Privately-Financed Porta-Potties Pitched To Combat E. Coli In American River
A Sacramento man is on a mission to privately finance porta-potties along parts of the American River Parkway.
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A Sacramento man is on a mission to privately finance porta-potties along parts of the American River Parkway.
Firefighters are battling multiple spot fires along the Lower American River Parkway on Wednesday.
The American River Parkway is often called the "Jewel of Sacramento," but a stretch of the river near downtown shows how the city's growing homeless population threatens this precious natural resource.
Homeless encampments set up just behind the dugout, used hypodermic needles tossed about, and human feces left for the team to find.
Red flag conditions across northern California presented a challenge for Sacramento firefighters working a three-alarm fire Saturday.
As part of the Coastal Cleanup Day, volunteers gathered to pick up trash, including 20,176 pounds at the American River Parkway.
The American River Parkway is a 26-mile stretch of nature in the heart of the city. Some Sacramento residents are upset about a controversial plan to pave a portion of it.
While they were able to burn off some of the vegetation, it turns out the grass was greener on the other side.
The five million dollar boost in annual funding will go in large part to adding more park rangers in an effort to push the hundreds of homeless out of the parkway.
Three cyclists have been attacked, hit with rocks while riding along the American River Parkway.
The victim was surrounded just before 10 p.m., on Northgate Boulevard near the Arden-Garden connector.
The victim was found along the American River Parkway on Del Paso Boulevard, near Highway 160.
A ban on mountain biking along sections of the American River Parkway in Sacramento could be lifted this summer.
Sports, musical theatre, agriculture, nature, space travel and crafts are just a few of the themes covered in Sacramento day camps; especially popular camps allow kids to design and build their own robots or cars.
Enforcement is increasing—starting this month Sacramento County is adding extra ranger patrols and increasing shelter beds for homeless.
A wind-whipped blanket of smoke swallowed up the bike trail along the parkway as relentless, shifting winds forced nearby business owners to pack up and leave.
A fire burned on the American River Parkway, west of Cal Expo on Tuesday morning.
Firefighting agencies statewide are concerned about the fire dangers posed by the drought. Starting today in the Sacramento area, they will intentionally set fires so firefighters can train on techniques.
Whether relaxing together over breakfast or a brew on a sunny patio, swimming and hiking along the river or participating in the Doggy Dash, there are many places in Sacramento that will help get you on the fast track to canine happiness.
The American River Parkway is seeing an uptick in fires this year, and now Sacramento County leaders are cracking down on fire pits.
Park supervisors blame the drought, saying that the extremely dry conditions are creating high fire danger along the 23-mile parkway.
No homes burned in the July 4 fire, but smoke from the 160-acre blaze postponed a Sacramento Republic FC match and nearly meant the cancellation of the Cal Expo fireworks show.
Under current law, dogs aren't allowed on the trails, because they pose a public safety risk, by running into, or even biting, cyclists.
The arson suspect accused of setting a fire on the American River is expected to face a judge on Monday.
Efforts to repair burned out parts of the American River Parkway made a splash Saturday.
A couple died after the driver likely reversed into a body of water in rural Sutter County, authorities said Sunday night.
Deni Avdija had 25 points and 10 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 23 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
Snow levels dropped Saturday night to about 3,500-4,000 feet as a winter storm warning is in effect.
A couple died after the driver likely reversed into a body of water in rural Sutter County, authorities said Sunday night.
Deni Avdija had 25 points and 10 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 23 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
Neither the victim nor the suspect has been identified.
A proposed crematorium in Sacramento, which sits within 1,000 feet of homes and an elementary school, is drawing concern from nearby residents who say they fear potential health and air quality impacts.
Last year, six people ran for Sacramento mayor and no one got more than 30% of the vote during the primary election. Now, there's a push to eliminate the primary and allow voters to choose more than one candidate.
A young girl was blindsided near her Natomas home Wednesday afternoon when her mother says a man crouching behind a utility box jumped out and attacked her from behind as she rode her bike.
Friday marks four years since the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history. Since then, police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes. One advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
A new type of home may soon be rolling into Sacramento. City leaders are considering allowing people to live in cottages mounted on wheels.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022.
Californians could see thousands more lightning strikes as more thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend. The NWS advises people, if "thunder roars, go indoors."
The bill would allow drivers to install federally approved E-85 conversion kits, giving more vehicles access to the lower-cost fuel option.
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
Deni Avdija had 25 points and 10 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 23 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer, Pete Alonso also drove in two runs and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday.
Nick Kurtz hit his first home run this season, sending the Athletics to a 1-0 victory Sunday and a three-game sweep of the slumping Mets.
The Athletics roughed up Kodai Senga in an 11-6 victory over the struggling Mets on Saturday.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
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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.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
The suspected shooter is still at large after an incident at Natomas High School on Friday that left a former student dead.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The goal is to give students a new view of the world beyond their own neighborhoods.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
Snow made it difficult for people heading up to hit the slopes.