Grand Canyon "offensive" hiking stop renamed to honor tribe
The last member of the Havasupai Tribe was forcibly removed from the spot nearly 100 years ago. Now, the "guardians of the Grand Canyon" are reclaiming its name.
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National Park Service urging people not to lick toxic toads
The toad, also called – Bufo alvarius, or psychedelic toad – secretes a venom that can paralyze or even kill dogs.
National Park's Fat Bear Week has a 2022 winner
This is not 747's first big win. He also took the title in 2020.
Get free entry to all US National Park sites on Thursday
National parks have been called "America's best idea," and on Thursday, they could end up being America's best bargain.
More human remains found at Lake Mead
Another body was found at Lake Mead this week, following several similar reports in May.
Body Of Stanislaus State Professor James Youngblom Found In Yosemite
The body of longtime Stanislaus State professor James Youngblom was found last week in Yosemite National Park, and park officials are asking anyone who may have seen him at the park to call investigators.
Woman Missing For Days In Sequoia National Park Found After Spelling Out S.O.S. With Rocks
"S.O.S" spelled out with rocks saved a woman missing in a national park for days, according to a release from the National Park Service.
Unofficial National Park Service Twitter Fires Off At President Trump
After a few National Park Service tweets on climate change were deleted, a new unofficial account is firing at President Donald Trump.
Free Entrance At National Parks To Celebrate Centennial
The National Park Service is celebrating one hundred years by offering free entry Thursday through Sunday for all of its parks across the country.
Large Graffiti Carved At Iconic National Park Could Be Impossible To Erase
Rangers at Utah's Arches National Park were investigating large graffiti Thursday that was carved so deeply into a famous red rock arch that it might be impossible to erase, officials said.
National Park Service Celebrates Birthday By Waiving Entrance Fees Today
The National Park Service is making it a little easier today to experience America's treasures.
Travel Guide To Utah's Arches National Park
Travel guide to Utah's Arches National Park, featuring the world's largest collection of natural stone arches.
Entrance Fees Rising At Yosemite, Some Other National Parks
Be prepared to pay a bit more if you're headed to some national parks and recreation areas this summer.
National Parks Call On Americans To 'Find Your Park'
After nearly 100 years, the National Park Service holds some of the country's most beautiful and historic places, though it also suffers from an $11 billion backlog of unfunded maintenance and a visitor base that's aging and mostly white.
Yosemite Park's Black Bears Going High Tech
New GPS collars are intended to help park rangers remain smarter than the average bear.
Man Facing Charges In California Burl Poaching
A Northern California man is facing charges in connection with the cutting of knobby growths from an old growth redwood tree.
High Winds Close Yosemite Campgrounds Through Saturday Morning
The National Park Service announced on Thursday that the campgrounds would be closed between 7 p.m. on Thursday and 4 a.m. on Saturday because of high winds following a recent storm.
Yosemite Reopens After Shutdown Vote
Yosemite National Park is reopening to visitors tonight after the 16-day partial government shutdown has come to an end.
Forging On: My Vacation In A Closed Yosemite National Park
Settlement OK'd Over Mojave Cross On US land
A federal judge has approved a land-swap settlement of a lawsuit over remote site in the Mojave National Preserve where war memorial crosses have been erected for decades.
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Elk Grove Community Concert Band returns from pandemic pause with free performance
The sounds of music never sounded so good in Elk Grove as a popular band made a rousing return.
California crews deployed to Turkey to assist with search and rescue efforts
There is a race to rescue the hundreds still believed to be trapped in the rubble from the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
"We want to encourage people to apply": Stretched staffing leaves some Stockton crimes unanswered
Stockton law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm after a weekend in which some calls for service went unanswered as police responded to two deadly shootings at once.
Murray hits eight 3-pointers as Kings beat Rockets 140-120
Keegan Murray had a career-high 30 points and set a franchise rookie record with eight 3-pointers to help the Sacramento Kings snap a two-game skid with a 140-120 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
CalFresh's pandemic-related assistance set to expire
Families receiving CalFresh benefits also qualified for extra money following COVID-19 shutdowns.
