
Fewer people spending Labor Day by water with abnormally cooler temperatures
The cooler temperatures were keeping some people away from the water.
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The cooler temperatures were keeping some people away from the water.
If you're headed out on the water this weekend, there is a warning that Sacramento County Regional Parks rangers want you to hear: avoid rope swings.
The Sacramento River served as the site of a multi-agency operation involving dive teams pulling cars out of the water.
A multi-agency operation is underway on Wednesday to pull multiple cars out of the Sacramento River.
A multi-agency operation is underway along the Sacramento River near Walnut Grove on Wednesday to pull a vehicle out of the water.
Just within the first week of July, tragedy has struck for two young people, both hiking and enjoying the outdoors when they were swept away by fast-moving currents.
Just within the first week of July, tragedy has struck for two young people, both hiking and enjoying the outdoors when they were swept away by fast-moving currents.
The coroner's office is asking for help in identifying a John Doe who was found in the Sacramento River in May.
The holiday weekend and triple-digit temperatures will likely draw a crowd along riverways in the Sacramento area.
The first major heat wave of the summer is here and people are doing everything they can to beat the heat.
It's officially the first weekend of summer and the Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner. As the weather heats up, more and more people will be hitting the lakes and rivers.
Already this season, numerous drownings on local rivers and lakes have been reported in waters that are faster and much colder than people are expecting. It's different this year and can stun even the best of swimmers. Just two deaths on local rivers this month were by people dying to save someone they love.
The weather this Memorial Day weekend may lead to a party on the capital region's rivers and waterways as law enforcement agencies continue to urge caution.
Another body was recovered from a Sacramento-area river. Though a cause of death has not yet been revealed, this comes as officials continue warning civilians to stay out of the dangerous and fast-moving local waterways ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.
Sea lions are back along the Sacramento River waterfront – but they may cause some problems if they decided to stick around.
In the near future, more local farmers will be using this recycled water for their crops.
Certain areas along the American and Sacramento rivers are listed in the high category for dangerous bacteria.
Certain parts of the American and Sacramento rivers are listed in the high category for dangerous bacteria. Among them is Tiscornia Beach near Discovery Park.
Northern California is heating up and has sent many people to the river to cool off this weekend. The rushing water did not stop people from diving into the American River.
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
The rising temperatures have many people heading to local rivers, and that has rescue crews bracing for more water rescue calls.
Boat crews on Saturday were searching for a person who went missing in the Sacramento River.
According to Sacramento County Regional Parks official Ken Casparis, in preparation for the last round of storms that passed through, maintenance teams removed approximately 109 tons of garbage from the island. On March 9 alone, a record-breaking 34 tons of trash were removed.
Sacramento County maintenance workers have cleared out over 100 tons of garbage from Bannon Island on the Sacramento River.
Authorities have recovered a sunken boat from the Sacramento River Deep Water Channel near Rio Vista.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Excitement over the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history helped California raise millions of dollars for its public schools, lottery officials said Monday
El Niño continues to strengthen according to NOAA's latest forecast. But would a strong El Niño mean an active winter across Northern California?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from some in his party for vetoing popular bills that made it to his desk. The bill authors wouldn't say that it was the governor playing to national politics, but political experts think it may be a long game for what comes next in Newsom's political life.
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Excitement over the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history helped California raise millions of dollars for its public schools, lottery officials said Monday
El Niño continues to strengthen according to NOAA's latest forecast. But would a strong El Niño mean an active winter across Northern California?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from some in his party for vetoing popular bills that made it to his desk. The bill authors wouldn't say that it was the governor playing to national politics, but political experts think it may be a long game for what comes next in Newsom's political life.
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Two cultures in one bite. Gondo Fusion is a food truck that combines Mexican and Cuban cuisine. It's a unique blend that reflects owner Silvia Rodriguez's background.
A suspect accused of driving a stolen vehicle was taken into custody after leading a pursuit that ended near Sacramento State, authorities said Monday afternoon.
We're looking at a nice forecast for the Sacramento region this week.
The annual California Capital Airshow wrapped up in Mather Sunday. The event features scores of jets on the ground and in the sky, and honors veterans as well. The airshow is a non-profit that gives back to the community through scholarships, donations, and youth programs.
It's a sad day for racers at Sacramento's Raceway Park.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
El Niño continues to strengthen according to NOAA's latest forecast. But would a strong El Niño mean an active winter across Northern California?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from some in his party for vetoing popular bills that made it to his desk. The bill authors wouldn't say that it was the governor playing to national politics, but political experts think it may be a long game for what comes next in Newsom's political life.
It's official: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to debate Republican presidential candidate hopeful Ron DeSantis.
Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce later walked out of Arrowhead Stadium together, further fueling to the speculation that they are dating.
Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday.
Nicolas Kerdiles drove his motorcycle through a stop sign and hit the driver's side of an SUV, Nashville police said.
Chris Taylor's line-drive single lifted the Dodgers past the Giants 3-2 on Sunday night.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from some in his party for vetoing popular bills that made it to his desk. The bill authors wouldn't say that it was the governor playing to national politics, but political experts think it may be a long game for what comes next in Newsom's political life.
Pay hikes for federal firefighters are set to expire in October. A bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021 provided a temporary pay bump for federal first responders.
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
It's official: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to debate Republican presidential candidate hopeful Ron DeSantis.
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services said it was working to smooth any hiccups.
When it comes to food advertising, what you see is rarely what you get. A flurry of recent lawsuits wants to change that.
A West Sacramento Target is the subject of controversy after talk of a policy banning teenagers was floated to the public.
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
The FDA warned that consumers shouldn't use certain tests manufactured by California-based Universal Meditech Inc., including those that test for pregnancy, ovulation and urinary tract infections.
A New York man says the Mexican Pizza he purchased only contained half of the amount of beans and beef advertised online and in-store.
Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1million worth of COVID-relief fraud.
The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.
"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."
The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.
A Placer County judge is the latest to order "transient release" for a "Sexually Violent Predator" due to lack of housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.
Barbara Morton says her payment never went through for something she tried to buy online.
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.
A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed trying to escape the island. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
A Roseville viewer says a recent trip to the emergency room left her confused about if she had an appendix. She called Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Pay hikes for federal firefighters are set to expire in October. A bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021 provided a temporary pay bump for federal first responders.
The U.S. Forest Service brought its rappel program to the region after carefully re-examining its operations and equipment. Its rappelers have been deployed to fires multiple times this summer.
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase soon.
Multiple firefighting agencies responded to a 35 acre vegetation fire that started near a motor home in Valley Springs Sunday.
When a wildfire breaks out, early detection is key in stopping it from spreading. Now, drones may be the latest technology that helps detect wildland blazes as soon as they break out.
A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.
A Roseville street is being named after U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee. It's a show of solidarity for the young woman who was killed serving this country.
In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.
"Barbie" is breaking box office records left and right, catapulting director Greta Gerwig to the spot of highest-grossing female director in domestic box office sales.
Local businesses in our region are stepping up and donating proceeds from their sales to the Hawaii wildfire relief efforts.
In this segment of The Answer, we dig into why we wake up in the middle of the night.
In this segment of California 2030, thought leader Anastasia Murphy, managing editor for Edible Sacramento, talks Sacramento's outstanding culinary scene and the city being a destination city.
In this segment of Sacramento Speaks, we hear from one local rancher who says he's not being heard.
An El Niño weather pattern is expected to strengthen just in time for winter.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism by some in his party for vetoing popular bills that made it to his desk. The bill authors wouldn't say that it was the governor playing to national politics, but political experts think it may be a long game for what comes next in Newsom's political life.