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The Blue Origin NS-31 mission is just the latest to take off in the growing trend of commercial space flights, but as more non-astronauts venture into the stars, doctors want to know how this kind of travel affects our human body. We find out more in this segment of The Answer.
Experts weigh in about how fast glaciers are melting during climate change.
Does money equal happiness?
Here's what will help those struggling to sleep.
Scientist in England say they're shifting strategies in the battle against malaria.
Up to 70 million people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with digestive diseases that can significantly disrupt daily life. So how do you keep your digestive system in check and help prevent diseases? Here's The Answer.
Chewing, slurping, snapping gum, clicking a pen, ticking a clock — do any of these sounds easily trigger or annoy you? Science explains there may be more behind the sounds than just irritation. Here's how in The Answer.
An emerging trend has younger women turning to their grandmothers for inspiration.
Romantic and social love can boost someone's heart health.
"Get some sleep, and you'll feel better in the morning" — have you ever heard someone say that? Well, it turns out that there might be more truth to that classic advice than we realize. Generally, problems seem a little easier to handle after a good night's rest, but why is that? We find out in The Answer.
From wildfires to supply chain issues to a shrinking customer base, California's wine industry has seen its fair share of challenges in recent years. But the U.S. Surgeon General recently warned about the dangers of alcohol. So are wineries worried? Here's The Answer.
A new study shares the shocking ripple effects of divorce and how it can stretch far beyond the immediate emotional toll for kids. We explain how in this segment of The Answer.
Do you have a favorite child? Most parents say no, but a new study suggests otherwise. We explain why in this segment of The Answer.
The Southern California wildfires have left thousands in need, sparking an outpouring of support. But officials warn of scammers preying on goodwill. So how can you ensure your help goes to victims and not fraudsters? Here's The Answer.
We all have our own traditions we stick to when we welcome in a new year. But what do they all mean? Here's The Answer.
Here's the truth surrounding the old saying that you should only eat oysters in months with an "r."
Here's what's behind the silent judgement.
Nearly everyone does it. It's a bond among humans, but also one that forces us apart: snoring. Data shows it's one of the top reasons more than a third of American couples choose to sleep separately. So why do we snore, and what can we do to stop it? Here's The Answer.
The holiday cheer this time of year can sometimes bring out the opposite emotion. One study shows that nearly nine in 10 U.S. adults said something causes them stress this time of year. In this segment of The Answer, we look at ways to avoid added holiday stress.
Here's the story behind these popular holiday words.
Sanders and AOC are crisscrossing western states for what they're calling a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.
A California Highway Patrol vehicle was involved in a crash along Interstate 80 early Tuesday afternoon.
People in Carmichael are concerned after kids who appear to be carrying guns have been knocking on their front doors.
The body of a Black man found floating in water in rural San Joaquin County in the 1980s has been identified more than four decades later, authorities said Monday.
Increased police patrols are being initiated in downtown Sacramento as the weather heats up this season, police say.
Sacramento police said Monday night they were searching for multiple persons of interest after a woman was found dead.
A house fire in the south Sacramento area left one firefighter hospitalized, officials said.
A spike in crime in midtown Sacramento is impacting small businesses. A suspect is in custody and business owners are facing thousands of dollars in damages.
Maria Shriver made a return to Sacramento Tuesday evening as hundreds of people came out to hear her speak about her career and her family memories.
Two people were shot and multiple others were detained in the south Natomas area, police said Tuesday.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from a Northern California conservation camp on Thursday.
A painting worth tens of millions of dollars was stolen by the Nazis during World War II and the fight to get it back recently made it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Legendary late-night talk show host Jay Leno visited the California State Capitol on Tuesday to help push a proposed rolling exemption from smog checks for classic cars.
Three people in a rural California town have died from hantavirus, the same infection that authorities said killed Gene Hackman's wife earlier this year.
Aaron Judge was appointed U.S. captain for next year's World Baseball Classic, team manager Mark DeRosa announced Monday.
Willy Adames and Mike Yastrzemski homered, and Tyler Fitzgerald also went deep, doubled and tripled to lead the Giants to a 10-4 win over the Phillies.
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Kodai Senga became the first Mets pitcher to threw seven innings this year, and New York beat the Athletics 8-0 for its fourth straight series win.
Domantas Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas each had a double-double, and Sacramento clinched homecourt advantage for the Kings' first play-in game, beating the Phoenix Suns 109-98 on Sunday.
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
Sanders and AOC are crisscrossing western states for what they're calling a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
President Trump's tariffs on China are leaving a Rocklin small businessman wondering if he'll have any business left.
President Trump underwent the physical on Friday at Walter Reed Hospital.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A teen stroke survivor speaks on life-changing brain surgery and aspirations to become a doctor
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
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."
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 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.
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 Butte County family is suing the California FAIR Plan and the underlining carriers after smoke damage claims made as a result of the Park Fire were denied.
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major lumber company, in a $75 million partnership to build and maintain fuel breaks throughout California and Oregon.
Research is just beginning on the impacts that the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California had on the health of first responders.
Federal funding cuts to the U.S. Forest Service are raising concerns in Placer County about whether there will be enough resources to prevent wildfires.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
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.
Dr. Terri Daniels recently took home the highest honor for National Association of Secondary School Principals advocacy champion of the year.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
Highway 99 is blocked due to the crash.
Sacramento police said Monday night they are searching for multiple persons of interest after a woman was found dead in an Oak Park home.
The search for a suspect continues Monday in Davis after a shooting at Community Park caused chaos as thousands celebrated UC Davis' beloved Picnic Day tradition on Saturday afternoon.