Historic Portuguese festa in California Delta returns for its 133rd year
The historic Portuguese Freeport/Clarksburg Festa is returning for its 133rd edition in the California Delta on Sunday.
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The historic Portuguese Freeport/Clarksburg Festa is returning for its 133rd edition in the California Delta on Sunday.
Memorial Day officially kicks off boating season in Northern California. But with that comes the risk of accidents, hazards and drownings in the delta and local rivers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his administration's water policies and pushed for major infrastructure projects, including the controversial Delta Conveyance Project, arguing California is now "more prepared for our water future than ever before."
A couple of bills meant to speed up the process were allowed to die in committee before reaching the state Assembly. Opponents of the project consider it a victory in a fight to protect the water of the delta and the towns that live along its banks.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's controversial push to fast-track the Delta Conveyance Project received a formal endorsement this week from the largest irrigation district in the nation.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for "swift" action to start the Delta Conveyance Project, claiming it's essential to avoiding future water disasters.
The ups and downs of spring continue this week in Northern California with above-average temperatures and a cooler finish to the weekend.
Since October, the detection of this invasive mussel has only spread. It's now been found in four other counties, from Sacramento down to Merced, and into Contra Costa and Napa counties.
A major Southern California water supplier approved a motion to help move forward a project that would tunnel water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to Southern California.
On Wednesday, the California Department of Water Resources held a levee breaching ceremony to celebrate a habitat restoration project in Solano County.
Since 2017, more than 4,600 have been captured and the numbers keep growing.
The historic town of Locke, an unincorporated community in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, has stood the test of time.
From the Sacramento River to the coast, salmon populations have struggled to survive and California has put another ban on fishing for them for another year. Here are the problems the fish are facing and what's being done to save them.
Environmental activists say it is a well-documented problem in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta that is now out of control.
The San Joaquin Delta estuary covers 1,000 square miles. That's a lot of room for non-native plants to accidentally invade the waterways. California State Park is trying to combat the spreading of invasive plants.
A project to move water from the Sacramento region down to Southern California was recently approved by the Department of Water Resources.
A California judge has ruled that the state does not have permission to borrow billions of dollars for a water project.
The family of the man who died while trying to rescue a mother and her 5-year-old in the San Joaquin River this week said he was a hero even before jumping in the water.
The body of a man who jumped in to help a mother and daughter who crashed into the San Joaquin River this week was recovered Wednesday.
A close-knit community is grieving the loss of a Sacramento City College football player who collapsed during practice and died Monday.
Authorities are warning that a sunken tug boat in the Delta is leaking diesel fuel and oil.
In the near future, more local farmers will be using this recycled water for their crops.
An arrest has now been made in the fire over the summer that destroyed a historic restaurant and marina in Isleton.
The Delta supplies water to farmlands in our area, but right now, parts of it are filled with salt water, preventing farmers from successfully growing their crops.
The Department of Justice said Wednesday that a six-month investigation determined the University of California, Davis School of Medicine discriminates based on race during its admission process.
A California couple was injured after discovering their dogs were fighting a bear in the Mammoth Lakes area earlier this week, police said.
A motorcyclist died following an early morning crash in Sacramento County on Wednesday.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for expected public safety power shutoffs.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
CBS News projects Republican Steve Hilton will advance to November’s general election in the California governor’s race.
The Department of Justice said Wednesday that a six-month investigation determined the University of California, Davis School of Medicine discriminates based on race during its admission process.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for potential public safety power shutoffs.
A California couple was injured after discovering their dogs were fighting a bear in the Mammoth Lakes area earlier this week, police said.
A motorcyclist died following an early morning crash in Sacramento County on Wednesday.
Several families have secured shelter while advocates say others remain unhoused a week after the City of Sacramento transitioned from its Motel Shelter Program to an Emergency Shelter Vouchers for Families program.
An arrest has been made after a man was killed in a weekend shooting at an Arden-Arcade business, officials said on Tuesday.
A Citrus Heights man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing that happened this week in Sacramento, officials said on Thursday.
A man has been charged with bringing an explosive device into Sacramento International Airport, federal prosecutors announced.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley and Democratic candidate Dr. Richard Pan have advanced in the race for California's redrawn 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
A California couple was injured after discovering their dogs were fighting a bear in the Mammoth Lakes area earlier this week, police said.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for expected public safety power shutoffs.
Three U.S. citizens, including two California residents, have been arrested by the FBI in connection with an alleged plot to support ISIS.
A series of offshore earthquakes shook near California's North Coast early Wednesday morning.
A massive search effort is ongoing for a man missing since Memorial Day weekend in the Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe.
Henry Bolte hit his first career home run and the Athletics went deep five more times at Las Vegas Ballpark in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker homered, Gage Jump worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-0 to avoid a series sweep.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
A new analysis warns a proposed FEMA overhaul by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local agencies amid hurricane season.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
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.
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.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
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.
Here's a look at the deals you can score at the store this week.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday afternoon.
The incident happened along Elverta Road.
Madisen Keavy reports.
Both children suffered injuires from debris created by the collision, officials said.