Documents Shed Light On SMUD's Plans For Improvements To Now-Damaged Substation
New documents show the substation that caught fire needed improvements, and SMUD was planning on change before the explosion.
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New documents show the substation that caught fire needed improvements, and SMUD was planning on change before the explosion.
Day three of the power outage in downtown Sacramento forced thousands to seek shelter or shelter in place as temperatures drop.
Old Sacramento's Theatre of Lights and Polar Express have been canceled Thursday due to the widespread power outage affecting a portion of the downtown area.
More than 500 SMUD customers are still without power in downtown Sacramento on Thursday morning.
The CHP is urging drivers to take it easy on the roads as the rain tapers off in the valley.
More Sacramento seniors were under evacuation orders Wednesday night following that massive Downtown Sacramento SMUD power outage.
Power is gradually being restored to parts of downtown Sacramento that were left in darkness Tuesday after a massive outage left homes, government buildings and businesses in the dark.
Firefighters responded to a fire at a mobile home park in Sacramento Wednesday morning.
After a marathon meeting, the Sacramento City Council failed to pass a resolution brought forward by Mayor Darrell Steinberg regarding the towing of vehicles that homeless people live in. Instead, a resolution passed with significant changes from its original proposal.
Sacramento County was affected by power outages as the storm rolled through our region on Monday.
An unrelenting rainstorm delivered a pounding downpour and powerful winds on Monday
Banana peels, egg shells, and coffee grounds won't go in California trashcans for much longer.
Sacramento Fire Department says no one was injured in the incident.
Green technology is powering the future, but storing it is more expensive than creating it. Now one local engineer has come up with a solution that is affordable and accessible for small businesses and homeowners - and it fits in your garage.
Jeff Osuna has a vision for this house with fresh paint and new plumbing.
Governor Gavin Newsom is going on a book tour this month, sharing his experience with Dyslexia with a new book, "Ben and Emma's Big Hit."
The Omicron variant in our local wastewater is now a reality for the cities of Sacramento and Merced. Scientists confirmed the discovery this week and gave public health leaders a heads up.
He is seeking to use the same idea as Texas' abortion law which is being challenged in court
If you did a rain dance last year, it looks like it worked. After only three months into the current water year, Sacramento is already expected to surpass last year's total rainfall.
A big Christmas parade was held Saturday in Downtown Sacramento bringing a lively holiday spirit to the city.
A multi-vehicle crash involving three cars and six victims occurred Saturday evening, said the Sacramento Metro Fire Department.
Fire was reported in two-story apartment building Saturday morning.
The City of Sacramento Community Development Department will soon begin taking applications for its 2022 Planning Academy, which aims to educate and involve Sacramento residents, business owners, and community leaders in the city's planning process.
The city of Sacramento says it has chosen its next police chief. She's the first woman in the Department's history to hold the top spot.
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.
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Donate a backpack or school supplies to the Phoong Law Sacramento headquarters or the following Great Clips or Jimboy's locations.
Help local students succeed by donating backpacks or school supplies.
Do you think you have what it takes to be on Survivor? Then apply for the adventure of a lifetime.
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.
Angeline Pearson, aka Mama Pearson, joins us in studio to show us her recipe for tasty BBQ WonTon Bites.
It's been a year since the Oak Park Community Garden was revitalized and we're visiting to see how they're doing!
Sugar Plum Chocolates sent us a box of their delicious treats to try! Valentine's orders for their special boxes ship first week of February. www.sugar-plum.com
We're getting a look at the new Valentine's Day items popping up at Her Pretty Things - a body-positive women’s clothing & gift boutique. They carry locally crafted gifts, as well as thoughtfully curated goods from around the country.
The California State Fair is now accepting entries for the 2026 California State Fair Commercial Olive Oil Competition. Entries are due by February 18. Judging takes place on March 10. Julie Menge is the Head Judge for the competition this year. She will talk about what's the judges are looking for. She will give a demonstration on how to sip the oil. The 2026 California State Fair runs from July 17 through August 2. Information about the CSF will be updated on the website: castatefair.com.
Marlene Simon joins us in studio to answer all your plant and garden questions!
Marlene the Plant Lady is ready to answer your plant questions!
Marlene Simon is in studio answering all your plant and garden questions!
The Plant Lady is back! Send her your plant and gardening questions!
Marlene is here to answer your 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.