Tornado Warning That Impacted Multiple Local Counties Expires
A tornado warning issued Thursday evening that impacted parts of Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Amador counties has expired.
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'Earliest Springtime Red Flag Waning' Issued As Northern California Fire Risk Rises
The National Weather Service Sacramento on Friday issued its "earliest springtime Red Flag Warning" and warned of weekend fire danger from Sacramento to Redding driven by strong winds, low humidity, and "a mosaic of dry fuels."
Rain In The Forecast, We Can Hope For Showers Monday/Tuesday
With light rain in the forecast, it looks like we can expect some precipitation in the Sacramento area early this week.
Stormy Holiday Travel Week Shaping Up For California, Nevada
Local forecasters expect rainy weather to return late Monday
Major Storm Ramping Up Across California
Widespread rain, snow forecast for state through Tuesday
'Winter Storm Warning;' Heavy Snow Expected In Truckee From Saturday Evening Through Tuesday Evening
A winter storm warning is in effect, with heavy snowfall expected in Truckee from Saturday evening through Tuesday night, said the National Weather Service.
Sacramento Exceeds Last Year's Total Rainfall In Less Than Three Months
If you did a rain dance last year, it looks like it worked. After only three months into the current water year, Sacramento is already expected to surpass last year's total rainfall.
Major Multi-day Storm Headed Toward Northern California
Caltrans warning motorists that weather will impact Sierra travel routes.
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory Due To Increasing NorCal Temperatures
Experts recommend taking extra precautions if you must work or spend time outside.
Oppressive Heat Continues Across The West This Week With No End In Sight
Unrelenting heat in the West will persist through mid-week, and there is no end in sight as another heat wave escalates into the weekend.
Sacramento Sees Record-High With First 90-Degree Day Of Season
Sacramento on Sunday recorded a record-high temperature by already hitting its first 90-degree day of the season.
Valley Snow? Big Cooldown Starting This Weekend Could Drop Snow Line To 500' By Next Week, Forecasters Say
Winter has come roaring back in Northern California.
Wild Winds Launch Trampoline Into Sky, NWS Says Downburst Winds Caused Damage In Lincoln
Wild winds launched a trampoline up and over a Lincoln neighborhood Wednesday.
Preparing For Fire and Ice: Fire Warning Issued Ahead Of Possible Snowstorm In The Sierra
A possibility of fire and ice throughout the next few days is keeping people on their toes.
Wildfire Smoke Casts Ominous Orange Glow Across Northern California
Northern Californians woke up to an apocalyptic scene outside on Wednesday - even those who are miles away from fire zones.
111-Degree High Forecasted Next Week, Would Be One Of Sacramento's Hottest Days Ever
Forecasters are warning that the Central Valley is in for an extended heatwave that could push Sacramento close to its hottest temperature ever.
NWS: Tornado That Touched Down Near Davis Was EF-0; No Damage Reported
The National Weather Service is taking a closer look at the tornado that touched down near Davis over the weekend.
Temperatures Drop To Only 77 Degrees Overnight In Sacramento
It's a sure sign that the dog days of summer are here to stay for a while: nights that just don't cool off.
Valley To See Elevated Fire Conditions This Weekend
The fire conditions are valid Friday afternoon through Sunday in northern and western portions of the valley.
Sacramento Weather: Temps 10-20 Degrees Below Average, Showers Expected By Mid-Week
We're at the tail end of spring, but wet weather and cooler temperatures are still in the cards this week.
Wet Weather, White Christmas In Store For Parts Of California
A white Christmas was in store for parts of California with wet weather elsewhere in the state that could mean dangerous driving conditions and possible power outages.
That Mysterious Light In The Sky? Probably A Noctilucent Cloud, National Weather Service Says
Did you see it? A mysterious light in the sky seen all across California tonight is leaving many wondering, "what was that?"
Camp Fire In Butte County Finally Contained
A massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in Northern California has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday.
Heavy Snow In The Sierra Causing Traffic Delays
Heavy snowfall is creating dangerous and slow driving conditions. Officials advise waiting to travel if possible.
Strong Winds Bringing Elevated Fire Danger Along West Side Of The Sacramento Valley
The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire danger, or red flag warning, due to stronger winds that are expected to arrive over the next couple of days.
