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Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery crouched beside the cage of a long-haired, black-and-white cat with blisters and second-degree burns on all four paws. She stroked his head, examined his bandages and adjusted the soft collar around his neck that prevented him from licking his wounds.
The devastating fires continue to burn after claiming the lives of a handful of people, but no doubt many more animals and pets.
A new study has found ocean garbage is making its way into the seafood we buy.
Crime scene surrounded Ket Mo Ree on the corner of Third and G streets hours after the violence.
Pictures of students showing off bongs and booze were in the app, along with full-frontal nudity.
The academic world is changing a lot today, but it remains potentially one of the most rewarding careers one can experience if one is willing to work hard and with focus on the goals that have taken you there.
Researchers at Lake Tahoe are enlisting local residents, tourists and other beach-goers to record their observations and photographs on a new smartphone app to help scientists better understand the lake's environmental conditions.
Administrators have put together a multi-pronged program to keep student athletes as safe as possible.
Their names are Alfie and Charlie—Charlie's a girl by the way. The playful puppies will grow up to be the principal investigators in cancer research.
UC Davis skin expert Emanual Maverakis says the drinkable sunscreen is a great idea in theory, but could deliver a burn to both your skin and your wallet if you're not careful.
It's a tiny valve that's inserted into the airways leading to the diseased part of the lungs. It blocks fresh air from going to the bad part of the lung, but also allows old air to escape.
Improving healthcare from the ground up at a local level starts with someone who has an inherent understanding of patient care as well as the educational foundation to make some meaningful changes. Rayne Soriano is that man.
" I was fortunate to have very good mentors who prepared me and gave me many opportunities to be competent at my job," says Emilio Ferrer.
Whether you love shopping or hate shopping, you're bound to find something interesting in the Aggie Surplus on the UC Davis campus.
It's that time of the year when many kids head to summer camp, and for one group of kids their camp is filled with typical activities and a chance to learn about an autoimmune disease they all share.
Iwan Van Der Schoor was performing in a July 4 show at Lake of the Pines over the weekend when he hit the lake hard during his landing and was severely injured. He remembered the weekend skydive he'd like to forget from a hospital bed on Monday.
An underground pipeline leak last month released over 100,000 gallons of oil, about 21,000 gallons of which flowed into a storm drain, and wound up on Refugio State Beach near Santa Barbara.
Long hours, minimal pay, constant pressure over results, papers and grants if you are in a top research institution, so make sure this is what you want.
The rash-causing parasite is normally found in birds that then pass it to snails and then pass it to humans in the water.
The hydrant is the exact type specially designed for Disney theme parks. The Clow-made low silhouette hydrant is preferred for places where there's lots of foot traffic.
Computer science professor, Patrice Koehl, says his continued educations opened the door to new opportunities in his career.
The viticulture and enology department is trying to mitigate drought damage by testing out new watering techniques without compromising grape quality.
Tasked with overseeing clinical trials using only the best clinical practices, oftentimes teaching groups of research assistants at the same time keeps the job of clinical research coordinator in high demand.
Les led the Aggies to the Big West regular-season title and a spot in the National Invitation Tournament last season. They were 14-2 in the Big West and 25-7 overall, a year after going 9-22. The turnaround was the biggest in NCAA Division I last season.
Each one has her own personal war story, but Laura Tyrrell, Cindy Pico, and Carol Garcia have worked for years to turn their rough journeys into something positive.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire near Winters in Yolo County on Monday.
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.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for potential public safety power shutoffs.
A motorcyclist died following a crash in rural Sutter County late Sunday night.
Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said.
The family of a man shot and killed in Sacramento County on Saturday gathered to remember him and to call for justice.
L.A. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A. mayor after previously trailing by 6%. The California gubernatorial primary also remained undecided.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire near Winters in Yolo County on Monday.
A Yuba City McDonald's employee is recovering in the hospital after police say a coworker threw hot oil on him.
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.
A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday morning in an Arden-Arcade business, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said.
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.
The district, redrawn under the voter-approved Proposition 50 in November, is expected to favor Democrats by including areas of Citrus Heights, much of North and East Sacramento, the city of West Sacramento, Rocklin and Roseville.
A new effort is underway to reduce Sacramento's drug overdose crisis. A local rapper and community members are coming together to film a music video highlighting the dangers of fentanyl.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for potential 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.
Democratic Rep. Adam Gray and Republican Kevin Lincoln will advance in the June 2 primary for California's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
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.
Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam for his 22nd home run, leading the Houston Astros to a 13-2 victory over the Athletics.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Michael Busch singled to right in the 10th inning, allowing automatic runner Dansby Swanson to advance from second and score on an error, and the Chicago Cubs edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
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.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has surpassed political newcomer Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A. mayor after trailing by nearly 6% on election night.
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in the California governor's race, CBS News projects. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
Mail-in ballots and security measures contribute to counting delays in California's close contests, an election expert says, and last-minute voters in the governor's race may slow things down further.
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.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
Our produce man Michael Marks has the best deals in seasonal fruits and veggies.
President Trump slammed California's ballot counting process during an interview on Sunday. A political data analyst weighs in on the process.
The family of a man shot and killed in Sacramento County on Saturday gathered to remember him and to call for justice.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.