Trump Threats To Cut California Firefighting Funds Draw Confusion, Brushback
The president insisted the state has spent too much on fighting wildfires as the state faces longer and more intense fire seasons.
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The president insisted the state has spent too much on fighting wildfires as the state faces longer and more intense fire seasons.
Customers have complained about oxygen tanks shutting down, generators selling out, and food spoiling. PG&E says it doesn't plan to reimburse customers for their losses.
Detectives say he's taken things like household goods and food. But they're not concerned about the stolen stuff.
Looking for a cheap flight? Southwest Airline's semi-annual 72-hour sale is on now and they're offering one-way flights starting at $49 on the carrier's shortest routes.
New legislation ends the practice of trying kids 15 and under in adult court, even for murder charges. Another new law sets a minimum age for prosecution.
The community gathered with the family Azalya Anderson on Saturday to honor the life of the 3-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a stray drive-by bullet earlier this month.
Several animal rights activists were arrested Sunday Afternoon after they took over a Sonoma County poultry facility that they claim houses thousands of birds in inhumane conditions. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says 67 people were arrested.
Many worry the ruling in Dynamex Operations West v Superior Court of Los Angeles will debilitate millions of workers, while others say it's a decision that was long overdue.
Nearly 20 percent of marijuana products in California have failed tests for potency and purity since the state started requiring the checks on July 1, a failure rate some in the industry say has more to do with unrealistic standards and technical glitches than protecting consumer safety.
Authorities say they intercepted thousands of pounds of empty beverage containers being smuggled into California to defraud the state's recycling program.
California Gov. Jerry Brown tells CBS13 News in one of his final interviews before leaving office that he might not be done with politics.
A high court ruling has changed the definition of independent contractors, forcing many to become employees of the business they work in.
Legislation is making its way through the state capitol to cut through the massive backlog of rape kits across the state. Assembly Bill 3118 would require law enforcement agencies across California to count and report untested rape kits. The bill is now heading to Governor Brown's desk.
From the kitchen to the state capitol, advocates are in a food fight over home-cooked meals.
As federal authorities in Sacramento prepare to extradite Omar Ameen to his hometown of Iraq, many are wondering- how did the suspect get approved for refugee status in the first place?
Dockless scooters may be a free way to get around California, but many locals are allegedly choosing to destroy the shareable vehicles instead.
An investigation is underway after a fight sparked by road rage resulted in the deaths of drivers Jason Dykes of Sacramento and Jose Rodriguez of Oroville. Now authorities are asking people to be calm on the roads.
A "Strong Odor" forced an Alaska Airlines flight from SFO To New Orleans to land at LAX on Sunday Afternoon.
Supporters say the rent control measure will protect low-income people from being priced out of their homes, while opponents argue it will decrease housing supply in a state facing a severe shortage.
Noah David Bodwell of Sacramento was caught after Authorities chased him from Susanville, California to just south of Reno, Nevada.
The legislature approved $90 million to upgrade the department's outdated computer system. But the director says the 5-year project, isn't even halfway done.
A well-known member of the Stanislaus County community was brutally beaten while placing campaign signs, and police are investigating it as a hate crime.
At least 20 people were arrested, many armed with a variety of weapons, after a rally turned into a violent clash between anti-fascist and anti-Marxist protesters near a Berkeley park Sunday afternoon.
A homeless and unemployed web developer in California has been overwhelmed with job offers after a picture of him handing out resumes went viral on social media.
A teenager in California is in serious trouble after going on a crime spree when his phone reportedly ran out of data.
A California sheriff's deputy was shot and killed on Thursday while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, officials said.
Australian indie rock veterans The Temper Trap headline the lineup for this year's free Concerts in the Park.
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 Thursday afternoon to clinch their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2016.
The body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered after he went missing in the American River late Thursday morning, authorities said.
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
A normally quiet neighborhood in Citrus Heights is recovering after a weekend Airbnb party grew out of control, causing chaos and costly damage.
A California sheriff's deputy was shot and killed on Thursday while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, officials said.
Australian indie rock veterans The Temper Trap headline the lineup for this year's free Concerts in the Park.
The attorney for the man shot by ICE agents in Patterson is disputing federal claims and raising questions about what led up to the shooting, and what's happening now at the hospital.
Friday is demolition day for a southern Sacramento County bridge that's nearly 100 years old. Engineers say the list of problems on the New Hope Bridge is so long that it's easier to tear it down and build a new one.
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.
One person was killed in a hit-and-run collision between two vehicles in Sacramento on Friday evening, police said.
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.
The cost of diesel fuel is nearing $8 per gallon in parts of California, creating significant pressure on small trucking companies already struggling.
Northern California lawmakers denounced President Trump's latest threats against Iran on social media, vowing to wipe out "a whole civilization, and mirroring other Democratic lawmakers nationwide who are now calling for his removal from office.
Vanity plates are a popular way for people to personalize their cars in California, and they help generate millions of dollars for nonprofit causes. Now, a new lowrider license plate is being proposed.
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 Thursday afternoon to clinch their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2016.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Stephen Curry scored 17 points with a pair of four-point plays in 25 minutes making his second appearance back from a 27-game absence because of a right knee injury, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Sacramento Kings 110-105 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning that rallied the Yankees over the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
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.
In Union Pacific’s first-ever coast-to-coast steam tour, the world’s largest train is rolling through Marysville Thursday.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
Part of Blue Diamond's Sacramento processing facility will continue to operate, despite last year's closure announcement, the company says.
The body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered after he went missing in the American River late Thursday morning, authorities said.
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