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A local sheriff's department is warning residents about scammers who are impersonating sergeants in calls.
Federal investigators have taken possession of a Pacific Gas and Electric Co. utility transmission pole and attached equipment in a criminal probe into what started a Northern California fire that has become the largest in the state this year, the utility said in a regulatory filing Monday.
The crash happened near Lincoln Blvd. and Ferrari Ranch Rd. The condition of those involved hasn't been released.
U.S. Forest Service officials indicated to PG&E that an initial assessment showed the Mosquito Fire started near one of its power lines on National Forest lands.
Firefighters saw a big jump in containment of the fire Sunday. Containment numbers jumped over 20%. Foresthill High students return to class Monday
A man is under arrest for allegedly starting a fire at an apartment in Rocklin.
The fire, which started September 6, has grown to 76,781 acres.
PG&E is now being sued by a group of residents for allegedly starting the Mosquito Fire.
Two South Placer Fire stations are set to be closed as the district tries to shuffle its resources amid funding woes.
The California State Park's long-term general plan is to expand campgrounds in the Auburn State Recreation Area.
Twenty-four hours of rain helped suppress the fast-growing Mosquito fire, giving crews a leg up on containment and allowing evacuees to return to a smoke-free community. But what did the rain do for wildfire long-term?
Containment of the fire jumped to almost 50 percent Tuesday. There have been evacuations lifted on the Placer County side.
The city of Rocklin is installing 32 more license-plate cameras, bringing the total to 37. The cameras will photograph rear license plates, allowing police to see if vehicles are stolen, and know who's coming in and out of the city.
The rain could be the break Mosquito Fire crews needed since battling flames early September.
This weekend's wet weather helped crews in the fight against the Mosquito Fire.
Crews are gaining ground on the Mosquito Fire burning in El Dorado and Placer counties.
Crews are getting the upper hand on another fire burning in placer county. Cal Fire says the Dutch Fire near I-80 and Ridge Road is now 60 percent contained. Nearly 50 acres have burned since the fire broke out Tuesday afternoon. Traffic on westbound I-80 has been reduced to one lane.
More than 11,000 people remain evacuated tonight and some have been able to move into the Auburn parks and recreation parking lot. A half dozen families have decided to stay there, including a woman from Todd Valley who was forced from her home a week ago.
Authorities are asking people to be patient around "the grounds" in Roseville. It's the base camp for cal fire operations for the mosquito fire. More than 3,600 first responders are stationed there tonight. The sheriff's office says to expect heavy traffic there--during the morning commute until the fire is out.
The fire is now estimated to be 64,159 acres in size and is 20% contained as of Thursday. There are 3,655 people battling the fire.
The line, built by fire retardant, was dropped to ensure that the fire Tuesday did not make its way over Foresthill Road.
The fire started Tuesday along Interstate 80 near Dutch Flat. The fire is 30 percent contained.
The fire is now estimated to be 50,330 acres in size and is 25% contained. There are 3,052 people battling the fire, officials said Tuesday night.
You can still see and hear the aerial fight against the Foresthill fire, which flared up around 3 p.m. Tuesday.
So far, 46 structures have burned, according to Cal Fire. Backfires set by firefighters helped keep the flames away from homes.
Just days after Northern California saw a stretch of record high temperatures, the high Sierra Nevada is once again getting snow.
A woman was rushed to the hospital after being rescued from a house fire in the Sacramento area early Wednesday morning.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Supreme Court heard arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez has lived in the U.S. for nearly thirty years and has protections under the DACA program.
Just days after Northern California saw a stretch of record high temperatures, the high Sierra Nevada is once again getting snow.
Roughly one-third of California's farmworkers are women, and as many as 80% say they've faced harassment, assault, or threats while working in the fields, according to the Center for Farmworker Families.
A woman was rushed to the hospital after being rescued from a house fire in the Sacramento area early Wednesday morning.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
A new type of home may soon be rolling into Sacramento. City leaders are considering allowing people to live in cottages mounted on wheels.
One person was killed in a hit-and-run collision between two vehicles in Sacramento on Friday evening, police said.
SMF says it's aware of reports that ICE agents are being used to assist TSA at other airports during this time but noted that as of Monday, it has no plans to use federal immigration officials for support.
Parts of Downtown Sacramento have sidewalks that are 150 years old, and next week, city leaders will consider spending more than $1 million to help restore them.
A teachers' strike at the Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento ended Thursday morning, after both sides announced a tentative agreement.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California will now observe March 31 as Farmworkers Day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday officially renaming what has been known as Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader came to light.
A lawsuit against Walgreens stores over alleged price-scanner and expired-product violations in California has resulted in the company agreeing to pay $6 million and to institute a new price guarantee to settle a lawsuit by multiple counties.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
A Chilean national on Monday pleaded guilty to a string of bank and ATM robberies for his role in a robbery crew using sophisticated tactics to steal more than $5 million in California, Oregon and Washington, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Shea Langeliers hit his fourth home run of the season and the Athletics picked up their first win with a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants for cash.
Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday night.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Supreme Court heard arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
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.
At Scott Leaman Elementary School, you can't miss them. Wearing bright vests and greeting students with big smiles, a group of fathers is making a big impact on campus.
Ashley Sharp reports.
A new type of home may soon be rolling into Sacramento. City leaders are considering allowing people to live in cottages mounted on wheels.
San Joaquin County submitted almost $19 million in funding requests to federal lawmakers, covering 10 projects throughout the county, including at Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
Steve Large reports.