Surviving victims in Tahoe boat accident were wearing life jackets, officials say
Eight people died when a boat capsized after the weather changed abruptly on the water over the weekend.
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Eight people died when a boat capsized after the weather changed abruptly on the water over the weekend.
A San Francisco resident and DoorDash executive, along with his Peninsula-based parents, were among the eight victims who died in a weekend boating accident on Lake Tahoe.
Thomas Smith and his daughter, Stella, were on vacation when they learned their neighbor, 71-year-old Pete Bayes of Lincoln, was among those killed in Saturday's accident in Tahoe.
The body of the last person missing after a boat capsized in Lake Tahoe was recovered, raising the death toll to eight.
One of the victims was a DoorDash executive, the company confirmed to CBS Sacramento.
A search effort is still underway for the person still missing after Saturday's incident at Lake Tahoe.
Invasive golden mussels were intercepted during an inspection at a Lake Tahoe-area station, making it the first time golden mussels were intercepted in the area, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency said.
The Boat House in Auburn is sanitizing watercraft using water heated to 120 degrees.
The annual Highway 50 Association Wagon Train started its trek up and down the mountains Sunday.
The alternate kit aims to highlight UC Davis' Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
A North Lake Tahoe ice cream shop got an unexpected visitor. The store owner captured video of a bear after helping itself to an entire tub of ice cream.
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A historic part of Lake Tahoe will be undergoing restoration work this summer, but officials say it will still be open for tours.
A young child died after being struck by a falling boulder at a Lake Tahoe ski resort, a medical examiner confirmed Monday.
The U.S. Forest Service says firefighters were called out near Grass Lake in a remote area of the Tahoe basin on Tuesday to battle a fire under snow.
The scene was near Grass Lake on Tuesday.
A Lake Tahoe nonprofit has a new show highlighting all the trash found at the bottom of lakes around the country and the effort to not only get it out of the water but keep it out.
One independent researcher is working to uncover the secrets hidden at the bottom of Lake Tahoe. Instead of a submarine, he's using a custom-built rover.
Travelers to the Sierra over the weekend dealt with chain controls from the latest storm, but once on the mountains, skiers and snowboarders found conditions to be quite epic. Dave Grashoff reports.
Officials say two small avalanches occurred on the Palisades side of the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Valentine's Day.
The last trail of the recent storm is hitting the region, leaving behind a lot of fresh powder.
The Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) said one of its three forecasters could be laid off next week as part of the federal government's staff cuts. It says the decision could put lives at risk.
A 12,660-square-foot, nine bedroom estate on the California side of Lake Tahoe set a new record late last month when it sold for $27.5 million, according to the company that handled the sale.
A woman charged in connection in a high-profile 2021 Lake Tahoe murder case pleaded guilty and was released from custody on Thursday.
Chain controls, interstate closures and flooded roads were an obstacle for drivers Wednesday morning as significant wet weather rolled into Northern California.
Sacramento police said investigators were working to detain a suspect barricaded inside a residence with a possible firearm on Tuesday night.
County officials say they only received a copy of the draft legislation on Monday afternoon, with board members openly criticizing what they described as a rush to respond.
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are racing to reach a deal on changes to the state's wildfire liability system, with just days remaining before the legislative session ends.
A Ceres family is desperately searching for their 72-year-old grandmother after she disappeared during what they say was a routine walk through her neighborhood.
A man was airlifted to a hospital after being pulled from the American River in Rancho Cordova, officials say.
Ian Roberts, 24, was found dead Aug. 25 in the Auburn State Recreation Area, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said.
One person was killed and another was hurt Tuesday after a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into a power pole in Sacramento County, officials said.
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Newly released surveillance video shows an Amazon delivery driver striking a 71-year-old man inside an Elk Grove gas station earlier this year after a dispute over a parking space, officials said.
Sacramento police said investigators were working to detain a suspect barricaded inside a residence with a possible firearm on Tuesday night.
Sacramento police said investigators were working to detain a suspect barricaded inside a residence with a possible firearm on Tuesday night.
The Sacramento Zoo on Tuesday reported the death of a beloved resident, a clouded leopard name Rajasi, at age 15.
From toothpaste to deodorant to laundry detergent — it's all available at Refill Madness on the edge of Midtown in Sacramento.
Sacramento's Ukrainian community gathered at the California State Capitol on Monday night to celebrate Ukraine's independence while honoring those still fighting — and those who have been killed — in the country's ongoing war with Russia.
The stabbing happened in the 1100 block of 21st Street, around 2 a.m.
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are racing to reach a deal on changes to the state's wildfire liability system, with just days remaining before the legislative session ends.
California lawmakers are pushing a package of energy bills aimed at lowering electricity costs and making clean energy more accessible as residents continue to face some of the highest utility rates in the country.
California lawmakers could pass a first-in-the-nation ban on social media accounts for children under 16 and add $1 million fines on the tech industry.
The agency issued multiple citations and penalties to a backcountry guide company involved in California's deadliest avalanche earlier this year near Lake Tahoe.
For California's craft distilleries, the ability to ship directly to customers has become an important way to reach consumers beyond their tasting rooms and local restaurants.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the second inning and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-0.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored eight of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, Gabby Williams added 15 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Minnesota Lynx for the first time in franchise history.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning and the Athletics rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Sunday.
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are racing to reach a deal on changes to the state's wildfire liability system, with just days remaining before the legislative session ends.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
California lawmakers are pushing a package of energy bills aimed at lowering electricity costs and making clean energy more accessible as residents continue to face some of the highest utility rates in the country.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
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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.
An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
A fire in the area of Yuba Ridge Drive near Nevada City forced an evacuation order and warnings.
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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.
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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.
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