Bay-t the heat? Sacramentans headed West to escape soaring weekend temperatures
The Sacramento area's weekend heat wave has some saying, 'no thanks' -- making Friday the great escape.
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The Sacramento area's weekend heat wave has some saying, 'no thanks' -- making Friday the great escape.
Most visitors to Death Valley National Park only make it a short distance to any site at the hottest and driest place on Earth before returning to the sanctuary of an air-conditioned vehicle.
Medical Director of Cardiac Services for Kaiser Permanente in Greater Sacramento Dr. Howard Dinh told CBS13 he is concerned that since we have had abnormally cool temperatures so far this summer, it might be harder for people to adjust to the intense heat.
As our region braces for triple-digit heat, not everyone is planning to hunker down somewhere cool. Major events scheduled for this week have not been canceled despite dangerous hot temperatures.
The campaign called Heat Ready CA is a statewide educational tool on how to protect yourself and others when temperatures spike.
Researchers estimate that 61,672 people died due to the heat between June and September, with 11,600 deaths in one particularly intense week alone.
In the summer, temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can reach over 120 degrees in the shade.
Despite the intense heat wave, tons of people hit the water Saturday for the Fourth of July weekend throughout Sacramento and the surrounding counties instead of staying indoors.
Power has been restored to the nearly 14,000 SMUD customers who were without power in the south Sacramento area Saturday evening during what has been, so far, the hottest day of the year.
Record temperatures were reached across the Sacramento region on Saturday during what has been the first major heat wave of the summer.
After a historically wet winter and a cooler start to summer, the Greater Sacramento region is set to experience its first major heat wave of the season.
The first major heat wave of the summer is here and people are doing everything they can to beat the heat.
Wednesday was the final day of cooler weather before high temperatures take over much of Northern California. Multiple 100-degree days are expected throughout the weekend leading into the Fourth of July on Tuesday.
The mercury is expected to soar with much of the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Foothills anticipated to see widespread major heat risk starting Friday.
California regulators say the state is unlikely to run short of electricity this summer, thanks to new power sources and a wet winter that filled reservoirs to restart hydroelectric power plants shuttered during the drought.
Millions of Americans may have to think twice about turning on their air conditioners this summer.
Nations pledged to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but three new U.N. reports show that the world is on track to hit nearly double that in less than 80 years.
Twitter has several data centers across the country including here in Sacramento, but last week the high heat fried the equipment. We reached out to twitter which tells us service was not interrupted in the area but what does this mean for the future of the company in Northern California?
A silicon valley animal rescue group says the squirrels fell out of their nests when the weather heated up.
The extended Flex Alert issued by the state's power grid operator went into effect Thursday afternoon as officials encouraged residents to continue reducing their energy use to avoid possible rotating power outages amid more hot temperatures.
Heat was "likely a contributing factor" to Tim Sgrignoli's death, officials
The extreme heat is affecting people and the power grid while also taking a toll on wild animals.
Thousands of homes in Alameda, Healdsburg, Palo Alto and other Northern California cities lost power Tuesday evening following miscommunication about rolling blackouts.
Tracy Humphrey shows the latest weather forecast for the Sacramento region.
A record-breaking heat wave has baked the West for days -- fueling destructive wildfires and threatening rolling power shutoffs in California
Illegal dumping in south Natomas has neighbors frustrated and disgusted after they woke up to garbage lining their street.
A suspect who tried to rob a taco stand at gunpoint in south Sacramento but was taken down by employees was also booked into jail in connection with a robbery at Chando's Tacos last year, police said.
Actor James Woods broke down in tears, saying 'I'm sorry, I thought I would be stronger than this," as he talked about evacuating. "One day you're swimming in the pool and the next day it's all gone," he said.
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Almost two years after a shooting at a Stockton park killed a 17-year-old high school student, police said they have arrested a suspect.
Thousands of people have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has grown to nearly 3,000 acres.
Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn helped two small-town law enforcement officials obtain confessions from convicted kidnapper Matthew Muller.
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.
California residents are paying more for electricity than practically any other state, according to a new report.
The vigil served as a moment to pause and reflect on what has changed since Nichols' death — and what has not.
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.
Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes are being legalized in California, as part of the many new state laws going into effect in 2025. Right now, Sacramento has plenty of dispensaries, but it does not have any lounges where you can smoke inside.
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.
A body believed to be the second missing duck hunter at the Thermalito Afterbay in Butte County was found on Sunday, authorities said.
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.
The struggling Las Vegas Raiders have fired Antonio Pierce after just one season as their full-time coach following a dismal season that included a 10-game losing streak.
Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De'Aaron Fox.
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24.
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.
First lady Jill Biden post an image on Instagram with the newborn and announced his name is William Brannon Neal, IV.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
The White House says President Joe Biden will establish two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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 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.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday evening.
Illegal dumping in South Natomas has neighbors frustrated and disgusted after they woke up yesterday to garbage lining their street.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday afternoon.
Some freeway impacts are lingering on Highway 120 due to the early morning incident.