Trump warns of "critical period" in Iran war as deadline to avoid escalation looms
President Trump's deadline for Iran to reach a deal to end the war or face punishing strikes on its bridges and power plants is less than 24 hours away.
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President Trump's deadline for Iran to reach a deal to end the war or face punishing strikes on its bridges and power plants is less than 24 hours away.
"The waves are massive and I have no life jacket on. … I just kept thinking 'just keep swimming, just keep swimming,'" Austin Appelbee said.
Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker in Arches National Park.
Ryan Wardwell of California planned to rappel down waterfalls known as the Seven Teacups on Sunday, officials said.
Rescuers are crediting a hiker's long-haired Chihuahua for helping them find him in a crevasse after he plunged into a Swiss glacier.
The three Peruvians and two Colombians had been missing since mid-March and were found on May 7 by an Ecuadorian boat called Aldo.
The child walked seven miles through rough terrain, officials said. Mountain lions were spotted in the area he passed through.
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 184 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western China, state media say.
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
Two young raccoons are on the mend after they found themselves in an oily situation.
In early August, Mikhail Pichugin reportedly set on a journey to watch whales in the Sea of Okhotsk with his 49-year-old brother and 15-year-old nephew.
At least 17 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Video shows a Coast Guard member descending into the choppy ocean from a helicopter to reach the man and dog.
The cave was littered with animal skulls and bones, the rescuer said, adding: "It felt nice that the cave didn't get to keep another one."
Lukas McClish, 34, was reported missing by his family on June 11. He was found on June 20.
A kite surfer stranded on the Santa Cruz County coastline used a bit of ingenuity to help get himself rescued, authorities said.
A nonprofit developer wants to build two facilities to help Native American Women with disabilities and youth who are pregnant in rural El Dorado County.
Three mariners were rescued after they spelled out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach. It marks the second time in four years that castaways were found on the same island.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
First responders found themselves wading into swift water in El Dorado Hills early Monday morning to rescue a trapped man.
A Carnival cruise ship rescued two men after their boat sank in the Gulf of Mexico.
Three people who set out to snow camp overnight Tuesday in the Tahoe National Forest were rescued after they got lost in a snowstorm.
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes.
River City Waterway Alliance is an all-volunteer organization that has removed millions of pounds of trash over the last three years.
On Jan. 31, 2026, two people took nearly $200,000 from a jewelry store in the Westfield Galleria. Police said detectives quickly launched an investigation and identified two suspects.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
The proposal, introduced by Supervisor Steve Ding, is aimed at reducing pet overpopulation, overcrowded shelters, and rising costs tied to animal care.
There are new proposed cuts that include eliminating the mounted patrol unit, terminating contracts with Regional Transit and the Natomas Unified School District for resource officers, and ending the ShotSpotter program in some parts of the city.
The state is seeking millions in penalties from State Farm over its handling of L.A. wildfire claims.
River City Waterway Alliance is an all-volunteer organization that has removed millions of pounds of trash over the last three years.
Home surveillance footage shows a man accused of attempting to gain access to houses in the Arden area swinging around a knife on someone's front porch.
On Jan. 31, 2026, two people took nearly $200,000 from a jewelry store in the Westfield Galleria. Police said detectives quickly launched an investigation and identified two suspects.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
There are new proposed cuts that include eliminating the mounted patrol unit, terminating contracts with Regional Transit and the Natomas Unified School District for resource officers, and ending the ShotSpotter program in some parts of the city.
After postponing its originally planned 2025 stop in the capital city, X Games is moving forward with its return to Sacramento this summer — now with a major music lineup attached.
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.
An early morning earthquake in Nevada on Friday was felt as far west as the Sacramento Valley.
The sunny skies and warmer weather in Northern California are increasing the chance of seeing snakes, and this year, there's been a big spike in the number of fatal rattlesnake bites in the state.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
A massive sea lion is stealing all the attention at San Francisco's Pier 39, along with most of the dock.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego, authorities said.
Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom homered to back a strong start by Aaron Civale and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardian 7-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.
Jonathan Aranda hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5 afternoon, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run single in Tampa Bay's three-run fifth inning and the Rays defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-1.
José Ramírez stole his 300th career base, David Fry and Kyle Manzardo both hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians used a four-run fifth inning to rally past the Athletics 14-6.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
There are new proposed cuts that include eliminating the mounted patrol unit, terminating contracts with Regional Transit and the Natomas Unified School District for resource officers, and ending the ShotSpotter program in some parts of the city.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
The Sacramento City Council will begin the difficult budget cut debate to solve the city's $66 million deficit this week, including 46 proposed layoffs.
As voters head toward the midterm primaries, Latino voters are emerging as a pivotal voting bloc that could be a difference-maker in the results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marlee Ginter reports on Sacramento’s budget woes.
Kayla Moeller reports on a waterway cleanup group that is facing some issues as they collect trash.
Kayla Moeller reports on Silver Dollar Saloon shifting away from the restaurant business into an event space.
Nina Burns reports on a proposal to spay or neuter any found pets before being given back to owners.
Steve Large reports on potential budget cuts to Sacramento police.