a suspect after a Chando's Tacos employee was robbed at gunpoint Monday night.
The study underscores Sacramento's potential to significantly enhance the Pac-12's footprint, highlighting its would-be position as the second-largest designated market area and the second-largest economy among conference markets.
More people in California's capital city are opting to use bicycles to minimize their carbon footprint. One nonprofit is working to keep streets safe for bicyclists.
In recent years, there's been a spotlight on all the garbage and debris generated by homeless encampments, but now there's a new focus on a different type of dangerous trash being left behind.
Authorities say a man who shot and wounded a police sergeant during what officials called an ambush attack was killed by responding officers over the weekend in Fresno, California.
Registered voters in California will be weighing in 10 statewide propositions and will select their next U.S. senator in the 2024 election.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Ski resorts around Lake Tahoe are starting to reveal their targeted opening days for the 2024-25 winter season.
Oct. 21 was the last day to register online or by mail to vote in California for the 2024 election. Here's what you need to know if you missed the deadline.
Anthony Volpe's grand slam powered the Yankees' to an 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday.
Yuba College in Marysville has no head football coach, and now the rest of the season could be in jeopardy.
The daughter of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died days before her 2nd birthday, Ward announced on social media Tuesday.
The study underscores Sacramento's potential to significantly enhance the Pac-12's footprint, highlighting its would-be position as the second-largest designated market area and the second-largest economy among conference markets.
Freddie Freeman homered in his third straight game, again providing all the difference the Dodgers needed to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the World Series over the New York Yankees.
Voters will soon decide whether Colfax High School gets funding for repairs and upgrades. However, it won't come cheap for taxpayers.
One week before election day, 29 counties opened polls for early in-person voting, but not all counties have this option.
The man who was convicted in the 2022 attack on the husband of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday following his state trial.
One of the most heated local races right now centers on the Sacramento County community where Governor Gavin Newsom lives and votes.
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
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.
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.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
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.
During the last few years, the issue for the real estate market in Sacramento was that few homes were for sale. But, that has changed. Inventory is now up. Unfortunately, demand for that residential inventory isn't.
When a Lodi woman went to use the protection plan she purchased, she was told the company was out of business.
The Call Kurtis team is always looking for ways to help you save money. That includes getting haircuts at heavily discounted prices that are worth getting a trim for.
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.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
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.
The shelter is designed to house up to 35 adults and can even accommodate their pets.
Brady Halbleib reports.
The Sacramento Police Department launched a new high-tech crime-fighting tool that, within 48 hours of its launch, they credit as helping officers solve a robbery in Old Sacramento.
Esteban Reynoso reports.
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