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Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers.
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Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers.
Utah's ban on fluoride in public water and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on fluoride have prompted questions about its safety in drinking water.
The East Bay Municipal Utility District announced Friday that boat access to two of its reservoirs in the Sierra Foothills has been closed amid concerns about an invasive mussel that was recently found in the Delta.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
How can you avoid microplastics and nanoplastics lurking in plastic water bottles? Experts share tips and explain the potential health concerns.
You may think everyone wants to keep lead out of school drinking water, but a bill to test school water for lead faced fierce attempts to water it down. AB 249 ultimately passed with bipartisan support -- but will the Governor sign it?
The footage shows a woman climbing across rocks that line the 18th-century landmark before filling up a bottle underneath the famous fountain's spout.
Dehydration is more than just feeling thirsty — it's a condition that can lead to heat exhaustion. Experts share the signs to look out for in the summer heat.
The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations nationwide over five years.
New data reveals that high levels of lead in drinking water were at a quarter of the childcare centers tested statewide.
There are no levels of exposure considered safe from health effects.
Should parents have the right to know if their child is exposed to lead in school drinking water? Many health advocates and parents say yes, but loopholes in existing California law may leave parents in the dark and kids at risk.
If approved, the "worst case scenario" plan would make Nevada the first state to give a water agency legal jurisdiction over the amount of residential use.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (known as PFAS) are long-lasting compounds that are showing up in soil, ground water, drinking water sources, even rainfall, and have been linked to cancer, liver damage, thyroid disease, and other ailments.
A new technology could be the solution to dealing with contaminated groundwater in Stanislaus County.
The water that comes out of the tap for more than 900,000 Californians is unsafe to drink and the state isn't acting fast enough to help clean it up, state auditors said in a report released Tuesday.
There's been a lot of talk about drinking water over the past month. This all has some wondering, how do you really know what's in your drinking water?
Parents of kids with cancer were expecting to get answers about their concerns over contaminated water and air. But as CBS13's Julie Watts discovered, the public meeting in Ripon left people pretty frustrated.
As parents in Ripon expected they might find one cancer-causing chemical in the air and instead test results show another related, but different cancer-causing chemical.
CBS13 has learned that the water tested positive for Trichloroethylene (TCE), the chemical at the center of an on-going CBS13 investigation into possible contaminants in the water in the City of Ripon, but parents at Weston were not notified about the water results.
A local congressman is demanding answers tonight after seeing our reports that uncovered holes in city water records tied to a chemical known to cause cancer.
Moms of kids with cancer have been concerned about the chemicals found in the water in Ripon. Now their concerns are spreading to the air.
After four kids were diagnosed with cancer at one school, parents convinced the district, and the cell phone company, to remove the cell tower on campus.
More than 200 crime survivors and family members will be rallying at the California State Capitol on Tuesday, demanding better support and services for victims across the state.
California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The state is seeking millions in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the L.A. wildfires.
Home surveillance footage shows a man accused of attempting to gain access to houses in the Arden area swinging around a knife on someone's front porch.
More than 200 crime survivors and family members will be rallying at the California State Capitol on Tuesday, demanding better support and services for victims across the state.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
After postponing its originally planned 2025 stop in the capital city, X Games is moving forward with its return to Sacramento this summer — now with a major music lineup attached.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
The aerial dance troupe Bandaloop dangled from the side of Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium as part of this year's celebration. Artists from across the state attended an awards ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council.
A domestic violence suspect who was barricaded in a home in Sacramento for hours overnight was arrested early Monday morning, police said.
Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.
An early morning earthquake in Nevada on Friday was felt as far west as the Sacramento Valley.
The sunny skies and warmer weather in Northern California are increasing the chance of seeing snakes, and this year, there's been a big spike in the number of fatal rattlesnake bites in the state.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
A massive sea lion is stealing all the attention at San Francisco's Pier 39, along with most of the dock.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego, authorities said.
Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom homered to back a strong start by Aaron Civale and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardian 7-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.
Jonathan Aranda hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5 afternoon, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run single in Tampa Bay's three-run fifth inning and the Rays defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-1.
José Ramírez stole his 300th career base, David Fry and Kyle Manzardo both hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians used a four-run fifth inning to rally past the Athletics 14-6.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
The Sacramento City Council will begin the difficult budget cut debate to solve the city's $66 million deficit this week, including 46 proposed layoffs.
As voters head toward the midterm primaries, Latino voters are emerging as a pivotal voting bloc that could be a difference-maker in the results.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
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.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
James Taylor reports.
More than 200 crime survivors and family members will be rallying at the California State Capitol on Tuesday, demanding better support and services for victims across the state.
Kayla Moeller reports.
The condition of the suspect was not known at this time.
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