South Lake Tahoe adopts new defensible space ordinance
"This is going to apply to any unapproved lot and every business as well as the residential structures. It won't apply to state or federal lands," a South Lake Tahoe fire marshal said.
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"This is going to apply to any unapproved lot and every business as well as the residential structures. It won't apply to state or federal lands," a South Lake Tahoe fire marshal said.
With multiple human and bear conflicts reported in the foothills recently, you may be wondering if there has been a boom in the black bear population in the state.
The people who were killed in a plane crash in Alpine County on Wednesday evening have been identified as cousins.
An investigation is underway after at least one person died in a plane crash in a remote area south of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday evening, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said.
A South Lake Tahoe business owner and WWII veteran well-known for running a popular dry-cleaning business for more than five decades died days before D-Day at the age of 98.
The historic Wagon Train in El Dorado County is making its way west on Highway 50 for the 75th year.
Police said they used tear gas to bring a suspect in a stabbing in South Lake Tahoe into custody on Saturday.
History was made as researchers based out of Northern California became the first people to climb one of the world's most famous trees.
A man who witnessed a homeowner shoot and kill a young bear in South Lake Tahoe on Memorial Day said the homeowner did not have a reason to shoot the bear.
A bear cub was shot and killed by a property owner after sneaking into a South Lake Tahoe home on Memorial Day. A California Department of Fish and Wildlife investigation determined it was self-defense.
Two people, including a student, were injured when a driver ran through a stop sign and crashed into a school bus in South Lake Tahoe, officials said Friday.
Police arrested a suspect who they say crashed a stolen car in South Lake Tahoe after he took off from them Wednesday afternoon.
South Lake Tahoe is grappling with how to solve the housing crisis – but not everyone agrees that a vacancy tax is the solution.
A 60-year-old pushing a truck on an icy road was taken to the hospital with major injuries after the truck slid backward and rolled over him in the South Lake Tahoe area on Sunday.
There was a standstill on Highway 50 Sunday morning after a snow slide trapped several vehicles near Echo Summit.
Four people have died after suspected overdoses at a South Lake Tahoe home on Monday.
Have you ever wondered if a street has been plowed recently? South Lake Tahoe just launched a new tracking tool that allows residents to see when a snowplow went down each street.
The gondola at Heavenly Mountian will be temporarily closed due to a mechanical issue, the ski resort announced Thursday.
A breakthrough has been made in a South Lake Tahoe missing person cold case from the early 1970s.
A large rockslide had Highway 50 closed near South Lake Tahoe overnight.
It's the time of year when the Sierra Nevada city of South Lake Tahoe transforms into a winter wonderland.
South Lake Tahoe residents will soon see “Plowy McPlowface” and “Sled Zeppelin,” among others, on the road this winter.
A big rig that caught fire had both directions of Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe closed Monday morning.
A big rig that caught fire had both directions of Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe closed Monday morning.
From Europe and Japan to Alaska and California, read on for some of the highest likelihoods for snowy slopes for a ski vacation this winter.
The shooting happened near Cucamonga and Ramona avenues, just after 12:30 a.m. Police said officers who arrived at the scene found three female victims who had been shot.
Jackson Sharman threw four touchdown passes, three to Matt Coleman, as Sacramento State shut out FCS member Mississippi Valley State 52-0 on Saturday night, giving Alonzo Carter his first win as the Hornets' head coach.
Jeffrey Springs pitched seven scoreless inning, Max Muncy homered for the second straight day and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Saturday night.
Hornet Stadium at Sacramento State was placed under a shelter-in-place order as police said they investigated shots fired at a campus parking structure.
Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice Saturday, powering the Giants to a 9-5 win over the Mets.
Hornet Stadium at Sacramento State was placed under a shelter-in-place order as police said they investigated shots fired on campus.
There were three people with major injuries who were taken to the hospital, and four vehicles are believed to have been involved, the CHP said.
Lane reductions and closures along Sacramento's Highway 50 due to construction will soon be a thing of the past for drivers, as Caltrans said most of the Fix50 project is scheduled to be completed at the end of October.
The shooting happened near Cucamonga and Ramona avenues, just after 12:30 a.m. Police said officers who arrived at the scene found three female victims who had been shot.
Jackson Sharman threw four touchdown passes, three to Matt Coleman, as Sacramento State shut out FCS member Mississippi Valley State 52-0 on Saturday night, giving Alonzo Carter his first win as the Hornets' head coach.
The shooting happened near Cucamonga and Ramona avenues, just after 12:30 a.m. Police said officers who arrived at the scene found three female victims who had been shot.
Detectives investigating the shooting said the two victims were not cooperating, and the investigation is ongoing.
A Sacramento woman was convicted of first degree murder in the 2018 fatal shooting of a man she mistakenly blamed for her father's death, authorities said.
The Sacramento Zoo's future in Land Park is officially taking another step forward. The city council approved an updated expansion plan that has already changed following community feedback.
The Sacramento City Council has approved a $2.2 million project aimed at making streets safer for students walking and biking to seven schools.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
In 2024, more than 450 people 20 and younger were killed on California roadways. Now there's a new virtual effort in California to change bad driving behavior.
Three novice hikers became stranded after their AI-planned ascent to the summit turned into a multi-day ordeal requiring a rescue operation.
Suisun City and the California Forever development group announced on Tuesday that they have finalized the first phase of a revitalization plan for the downtown area of the city.
It's all aimed at reducing highway fatalities and targeting fraud by removing 110 commercial driver's license schools across the nation.
Jackson Sharman threw four touchdown passes, three to Matt Coleman, as Sacramento State shut out FCS member Mississippi Valley State 52-0 on Saturday night, giving Alonzo Carter his first win as the Hornets' head coach.
Jeffrey Springs pitched seven scoreless inning, Max Muncy homered for the second straight day and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Saturday night.
Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice Saturday, powering the Giants to a 9-5 win over the Mets.
Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York's five home runs Friday night, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the Giants.
Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, marking a return to the NBA for the former No. 1 draft pick.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
A federal judge is considering whether to continue blocking a U.S. Postal Service rule imposing new requirements for mail voting.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
The Pentagon will begin requiring male service members ages 30 and older to get screened for testosterone deficiency, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the change over the summer.
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
Two firefighters were injured while battling a wildfire in California's Mariposa County that prompted evacuation orders and road closures.
An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
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.
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Hornet Stadium at Sacramento State was placed under a shelter-in-place order as police said they investigated shots fired at a campus parking structure.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
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