UPDATE: Robbers Fire In Placer County Nearly Burns 2000 Acres, 20 Percent Contained
A small army of firefighters continued to battle the wildfire in Placer County on Friday as the effort stretched into its third day.
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A small army of firefighters continued to battle the wildfire in Placer County on Friday as the effort stretched into its third day.
It's a tense time for those displaced by the wildfire in Placer County, some of whom have family history in the area dating back more than a century.
A Foresthill woman had an unwelcome visitor. A bold black bear broke in to her home while she was there, so she hid and called 911.
The Placer County District Attorney's Office has officially filed charges against a Roseville mother in connection with the death of her 2-year-old daughter.
A quickly growing grass fire burned close to 200 acres near Thunder Valley Casino on Thursday afternoon.
The more than two million out of work Californians want to know where the jobs are. Well now, some are coming back.
Friends and family held a candlelight vigil at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights on Saturday night for a tow truck driver killed in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 80 earlier this week.
A tow truck driver was hit on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near Newcastle in Placer County on Tuesday afternoon, and the driver who hit him reportedly drove off.
Snow isn't the problem in Placer County. One neighborhood is digging out of the mud after a massive slide blocks a road for hours.
The Placer County Sheriff's Department is seeking help in identifying a woman who has been passing off counterfeit money throughout the county.
A man suspected of burglarizing several Granite Bay homes by kicking in the front door is now behind bars.
Placer County health officials are warning residents to be cautious after several ticks have tested positive for Lyme Disease in the county.
Wine tasting is a popular pastime many enjoy at individual Sierra Foothills' wineries.
A 66-year-old Grass Valley woman was arrested Thursday night and charged with killing her 4-year-old daughter more than 40 years ago.
A series of break-ins throughout Placer County have followed a similar pattern. The suspect or suspects strike at night with a brash method of entry: kicking the door down.
Doctors say a new tool in ambulances could save countless lives. There's just one problem — one company says it can't afford to continue to install them because of state budget cuts.
Two dozen families in Auburn have been told to leave their homes. They live in an old, rundown apartment building, and most if not all of them are poor.
An elderly Placer County woman has lost her home of 42 years after a fire broke out overnight.
A spending fund worth $100,000 is generating controversy in Placer County, where some are calling it a government slush fund.
Two elementary school girls who were reported missing from a North Highlands school Thursday morning were located several miles away in Placer County, according to police.
A 17-year-old Meadow Vista teen was arrested on DUI charges and felony vehicular manslaughter last night after the car he was driving lost control and smashed into a tree, killing three passengers, according to the CHP.
Firefighters in Placer plan to remove propane from a burning tanker car and put it in a manmade pond to prevent a catastrophic explosion in the town of Lincoln.
An observant witness helped Placer County deputies nab a pair of suspects in an Auburn bank robbery.
A tattoo artist has been arrested on suspicion of committing sexual acts on customers, according to the Placer County District Attorney's office.
One person is dead and one person has been hospitalized after an apartment fire broke out in Placer County Wednesday evening.
Oil prices remain volatile due to Iran war "re-escalation risks," as Tehran says it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
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.
Fire crews were battling vegetation fires across the region Sunday as a red flag warning remains in effect through Monday evening.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
It is the fifth time the Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial has been in Stockton. The memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day.
Fire crews were battling vegetation fires across the region Sunday as a red flag warning remains in effect through Monday evening.
Oil prices remain volatile due to Iran war "re-escalation risks," as Tehran says it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power on Sunday as planned de-energizations start over critical fire weather.
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.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
A new needle exchange pilot program at the Sacramento Public Library is drawing backlash from some neighbors who say they are concerned about the safety of families and children.
Sacramento city leaders are continuing negotiations over how to close a $66 million budget deficit, with councilmembers signaling support for preserving several community programs even as difficult cuts loom ahead.
Sacramento police are investigating a stabbing that they say left a woman in critical condition Tuesday evening in South Natomas.
A semi-truck caught on fire and was impacting traffic on Interstate 5 in South Sacramento late Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
A new sponsorship patch will adorn the jerseys of Sacramento Kings players next season.
Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power on Sunday as planned de-energizations start over critical fire weather.
Forecasters issued warnings to Northern California residents about widespread gusty winds and high fire danger as well as beach hazards during the weekend.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam that capped an eight-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the sloppy Athletics 10-1 in 25-35 mph winds.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Jordan Walker had a solo homer and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam, J.T. Ginn pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
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.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
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.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
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.
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.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
Jury selection in the trial of Carlos Dominguez started last week, with the trial set to start this week.
Fire crews were battling vegetation fires across the region Sunday as a red flag warning remained in effect through Monday evening.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this work week.
Families gathered on Sunday to pay their respects at what's known as the Moving Wall.