U.S. bomb from WWII explodes at airport in Japan; 80 flights canceled
A number of unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. military during World War II have been unearthed in the area, officials said.
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A number of unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. military during World War II have been unearthed in the area, officials said.
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was declared innocent of the quadruple murder that he spent 46 years on death row for.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
A number of the soldiers died as prisoners of war. Others were reported missing and their remains deemed unrecoverable until now.
If UFOs turn out to be "cutting-edge secret weapons or spying drones in disguise, they can pose a significant threat," one lawmaker said.
Two cousins from Chicago recently made the cross-country journey to a Northern California community to see if they could find answers about their family history.
Juan Vicente Pérez Mora was named the world's oldest man by Guinness World Records on Feb 4, 2022, when he was 112 years and 253 days.
South Korean business leaders worried about the country's economic future are offering some remarkable rewards for workers willing to build families.
Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
Japanese company Space One is probing what went wrong after it was forced to explode a rocket shortly after liftoff on a mission meant to be Japan's first private sector success at putting a satellite into orbit.
Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series has sold millions of copies and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games and films.
The launch is a boost for Japan's space program following a recent streak of successes, including a historic precision touchdown on the moon of an unmanned spacecraft last month.
Controversial Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino is the latest star to have her career upended by personal scandal.
A drone spotted a pod of about 10 killer whales stuck in thick sea ice off northern Japan's coast, but 24 hours later they were gone.
This weekend, the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame introduces a new class including one former Grant High School baseball star that rounds out a family of inductees.
Angsty fans have speculated for days over how Taylor Swift can perform a concert as part of her Eras Tour in Tokyo, and a day later support boyfriend Travis Kelce at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
Lt. Ridge Alkonis pled guilty to killing two Japanese citizens while driving to Mount Fuji. He served jail time in both Japan and the U.S.
Along Japan's coastline, power was gradually being restored after the earthquakes, but water supplies were still short.
Dr. Kit Miyamoto is a structural engineer with a special emphasis on disaster zones. His organization started in Sacramento. He is on the ground in Japan and said it looks like a war zone.
Within minutes, all 367 passengers and 12 crew members slid down emergency chutes to get away from the plane. "I can only say it was a miracle," one survivor said.
All 379 occupants of the Japan Airlines flight got out safely and the pilot of the coast guard plane also escaped, officials said.
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 prompted a tsunami warning on New Year's Day.
The U.S. military identified all eight Air Force crew members on an Osprey that crashed on Nov. 29 off the shore of Yakushima Island, Japan.
A West Sacramento man was recently sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for stabbing and killing another man with a sword in 2022, prosecutors said Friday.
As homelessness continues to be an issue in the Sacramento area, one county team is trying to get those on the streets the resources they need.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since getting shot in the chest during a robbery attempt nine days before the season started.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
A historic commercial building in downtown Sutter Creek went up in flames early Friday morning, officials said.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
Aftershock is back in action at Discovery Park for its 12th year, kicking off the four-day rock festival to a crowd of around 40,000 fans Thursday night.
The City of Modesto said it will work to fill in caves along the Tuolumne River that appear to have been repopulated by the homeless.
A strong solar storm created a dazzling display in the night sky and let people across portions of the United States see the rare Northern Lights.
Sacramento drivers will have to maneuver a major closure between two heavily traveled highways this weekend.
Aftershock is back in action at Discovery Park for its 12th year, kicking off the four-day rock festival to a crowd of around 40,000 fans Thursday night.
As communities across Florida grapple with the aftermath of recent hurricanes, the American Red Cross is calling on California volunteers — no experience necessary — to help support their disaster response efforts.
Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter is seeing a double-digit drop in animal adoption rates. Now, a new report shows that the facility's small size is partially to blame.
Three Northern California people received a five-count indictment, charged with bank robbery and conspiracy to commit bank robbery in Sacramento and several cities in the Bay Area, prosecutors said Wednesday.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
Voting by mail is now underway in California for the Nov. 5 presidential election. Here's how and where voters can cast their ballots and what races Californians will be voting on.
A wildfire burning next to Clear Lake in Lake County was further contained Sunday and mandatory evacuations were lifted, authorities said.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since getting shot in the chest during a robbery attempt nine days before the season started.
For professional boxer Gabe Flores, Jr., who was born and raised in Stockton, boxing is now his avenue to inspire his community.
Brock Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the San Francisco 49ers avoided another fourth quarter collapse to beat the Seattle Seahawks 36-24.
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
The San Francisco 49ers have dropped three games since their season-opening Monday Night Football win over the New York Jets, with two of those loses coming after a fourth-quarter collapse.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
Authorities are investigating a cyberattack linked to China-backed hackers that targeted major U.S. telecommunications companies and systems used for intelligence collection.
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.
For generations, the Democratic Party has been counting on the Latino vote to help win elections. This year, polling shows that vote is more up for grabs than ever.
Schools around the region are looking for ways to help students with anxiety and depression.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
Rizo-López Foods can no longer manufacture and distribute cheese and other dairy products, Justice Department says.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
Booster seats and car seats are the law for children under eight years old, but a new study reveals many kids aren't being kept in them.
A CBS13 viewer was left disappointed when a summer Styx and Foreigner concert in the East Bay was canceled due to a power outage. When Ticketmaster refused to refund them, she called Kurtis.
A Rancho Cordova viewer was recently scammed out of $9,000. Afterward, she reached out to CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team for help.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Potential rain has made its way back into the forecast!
As homelessness continues to be an issue in the Sacramento area, one county team is trying to get those on the streets the resources they need.
They're building and repairing homes for low-income families seniors, and veterans, all with the help of other local organizations.
It's been four years since a voter fraud case shook San Joaquin County when a former Lodi councilmember was accused of registering 50 people at his address. Since then, the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters says they're working to increase security, transparency and now overwatch by the public.
Owning a small business can sometimes feel like an episode of "Survivor." From COVID to inflation and so many other factors, businesses have needed to evolve and adapt in order to stay alive. And there's one place in Ceres finding creative ways to attract new customers.