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We're going back to science class to ask: When did Earth’s crust start breaking apart and moving? Well, scientists say they may now have a new answer. We break down what they've discovered in The Answer.
Following the death of actor Eric Dane and his year-long battle with ALS, the disease is back in the spotlight. While some treatments may slow its progression, there is still no cure. We break down the red flags to watch for and explain why this disease continues to confound researchers in The Answer.
January is over, but the hangover from those January bills from all that holiday spending is starting to hit home for many of us. So, in this segment of The Answer, let's reach out to an expert to give you some peace of mind when it comes to the "January bills blues."
It's no secret that the TV and film industry in Hollywood is struggling. But there is a sliver of hope in a new report. So what's the inside scoop from people in front of and behind the camera? Here's The Answer.
Starting a task can sometimes feel impossible, even when you know exactly what needs to be done. Scientists now say it’s not laziness, it’s your brain hitting the brakes. We explain in The Answer.
Here's why people get hangry.
Here's when experts say is the best time to shower.
The one in eight Americans currently using GLP-1s, like Ozempic, are considering pausing their drugs for the holidays. It makes intuitive sense, stopping hunger suppression to eat more in a time of year known for good food. We have The Answer to what that pause might cause.
This Sunday, we fall back and change the clocks, but most Californians want the time change to stop. So why has it stuck around? Here's The Answer.
If you’ve noticed your morning coffee costing you a little bit more these days, you’re not alone. In recent months, retail coffee prices in the United States have jumped, increasing by more than 20% in August compared to last year. We find out why in The Answer.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly commonplace in our daily lives, especially for those on the job hunt looking for an assist in writing resumes and cover letters. But is AI really the tool to use when looking for your next gig? We find out in The Answer.
What happened to Amelia Earhart? It’s a mystery that’s captivated the world for nearly 90 years. Now, a new mission could bring us closer to the truth. We take a look in The Answer.
From social media trends to fad diets, so much is out there about eating high amounts of protein. And while protein is incredibly important for our health, how much of it do we actually need in our diet? We find out in The Answer.
More than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ on the U.S. transplant list, most in need of a kidney. Now, doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital are announcing a milestone in transplants from pigs to people, and that milestone could open the door to more transplants from pigs. We explain why in The Answer.
From TikTok health trends to targeted social media ads and wellness advice from friends, it can be hard to figure out what your body and mind really need to stay healthy. So we're separating fact from fiction in The Answer.
Are you part of the 3 a.m. club? Jolting awake at odd hours may not be random. It may actually be your body's way of asking for attention. But for what and why? We explain in The Answer.
It turns out that there can be a negative to being too positive. We explain why it's not always helpful to look on the bright side in The Answer.
This summer, there has been more noticeable fluctuation in the earth's spin rate but people can't feel it.
Tony Lopez breaks it down in The Answer.
Is discipline overrated? More and more, the answer seems to be yes, but people aren’t just throwing in the towel. We uncover what they’re doing differently in The Answer.
People who live in Sacramento's Curtis Park neighborhood say they first started seeing new street parking restrictions go in several months ago.
A vehicle crashed into a North Sacramento marijuana dispensary early Thursday morning in what police later determined was a burglary.
What was once a mostly empty stretch of land is finally starting to resemble the vision Sacramento leaders have been talking about for years.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
People who live in Sacramento's Curtis Park neighborhood say they first started seeing new street parking restrictions go in several months ago, but they had no idea that it was an unauthorized act.
Sacramento civic leaders are grappling with what comes next after a mistrial was declared in the case of the city's deadliest mass shooting in history, with many saying the lack of a verdict leaves victims' families and the community without closure.
A group of Downtown Sacramento business owners says they grew tired of watching garbage pile up on city streets and decided to roll up their sleeves and take matters into their own hands.
Power lines in the area were damaged by the growing flames and fell toward the firefighters who were trying to access the building from a side alley, the fire department said.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina in the championship match, ending a month-long tournament that transformed Sacramento bars, restaurants and coffee shops into gathering places for soccer fans.
As California races to build the infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence, communities across the state are increasingly weighing whether they want data centers in their own backyards.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Two Siskiyou County men have been charged with kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees who prosecutors say were abducted at gunpoint and held for 15 hours in a remote Northern California trailer.
A body found in San Francisco Bay on Thursday afternoon was identified as one of the three passengers missing after the sinking of their boat near Alcatraz Island on Tuesday.
A man who lost relatives in the San Francisco Bay boating tragedy says his brother who captained the vessel was an experienced seaman and not at fault.
James McCann hit his 100th major league home run and Ryan Waldschmidt hit his first as part of a seven-run fifth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Athletics 15-5.
Kiki Iriafen had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Shakira Austin finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied past Golden State for a 90-82 victory Monday night to snap the Valkyries' nine-game winning streak.
CJ Abrams and Dylan Crews hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning to send the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina in the championship match, ending a month-long tournament that transformed Sacramento bars, restaurants and coffee shops into gathering places for soccer fans.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
As California races to build the infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence, communities across the state are increasingly weighing whether they want data centers in their own backyards.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has retained prominent Washington defense attorney Abbe Lowell as the U.S. Department of Justice continues a federal investigation involving the governor's wife and several people in his political orbit.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
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.
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.
All evacuation orders have been lifted for a fast-moving wildfire that sparked near the Nevada and Yuba county line Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of a vegetation fire that forced evacuations Sunday afternoon in the Pilot Hill area of El Dorado County.
Nothing but rubble remains of the McCombs home that was destroyed by the Kearny Fire. All their kids' toys, a wedding dress, memories and everything that meant something to them are completely gone.
All evacuation orders were lifted for a grass fire in rural Nevada County, west of Penn Valley, on Tuesday.
The Van Fire was reported Wednesday northeast of White Rock Road in Cathey's Valley, and north of Eastman Lake. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
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.
People who live in Sacramento's Curtis Park neighborhood say they first started seeing new street parking restrictions go in several months ago, but they had no idea that it was an unauthorized act.
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