California spot ties U.S. temperature record for March amid heat wave
A California desert community tied the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S., amid a record-breaking winter heat wave in the Southwest.
Watch CBS News
A California desert community tied the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S., amid a record-breaking winter heat wave in the Southwest.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead.
Following days of mostly mild summer temperatures in the Bay Area and Sacramento Valley, forecasters say temperatures this week will climb significantly, with the hottest day of the year possible on Thursday or Friday.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
After several days of record heat, our weather pattern is finally getting back into the swing of fall.
An incessant and dangerous heat wave blistering Northern California peaked Sunday with another round of record-breaking temperatures in the Bay Area and Sacramento Valley before gradual cooling begins.
People are trying to find ways to beat the heat at several pools in Sacramento that have closed recreational swimming for the summer season.
The 49ers along with their fans are going to be sweating it out in their red and gold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s at kickoff at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
The average temperature from June to August was 104.5 degrees, breaking previous records of 104.2 degrees, set in 2021 and 2018.
A late-season heat wave has developed across Northern California this week. Widespread triple-digit highs are on the way and a Heat Advisory is in effect. Here's what the CBS Sacramento First Alert Weather team is watching.
The city hit its 100th straight day with at least 100 degree temperatures, far surpassing the record of 76 days in a row set back in 1993.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
A growing number of Americans face energy poverty, struggling to afford to heat or cool their home. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
Expert tips to keep your pets safe this summer as temperatures soar across the U.S.
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
After a short stint of mild and seasonable weather in Northern California, our weather pattern has taken another hot turn.
On the heels of the last heat wave and more triple-digit temperatures on the way, many people around the area are starting to get their electric bills—which is coming with sticker shock.
The City of Davis secured $24 million in federal funds, the largest grant in city history, to begin its cool pavement project.
After a whirlwind East Coast tour campaigning for Pres. Joe Biden, Gov. Gavin Newsom is back in California.
There's concern that this heat wave could be putting people's health and lives at risk. That's why many Greater Sacramento cities are extending operations at cooling shelters.
A visitor to Death Valley National Park died Sunday from heat exposure and another person was hospitalized as the temperature reached 128 degrees.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Stanislaus County leaders have approved a new policy regulating roadside memorials, aiming to balance public safety with the needs of grieving families.
Top gubernatorial candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate. Follow our live coverage.
A new city survey is raising questions about support for a proposed downtown soccer stadium as Modesto leaders consider a potential increase to a local hotel tax.
A person has died after a crash on Highway 113 in Woodland on Tuesday morning.
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
Top gubernatorial candidates will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate. Follow our live coverage.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Stanislaus County leaders have approved a new policy regulating roadside memorials, aiming to balance public safety with the needs of grieving families.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
A new city survey is raising questions about support for a proposed downtown soccer stadium as Modesto leaders consider a potential increase to a local hotel tax.
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.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
The 35-year-old mystery of who kidnapped and murdered Northern California mother has been solved after advanced DNA analysis led to the arrest of a suspect and an accessory.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
A California man who posed as a police officer while robbing a spa business in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said.
California's goal of having 100% of new cars sold be electric vehicles by 2035 may be hitting a roadblock.
Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3.
Casey Schmidt hit a two-run homer, Drew Gilbert and Heliot Ramos added solo shots and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday.
Liam Hicks and Connor Norby each hit home runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-4.
The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling from the University of Mississippi with the top pick of the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, the 33rd overall pick.
The San Francisco 49ers sat out the first round of the NFL draft, making two trades down after the players they targeted went off the board earlier.
Top gubernatorial candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate. Follow our live coverage.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
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.
Madisen Keavy reports.
Stanislaus County leaders have approved a new policy regulating roadside memorials, aiming to balance public safety with the needs of grieving families.
Firefighters are investigating after an early morning house fire in North Sacramento.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
Last year, more people checked out digital books and media in Sacramento libraries than traditional books, and that's causing the city to re-evaluate funding.