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Elk Grove Community Concert Band returns from pandemic pause with free performance
The sounds of music never sounded so good in Elk Grove as a popular band made a rousing return.
California crews deployed to Turkey to assist with search and rescue efforts
There is a race to rescue the hundreds still believed to be trapped in the rubble from the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
"We want to encourage people to apply": Stretched staffing leaves some Stockton crimes unanswered
Stockton law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm after a weekend in which some calls for service went unanswered as police responded to two deadly shootings at once.
Murray hits eight 3-pointers as Kings beat Rockets 140-120
Keegan Murray had a career-high 30 points and set a franchise rookie record with eight 3-pointers to help the Sacramento Kings snap a two-game skid with a 140-120 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
CalFresh's pandemic-related assistance set to expire
Families receiving CalFresh benefits also qualified for extra money following COVID-19 shutdowns.
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Woman, 32, arrested after deadly stabbing in Natomas
A woman is under arrest after a stabbing left a man dead in Natomas over the weekend.
Sacramento International Airport expansion includes new walkway between Terminal B and Concourse B
One part of the new $1.3 billion project, dubbed "SMForward," is a pedestrian walkway that will run along the existing tram that runs between Concourse B and Terminal B, giving people the option to walk instead of ride.
Man facing 424 years to life in prison after child sexual assault convictions in Sacramento County
A man is facing life in prison after being convicted on dozens of child sexual assault charges against several young girls in Sacramento County.
Tyre Nichols' funeral includes impassioned calls for police reform
Tyre Nichols ' family and friends gathered Wednesday for a funeral that blended a celebration of his life with outrage over the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police and heated calls for police reform.
Sacramento International Airport announces $1.3 billion in construction projects
The largest construction project ever at Sacramento International Airport is taking flight. It's called SMForward and it's designed to improve passenger experiences and eliminate so-called pinch points.
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New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out, officials announced Friday.
California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Central California massacre: 2 suspects arrested in shooting that killed 6
Two gang members suspected in the massacre of six people last month in central California were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, the Tulare County sheriff said.
Tax season: extended deadlines for Californians impacted by storms
Tax season has arrived — the IRS began accepting and processing 2022 tax returns on Jan. 23. Taxpayers will get an additional three days to file this year; the typical April 15 deadline falls on a holiday weekend, so the deadline was pushed back to April 18.
FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data
In a first-of-its-kind enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users' personal health data with Facebook, Google and other third parties without their consent.
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Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund
Skateboard legend Tony Hawk says he will donate half of the proceeds of autographed photos of himself and BMX rider Rick Thorne to the memorial fund for Tyre Nichols.
Brooklyn Nets trade All-Star Kyrie Irving to Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks confirmed they have acquired All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving along with forward/center Markieff Morris from the Brooklyn Nets.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $69,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
49ers WR says Eagles are "extremely lucky" to be in Super Bowl
Niners wideout Brandon Aiyuk said he also expects the Kansas City Chiefs to expose the Birds in the Super Bowl.
Hield helps Pacers top Fox-less Kings 107-104
Buddy Hield scored 21 points against his former team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-104 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak.
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California crews deployed to Turkey to assist with search and rescue efforts
There is a race to rescue the hundreds still believed to be trapped in the rubble from the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
U.S. military seeks to recover debris from Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon assesses that the balloon was up to 200 feet tall and generated a sizable debris field after its destruction.
Views of U.S. economy improve but remain low; debt ceiling uncertainty looms
Americans want compromise. The prospect of default impacts views.
CBS News poll: Most Americans think changes to policing are necessary
Black Americans continue to see racial disparity in how people are treated by police.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
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California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Although cigarette smoking has declined in recent decades, it remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the US, where an estimated 30.8 million adults currently smoke.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
UC Davis announces new institute to study psychedelics
It's an effort to bring chemistry, neuroscience and modern-day medicine together under one roof, giving the future of psychedelics a new trip.
Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops, EzriCare, that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
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CalFresh's pandemic-related assistance set to expire
Families receiving CalFresh benefits also qualified for extra money following COVID-19 shutdowns.
