Starbucks unveils new cold drink cups that use less plastic
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.
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.
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
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.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, June 28th, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.
The charge stemmed from an encounter with deputies that led to them firing ten shots at her fleeing car in November in Rancho Cordova.
It's like a story out of a Pixar movie, only this one is real. A lone rooster fighting to survive on the streets of Antioch for weeks is now safe.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted of all counts he faced in his hush money trial. CBS13 went to Placer County for reactions where, in the 2020 Presidential Election, Trump won more than half of the vote.
One California Republican lawmaker doubled down on his commitment to the former president following Thursday's historic conviction.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with a jury returning a guilty verdict on all 34 counts.
For the first time, a judge will consider whether a former president should be put behind bars for a felony conviction.
Next week will mark 80 years since the D-Day landings.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, June 28th, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.
The charge stemmed from an encounter with deputies that led to them firing ten shots at her fleeing car in November in Rancho Cordova.
The charge stemmed from an encounter with deputies that led to them firing ten shots at her fleeing car in November in Rancho Cordova.
Bethany Zummo spoke to CBS13 about her journey and how she is inspiring others just like her.
A wild freeway pursuit with suspects filming the whole thing on Instagram live has the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office calling out soft-on-crime laws for letting the teens loose after another recent arrest.
A lost piece of Sacramento's history is now being revived in the form of a colorful new mural.
"We've seen this before," said Berry Accius, a Sacramento community activist and founder of Voice of the Youth. "What are we going to do differently moving forward?"
One California Republican lawmaker doubled down on his commitment to the former president following Thursday's historic conviction.
A former professor was sentenced to more than five years in prison for starting three fires behind firefighters working one of California's largest wildfires in state history.
California lawmakers have concerns about artificial intelligence in the private sector, but there are also concerns about its use by state agencies.
A proposed measure in California that would have required schools in California to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification at school has failed to qualify for the November ballot.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, June 28th, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.
Bethany Zummo spoke to CBS13 about her journey and how she is inspiring others just like her.
Jose Siri tied the game in the ninth with a home run and Richie Palacios hit an RBI single in the 12th to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 6-5 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Lashinda Demus will receive her long-delayed medal in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
Nick Castellanos had a two-run homer among his three hits, Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in six scoreless innings and the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted of all counts he faced in his hush money trial. CBS13 went to Placer County for reactions where, in the 2020 Presidential Election, Trump won more than half of the vote.
One California Republican lawmaker doubled down on his commitment to the former president following Thursday's historic conviction.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 state felony counts in New York.
The Misha knee system is an implantable tool that is a shock absorber for the knee.
More mosquitos are making their way into the Sacramento region, and experts warn a summer surge of the insects could be dangerous.
In a bipartisan vote, the California State Senate approved a bill from a Bay Area lawmaker aimed at targeting social media addiction among children and teens.
May is Older Americans Month and this year, a 90-year-old man is showing just how high seniors can soar.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The town of Loomis geared up for a major grand opening with Thursday marking the official opening of a new Costco.
Summer driving season is starting and teenagers are much more likely to get into car accidents when they get behind the wheel. What are the safest vehicles for young drivers?
If you look up at the roof of Andrea Bokreta's Sacramento home, you won't find solar panels. She decided against them after meeting with a representative for Solar company Freedom Forever in February 2023.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Summer driving season is starting and teenagers are much more likely to get into car accidents when they get behind the wheel. What are the safest vehicles for young drivers?
A national scam involving panhandling is now reaching streets in Northern California.
If you look up at the roof of Andrea Bokreta's Sacramento home, you won't find solar panels. She decided against them after meeting with a representative for Solar company Freedom Forever in February 2023.
Everything seems to be getting more expensive, and that includes fast food. It's no longer considered cheap. But, have you heard of fast food dupes?
Some residents of the area said that while they hope that this may be a good thing in the long run, they aren't sure it will do much to help anyone who needs assistance right now.
El Dorado County fire officials want to remind you of safe burning methods as several vegetation fires have popped up this past month.
With fire season fast approaching, communities are getting creative about how they prepare before a fire ever sparks.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
Beavers. They've had a bad reputation. Many call them pests, but they're far from it. They play such an important role in our ecosystem that their work can even curtail wildfires.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
Sacramento air quality officials are launching a new program to get gas-powered lawn tools off the streets.
Thursday came a long awaited not guilty verdict for Kyrieanna Liles, the Sacramento-area woman now acquitted on a charge of felony assault with great bodily injury on a peace officer.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are responding to our CBS News California investigation, which found that damage claims from potholes and debris on California freeways tripled in the first half of last year while Caltrans cut its damage payout rate in half.
It's like a story out of a Pixar movie, only this one is real. A lone rooster fighting to survive on the streets of Antioch for weeks is now safe.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted of all counts he faced in his hush money trial. CBS13 went to Placer County for reactions where, in the 2020 Presidential Election, Trump won more than half of the vote.