Fall safety & your furry friends: Aromas and flavors of autumn could be dangerous to our pets
It's a wonderful time of year with food, scents, and more, but all of that could be an issue for our pets.
It's a wonderful time of year with food, scents, and more, but all of that could be an issue for our pets.
Vaccine hesitancy in the United States doesn't just stop with people. A new study finds many dog owners are skeptical of having their pets vaccinated, even though that puts the animal - and their humans - at risk.
An unvaccinated pet is a danger not just to other animals but also to the humans around them, an author of the study notes.
The faithful and their pets gathered outside of one of Sacramento's historic churches over the weekend to be blessed.
Behind a heap of crumbled cinder block in the quake-rocked High Atlas Mountains, there was a tiny creature struggling to move. Now Popty the puppy has a new home.
A bacterial disease infecting sea lions can also be deadly for your pet dog.
A Sacramento-based animal wellness group is prepared to send emergency services in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.
The community raised over $1100 online to get Duckleberry the surgery he needed this week.
Officials say it's common for people to get ducks as pets, then abandon them on ponds thinking it's not cruel. However, pet ducks have a hard time surviving in the wild. Read more now.
Crossroads Park in Citrus Heights has a problem with people abandoning pet bunnies.
The problem has been going on for years – and the animal population keeps growing.
The extreme heat can be difficult to deal with for every member of the family, including pets. Viewers sent in questions about how to handle the hot streak.
The CDC first restricted importing animals from certain countries during the pandemic.
The warm weather is bringing a kitten explosion to Elk Grove. The Elk Grove Animal Shelter is putting on a "Christmas in July" promotion to keep up with the summertime surge.
In this brutal heat, a big concern is pets — specifically when it comes to leaving them in hot cars. When it comes to pets and this heat, Sacramento County officials want you to know they're not messing around.
As Northern California endures the dangerous temperatures of the ongoing heat wave, it's also important to keep a close eye on your animals.
While fireworks are enjoyed by many on the Fourth of July, the loud booms can be extremely frightening for dogs.
Animal behaviorists say that at best, dog walkers who aren't paying full attention can confuse dogs or frustrate by giving them conflicting signals. And at worst, they can endanger the dog's safety — and their own as well.
It's going to be a stressful holiday weekend for pets. We talk to a local veterinarian who has some tips on how to keep pets safe.
An eight-year-old girl in Rio Linda got her happy ending after witnessing the unthinkable: someone killing her dog.
Dr. Kwane Stewart, a.k.a. The Street Vet, has been supporting California's homeless population and their pets for almost a decade.
A disabled veteran in Tracy says firefighters recently came to his rescue; not for fire or an emergency, but to help make his final moments with his service dog fit for a solider.
As the weather heats up, there is a forecast of "kitten season" in Sacramento. The Bradshaw Animal Shelter is seeing a flood of tiny felines come through their door — and they are now asking the public for help.
A family's pet is doggone lucky tonight after being trapped and nearly crushed by a falling tree. Her owners said they could only stand by and hope for the best as fire crews tried to save her.
It was a close call for a family dog that had its house crushed by a falling tree in Sacramento on Monday.
Woodland's Fourth of July fireworks show has been abruptly canceled, officials announced Thursday morning.
A fireworks technician suffered serious injuries in a misfire and explosion during the La Puente fireworks show.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
A new wildfire has burned nearly 200 acres in rural Stanislaus County near Patterson on Thursday.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
More than 28,000 people remain under evacuation orders.
A Camp Fire survivor freed livestock trapped in the Thompson Fire and was among volunteers providing free food and drinks to evacuees in Oroville.
The legislature met an 11th-hour deadline to put a new Governor-backed retail theft initiative in writing for the state ballot over the weekend. But now that plan has been scrapped and lawmakers won't even vote on it.
Are you looking for a place to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends in the Sacramento area? Here's a list of parades and fireworks shows happening for those who want to celebrate.
A Butte County couple fought side-by-side with firefighters to save their home from the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned thousands of acres in the Oroville area, has already destroyed several homes and cars, and has left multiple firefighters injured.
We got our first look at a new Sacramento Metro Fire aircraft that will soon be used to fight fires from the skies.
A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a session in the California Assembly chamber Wednesday evening.
An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
From one capital city to another, the Supreme Court ruling handed down Friday would allow cities like Sacramento to implement civil punishments to eliminate homeless encampments.
A Butte County couple fought side-by-side with firefighters to save their home from the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned thousands of acres in the Oroville area, has already destroyed several homes and cars, and has left multiple firefighters injured.
A fire that sparked in the Palermo area of Butte County on Wednesday afternoon forced people to evacuate.
New York Jets quarterback and Butte County native Aaron Rodgers and the North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) deployed $100,000 to help Thompson Fire evacuees.
Cal Fire firefighters from the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit responding to the Thompson Fire in the Oroville area were injured in a crash Wednesday morning, officials said.
More than 2,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers in Northern California began their day Wednesday without power after the utility turned off electricity to high fire-risk areas amid a prolonged heat wave.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
A new Cal-OSHA regulation could go into effect that would force employers to make it cooler where you work.
The legislature met an 11th-hour deadline to put a new governor-backed retail theft initiative in writing for the state ballot over the weekend. But now that plan has been scrapped and lawmakers won't even vote on it.
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
The Supreme Court ended its term with a flurry of massive decisions on guns, abortion, federal regulatory power and the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
A Camp Fire survivor freed livestock trapped in the Thompson Fire and was among volunteers providing free food and drinks to evacuees in Oroville.
A Butte County couple fought side-by-side with firefighters to save their home from the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned thousands of acres in the Oroville area, has already destroyed several homes and cars, and has left multiple firefighters injured.
A fire that sparked in the Palermo area of Butte County on Wednesday afternoon forced people to evacuate.
Firefighters stopped the spread of a fire that started in a building and spread to vegetation at an abandoned property in Placer County on Wednesday, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire firefighters from the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit responding to the Thompson Fire in the Oroville area were injured in a crash Wednesday morning, officials said.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The Thompson Fire ignited Tuesday in the area of Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Cemetery and has burned more than 3,568 acres.
We got our first look at a new Sacramento Metro Fire aircraft that will soon be used to fight fires from the skies.
Six people were injured in a head-on crash near the Vineyard area of Sacramento County, officials said Wednesday evening.
Stephen Murray went to the evacuation shelter at Oroville Church of the Nazarene with free dinner and drinks for Thompson Fire evacuees.
Brady Halbleib covers how the high heat has impacted operations.