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A strong upper-level high pressure that has been causing the excessive heat across the central US this week will impact the most populous parts of the country by Thursday and Friday.
Heat waves are becoming more frequent and longer globally, and scientists say that human-caused climate change has an influence on all of them.
Back in June, the university ended one graduation early over triple-digit heat after 36 people called for medical help.
The Sacramento Zoo is helping their animals stay cool in the triple-digit heat.
When Aaron Bernstein became a pediatrician 15 years ago, it didn't occur to him that the climate crisis would grow into a critical health problem for his young patients.
UC Davis had to cut its Friday graduation ceremony short due to concerns about the high heat.
A potentially dangerous heat wave is on the way for California and most of the Southwest through the weekend, the National Weather Service warns.
Sacramento will get a little bit of nearly everything with weather over the next week. We have you covered on what to expect.
It's time to get that patio furniture out. Sacramento may see its first 90-degree day of the year by the end of next week.
Southern California's winter heatwave will continue through Super Bowl Sunday after setting or tying temperature records across the region.
The system would be similar to the way hurricanes, tornados and air quality are categorized.
Unrelenting heat in the West will persist through mid-week, and there is no end in sight as another heat wave escalates into the weekend.
The Biden administration said Wednesday it is hiring more federal firefighters - and immediately raising their pay - as officials ramp up response efforts in the face of a severe drought that is setting the stage for another destructive summer of intense wildfires across the West.
Record-breaking temperatures can be tough on humans, but they can also put your pooch in some serious peril.
Day three of a dangerous heat wave and most people outdoors were turning to the water to keep cool.
A heatwave hitting the valley has forced the Sacramento Zoo to implement early closures through the end of the week.
From June 17-19, a heatwave moving across Northern California could see temperatures rise well into the triple digits.
The unofficial start of summer is going to feel a whole lot like mid-summer, weather forecasters say.
California's power grid operator said it's not anticipating energy supply outages over the next few days as temperatures in the Sacramento Valley could reach as high as 108 degrees on Memorial Day.
With Northern California bracing for a stretch of triple-digit temperatures this Labor Day weekend, several municipalities are opening cooling centers for residents in need to relief from the heat.
The California Independent System Operator is preparing for Labor Day weekend and round two of potential power outages.
The California Independent System Operator said no power outages are anticipated for Wednesday night.
California's power grid operators were keeping an eye on the thermometer Tuesday after avoiding highly anticipated rolling blackouts a day earlier as an ongoing heatwave stresses the electrical system.
Northern California woke up to intense weather early Monday morning - and not just extreme heat.
A statewide flex alert is in place until 10 p.m. Wednesday, due to high energy demand brought on by the heatwave.
The Sacramento Kings have released their preseason schedule for the upcoming season.
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
The suspect who was barricaded in a Sacramento home has now been taken to the hospital after an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning.
Coca-Cola's latest experimental, limited-time flavor is here. It's called ... wait for it ... Dreamworld. And it tastes like ... dreams?
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
Police have speculated that more remains may be discovered as the water level at Lake Mead continues to recede.
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
A Tracy man who tortured a 16-year-old boy for a year could be released on parole next week. But the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office says Anthony Waiters poses a serious safety risk.
The Delta supplies water to farmlands in our area, but right now, parts of it are filled with salt water, preventing farmers from successfully growing their crops.
The Sacramento Kings have released their preseason schedule for the upcoming season.
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
The suspect who was barricaded in a Sacramento home has now been taken to the hospital after an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning.
Coca-Cola's latest experimental, limited-time flavor is here. It's called ... wait for it ... Dreamworld. And it tastes like ... dreams?
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
Sacramento and West Sacramento will decide if a streetcar line connecting the two cities will move forward.
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
City council members will be discussing on Tuesday charging homeless people whose encampments block Sacramento sidewalks with a misdemeanor.
The city council will discuss the proposal next week, and then it is set to go up for a vote on Aug. 16.
A fire is burning in a Rio Vista junkyard.
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will soon get to say whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for roughly 6 million people during the pandemic because state policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly," according to a nonpartisan report released Monday by the Legislative Analyst's Office.
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
Parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers have become too salty to use as the state's punishing drought drags on.
The competition is made up of swimmers who are 14 and under from 13 different states.
The Sacramento Kings have released their preseason schedule for the upcoming season.
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
Manny Machado hit a game-ending, three-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Former NFL running back and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch was arrested Tuesday in Las Vegas on suspicion of driving impaired, according to police.
What name do you call the old home of the Sacramento Kings?
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to speed up the state's transition to non-carbon electricity sources and accelerate its timeline for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will soon get to say whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for roughly 6 million people during the pandemic because state policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly," according to a nonpartisan report released Monday by the Legislative Analyst's Office.
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
Richard Cheevers has lived through two global pandemics and two world wars.
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center will host a free monkeypox vaccine clinic on Monday.
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.
FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
When a South Sacramento woman noticed some confusing freeway signs and several close calls, she reached out to California's Department of Transportation about the issue. But after weeks of not hearing anything back, she called Kurtis to investigate.
Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.
When a pandemic installation delay kept a Sacramento woman from realizing she had the wrong shower door and couldn't get a refund, she decided to call Kurtis.
In an area damaged by the Caldor Fire, PG&E will put six miles of overhead lines underground. That is a portion of the 175 miles of undergrounding that the company says they will complete this year.
Firefighters battling the McKinney Fire in Northern California on Monday remembered long-time U.S. Forest Service employee Kathy Shoopman, the first publicly identified victim of the fire.
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
Officials say crews will continue to monitor the area into Monday night.
The largest wildfire to rage in California this year is now more than half contained.
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.
Police say he refused to leave a home.
Officers say a suspect reportedly armed with a sword has barricaded themselves in a Sacramento home Wednesday morning.
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