CHP believes Saturday fires along I-580 near Tracy intentionally set
Investigators believe a firebug is responsible for starting several grass fires in Alameda County near Tracy.
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Investigators believe a firebug is responsible for starting several grass fires in Alameda County near Tracy.
An uptick in fires at Lodi Lake has first responders cracking down on patrols and arsonists. Police arrested five children earlier this month for starting a fire in the bathroom on the north side of Lodi Lake on July 3.
Authorities say a 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a forest fire that destroyed more than 100 homes last year near Yosemite National Park.
Arson investigators say a number of recent fires in Lodi are suspicious, with witnesses reporting groups of juveniles in the areas just before the incidents.
Arson investigators are looking to identify two suspects accused of throwing flammable fluid inside a Sacramento business that has not yet opened.
Authorities are asking for help in finding the person suspected of lighting several fires on the Sacramento City College campus over the weekend.
A plan to cut the fire risk for those who live along the American River Parkway would allow homeowners to give the parkway a helping hand.
In 2021, there were more than 170 fires along the parkway burning an estimated 15 percent of the total nature area.
"Arson is on the rise, especially within Sacramento County, and especially among the community of persons who are experiencing homelessness," said Chris Rogers, Sac Metro Fire Arson Investigator.
Identifying suspected arsonists is half the battle of prosecuting these crimes, authorities say.
A suspected serial arsonist is in jail after being connected to a fire on Fruitridge Road in Sacramento on May 4. The arrest comes about six months after 37-year-old Carlos Menjivar was released from jail serving time on similar charges.
One person has been detained on suspicion of arson charges. A fire broke out in the attic of a home located at 7394 Rush River Drive in Sacramento at around 2:14 a.m. Tuesday.
One person is under arrest, accused of intentionally lighting a fire inside a Rio Linda home.
An arson suspect has been arrested after a small fire was set at a Roseville apartment complex early Wednesday morning.
Reborn from the ashes, a restaurant in Stockton opened its doors Friday after a fire closed them last year.
Police in Antioch on Tuesday released images of jewelry worn by a woman whose body was found lit on fire on a city trail early Monday and are seeking the public's help identifying her.
An arrest has now been made in the fire over the summer that destroyed a historic restaurant and marina in Isleton.
The man is accused of setting three fires Thursday.
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
A man is dead and a suspected DUI driver is behind bars after a hit-and-run crash late Saturday night in Sacramento, police said.
Homewood Resort, a privately owned resort on the west shore, will not open this season, saying it's facing financial challenges caused by delays in approvals for infrastructure improvements.
A wildfire burning in Shasta County has torched nearly 3,000 acres since it began last week and the smoke was blanketing parts of the Sacramento Valley Sunday.
This week's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon. It's also a supermoon, which is expected to be the brightest one of the year so far.
A wildfire burning in Shasta County has torched nearly 3,000 acres since it began last week and the smoke was blanketing parts of the Sacramento Valley Sunday.
A man is dead and a suspected DUI driver is behind bars after a hit-and-run crash late Saturday night in Sacramento, police said.
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in the Coachella Valley arrested a Las Vegas man Saturday at a checkpoint for allegedly having a loaded firearm, a shotgun, and a high-capacity magazine.
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
Homewood Resort, a privately owned resort on the west shore, will not open this season, saying it's facing financial challenges caused by delays in approvals for infrastructure improvements.
Drivers in Sacramento are dealing with the first full day of a major freeway closure Saturday with the weekend shutdown of the connector between northbound Highway 99 and westbound Highway 50.
Hundreds of people are in Sacramento this weekend to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Sacramento drivers will have to maneuver a major closure between two heavily traveled highways this weekend.
Aftershock is back in action at Discovery Park for its 12th year, kicking off the four-day rock festival to a crowd of around 40,000 fans Thursday night.
As communities across Florida grapple with the aftermath of recent hurricanes, the American Red Cross is calling on California volunteers — no experience necessary — to help support their disaster response efforts.
Donald Trump spent Saturday night in solidly liberal California, seeking to link Vice President Kamala Harris to what he described as the failures of her home state.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
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A wildfire burning next to Clear Lake in Lake County was further contained Sunday and mandatory evacuations were lifted, authorities said.
An incessant and dangerous heat wave blistering Northern California peaked Sunday with another round of record-breaking temperatures in the Bay Area and Sacramento Valley before gradual cooling begins.
The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle.
Despite falling into a 2-1 deficit in the series, the Dodgers stormed back to take the NLDS, fighting off elimination two times in a tense contest with their division rivals in the San Diego Padres.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since getting shot in the chest during a robbery attempt nine days before the season started.
For professional boxer Gabe Flores, Jr., who was born and raised in Stockton, boxing is now his avenue to inspire his community.
Brock Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the San Francisco 49ers avoided another fourth quarter collapse to beat the Seattle Seahawks 36-24.
Donald Trump spent Saturday night in solidly liberal California, seeking to link Vice President Kamala Harris to what he described as the failures of her home state.
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
Authorities are investigating a cyberattack linked to China-backed hackers that targeted major U.S. telecommunications companies and systems used for intelligence collection.
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Schools around the region are looking for ways to help students with anxiety and depression.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
Booster seats and car seats are the law for children under eight years old, but a new study reveals many kids aren't being kept in them.
A CBS13 viewer was left disappointed when a summer Styx and Foreigner concert in the East Bay was canceled due to a power outage. When Ticketmaster refused to refund them, she called Kurtis.
A Rancho Cordova viewer was recently scammed out of $9,000. Afterward, she reached out to CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team for help.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Here's a look at the weather Sunday evening.
A wildfire burning in Shasta County has torched nearly 3,000 acres since it began last week and the smoke was blanketing parts of the Sacramento Valley Sunday.
Ashley Nanfria says Sunday will be a touch warmer in the Sacramento Valley and the upcoming week could bring some showers.
Sacramento State falls to Eastern Washington at home 35-28.
The Aggies rolled past Cal Poly 56-10.