Hurricane Hilary update and the impacts we're watching for
This weekend all eyes turn to Hurricane Hilary as it aims for southern California by Sunday.
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This weekend all eyes turn to Hurricane Hilary as it aims for southern California by Sunday.
Cal OES prepares to send resources as SoCal braces for Hurricane Hilary
The storm has now become a major hurricane in the Eastern Pacific with max winds reaching 120 mph (a Category 3 rating) as of Thursday.
Investigators are blaming pilot error for the 2021 crash of a private jet in California that killed all six people on board.
Gas prices climbed to an average of $3.88 a gallon nationally on Thursday, according to AAA. That's a 10-month high and represents a 31-cent increase from just a month ago.
A major California health insurer is shaking up the prescription drug pricing system as it seeks to lower the cost of medication for its 4.8 million members.
Nearly 85% of wildfires are started by people, including from campfires, negligently discarded cigarettes and intentional acts of arson, according to the National Park Service.
Rural areas near California's border with Oregon were under evacuation orders Wednesday after gusty winds from a thunderstorm sent a lightning-sparked wildfire racing through national forest lands, authorities said.
Wildland fire officials are warning many of the men and women who are on the front lines could walk off the job if Congress doesn't act to protect their pay.
California announced Tuesday that it is sending wildfire response and recovery teams to assist in Maui, which has been devastated by wildfires that have claimed the lives of dozens of people.
State officials recently introduced Sacramento perch to Southern California in an attempt to widen its range, strengthen its gene pool, create a breeding stock and generate interest among more anglers.
California's indigenous tribes joined lawmakers and other community members for a Native American festival at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The festival honors the traditions and history of tribes who have been here for centuries.
President Joe Biden's administration has agreed to investigate how California manages its water after some Native American tribes and environmental groups complained the state's policies are "rooted in white supremacy."
There could be some scenarios where the state's power grid operator may need to ask Californians to cut back on electricity usage.
California is seeing the least number of students showing up to the classroom in an alarming trend of chronic absenteeism. Data shows chronic absenteeism went from about 12% in the school year before the pandemic, to 30% in 2021-2022.
California is seeing the least number of students showing up to the classroom in an alarming trend of chronic absenteeism. Data shows chronic absenteeism went from about 12% in the school year before the pandemic, to 30% in 2021-2022.
Prosecutors say that 47 weapons and more than 26,000 rounds of ammunition were recovered from Jeffrey Ferguson's home.
The State of California is doing its part to help meet a goal of 2.5 million new housing starts by 2030. One plan is to turn empty office buildings into affordable housing.
It's called "adaptive reuse," and California could be a pioneer in the process.
It's not every day Vang Cha plays the lottery, but the last two times, he's won – and won big. The California resident recently won $1 million, but didn't realize until hours later when he got home from work. Read more now.
The National Transportation Safety Board and other agencies are still investigating what caused a deadly mid-air collision between two Cal Fire helicopters on Sunday.
A summer wave of COVID-19 is hitting just as kids and teachers head back to campus. California is seeing a little more than a 10% increase in cases.
Police found Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson's wife, Sheryl Ferguson, shot in a residence Thursday night.
A new bill that would make it easier for doctors to treat patients without getting pre-approval from health insurance companies. Read more here.
A local lawmaker says the government needs to start stepping in as things heat up. Read more here.
Two of the top teams in the WNBA's Western Conference will battle it out in Sin City on Sunday.
The California Highway Patrol says summer is one of its busiest times for DUI enforcement.
Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0.
A Modesto police officer was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident that happened while off duty in Tuolumne County, authorities said on Saturday.
Sacramento police said a person believed to have been injured in a shooting in Old Sacramento was arrested after showing up at a Natomas fire station.
Two of the top teams in the WNBA's Western Conference will battle it out in Sin City on Sunday.
A Stanislaus County woman is sharing her story of overcoming racism and disappointment in the world of classical music, while finding purpose through faith, family and perseverance.
The California Highway Patrol says summer is one of its busiest times for DUI enforcement.
Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0.
A Modesto police officer was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident that happened while off duty in Tuolumne County, authorities said on Saturday.
Sacramento police said a person believed to have been injured in a shooting in Old Sacramento was arrested after showing up at a Natomas fire station.
People came together across the Sacramento region to celebrate Juneteenth. One of the largest events was in Sacramento's William Land Park, where a two-day festival is taking place.
A new poll shows 86% of people in Sacramento have serious concerns over potholes and deteriorating roads. Now, transportation data is supporting those concerns, showing that the condition of California's roadways is getting worse.
It's Pride Month, and one popular singing group is getting ready for opening night in Sacramento. But before they hit the stage, they're fine-tuning their vocals and dusting off their boots and hats.
A new video shared for the first time publicly captures a deadly crash that killed a 19-year-old passenger in Sacramento. Still, no one has been charged.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
As summer road trip season arrives and gas prices continue to swing, travelers do not have to burn through a full vacation budget to get out of town.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for expected public safety power shutoffs.
A California couple was injured after discovering their dogs were fighting a bear in the Mammoth Lakes area earlier this week, police said.
Two of the top teams in the WNBA's Western Conference will battle it out in Sin City on Sunday.
Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
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.
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.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire that was threatening structures near Camanche Reservoir in California's San Joaquin Valley, officials said Wednesday evening.
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.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
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.
The California Highway Patrol says summer is one of its busiest times for DUI enforcement.
Madisen Keavy reports.
People came together across the Sacramento region to celebrate Juneteenth. One of the largest events was in Sacramento's William Land Park, where a two-day festival is taking place.
A suspect was arrested Friday afternoon after stealing a Sacramento police patrol vehicle and leading officers on a chase that ended near Lodi.
A Stanislaus County woman is sharing her story of overcoming racism and disappointment in the world of classical music, while finding purpose through faith, family and perseverance.