Iguana shocks zookeepers with "virgin birth" of 8 hatchlings
"When we confirmed the eggs were fertile without any contact with a male, our jaws hit the floor," a U.K. zoo director said after an iguana gave birth to eight healthy babies.
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"When we confirmed the eggs were fertile without any contact with a male, our jaws hit the floor," a U.K. zoo director said after an iguana gave birth to eight healthy babies.
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change.
A video shows a Michigan man rescuing a raccoon that was apparently choking on a piece of cheese.
Police in Sebastopol got an unusual call Thursday about a little piglet named Pickles that was going hog wild in a North Bay neighborhood.
A huge rabbit that was found by construction workers along Highway 17 and rescued by CHP officers over the weekend is now being cared for in Marin County, according to officials.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
The dog was trapped on the railroad tracks for three days after being struck and injured by a train, Oklahoma authorities said.
What started as a scary situation with an overturned raft along Cache Creek ended with a family reunited with their missing dog.
Leo, a three-year-old golden retriever, fell about 300 feet and was stuck between the high cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, but is expected to survive his injuries.
Families can still adopt a furry friend for free at the Front Street Animal Shelter through December 23.
Most of the animals were chipped and neutered, and Emirati authorities say they're investigating the "inhumane act."
Because a wildlife responder witnessed the attack, the Alaska SeaLife Center is aware of every detail.
While known for living a life in the spotlight, those closest to him say his love for animals took center stage in his life.
A Sacramento-based animal wellness group is prepared to send emergency services in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.
Lolita, the killer orca whale who has been in captivity for at least five decades, has died as officials were preparing to send her back to her home waters
The Pacific walrus calf, believed to be roughly a month old, was found alone in Alaska, miles from the ocean.
A baby walrus was found alone in Alaska with little hope for survival. Now, in a rare and "exceptional" rescue attempt, he's being raised with 24/7 cuddles.
The warm weather is bringing a kitten explosion to Elk Grove. The Elk Grove Animal Shelter is putting on a "Christmas in July" promotion to keep up with the summertime surge.
As the weather heats up, there is a forecast of "kitten season" in Sacramento. The Bradshaw Animal Shelter is seeing a flood of tiny felines come through their door — and they are now asking the public for help.
Dozens of cats have been rescued from a hoarding situation in the Sacramento area recently.
Metro Fire of Sacramento saved a parrot which was stuck in a tree in Elverta over the weekend.
"Operation Hay Drop" is a mission to save starving and stranded cows – many of which are pregnant – from dying amid back-to-back winter storms.
A Yuba County animal care worker jumped into action to help a birthing mama goat in distress this week.
Each year, thousands of animals are adopted out, but not all can be saved and face being euthanized. Animal advocacy groups and now lawmakers want to try and stop that.
The puppy rescued by the Patterson Fire Department is now available for adoption.
The Yuba County Sheriff's Department said they responded to a report of a verbal altercation at a gathering on Friday and arrived at the scene to find a man who had been shot. Deputies have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Around 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sacramento County sheriff's deputies were sent to a home after a juvenile called 911 and said her dad was attacking her mom. The sheriff's office said the caller and two other juveniles ran from the home and hid while deputies got to the scene.
The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
The Yuba County Sheriff's Department said they responded to a report of a verbal altercation at a gathering on Friday and arrived at the scene to find a man who had been shot. Deputies have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
Around 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sacramento County sheriff's deputies were sent to a home after a juvenile called 911 and said her dad was attacking her mom. The sheriff's office said the caller and two other juveniles ran from the home and hid while deputies got to the scene.
The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.
Parts of Downtown Sacramento have sidewalks that are 150 years old, and next week, city leaders will consider spending more than $1 million to help restore them.
A teachers' strike at the Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento ended Thursday morning, after both sides announced a tentative agreement.
There's a push to start charging property owners who have vacant buildings or undeveloped land in Sacramento, but some are concerned that new fees could discourage development.
More than a dozen people have been killed by cars so far this year on Sacramento streets, and on Tuesday night, the city council debated what can be done to reduce future fatalities.
Twin Rivers Unified School District teachers went on strike nine days ago and, as of Tuesday afternoon, were back at the bargaining table.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
A Chilean national on Monday pleaded guilty to a string of bank and ATM robberies for his role in a robbery crew using sophisticated tactics to steal more than $5 million in California, Oregon and Washington, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez have prompted the union he co-founded to abstain from this year's Cesar Chavez Day activities.
San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead.
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf.
A dispute over a youth baseball contract in Ceres escalated into a physical confrontation between league leaders and a city employee, raising questions about control of a long-standing community program and potential changes to its funding.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, and Justin Edwards added 32 points as the 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.
It's Women's History Month and a community college in Stockton is - making history - as the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs become the school's first women's basketball team to win a state title.
All eyes are on new San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello as he makes the big jump from coaching the University of Tennessee to major league manager despite no previous professional experience as a player or coach.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
The war in Iran isn't just impacting oil prices. It's also hitting California farmers.
The holy month of Ramadan has ended for the estimated 2 billion muslims around the world. In the Sacramento area, the local muslim community gathered on Friday for Eid celebrations.
Nina Burns reports.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.