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Sacramento is among the most smog-polluted cities in the country, according to a ranking done by the American Lung Association.
The street, circle and plaza directly in front of the California State Capitol could get a new name.
As a sweeping bribery scandal reignites the debate over college admissions, polling reveals that many Americans think universities place too much emphasis on wealth, family ties and athletic ability.
A California appeals court is questioning whether it has the jurisdiction to decide whether Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be freed from prison or whether it becomes moot after the governor weighs in.
Hundreds of opponents of mandatory vaccines are in Sacramento to oppose a California proposal to give state public health officials instead of local doctors the power to decide which children can skip their shots before attending school.
A federal judge has ordered fewer nighttime interruptions for Alameda County jail inmates after a group of female inmates at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin sued, saying their lack of sleep amounted to cruel and unusual punishment.
A new study says Americans are becoming increasingly sedentary. They spend almost a third of their waking hours sitting down, and computer use is partly to blame.
A man who was smoking while using an oxygen tank outside of a nursing home died last week when his wheelchair caught fire, authorities in Ohio said.
Nearly 73,000 babies are born a year with the help of reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilzation, and now California may require health insurance to cover the treatment costs.
This bookstore is a women-artist-owned fine art establishment with a 40-year legacy in Sacramento. In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, they took over an existing bookshop at risk of closing. The store offers a diverse selection of books on creative pursuits from around the globe and hosts regular events, including art lectures, poetry readings, artist talks, and maker fairs.
Pintworks, a new tipless brewpub from Touchstone Climbing, the indoor rock climbing gym company, brews all its beers onsite. The kitchen offers elevated pub food made with locally sourced ingredients. We stop by for a taste!
Lorna Miser turns non-recyclable items like innertubes into stylish bags, clothing, and wall art. We visit her home studio to learn more.
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Even though summer is just behind us, Halloween is already creeping into view! Disneyland Resort in Southern California is embracing the spooky season early, and our travel expert, Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie, is on-site with a preview of the Halloween festivities Mickey and friends have planned for this fall.
Big Al – whose name was Alvin Sams – was part of Northern California television and radio for more than 25 years.
Alvin "Big Al" Sams will be remembered at a funeral service on Thursday.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
A farewell celebration for the Hotel Marysville took place Monday, seven months after a fire devastated the historic vacant building.
Enjoy pasta, a tasty sandwich, or other California cuisine. Bella Kunde is at Midgley's Public House in Yuba City!
In case you haven't noticed, we love food around here. Sade is checking out Cool Hand Luke's Steakhouse & Saloon and Chaos Litchen!
The Boathouse at River Islands is gearing up for the upcoming Asparagus Feast Week with some delicious asparagus-inspired dishes! Bella Kunde is in Lathrop trying them out!
Add a splash of color to your next event with some creative face paint. Ryan Nelson is getting artsy this morning.
For more adoptable pets, check out the Sacramento SPCA.
Check out how The Plant Lady fixes all your problems!
Marlene The Plant Lady answers your questions!
Marlene Simon is in studio answering all you plant and garden questions!
Marlene Simon is in studio answering all your plant and garden questions!
Marlene is here to answer your problem plant questions
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.