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Hot and windy conditions have resulted in multiple structure fires over the last few days, causing different fire agencies to disperse their crews to areas all over.
The people who were killed in a plane crash in Alpine County on Wednesday evening have been identified as cousins.
A vegetation fire that sparked in El Dorado County has forced evacuations and a road closure Sunday evening.
As we get deeper into fire season, you may be wondering if your local fire crew is fully staffed. The Eldorado National Forest said it is pretty close.
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 proposed five-acre housing complex in El Dorado County is making waves and a group of neighbors want to know how big it will be and if it will even be allowed.
The El Dorado County Fair is making its finishing touches to return for the 165th year to the fairgrounds in Placerville.
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.
Nearly three months after a fatal mountain lion attack in Northern California, we are hearing from a family member who is turning the devasting incident involving his nephews into a call for change.
Residents in Placerville are on edge after reports of a group of three mountain lions have been seen roaming the neighborhood of Blanchard Road.
An El Dorado County woman found her passion for BBQ and now hopes to take her talents all the way to Netflix.
The historic Wagon Train in El Dorado County is making its way west on Highway 50 for the 75th year.
More help is on the way for certain El Dorado County property owners still displaced by the 2021 Caldor Fire.
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.
A 14-year-old boy was apparently behind the wheel of a pickup when it crashed early Monday afternoon near Pollock Pines, authorities say.
A man was arrested after deputies said he entered a Chevron gas station with a loaded shotgun and pointed it at a customer on Saturday afternoon
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.
A fast-spreading vegetation fire has forced evacuations in the Copperopolis area of Calaveras County, officials said Monday.
Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in Colusa County that has already grown to 4,463 acres and prompted evacuation orders Monday night.
One person is in custody after a large grass fire that originated at a homeless camp in Rancho Cordova burned hundreds of acres, officials said Monday.
The Sacramento City Unified School District "deserves an F grade for not meeting the needs of its students with learning, physical, and behavioral disabilities," as written in a civil grand jury report released Monday.
Homeowners in an Elk Grove neighborhood have been complaining for more than a year about a vacant building that has become a blight.
The Sacramento City Unified School District "deserves an F grade for not meeting the needs of its students with learning, physical, and behavioral disabilities," as written in a civil grand jury report released Monday.
As fire danger increases in the valley, the City of Sacramento is warning property owners to clear away dry grass and weeds. Those that don't could be facing fines.
Sacramento police said officers seized loaded guns, drugs including fentanyl, multiple pipes, and syringes, and made 12 arrests.
After a CBS13 story, an east Sacramento neighborhood got a solution to blocks of streetlights that stayed on, day or night, prompting another Sacramento neighborhood to call us for help.
This year, more than 60 people have died in Sacramento County from car crashes, and the city of Sacramento has been ranked one of the most dangerous places in the country for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
One structure was destroyed after 1,076 acres in Butte County burned in a fire that forced evacuations on Saturday afternoon.
California has a new plan to boost insurance coverage in some of the riskiest areas for wildfires.
There's a national push to protect hundreds of thousands of California farm workers by making sure they still get paid even when they can't work.
Robert Castaneda, who was incarcerated at Solano State Prison for 20 years, says a new program would have made his transition to a successful life beyond prison walls much easier.
California regulators disclosed which areas of the state insurers will have to cover if they want to take advantage of financial incentives intended to resolve the homeowners' insurance crisis.
The Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks to win the 2024 NBA Finals, the franchise's 18th title overall and first since 2008.
Willie Mays will not be in attendance when the San Francisco Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field on Thursday in a game honoring him and the Negro Leagues.
Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games.
The Twins beat the A's 8-7 Sunday night to take both games of a split doubleheader and finish a sweep of the four-game series.
Bryson DeChambeau is the U.S. Open champion for the second time.
Monday, June 17 marked the first official day of California's new hybrid work model for state employees.
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.
The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
One father-and-son duo serves as a reminder to pause and simply soak it all in because so quickly the dynamic can change when a parent is diagnosed with dementia.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The town of Loomis geared up for a major grand opening with Thursday marking the official opening of a new Costco.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
The majority of Americans can't afford an emergency expense of a thousand dollars. We looked for a fun way to start saving.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
A grass fire in the hills of rural Yolo County has led to evacuations being ordered Monday evening.
Hot and windy conditions have resulted in multiple structure fires over the last few days, causing different fire agencies to disperse their crews to areas all over.
A fast-spreading vegetation fire has forced evacuations in the Copperopolis area of Calaveras County.
Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in Colusa County that has already grown to 4,463 acres and prompted evacuation orders Monday night.
Roads are getting ready to be reopened, and residents will soon be allowed to come home, after the Excelsior Fire in Sacramento County.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
Julie Vessigault, 47, has been missing now for nearly five months, last seen in Elk Grove.
Sacramento City Unified leaders are facing findings from a civil grand jury report that details how the district has dropped the ball for years when it comes to improving known issues within its special education department that serves about 7,000 students.
The Yolo County Sheriff's Office said the fire was in the unincorporated community of Zamora, which is located just northwest of Woodland along Interstate 5.
Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in Colusa County that has already grown to 4,463 acres and prompted evacuation orders Monday night.
Madisen Keavy has the latest on the Aero Fire in Calaveras County on Monday night.