
COVID hospitalizations jump 22% this week — and CDC predicts further increases
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
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So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
CDC officials are working to overhaul laboratory operations to try to keep from repeating mistakes. But it's a big job, observers say. And the stakes are high.
The age group that saw the largest percentage increase in suicides last year was adults 65 years or older.
This is the sixth case of the infection in Georgia since 1962 and at least the second death in the U.S. since June.
The CDC first restricted importing animals from certain countries during the pandemic.
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group.
As temperatures warm, harmful algal blooms will likely blossom even more, posing a threat to wildlife, human health and could even affect drinking water.
Some states have significantly higher rates of depression than others, a new report finds.
Experts believe the increases are a result of several factors, including social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and limited access to mental health services.
The culprit in Thursday's death is the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which doesn't make an oyster look, smell, or taste any different.
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.
Authorities recently reported finding drug-resistant strains of the monkeypox virus.
A salmonella outbreak that's sickened 18 people in six states is linked to Papa Murphy's raw chocolate chip cookie and S'mores bar dough, the CDC said Tuesday.
Treatment-resistant illnesses have been diagnosed in Asia, Europe and Canada, but two cases in New York City mark the first time they have been diagnosed in the United States.
The CDC reports emergency room visits slowed for suicide attempts and overdoses by adolescents.
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is resigning.
Walensky has overseen the agency since the early days of the Biden administration.
Health authorities in southern Nevada saw a record 17 cases during 2022.
Rates of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea all rose in the U.S. in 2021, according to the latest CDC data.
Health authorities in Africa have been battling two unprecedented outbreaks of the Ebola-like viral hemorrhagic fever.
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
Doctors scored highest in the survey, with more than half of respondents saying they trust physicians "a great deal."
A 6-year-old boy was kidnapped from Solano County and killed more than 30 years ago. Now, the man accused of the shocking crime is expected back in California soon after his arrest last week in Oregon.
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
Students in Sacramento now have another option when it comes to breakfast — a food truck program serving thousands is now expanding.
There was an unusual sight in Stanislaus County on Monday as a bear was spotted in the town of Hickman. The furry creature caused a lockdown at a local school. Here's why Fish and Wildlife think it ended up there.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
A 6-year-old boy was kidnapped from Solano County and killed more than 30 years ago. Now, the man accused of the shocking crime is expected back in California soon after his arrest last week in Oregon.
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
Students in Sacramento now have another option when it comes to breakfast — a food truck program serving thousands is now expanding.
There was an unusual sight in Stanislaus County on Monday as a bear was spotted in the town of Hickman. The furry creature caused a lockdown at a local school. Here's why Fish and Wildlife think it ended up there.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Students in Sacramento now have another option when it comes to breakfast — a food truck program serving thousands is now expanding.
As the number of homeless people in Sacramento continues to rise, there's a growing impact along the American River Parkway.
Two cultures in one bite. Gondo Fusion is a food truck that combines Mexican and Cuban cuisine. It's a unique blend that reflects owner Silvia Rodriguez's background.
A suspect accused of driving a stolen vehicle was taken into custody after leading a pursuit that ended near Sacramento State, authorities said Monday afternoon.
We're looking at a nice forecast for the Sacramento region this week.
Target said it's closing nine stores in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in the San Francisco Bay Area, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition.
The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that up to 23 million people in the US have ever had long Covid.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
El Niño continues to strengthen according to NOAA's latest forecast. But would a strong El Niño mean an active winter across Northern California?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce later walked out of Arrowhead Stadium together, further fueling to the speculation that they are dating.
Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday.
Nicolas Kerdiles drove his motorcycle through a stop sign and hit the driver's side of an SUV, Nashville police said.
Chris Taylor's line-drive single lifted the Dodgers past the Giants 3-2 on Sunday night.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that he has entered the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor in 2026.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
In what would be an ironic twist, the state where the former president is widely loathed outside his conservative base could help him tighten his grip on the Republican White House nomination.
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
The city of Fairfield could take a direct economic hit from a federal government shutdown, with Travis Air Force Base inside its city limits.
The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that up to 23 million people in the US have ever had long Covid.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
A simple hack is believed to have prevented a heart attack for one Lodi man — and the odds are high that most people already have the technology to do the same in their homes or even in their hands.
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Roseville is now home to a big green energy milestone. Tesla has placed its 50,000th supercharger in the city and it's hard to miss.
A simple hack is believed to have prevented a heart attack for one Lodi man — and the odds are high that most people already have the technology to do the same in their homes or even in their hands.
When it comes to food advertising, what you see is rarely what you get. A flurry of recent lawsuits wants to change that.
A West Sacramento Target is the subject of controversy after talk of a policy banning teenagers was floated to the public.
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1million worth of COVID-relief fraud.
The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.
"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."
The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.
A Placer County judge is the latest to order "transient release" for a "Sexually Violent Predator" due to lack of housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.
Barbara Morton says her payment never went through for something she tried to buy online.
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.
A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed trying to escape the island. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
A Roseville viewer says a recent trip to the emergency room left her confused about if she had an appendix. She called Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Pay hikes for federal firefighters are set to expire in October. A bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021 provided a temporary pay bump for federal first responders.
The U.S. Forest Service brought its rappel program to the region after carefully re-examining its operations and equipment. Its rappelers have been deployed to fires multiple times this summer.
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase soon.
Multiple firefighting agencies responded to a 35 acre vegetation fire that started near a motor home in Valley Springs Sunday.
When a wildfire breaks out, early detection is key in stopping it from spreading. Now, drones may be the latest technology that helps detect wildland blazes as soon as they break out.
A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.
A Roseville street is being named after U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee. It's a show of solidarity for the young woman who was killed serving this country.
In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.
"Barbie" is breaking box office records left and right, catapulting director Greta Gerwig to the spot of highest-grossing female director in domestic box office sales.
Local businesses in our region are stepping up and donating proceeds from their sales to the Hawaii wildfire relief efforts.
Here is a look at the next seven days of weather!
The week 6 high school football Play of the Week was a hail mary walk off win for Casa Robles' JV team.
Colin Kaepernick, a Pitman High School and San Francisco 49ers alum, is looking to join the New York Jets practice squad following QB Aaron Rodgers' season-ending injury.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a series of new gun safety bills that include a new gun tax, new concealed carry rukes and ammunition tracing technology.
Students in Sacramento now have another option when it comes to breakfast — a food truck program serving thousands is now expanding.