Free fishing day, record heat draw the angling-curious to California waterways
Saturday was the first of the two free fishing days of 2024 in California.
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Saturday was the first of the two free fishing days of 2024 in California.
This major heat has no signs of slowing down either with more triple digits in the forecast through next week. This heat wave has the potential to be historic for Northern California if this streak continues.
More than 2,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers in Northern California began their day Wednesday without power after the utility turned off electricity to high fire-risk areas amid a prolonged heat wave.
As the Sacramento region bakes in what could be the hottest temperatures ever recorded for the area, events scheduled this week are still expected to go on without changes.
Of the 12,000 customers PG&E warned of possible power shutoffs, several hundred impacted homes are in rural Yolo and Solano Counties in the greater Sacramento area.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
A long-duration heat wave begins on Monday with valley highs soaring above 100 degrees through the upcoming weekend. These will be some of the hottest temperatures we've seen not only this year but since 2022 for most of Northern California.
Captain Justin Sylvia, Sacramento Fire Department Public Information Officer, said remembering a life vest on the water is one of the most important things you can do.
Millions of Americans – particularly those in the highly populated Interstate 95 corridor are under heat-related advisories or alerts as the squelching heat is expected to hit record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
Hidden Falls Regional Park is closed through Thursday due to excessive heat and high fire danger.
As things are heating up in the Sacramento Valley, firefighters are working hard to keep up with fires. They are sharing their frustrations as the first heat wave has people scrambling.
"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
Multiple Sacramento-area cooling centers are open Tuesday through Thursday as the city experiences its first triple-digit heat wave of the year.
A bit of relief is coming this weekend before triple-digit heat arrives in Sacramento next week for the first time this year. Here's what the First Alert Weather team is watching.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
"If you see monkeys that are weak... please try to hoist a bucket of water by rope for them to drink," a wildlife preservation group said.
People heading to the beach to beat the heat in the Bay Area over the next few days are being warned about dangerous surf conditions that will coincide with heat advisory issued for Wednesday and Thursday.
A new kind of home construction is coming to Sacramento to help battle the impact of extreme heat and wildfires. The certified passive homes are built to meet a high standard for air quality and low energy use.
There are still no federal rules to protect workers from the heat — even as this summer's record temperatures reinforce the dangers.
Climate change is an issue we are all familiar with - but for many schools in northern California, it's becoming an issue they need to take head-on. Here's the changes they are making.
The Yolo County Fair opened for its 88th year Wednesday night with the slogan, "It gets better every year."
As a new school year starts up, things are also heating up. Students are dealing with triple-digit temperatures requiring schools to make changes to keep kids safe.
With the ongoing heat that is expected to last until Thursday, the regional cooling centers have extended their operation days.
There could be some scenarios where the state's power grid operator may need to ask Californians to cut back on electricity usage.
Despite recent rain and snow in Northern California, state water officials say the Sierra snowpack remains near historic lows, raising concerns about water availability during the hot summer months.
An Oakland man has been arrested nearly three months after an attempted armed robbery in Suisun City, police said on Thursday.
A man on California's death row has died while incarcerated at a Sacramento-area prison, state officials said on Thursday.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
Five months after being mistakenly released from the Contra Costa County Jail, a homicide suspect has been arrested, authorities said.
Despite recent rain and snow in Northern California, state water officials say the Sierra snowpack remains near historic lows, raising concerns about water availability during the hot summer months.
Police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes, but one advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
An Oakland man has been arrested nearly three months after an attempted armed robbery in Suisun City, police said on Thursday.
A man on California's death row has died while incarcerated at a Sacramento-area prison, state officials said on Thursday.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
Friday marks four years since the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history. Since then, police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes. One advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
A new type of home may soon be rolling into Sacramento. City leaders are considering allowing people to live in cottages mounted on wheels.
One person was killed in a hit-and-run collision between two vehicles in Sacramento on Friday evening, police said.
SMF says it's aware of reports that ICE agents are being used to assist TSA at other airports during this time but noted that as of Monday, it has no plans to use federal immigration officials for support.
Parts of Downtown Sacramento have sidewalks that are 150 years old, and next week, city leaders will consider spending more than $1 million to help restore them.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
California's snowpack could be the second-lowest on record after a hot March, state water officials said on Wednesday.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California will now observe March 31 as Farmworkers Day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday officially renaming what has been known as Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader came to light.
A lawsuit against Walgreens stores over alleged price-scanner and expired-product violations in California has resulted in the company agreeing to pay $6 million and to institute a new price guarantee to settle a lawsuit by multiple counties.
DeRozan reached 26,688 career points, moving him past Dominique Wilkins (26,668) into 17th place on the NBA's all-time list.
Drake Baldwin drove in four runs with a pair of two-out hits, Chris Sale pitched one-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up their season-opening homestand with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Athletics on Wednesday.
Shea Langeliers hit his fourth home run of the season and the Athletics picked up their first win with a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
President Trump said he would sign an order to pay all DHS employees as a plan to reopen most of DHS and pursue additional funding moves forward in Congress.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
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.
A post about park fees in Riverbank is spreading online, sparking frustration over paying to get in.
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April showers bring May flowers, but this year, that greenery came a little earlier. Because of this, Manteca fire officials are urging community members to trim down their yards, particularly of weeds, as fire season approaches.
Brady Halbleib reports.
A 2-year-old boy died and the child's uncle is suspected of murder following a house fire in Turlock on Wednesday morning, authorities said.