People flock to American River for Labor Day despite alcohol ban, high heat
Labor Day came in hot this year, with triple-digit heat across Sacramento and dozens flocking to the river to stay cool.
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Labor Day came in hot this year, with triple-digit heat across Sacramento and dozens flocking to the river to stay cool.
TSA is expecting about 17.5 million travelers at its checkpoints through Wednesday. Meanwhile, Americans driving to their destinations will find cheaper gas prices this year.
Organizing your day and "micro routines" can help stressed out employees deal with the pressures of the day, according to lifestyle expert Maisha Wynn.
Wondering what will be open on Labor Day? Here's what to know.
Here's what is open and closed on Labor Day 2024, from retailers such as Costco to pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens.
As the Labor Day Festivities continue, Sacramento business owners said this holiday weekend can be some of their busiest days of the year.
Whether you are flying or driving, it's going to be a busy weekend for travelers. AAA estimates a breaking number of travelers this Labor Day holiday.
While most people would expect gas prices to go down, that's not the case in Orange and LA counties. Gas prices there are $.25 higher than they were just a week ago. Gas experts point to record high temperatures and the hurricane and earthquake. Sacramento drivers are paying an average of $5.28 a gallon, $5.15 in Stockton, and $5.12 in Modesto.
The unofficial end of summer is here. That means people will soon be heading up the foothills to Apple Hill.
A not-so-summer scorcher this holiday weekend. It’s the coolest the Sacramento region has seen on Labor Day in over 20 years.
Labor representatives took the time to give back to those less fortunate on Labor Day.
An investigation is underway after a man was shot multiple times in the Arden Arcade area of Sacramento County on Labor Day.
A family is demanding answers after a boy was tased during a brawl at a Labor Day festival in Missouri.
Labor Day is considered the unofficial kick-off of the 2024 presidential campaign.
On the federal holiday that celebrates workers, many stores will be open during regular business hours.
Travelers are hitting the road in the Central Valley for the long weekend.
The event is packed with flavors from across the West Coast.
Although workers are finally staying ahead of inflation, 40% of Americans find it hard to make ends meet.
It's the first weekend of summer break for many teens, and the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend is known as the "100 Most Deadliest Days" for youth.
Not everyone is heeding the call for power conservation.
AAA says almost a third of Americans are expected to travel for labor day weekend, with a majority hitting the road. For drivers heading back home, they'll find some relief at the pump. The nationwide average for a gallon of regular gas is $3.79 -- higher than last year but down 83 cents from this year's Memorial Day weekend.
The new standards apply to chains with at least 100 locations nationally.
Labor Day weekend, which typically brings tourism to Tahoe, was quiet after thousands were forced to evacuate.
AAA says about a third of Americans plan to travel for the holiday weekend.
More than 12.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the nation's airports between Thursday and Monday, but fewer could fly through the end of the year as travel chaos eases.
The start of construction for the new I Street Bridge in Sacramento will be delayed after bids came in much higher than anticipated, the city said.
A CBS News California investigation into unclaimed property is drawing bipartisan attention as federal lawmakers move to stop states from quietly profiting off people's investments.
Some lucky bourbon lovers now have a bottle many say is worth far more than its price tag.
A person has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 5 in San Joaquin County early Thursday morning.
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
The stretch of Stockton Boulevard from East Sacramento to Elk Grove is one of the deadliest roadways in all of Sacramento County.
The start of construction for the new I Street Bridge in Sacramento will be delayed after bids came in much higher than anticipated, the city said.
Cases in California and locally are on the rise.
A CBS News California investigation into unclaimed property is drawing bipartisan attention as federal lawmakers move to stop states from quietly profiting off people's investments.
Some lucky bourbon lovers now have a bottle many say is worth far more than its price tag.
A group of Sacramento parents is pushing back on a plan to replace all the grass playing surfaces at Crocker Riverside Elementary School with artificial turf.
The stretch of Stockton Boulevard from East Sacramento to Elk Grove is one of the deadliest roadways in all of Sacramento County. Now, new efforts are underway to reduce the number of serious car crashes.
The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office said jurors are expected to be sworn in Tuesday morning, with opening statements to follow.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
The regional transit station along Meadowview Road has nearly 700 parking spaces and SacRT says it's never full. Now, there's a plan to turn these empty parking spaces into a new transit-oriented community.
Thousands of University of California workers will walk off their jobs next month in what their union calls the first-ever open-ended strike over unfair labor practices across the UC system.
Frustration over rising power bills is a common complaint in California, and the state is bracing for increases in power consumption as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
The Athletics (10-8) are alone atop the AL West, a game ahead of Texas (9-9), for the first time since June 19, 2021.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.
Jacob Wilson hit a two-run single and made a nice defensive play at shortstop, helping the Athletics to a 2-1 win over Texas on Tuesday night that ended a seven-game losing streak against the Rangers.
Nathan Eovaldi allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings, Jake Burger homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers snapped the Athletics' five-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Monday night.
Doug Christie will return for a second full season as coach of the Sacramento Kings despite the team having one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
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 CBS News California investigation into unclaimed property is drawing bipartisan attention as federal lawmakers move to stop states from quietly profiting off people's investments.
Fans say the bottle is worth far more than its price tag.
The stretch of Stockton Boulevard from East Sacramento to Elk Grove is one of the deadliest roadways in all of Sacramento County. Now, new efforts are underway to reduce the number of serious car crashes.
Ashley Sharp reports.
Charlie Lapastora reports.