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Sacramento Zoo welcomes 3-year-old lioness "Binti" from Detroit Zoo
A new lioness is now calling the Sacramento Zoo home.
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A new lioness is now calling the Sacramento Zoo home.
One of the Sacramento Zoo's iconic residents has died.
We got a look at some newborns on display at the Sacramento Zoo and how a baby boom there could help protect some species from extinction.
A 26-year-old iconic giraffe at the Sacramento Zoo has died after she had been receiving treatment for age-related issues, the zoo announced on Saturday.
As the Sacramento Zoo continues raising money to build a new facility in Elk Grove, city leaders are taking steps to protect taxpayers.
It's official. The Sacramento Zoo is moving to Elk Grove after the city council gave the official go-ahead on Wednesday night
The Sacramento Zoo's move to Elk Grove is heading for a critical vote by the Elk Grove city council.
About 180,000 people live in Elk Grove in Sacramento County, but that could grow to more than 300,000 in fewer than 20 years.
A new male African lion will soon call the Sacramento Zoo home -- and he'll have a name familiar to Sacramento Kings fans.
Living too close to a zoo in Elk Grove? On Tuesday night, the public got the chance to sound off on the environmental impacts of what's set to be a 63-acre upgrade to the Sacramento Zoo that right now sits in Land Park.
The zoo is offering behind the scenes tours for the romantic day coming up really soon.
A public meeting is also scheduled for Tuesday to get community feedback on the potential new zoo.
The Sacramento Zoo is being forced to give away some of its animals due to the facility's small size, but now, they're opening a new exhibit with some virtual animals that haven't been seen in centuries.
The Sacramento Zoo on Friday said it is awaiting test results after two separate masses were found during an examination of its beloved African lioness, Cleo.
New details were unveiled Wednesday on plans to build a new zoo in Elk Grove. The facility would replace the current Sacramento Zoo site which is nearly 100 years old.
For the first time in 75 years, the Sacramento Zoo does not have any chimpanzees. The four chimpanzees -- two male and two female -- were moved to larger enclosures where there are other chimps to socialize with.
For the first time in 75 years, the Sacramento Zoo will not house chimpanzees.
For the first time in its 96-year history, the Sacramento Zoo is home to a rhinoceros. Tuesday afternoon, a 28-year-old southern white rhino, J Gregory, barreled into the hearts of zoo staff.
The zoo says keepers chose the name because of the animal's bamboo stick twirling skills.
A Masai giraffe at the Sacramento Zoo has lost her calf shortly after giving birth on Monday, officials say.
Kamau, the Sacramento Zoo's 16-year-old male African lion, was euthanized after medical treatments were no longer able to provide relief from his declining health, the zoo announced Saturday.
Cheyenne, the giraffe calf, spends every morning with the ladies of the herd, running around until about noon. The zoo says the best time to catch her is from around 11 to noon daily.
It is one of the first sunny weekends we have seen in a while, and people used Saturday to get out of the house.
The Sacramento Zoo's newborn giraffe now has a name.
The entrances have been added to the city's register of historic and cultural resources.
The 4 Nations Face-off game unfolded against the backdrop of uneasy tensions between the North American neighbors and longtime allies.
A teacher was arrested in Tuolumne County Saturday afternoon after deputies said he threw an indoor baseball base at a student on Friday.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
A man in his 30s died after running a red light and crashing with another vehicle in Carmichael on Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
A man in his 30s died after running a red light and crashing with another vehicle in Carmichael on Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
The 4 Nations Face-off game unfolded against the backdrop of uneasy tensions between the North American neighbors and longtime allies.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
A teacher was arrested in Tuolumne County Saturday afternoon after deputies said he threw an indoor baseball base at a student on Friday.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
Each time winter storms pass over Sacramento, the work begins to collect all the fallen trees blown over by strong gusts and saturated ground.
Recurring mail theft in the Natomas area of Sacramento has residents frustrated, suspecting thieves have access to a master key.
Suspects in an armed robbery were detained after they barricaded in a south Sacramento home, police said early Saturday evening.
A Sacramento man was attacked by a person he gave a place to live and believed to be a friend. In this case, a gut feeling — and a neighbor's willingness to act — may have saved a life.
Two ski patrol staff at Mammoth Mountain were caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work after an atmospheric river dropped about six feet of snow in 36 hours, Mammoth Mountain officials said.
A young woman suffered only moderate injuries after a Northern California high country crash during Thursday's storm, authorities say.
A satirical online petition is catching the attention of Californians and Danes alike.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president's mass-deportation plans.
A skier at Palisades Tahoe ski resort died earlier this week after crashing into a tree, the resort confirmed Friday.
The 4 Nations Face-off game unfolded against the backdrop of uneasy tensions between the North American neighbors and longtime allies.
Listeners seeking out Athletics games on the radio will have to save a new number on the dial this upcoming season in Sacramento.
CJ McCollum scored 37 of his 43 points after halftime — including 11 points in overtime — and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 140-133 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
The Sacramento Kings and former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz have agreed to a contract for the rest of the season, the Kings announced Wednesday night.
Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-111.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
President Trump last week fired the head of the National Archives and Records Administration and installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as her acting replacement.
San Francisco city officials are investigating after three men who claimed to be from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) showed up at City Hall on Friday demanding records from offices before fleeing.
The White House is citing the news outlet's decision declining to recognize the Trump administration's name change from Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
Within the next two weeks, construction is going to start on underground infrastructure to put in power and water for the new shopping center with a car wash, food and retail shops.
The first dispensary of three planned in the city of Manteca held its soft opening.
Roadside food stands are a popular place to get a quick bite to eat, but Sacramento County worries some are also serving up problems.
Increasing costs have weighed up against Marcella's Mexican Restaurant, which has stayed in the same location under the same name for over 50 years.
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
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.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
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.
A West Sacramento woman who lost everything when her home flooded knew she had to step in to help those now suffering the same fate in the Los Angeles area.
As containment grows on the Los Angeles-area fires, the state's disaster response is not done even when the flames are out.
The dangers of responding to a disaster are made a little less risky thanks to this roadside pit stop in Davis.
The Walt Disney Company committed $15 million to help with response and rebuilding efforts for the deadly wildfires that have scorched the Los Angeles area this week.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter at Los Angeles International Airport about the devastating fires.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
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.
Meteorologist Ashley Nanfria says light rains returned the Sacramento Valley on Sunday, with another round of wet weather expected Wednesday.
The mega drop for Girl Scout Cookies was held in West Sacramento for troops around the area to pick up their cookies.
Thousands of people were expected to attend the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City and Grass Valley.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Traffic may be impacted on northbound Highway 99 Saturday afternoon for an investigation after a man was found dead on the shoulder, the California Highway Patrol said.