California adds 2 Firehawk helicopters to strengthen state's firefighting capabilities
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the addition of two Firehawk helicopters to strengthen that state's firefighting capabilities.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the addition of two Firehawk helicopters to strengthen that state's firefighting capabilities.
Dozens of people packed into a hall in Georgetown on Tuesday night for a special wildfire evacuation town hall. The goal: help neighbors better protect themselves and their families when fire danger threatens.
A haze visible in parts of the Sacramento Valley on Thursday is from multiple fires in Northern California.
The fire has prompted evacuation orders, warnings and highway closures in San Luis Obispo County about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.
Two Butte County zones are under evacuation orders after the Grove Fire broke out on the Fourth of July, officials said.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California Investigates, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced a formal Market Conduct Examination of State Farm.
Smoke seen across Vacaville near Browns Valley Parkway on Monday was no cause for alarm. In fact, it marked the fourth and final wildland fire training operation for the city's fire department as they prepare for fire season.
Goats have become an all-too-familiar sight in the Greater Sacramento Region when California's wildfire season approaches. CBS Sacramento took a look at why these goats are vital to wildfire prevention.
CBS News data shows 35% of homes in the Sacramento region could be at "major risk" of wildfire in the next 30 years.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire that has burned dozens of acres in Stanislaus County on Thursday.
For those covered by State Farm in California's fire country, the insurer's latest rate increase is something many people will have to budget for.
A new chatbot will be able to give updates on wildfires.
The Davis location is Cal Fire's only nursery in the entire state.
Two lawsuits allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone California communities and force homeowners onto the state's last-resort insurance plan.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead of the peak wildfire season.
A new mortgage relief program for Californians who've had their homes destroyed by recent natural disasters is in the works.
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.
The water released from two California reservoirs will likely go to waste, not help Los Angeles with firefighting, experts say.
On January 16, Captain Greg Baker of the Mi Wuk Sugar Pine Fire Protection District suffered a broken back after a fall when he was fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.
A newly proposed California state law would create a new pathway for victims of wildfires and insurance companies to sue oil companies over climate change.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
Two days after CBS News California Investigates initially aired this story, Senate President pro-Tempore Mike McGuire re-appointed Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio, who served in the role for the last six years, to lead the committee.
President Trump is set to make his first trip as president to visit areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.
What started as a hope by a Modesto High School to raise a few hundred dollars quickly turned into thousands of dollars in aid for victims of the Los Angeles-area fires.
As NASA's Artemis II launch captured the nation on Wednesday, a Stockton astronaut with his own journey to space used the moment to inspire the next generation.
Friday marks four years since the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history. Since then, police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes. One advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
Building brighter and more vibrant businesses in Fairfield is the goal of the city's newly launched North Texas Street Revitalization Program.
For over an hour ahead of Tuesday's vote, residents voiced their concerns about Flock Safety, a company used by many cities across the country that some are now parting ways with over data-sharing concerns.
DeRozan reached 26,688 career points, moving him past Dominique Wilkins (26,668) into 17th place on the NBA's all-time list.
California's snowpack could be the second-lowest on record after a hot March, state water officials said on Wednesday.
As NASA's Artemis II launch captured the nation on Wednesday, a Stockton astronaut with his own journey to space used the moment to inspire the next generation.
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez has lived in the U.S. for nearly thirty years and has protections under the DACA program.
Building brighter and more vibrant businesses in Fairfield is the goal of the city's newly launched North Texas Street Revitalization Program.
Friday marks four years since the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history. Since then, police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes. One advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
Friday marks four years since the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history. Since then, police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes. One advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
A new type of home may soon be rolling into Sacramento. City leaders are considering allowing people to live in cottages mounted on wheels.
One person was killed in a hit-and-run collision between two vehicles in Sacramento on Friday evening, police said.
SMF says it's aware of reports that ICE agents are being used to assist TSA at other airports during this time but noted that as of Monday, it has no plans to use federal immigration officials for support.
Parts of Downtown Sacramento have sidewalks that are 150 years old, and next week, city leaders will consider spending more than $1 million to help restore them.
California's snowpack could be the second-lowest on record after a hot March, state water officials said on Wednesday.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California will now observe March 31 as Farmworkers Day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday officially renaming what has been known as Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader came to light.
A lawsuit against Walgreens stores over alleged price-scanner and expired-product violations in California has resulted in the company agreeing to pay $6 million and to institute a new price guarantee to settle a lawsuit by multiple counties.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
DeRozan reached 26,688 career points, moving him past Dominique Wilkins (26,668) into 17th place on the NBA's all-time list.
Drake Baldwin drove in four runs with a pair of two-out hits, Chris Sale pitched one-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up their season-opening homestand with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Athletics on Wednesday.
Shea Langeliers hit his fourth home run of the season and the Athletics picked up their first win with a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
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.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol 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 said.
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.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
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.
As NASA's Artemis II launch captured the nation on Wednesday, a Stockton astronaut with his own journey to space used the moment to inspire the next generation.
Friday marks four years since the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history. Since then, police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes. One advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
Building brighter and more vibrant businesses in Fairfield is the goal of the city's newly launched North Texas Street Revitalization Program.
Conor McGill reports.
For over an hour ahead of Tuesday's vote, residents voiced their concerns about Flock Safety, a company used by many cities across the country that some are now parting ways with over data-sharing concerns.