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The extreme heat is affecting people and the power grid while also taking a toll on wild animals.
Thousands of homes in Alameda, Healdsburg, Palo Alto and other Northern California cities lost power Tuesday evening following miscommunication about rolling blackouts.
Tracy Humphrey shows the latest weather forecast for the Sacramento region.
A record-breaking heat wave has baked the West for days -- fueling destructive wildfires and threatening rolling power shutoffs in California
Not everyone is heeding the call for power conservation.
Find out just how hot things are expected to get, and when we're expecting some relief.
There are plans underway to create an extreme heat warning scale in California. There are already scientific scales for dangerous weather. California lawmakers now want to start another ranking system for heat waves like the one we're having now.
While families try to keep their homes cool during the flex alerts, they are leaving the cooking to the pros.
Monday is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far -- and could even be one of the hottest days ever in Sacramento.
"This is about to get significantly more intense," utility official said as the mercury in some parts of the state hits 115 degrees.
Sunday marked the fifth day in a row of Flex Alerts asking people to conserve energy.
A heat wave has hit Sacramento, canceling events and forcing popular shops in Old Sacramento to close early.
Organizers are urging people to stay hydrated and to find shade whenever possible, though.
The high temperatures are forcing some school districts to limit outdoor activities for students.
Record high temperatures have caused medical professionals to raise concerns about the possibility of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat strokes.
The heat is on and is expected to stick around for a while.
Cities across the region are opening cooling centers as extreme heat bears down on California.
Longtime records will be challenged in the Sacramento Valley, including the record high for downtown Sacramento, which stands at 114 degrees, set back in 1925.
California's power grid operator issued a Flex Alert Wednesday and before the day was over, extended the Flex Alert into Thursday, a sign the heat wave has only just started.
AAA has prepared for roughly 545,000 calls for service this upcoming holiday weekend.
Operators of California's power grid expect to issue calls for voluntary conservation of electricity during a prolonged heat wave building over the West and they warned that there could be energy shortages if conditions worsen.
California is facing a prolonged late-summer heat wave this week.
UC Davis will kick off the first of several make-up commencements on Friday.
Stockton broke previous record high set for the date in 1950 and 1961
Dozens of people are searching for a missing person at Rockville Hills Park in Fairfield on Tuesday.
Investigators believe drugs or alcohol were factors in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in rural Yolo County that left two people dead.
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
Several units at a downtown Sacramento apartment complex flooded late Monday night after someone vandalized a pipe, police said.
A dramatic video shows the moment a driver hits a pair of people out for a walk with their dog before taking off in Antelope, leaving them both seriously injured.
Dozens of people are searching for a missing person at Rockville Hills Park in Fairfield on Tuesday.
A growing memorial now marks the site of a devastating crash in Stanislaus County that killed four members of an Oakdale family.
Natomas teachers will strike for the first time in district history on Tuesday if there's no deal with the district overnight.
Investigators believe drugs or alcohol were factors in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in rural Yolo County that left two people dead.
It's a busy afternoon at the Taylor Morrison Willdhawk community worksite in Sacramento. Before the nail-guns and hammers go to work, Stephanie Martinez ensures safety comes first.
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan's presumed death in Iran adds to the long list of California Gold Star Families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.
A Sacramento County jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in a deadly shooting that happened three and a half years ago in the city's Fab 40s neighborhood.
Sacramento police said they have released a suspect who was detained after barricading inside a home following a deadly shooting on Wednesday night.
The City of Sacramento is facing a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, and on Tuesday, city leaders and the public got their first chance to hear ideas on how to balance the budget.
Getting a gallon of gas for under $3? In California, it's possible if you choose the right pump.
Drivers across California are feeling the impact of soaring gas prices in what feels like overnight.
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after plunging 30 feet from a chair lift at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort over the weekend, authorities said.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said the federal government is requiring approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial truck drivers statewide to have their licenses revoked, effective immediately.
California Democrats are showing signs of division as the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom grows increasingly crowded ahead of the June primary.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Even after enduring a brutal skid last season, the confident Athletics are talking about contending for the 2026 playoffs.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro to keep him off the free agent market next week.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
The San Jose Sharks signed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension before the trade deadline.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims, amid concerns that Tom Steyer's petition questioning his eligibility to run for governor publicly exposed Swalwell's home address.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
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.
The regional winners will be announced in early June.
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A growing memorial now marks the site of a devastating crash in Stanislaus County that killed four members of an Oakdale family and left two children fighting to recover.
A new medical school is expected to be built in Stockton as the University of the Pacific is seeking funding. Monday evening brought one of the first steps towards breaking ground.