Talks on landmark plastic pollution treaty end without an agreement
Negotiators working on a landmark treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution failed to reach an agreement during talks that extended into Friday in Geneva.
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Negotiators working on a landmark treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution failed to reach an agreement during talks that extended into Friday in Geneva.
Plastic pollution is a "grave, growing and under-recognized danger" to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, a report in the Lancet medical journals warns
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
While the Halloween holiday brings excitement, creativity, and happy delirium for many kids, it also generates an unsettling amount of plastic waste.
Less than 10% of plastics in the U.S. are recycled.
A new process to recycle existing plastics indefinitely and reduce the flood of plastics into landfills is being developed by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley.
Removing the plastic now helps to stop it from degrading and shedding additional microplastics into the ocean, which can enter the food chain and eventually end up in the human body.
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
A new bill was introduced to the legislature to ban plastic grocery bags altogether across California, closing a loophole that has allowed them to remain in stores.
California would ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill in the state Legislature.
How can you avoid microplastics and nanoplastics lurking in plastic water bottles? Experts share tips and explain the potential health concerns.
A new study by researchers at Columbia and Rutgers shows that the average liter of bottled water contains nearly a quarter million pieces of nanoplastic.
A recent study estimates there are now 170 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean.
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
It's universally recognized as a sign to recycle. But the EPA is now saying it's also universally confusing, since many plastics can't easily be recycled.
Since Tupperware, the iconic kitchen brand that's been a household name for decades, signaled recently that it might be going out of business, you might be wondering how long your stash of its food storage containers is safe to use — especially if it's vintage.
The organization behind the study said it highlights "the need for legally binding agreements" to hold companies to account "for the entire life of the things they make."
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
Since California adopted the nation's first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags tin 2014, most grocery stores have turned to thicker, reusable plastic bags that are supposed to be recyclable.
Greenpeace USA blasted industry claims of creating an efficient, circular economy as "fiction."
Under California law — specifically Proposition 65, enacted in 1986 — the maximum allowable dose level for BPA via skin exposure is 3 micrograms per day.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Police in San Francisco have released video of a suspected car thief who ended up hanging under the Bay Bridge during a pursuit.
The San Francisco 49ers sat out the first round of the NFL draft, making two trades down after the players they targeted went off the board earlier.
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
A group of cycling advocates and UC Davis students is pushing for safety improvements at the university's West Campus following the death of a student last week.
Former Sacramento councilmember Sean Loloee pleaded guilty to three fraud schemes in connection with his grocery store, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.
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Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Police in San Francisco have released video of a suspected car thief who ended up hanging under the Bay Bridge during a pursuit.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
The aerial dance troupe Bandaloop dangled from the side of Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium as part of this year's celebration. Artists from across the state attended an awards ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council.
A domestic violence suspect who was barricaded in a home in Sacramento for hours overnight was arrested early Monday morning, police said.
Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
A California man who posed as a police officer while robbing a spa business in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said.
California's goal of having 100% of new cars sold be electric vehicles by 2035 may be hitting a roadblock.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Yee said she decided to suspend her bid for California governor because her experience and competence were not polling highly enough for her to win.
The San Francisco 49ers sat out the first round of the NFL draft, making two trades down after the players they targeted went off the board earlier.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to their fourth loss in five games with a 3-0 win.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
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.
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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.
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Here's a look a the weather forecast Thursday evening.
Kenneth Chee was named as one of the owners of Devastating Pyrotechnics and was arrested at Disney World.
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