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Owners of vacation homes in Northern California's South Lake Tahoe could face a significant tax increase if voters in the mountain resort town approve a measure on Tuesday's ballot that pits affordable housing against private property rights.
There has been an increased interest in electric bear door mats as the animals continue to find new ways to get into people's homes and cars.
A crowded beach is nothing new to Lake Tahoe on a summer weekend, but a bear joining you for your swim might be a little out of the ordinary.
South Tahoe Refuse is rolling out a new 3-cart curbside collection program in hopes that it will help the environment.
If you are headed to South Lake Tahoe over the next several days, you may notice an extra police presence from several different agencies.
Bears have long been known to get into trash cans and dumpsters, but some residents in South Lake Tahoe are wondering if there is any use in having a bear box, as they have found a way to get into those too.
When is warm too warm for Lake Tahoe?
A man has died after he got pinned between a big rig and a pickup truck near Homewood in the Lake Tahoe area on Monday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
A first-of-its-kind city ordinance aims to help the South Lake Tahoe community be safer and more fire resilient.
A man was arrested in connection to a shooting and assault that happened early Tuesday morning in South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.
A plan from the U.S. Forest Service that would allow e-bikes on more than 100 miles worth of Lake Tahoe's trails is moving forward.
South Lake Tahoe officials are warning beachgoers about potentially toxic algae in the waters. It comes after a woman claims her dog died about a week ago after being exposed to blue green algae after swimming in El Dorado and Nevada beaches.
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 ban on single-use plastic water bottles went into effect just over two months ago in South Lake Tahoe, and city leaders said they are pleasantly surprised at the results so far.
"This is going to apply to any unapproved lot and every business as well as the residential structures. It won't apply to state or federal lands," a South Lake Tahoe fire marshal said.
With multiple human and bear conflicts reported in the foothills recently, you may be wondering if there has been a boom in the black bear population in the state.
The people who were killed in a plane crash in Alpine County on Wednesday evening have been identified as cousins.
An investigation is underway after at least one person died in a plane crash in a remote area south of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday evening, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said.
A South Lake Tahoe business owner and WWII veteran well-known for running a popular dry-cleaning business for more than five decades died days before D-Day at the age of 98.
The historic Wagon Train in El Dorado County is making its way west on Highway 50 for the 75th year.
Police said they used tear gas to bring a suspect in a stabbing in South Lake Tahoe into custody on Saturday.
History was made as researchers based out of Northern California became the first people to climb one of the world's most famous trees.
A man who witnessed a homeowner shoot and kill a young bear in South Lake Tahoe on Memorial Day said the homeowner did not have a reason to shoot the bear.
A bear cub was shot and killed by a property owner after sneaking into a South Lake Tahoe home on Memorial Day. A California Department of Fish and Wildlife investigation determined it was self-defense.
Two people, including a student, were injured when a driver ran through a stop sign and crashed into a school bus in South Lake Tahoe, officials said Friday.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the country's opposition of controlling the parliament and sympathizing with North Korea.
A man is under arrest after a chase ended in a Rocklin neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
The sight and smell of dozens, if not hundreds, of dead salmon rotting in the Pixley Slough behind John Muir Elementary School has caused concern for neighbors.
Neighbors said they kept calling police and giving a description of the same Cadillac doing donuts at the same intersection
Neighbors said they kept calling police and giving a description of the same Cadillac doing donuts at the same intersection
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the country's opposition of controlling the parliament and sympathizing with North Korea.
Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
A man is under arrest after a chase ended in a Rocklin neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
A number of prominent Sacramentans have called the place home.
One family from South America is making Sacramento their new home thanks to United Way's literacy tutoring program.
A husband and wife were left in critical condition following a house fire in Sacramento, officials said Tuesday.
The Sacramento Police Department is trying out a new air asset that's designed to improve response times.
Last year, Sacramento had 55 traffic fatalities, which was an all-time high for the city. Now, the city is launching new traffic safety efforts to try and get that number down to zero.
A number of prominent Sacramentans have called the place home.
San Francisco 49ers player Trent Williams and his wife Sondra are mourning the passing of their newborn son, the couple revealed on Monday.
A special session called by California Gov. Gavin Newsom began Monday. Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
Women now make up 49% of the overall legislature and, for the first time, will hold a majority in the state Senate.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
San Francisco 49ers player Trent Williams and his wife Sondra are mourning the passing of their newborn son, the couple revealed on Monday.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the season, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 127-125 for their fifth win in six games.
Josh Allen scored a receiving touchdown on a pass he threw in his latest do-everything performance, and the Buffalo Bills clinched their fifth straight AFC East title with a 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on a snowy Sunday night.
San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a knee injury that coach Kyle Shanahan described as "potentially" season-ending in the 49ers' 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the country's opposition of controlling the parliament and sympathizing with North Korea.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
A special session called by California Gov. Gavin Newsom began Monday. Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
The pardon covers offenses Hunter Biden "has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024."
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A landmark clinical trial is underway at UC Davis Health: the world's first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
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.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
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 nonprofit’s mission is to connect low-income families with resources for housing, education, and financial assistance.
The chase ended in a Rocklin neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Marlee Ginter reports on the makeover Capitol Mall in Sacramento will get as businesses say they are fed up with current conditions.
Hunter Sowards reports on air quality in the Sacramento Valley.
Ashley Sharp reports about dead salmon rotting in the Pixley Slough behind John Muir Elementary School.