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Several cooling centers around the Sacramento region will open up this weekend as a heatwave hits Northern California.
The dog who fought off a mountain lion in far Northern California and saved her owner has passed away.
Sacramento has long been considered a city on the rise, but local leaders say the conditions are right to bring new money into the capital city.
The Placer County Sheriff's Department says there is no room in the jails but jail records indicate that they're releasing dozens of inmates each week despite hundreds of empty beds. There are also concerns about who they're releasing and the ripple effect on public safety - and taxpayers.
Two hikers were rescued from a peak north of Lake Tahoe over the weekend.
A new sci-fi movie is streaming soon and getting great early reviews! During a team-building retreat in a remote forest, a group of colleagues unwittingly becomes the prey of a rogue AI-driven drone.
Grab a belly full of crab and support the Wilton Animal Rescue in the process. Wilton Animal Rescue is a trapping-and-rescue organization that operates in rural areas to secure lost or abandoned dogs. Unfortunately, the number of dogs being discarded in cities and rural areas has become a significant problem in Sacramento County, and we are now also going into cities to secure dogs. We are Wilton Animal Rescue (WAR), and we are hosting our first Crab Feed to raise funds for the dogs we trap and care for here at WAR. We are seeking donations, baskets for the silent auction, and baskets for raffles. The event is on Saturday, April 4, 2026. No host cocktails at 5:30 pm - 10:00 p.m.
Mulvaney's B&L in Midtown is celebrating St. Patrick's weekend and 20 years in business with a pig roast! The public is invited for the ticketed event that commences at 2 p.m. with carving at 3 p.m.
The Secret Garden is a family owned and operated Nursery and GiftShop in Elk Grove. They are kicking off the Spring season to help local gardeners get growing!
Today (3/15), Mulvaney's B&L in Midtown is celebrating St. Patrick's weekend and 20 years in business with a pig roast!
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.
For more adoptable pets, check out the Sacramento SPCA.
A great opportunity for local kids to stay active, creative, and connected— the Boys & Girls Club of Manteca is stepping things up with a wide range of free activities for the community. From art and pottery to basketball, gaming, and even coding, there’s something for everyone.
Make sure to check out comedian Lil Mo Mozzarella at the Punchline.
Two moms have teamed up to bring the flavors of Brazil to Rancho Cordova. Our resident foodie, Ryan Nelson, is ready to try all kinds of treats on the menu.
The Masters Tournament kicks off today, and a man who grew up in Augusta, Georgia, is out with a new book inspired by the event. John is standing by chatting with the author this morning.
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.