First Alert Weather: I-80 reopens but more Sierra snow is expected
The Blizzard Warning was extended through midnight Sunday and a Winter Storm Warning continues through Wednesday morning as several feet of additional snow is expected.
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The Blizzard Warning was extended through midnight Sunday and a Winter Storm Warning continues through Wednesday morning as several feet of additional snow is expected.
A blizzard that brought this season's biggest snowfall to California's Sierra Nevada eased slightly on Sunday, but more unstable weather was expected.
A severe winter storm has begun bringing copious amounts of snow to California's Sierra Nevada this week. Extremely dangerous mountain travel is expected, with long stretches of roadway becoming impassible with blizzard conditions.
With voting underway for the primary election, county election offices in the Northern California Sierra Nevada and Foothills are taking emergency precautions leading up to the forecast blizzard conditions.
A water resources engineer said Northern California's snowpack is nearly 80% of average to date and 74% of where we need to be by April 1, typically when we peak.
Extreme winter weather conditions are coming in the Sierra this week, and those who live in the mountains are hunkering down before a big dump of snow.
Experts are stressing deep snow safety and precaution ahead of an intense winter storm that could be one of the strongest and coldest of the season in the Sierra.
Over 20,000 patients are currently waiting for an organ transplant in California, but when it comes to the Sacramento region, transplant procedures just hit a major milestone.
This weekend's World Cup ski race at Palisades Tahoe will get a nice boost from the presence of their musical headliner on Saturday night: Atlanta-based rapper Ludacris.
It's still the holiday weekend and with another atmospheric river in Northern California, the Sierra got some more snow.
Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Gregory Kreis was notified last week he is charged with 19 ethical violations going back to 2015.
Our weather pattern changes starting Valentine's Day, bringing more widespread rain, gusty winds and heavy Sierra snow to Northern California. Here's the unsettled pattern our First Alert Weather team is tracking.
The 88 people who had their cars impounded during a massive sideshow bust in Stockton may never get them back as they are being searched for evidence. The sheriff will decide what to do with them once charges are filed.
Snowfall and slick roads were impacting drivers across the Sierra on Wednesday. Here is where chain controls are in effect.
Pacific Gas and Electric crews in Vacaville started storm prep ahead of this past weekend's storm, but now the damage is done and they are aiming to restore power to those still in the dark by the end of Thursday.
Gabriel Vega showed us the hole left behind in the living room roof of his parents' Vacaville home when a tree went down and struck through the ceiling like a javelin.
A significant earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Friday morning.
A significant earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Friday morning.
A series of strong storms are hitting Northern California this week causing concerns for communities with burn scars from recent fires.
In the Sierra Foothills, a flood watch that goes into effect Wednesday morning had people preparing Tuesday. Here are sandbag locations around the Sacramento region.
After a quiet weekend, another round of wet weather returns Wednesday bringing several impacts to Northern California. Here's what the First Alert Weather team is watching.
A suspect remains at large after one person was shot in a Placer County community along the west shore of Lake Tahoe, authorities said Monday.
Monday night was quiet across the Sierra and Sacramento Valley after snow and rain slammed each Monday morning and overnight Sunday, a quick storm that was mostly over by late afternoon.
Since 2008, Joe Schwartz and his wife, Becky, have been hammering out a business plan around the game of cornhole. It started in a backyard.
It's a winter sport with a wild twist. Skiers and snowboarders at Heavenly Resort got a little too close to a black bear this weekend.
Henry Bolte hit his first career home run and the Athletics went deep five more times at Las Vegas Ballpark in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
A vehicle crashed into a building in Stockton on Tuesday, sending two children participating in a dance class to the hospital, officials said.
Several families have secured shelter while advocates say others remain unhoused a week after the City of Sacramento transitioned from its Motel Shelter Program to an Emergency Shelter Vouchers for Families program.
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that happened near Hagginwood Park in North Sacramento earlier this year.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley and Democratic candidate Dr. Richard Pan have advanced in the race for California's redrawn 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Henry Bolte hit his first career home run and the Athletics went deep five more times at Las Vegas Ballpark in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
A Modesto home caught fire after a car crashed into it early Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead, firefighters said.
A vehicle crashed into a building in Stockton on Tuesday, sending two children participating in a dance class to the hospital, officials said.
Several families have secured shelter while advocates say others remain unhoused a week after the City of Sacramento transitioned from its Motel Shelter Program to an Emergency Shelter Vouchers for Families program.
An arrest has been made after a man was killed in a weekend shooting at an Arden-Arcade business, officials said on Tuesday.
A Citrus Heights man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing that happened this week in Sacramento, officials said on Thursday.
A man has been charged with bringing an explosive device into Sacramento International Airport, federal prosecutors announced.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley and Democratic candidate Dr. Richard Pan have advanced in the race for California's redrawn 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for potential public safety power shutoffs.
Three U.S. citizens, including two California residents, have been arrested by the FBI in connection with an alleged plot to support ISIS.
A series of offshore earthquakes shook near California's North Coast early Wednesday morning.
A massive search effort is ongoing for a man missing since Memorial Day weekend in the Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe.
Democratic Rep. Adam Gray and Republican Kevin Lincoln will advance in the June 2 primary for California's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Henry Bolte hit his first career home run and the Athletics went deep five more times at Las Vegas Ballpark in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker homered, Gage Jump worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-0 to avoid a series sweep.
Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam for his 22nd home run, leading the Houston Astros to a 13-2 victory over the Athletics.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
A new analysis warns a proposed FEMA overhaul by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local agencies amid hurricane season.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has surpassed political newcomer Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A. mayor after trailing by nearly 6% on election night.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A West Park High School sophomore is celebrating the end of the school year and a second chance at life after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during band class last month.
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.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
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.
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.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
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.
Madisen Keavy reports.
Both children suffered injuires from debris created by the collision, officials said.
The fire was a result of an escaped controlled burn in the area.
Conor McGill reports.
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