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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.
Customs officers said they stopped a plane passenger with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure this month.
A woman in Thailand says a massive python coiled around her in her kitchen and "only tightened" as she attempted to fight it off.
The red-bellied black snake slithered onto the unicorn-themed bed in Jimboomba, Queensland, and tried to blend in with some toys — but it couldn't hide for long.
Issuing a wanted poster with a mugshot of the coiled green mamba, police warned: "The snake is very dangerous."
The invasive female Burmese python captured at Big Cypress National Preserve weighed 198 pounds – the second heaviest python captured to date in Florida.
"Eastern Diamondbacks are highly venomous snakes and are very common to this area," the sheriff's office said.
"This is our record for the most rattlesnakes caught in one call!" said company owner Bryan Hughes.
Peggy Jones says the two animals battled it out with her in the crossfire. She ended up covered in blood, her forearm ripped up by the hawk's talons.
Rattlesnake season is ramping up and with all the rain we got this winter, they'll have plenty to eat.
The bizarre yet fascinating menagerie of animals detected by TSA agents in carry-on baggage at US airports carries on into 2023.
For the first time ever, scientists found that several female snake species have not just one, but two, heart-shaped clitorises – and their stimulation could lead to longer and more frequent mating.
A visitor managed to capture the escape on video, where a distressed person can be heard asking: "Is it safe to be here?"
Police said the circumstances of the attack are unclear because "the dire situation" precluded "extended interviews ... about the snake, its origin, or anything along those lines."
A Virginia woman got a horrifying surprise when a nearly three-foot long snake came slithering out of an air vent while she was driving.
Aces' Shortstop Jack Reinheimer noticed the slithering serpent between first and second base during the third inning
Something more than air came slithering out of a car vent in Florida.
Southern California animal control officers are hunting for a venomous cobra that bit a dog and then slithered off into a suburban neighborhood.
A California schoolteacher was arrested Wednesday after at least 300 living and dead pythons were found in plastic bins inside his stench-filled home in suburban Orange County, police said.
The auction draft format has begun to emerge as a commonplace format, replacing the snake draft in ever-increasing numbers. Which is the best format for you, and your league?
Detectives are asking for help identifying possible victims in a child sexual abuse material case involving a Woodland substitute teacher.
A man died after a shooting at a Benicia home late Thursday night, police say.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
A 60-day warning period began Thursday. Enforcement is set to start June 30.
Detectives are asking for help identifying possible victims in a child sexual abuse material case involving a Woodland substitute teacher.
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.
A man died after a shooting at a Benicia home late Thursday night, police say.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
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.
Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.
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.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
Nick Kurtz drew a walk for his 19th consecutive game and hit a two-run double, helping the Athletics defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-3.
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.
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3.
Casey Schmidt hit a two-run homer, Drew Gilbert and Heliot Ramos added solo shots and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.
The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
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.
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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.
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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.
The Stevenson Bridge will be closed as crews work on seismic retrofitting and roadway realignment.
The San Joaquin County city of Mountain House is rolling out red-light safety cameras at 14 high-risk intersections, with a 60-day warning period that began Thursday. Enforcement is set to start June 30.
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 Golden State Valkyries are looking to build off their inaugural season.
Steve Large reports.