Scientist who helped create MyShake app says alert worked as planned
Phones in Northern California lit up Wednesday morning warning of an imminent quake that was about to rock the area.
Phones in Northern California lit up Wednesday morning warning of an imminent quake that was about to rock the area.
While the earthquake that struck near Isleton Wednesday morning wasn't strong, the location did raise questions about the possible risk to an area that is critical to the state's water supply.
The Great California ShakeOut takes place the same week as the anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, serving as a reminder for Bay Area residents to be prepared before another major disaster strikes.
American River College professors are now scrambling to change their lesson plans while the school stares down a costly fix.
A moderate earthquake rocked Northern California Thursday afternoon, causing some businesses to close down for the night due to the damage.
The California Geological Survey has released updated tsunami hazard maps for seven counties to help users determine whether they are in areas at risk for inundation and for planning.
After a CBS13 story, an east Sacramento neighborhood got a solution to blocks of streetlights that stayed on, day or night, prompting another Sacramento neighborhood to call us for help.
This year, more than 60 people have died in Sacramento County from car crashes, and the city of Sacramento has been ranked one of the most dangerous places in the country for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
The Lodi Unified School District has approved a new policy allowing parents to decide whether certain books are appropriate for their teens.
A minivan driver was arrested for a DUI after crashing into the back of a Sacramento Regional Transit bus in the Arden-Arcade area, the California Highway Patrol said Wednesday night.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
The Lodi Unified School District has approved a new policy allowing parents to decide whether certain books are appropriate for their teens.
Are Hollywood's most famous stoners making a power play at the California State Capitol?
After a CBS13 story, an east Sacramento neighborhood got a solution to blocks of streetlights that stayed on, day or night, prompting another Sacramento neighborhood to call us for help.
This year, more than 60 people have died in Sacramento County from car crashes, and the city of Sacramento has been ranked one of the most dangerous places in the country for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area has qualified for the Nov. 5 ballot.
After a CBS13 story, an east Sacramento neighborhood got a solution to blocks of streetlights that stayed on, day or night, prompting another Sacramento neighborhood to call us for help.
This year, more than 60 people have died in Sacramento County from car crashes, and the city of Sacramento has been ranked one of the most dangerous places in the country for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
A minivan driver was arrested for a DUI after crashing into the back of a Sacramento Regional Transit bus in the Arden-Arcade area, the California Highway Patrol said Wednesday night.
A suspect linked to organized retail theft in San Jose was arrested this week in Sacramento after leading law enforcement officials on a chase, authorities said Wednesday.
State park leaders have voted to make changes at one of Sacramento's oldest and most historic sites—and it may even get a new name.
A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area has qualified for the Nov. 5 ballot.
The suspect in a fatal shooting that followed a large brawl at Lake Berryessa over the weekend was identified Tuesday morning.
"This is just dirty politics. It's underhanded, and it's specifically designed clearly to sabotage the initiative," said Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig, who helped craft the initiative to reform Prop 47.
A boat was engulfed in flames on Lake Tahoe's North Shore over the weekend.
A kite surfer stranded on the Santa Cruz County coastline used a bit of ingenuity to help get himself rescued, authorities said.
Jerry West, the Lakers Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86.
Kyle Higashioka homered leading off the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3.
Ronel Blanco had eight strikeouts in six innings, Mauricio Dubon scored twice and the Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1.
NFL running back Christian McCaffrey is the cover athlete for the new Madden NFL 25 video game.
Fernando Tatis Jr. homered to extend his career-best hitting streak to 16 games, the longest current streak in the majors, and Dylan Cease won for the first time in six starts as the San Diego Padres beat the Oakland Athletics 6-1.
Are Hollywood's most famous stoners making a power play at the California State Capitol?
Placer County residents living in three cities in the county will be voting on a sales tax increase that officials say will support a $1.5 billion road and highway improvement plan.
The resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt passed by a vote of 216 to 207, with all but one Republican voting in favor.
A day after Democratic leaders rolled out a controversial inoperability amendment that could repeal their own legislation to address retail theft, that amendment was not added.
ICE agents have rounded up eight individuals from Tajikistan who are in the U.S. and have suspected ties to ISIS, according to U.S. officials.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The town of Loomis geared up for a major grand opening with Thursday marking the official opening of a new Costco.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
The majority of Americans can't afford an emergency expense of a thousand dollars. We looked for a fun way to start saving.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The Corral Fire has prompted homeowners in a Tracy neighborhood to call on city leaders and developers to expand the number of entry and exit points to their neighborhood in case of emergency.
Some of the fire engines that are assigned to the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County traveled more than 100 miles.
Crews late Monday afternoon responded to another vegetation fire burning just northwest of the Corral Fire, which scorched more than 14,000 acres near Tracy over the weekend.
One home has been deemed a total loss in the Corral Fire and one neighbor said he and another neighbor, tried to save it.
Containment of the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County reached 100% on Thursday evening as all evacuation warnings expired Monday evening.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
A minivan driver was arrested for a DUI after crashing into the back of a Sacramento Regional Transit bus in the Arden-Arcade area, the California Highway Patrol said Wednesday night.
One of the biggest hurdles for inmates when they get out of prison is finding a job. Without work, many who have been incarcerated for years simply have no chance at successfully transitioning back into society, but a new program inside California State Prisons is working to change that.
After a CBS13 story, an east Sacramento neighborhood got a solution to blocks of streetlights that stayed on, day or night, prompting another Sacramento neighborhood to call us for help.
This year, more than 60 people have died in Sacramento County from car crashes, and the city of Sacramento has been ranked one of the most dangerous places in the country for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
The Lodi Unified School District has approved a new policy allowing parents to decide whether certain books are appropriate for their teens.