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Child waiting at ice cream truck stop hit in Modesto
CHP looking for white SUV in hit and run that injured a 4-year-old boy on Saturday night
Highway 12 reopened in Calaveras County after vehicle crash
CHP says vehicle hit a light pole just after 6 a.m. near Wallace
11 displaced after Rancho Cordova apartment fire
Cause of early-morning blaze under investigation
Possible Highway 89 closure extension damages Markleeville businesses
Cutthroat Brewing Company is one of several businesses now struggling to stay afloat since rain on the Tamarack burn scar, caused by the Caldor Fire, made mud spill into town amid a flash flood.
Folsom native killed in deadly Washington D.C. lightning strike near White House
According to his Facebook page, he graduated from Vista Del Lago High School in Folsom.
Car owners to pay hundreds of dollars after Davis smash-and-grab spree damage
Dozens of drivers must pay hundreds of dollars to get their car windows fixed after they were all damaged or broken in an Aug. 5 smash-and-grab spree in Davis.
West Sacramento Police respond to report of 20 to 25 cars gathered
Fortunately, officers broke the group up before any sideshow activity began.
Police: Teens punched 6-year-old, stole scooter in Brooklyn
Police say one of the boys punched the girl in the chest, then the other two grabbed her scooter before fleeing.
Sacramento roads open after explosion near Light Rail
Police investigating incident after accidental detonation inside vehicle injures man
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Child waiting at ice cream truck stop hit in Modesto
CHP looking for white SUV in hit and run that injured a 4-year-old boy on Saturday night
Highway 12 reopened in Calaveras County after vehicle crash
CHP says vehicle hit a light pole just after 6 a.m. near Wallace
11 displaced after Rancho Cordova apartment fire
Cause of early-morning blaze under investigation
Possible Highway 89 closure extension damages Markleeville businesses
Cutthroat Brewing Company is one of several businesses now struggling to stay afloat since rain on the Tamarack burn scar, caused by the Caldor Fire, made mud spill into town amid a flash flood.
Folsom native killed in deadly Washington D.C. lightning strike near White House
According to his Facebook page, he graduated from Vista Del Lago High School in Folsom.
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Homeless encampments on Sacramento sidewalks could soon be misdemeanor
The city council will discuss the proposal next week, and then it is set to go up for a vote on Aug. 16.
Rio Linda raging fire destroys part of junkyard
A fire is burning in a Rio Vista junkyard.
$6K to go on a cruise that teaches you about Sacramento?
The new cruises are scheduled to start in Feb. 2023, with prices starting at $6,000.
Man saves Sacramento family from house fire
The Red Cross is assisting this family with some temporary help. After that, they need to find a long-term solution.
Bicyclist hit and killed by train in Sacramento
The crash is under investigation, and no information about the deceased has been released.
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Elk Grove swim competition largest in Western region
The competition is made up of swimmers who are 14 and under from 13 different states.
Carmichael doctor's medical license suspended after sex with patients
The state also claims that the married doctor tried to pursue a third patient romantically.
1,000 people in Death Valley National Park stranded by flash floods
Flash flooding at Death Valley National Park triggered by heavy rainfall on Friday buried cars, forced officials to close all roads in and out of the park, and stranded about 1,000 people, officials said
Police have arrested a Southern California woman for allegedly poisoning her husband.
Police have arrested a Southern California woman for allegedly poisoning her husband.
"She was a close friend": Kristin Smart's Cal Poly classmates testify in murder trial
Kristin Smart's former Cal Poly classmates took the stand on Thursday as witnesses in her murder trial.
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Angels tie MLB record with 7 solo HRs but lose to Athletics
In a season that has turned into a titanic struggle for the Los Angeles Angels, they suffered another pain-staking defeat Thursday.
Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
Sacramento Monarch legend Ruthie Bolton talks about Brittany Griner's sentence
The 6-foot 9-inch center has played overseas during the offseason since 2014, a common practice for WNBA players.
A's give up 7 solo HRs, still beat Angels
The Los Angeles Angels tied a major league record with seven solo home runs, including two by Shohei Ohtani, but still lost to the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Thursday.
Kapler ejected, Giants swept by Dodgers to fall to 3-12 since All-Star break
Clayton Kershaw left his start with low back pain and the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.
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DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor killing
The four current and former officers face various civil rights and obstruction charges stemming from Taylor's 2020 death.
California county larger than several states to have secession measure on 2022 ballot
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will have the chance to decide in November whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
New law may offer relief for lower-income Californians with traffic ticket debts
No one likes getting a traffic ticket, and the fees attached to it can add up quickly. A new state law took effect on July 1st that can help those buried under a mountain of debt from traffic violations.
Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced after reaching the deal with Republicans who had blocked the bill from advancing last week while they sought to add cost-controlling amendment votes to the package.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China's threats of retaliation over the visit.
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CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
Calaveras County school closes for the week over COVID absences among students, staff
A school in Calaveras County had to cancel classes for the week due to COVID-19 absences.
Monkeypox very serious, but no reason for widespread alarm, top doctor says
Dr. Ashish Jha told "CBS Mornings" that declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak will speed up vaccinations and help health officials obtain data to stop the spread of the disease.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
1 dead in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Napa County
One person has died after at least a dozen people became infected in an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Napa County, health officials said.
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Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Here's why gas prices are sinking
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
California settles with Rent-A-Center, alleges overpricing
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
The CFBP announced Thursday that it fined U.S. Bank $37.5 million, after a five-year investigation.
The CFBP announced Thursday that it fined U.S. Bank $37.5 million, after a five-year investigation.
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Wage theft rampant in California despite state's strict industry laws; how you might be affected
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
California establishes fund for victims of solar fraud
Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.
Roughly half of families impacted have applied to FEMA's funeral expense relief program
FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.
How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
Call Kurtis: Does CHP verify insurance at the scene of an accident?
When a Placerville car crash victim found out that the insurance information the other driver provided at the crash scene was bogus, they decided to Call Kurtis with a surprising discovery.
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Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Viewer calls Kurtis after spotting confusing freeway signs during morning commute
When a South Sacramento woman noticed some confusing freeway signs and several close calls, she reached out to California's Department of Transportation about the issue. But after weeks of not hearing anything back, she called Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis: Pet shelters, gas prices, and insurance
Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.
Case Closed: Call Kurtis volunteer team gets viewer a refund for shower door
When a pandemic installation delay kept a Sacramento woman from realizing she had the wrong shower door and couldn't get a refund, she decided to call Kurtis.
Could there be a 30-hour workweek in California?
State lawmakers rejected attempts to set a four-day workweek back in May. But now some are talking about six-hour workdays.
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Tamarack Fire victims seek over $85 million for damages
People who lost their homes and property in last summer's Tamarack Fire in northern Nevada and California have filed a claim against the U.S. Forest Service seeking more than $85 million.
Crews battling 4-alarm fire in Fairfield near Discovery Way and Hancock Drive
Firefighters battled a blaze in Fairfield that quickly went to four alarms on Thursday.
Flash Flood Watch still in effect for Greater Lake Tahoe area
A stretch of Highway 89 in Alpine County is shut down because of severe flooding in an area burned by the Tamarack Fire last summer.
Tuolumne County Spring Fire 100% contained
Emergency crews are on the scene, and police ask that travelers avoid the area.
As McKinney Fire rages, evacuated residents grapple with losses and an uncertain future
US Forest Service officials said lower temperatures and higher humidity levels -- as well as rain over some areas of the fire -- slowed down the fire's spread and helped firefighters to make good progress Tuesday.
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Pennsylvania waitress shocked to receive $3,000 tip
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
California State Fair Unveils New Safety And Security Measures Ahead Of Opening
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
Tired Of Waiting On The City, South Sacramento Twin Sisters Clean Up Neighborhood Sidewalk Themselves
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters Rescue Kitten Trapped In Tennessee Walmart Pepsi Machine
Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.
Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.
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Sacramento Overnight Weather Forecast: Aug. 5, 2022
Here's how the next seven days of weather will look.
McKinney Fire containment now at 40% | On The Go
Chief Meteorologist Nic Merianos breaks down the seven-day forecast, and Marlee Ginter talks about the day's top stories.
Markleeville clean up after flooding is causing stress for local businesses
The town of Markleeville is asking for visitors, despite the recent closure of Highway 89 due to a burn scar washout. It is unknown how long the roadway will be closed, but there are other ways to get to this town near South Lake Tahoe. We spoke to a restaurant via zoom about the economic impact.
Sacramento roads open after explosion near Light Rail
Police are on scene investigating an explosion inside a vehicle near the Roseville Road Light Rail station in North Sacramento.
El Dorado Hills teen Sophia Torres died Monday nearly a month after being hit by a car
13-year-old Sophia Torres died on Monday nearly a month after being hit by a car while jogging.