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
Call Kurtis: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
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California Wage Theft: When Bosses Don't Pay
Wage theft robs workers of billions of dollars a year and costs Americans more than any other type of theft. In an effort to identify the scope of wage theft in California, and potential solutions, CBS News Sacramento teamed up with the CalMatters "Divide" team to produce this series of reports.
Exposing The Black Graduation Gap
Overall, graduation rates are up on California State University campuses. But stubborn racial inequities remain. In partnership with CalMatters, CBS Sacramento examined the graduation equity gaps on CSU campuses.
"We leaned into the uncomfortable": How some CSUs are working to close the Black graduation gap
The California State University system graduates Black students at lower rates than other groups – but why, and what can be done to fix it?
Justice Delayed: A tale of two counties. Could Sacramento have the solution to court backlogs statewide?
While at least one California court is so backlogged that judges are dismissing hundreds of criminal cases, the Sacramento County Superior Court is bucking the trend of delayed justice.
Handcuffs in Hallways: Thousands of California children are being arrested on K-12 campuses. Why?
In California, police were called at K-8th grade campuses more than 10,000 times in a single year and data reveals that students with disabilities were far more likely to be arrested than their non-disabled counterparts.
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Call Kurtis: Love the car, but it didn't pass smog
A viewer in Gridley says a car repair to pass smog would have cost her more than the car was worth. She decided it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: IRS suggests Californians hold off on filing taxes over gas tax rebate question
After pressing the IRS for answers for more than a week, the agency says it is working on guidance on whether you owe federal taxes for your California Gas Tax Rebate also known as the Middle Class Tax Refund.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
Call Kurtis: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
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$24M Settlement reached with PG&E over Dixie Fire, utility faces criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
A $24 million settlement has been reached over the massive Dixie Fire with ten public entities agreeing to a deal with Pacific Gas and Electric to pay for some of the damage.
85% of California's rural land now in 'high' or 'very high' risk for wildfires, new analysis shows
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger, the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) recently announced.
California's wildfire risk map updated after 15 years
California's office of the State Fire marshal released an updated fire hazard map showing which unincorporated parts of California are most at risk for fires and what future destruction could look like.
Cal Fire encourages residents to create defensible space with more wet weather on the way
Recent rains have been heaven-sent during California's years-long drought, but concerns over flash flooding in wildfire burn scar areas have fire crews watching and working.
From devastation to inspiration, Foresthill students study wildfire prevention
In the wake of the devastation, a new generation of foresters is taking interest in wildfire prevention.
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"We want them to be confident": Sacramento nonprofit helps blind seniors sharpen cooking skills
Local seniors with vision loss are sharpening their cooking skills thanks to the Society For The Blind.
"Love at first sight': Foster pets find forever homes during happy holiday season
You may remember when people lined up outside the Front Street Animal Shelter right before Christmas last year to offer up their homes over the holidays so pets didn't spend them alone in a kennel. It's well into 2023 and time to bring them back, but CBS13 learned many just can't seem to let go.
A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo announced on Monday the birth of a female giraffe.
Sacramento woman with 9 college degrees talks turning 102, secret to living long
Shirley Allen was surrounded by family and met with applause as she blew out the large candles on her 102nd birthday Tuesday, Jan 17. For more than a century, Allen has marked another year gone by, but she's never taken one for granted.
'I had to do it to save everyone': Man breaks into school and shelters more than 20 people from blizzard
As a deadly and historic blizzard barreled through Erie County, New York, last weekend, some residents found themselves in a dire scenario -- stranded in howling snow with nowhere to go, their cars dwindling in gas supply with police unable to come to the rescue.
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California crews called in to assist with Turkey quake rescue efforts
There is a race to rescue the hundreds still believed to be trapped in the rubble from the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
Stretched staffing leaves some Stockton crimes unanswered
Stockton law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm after a weekend in which some calls for service went unanswered as police responded to two deadly shootings at once.
Monday evening forecast: Feb. 6 2023
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Placer County community pushes to save Rock Creek Elementary School
Rock Creek Elementary School in the Auburn Union School District is in danger of closing due to budget cuts, and the community isn’t happy about the potential closure.
Millions of Californians will soon see a big drop in CalFresh benefits
The emergency allotments were put in place to help families weather the worst of the pandemic, but those are now coming to an end.