USFS to fight wildfires by clearing dead and diseased trees in California
The US Forest Service is working on a new initiative to help fight wildfires.
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The US Forest Service is working on a new initiative to help fight wildfires.
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger.
California's office of the State Fire marshal released an updated fire hazard map showing which unincorporated parts of California are most at risk for fires and what future destruction could look like.
California's office of the State Fire marshal released an updated fire hazard map showing which unincorporated parts of California are most at risk for fires and what future destruction could look like.
In the wake of the devastation, a new generation of foresters is taking interest in wildfire prevention.
Evacuees fled their homes nearly six weeks ago as the Mosquito fire burned through parts of El Dorado and Placer counties.
Stage A.G. says building blueprints, or guidelines, are long overdue. He says that before local leaders approve housing projects, certain requirements need to be met, or else they face legal action.
Cal Fire says about 40 people are still evacuated after the Mosquito Fire.
The rain has been helpful for firefighters, but will it have a long-term effect?
This weekend's wet weather helped crews in the fight against the Mosquito Fire.
The latest numbers from CAL FIRE show containment is now at 38 percent.
As of Saturday morning, the fire near the community of Gazelle has burned 13,440 acres; containment expected Monday
Fire crews are paying close attention to this weekend's weather forecast while working to prevent flare-ups.
Containment of the fire is holding at 20 percent.
The dark skies can be daunting -- but trying to breathe is just about unbearable with that thick smoke. While firefighters brave the firelines, scientists aren't far behind -- studying the smoke from it. The Mosquito Fire churning out more than monster clouds: information to help predict the next one.
A November ballot measure has firefighters and some environmental groups in a face-off with the governor. Prop 30 would increase taxes for those who make more than $2 million a year to fund climate programs, like wildfire prevention and reduction. We're getting answers on why the governor is against a measure that, on paper, aligns with the state’s aggressive climate goals.
The wildfire is continuing to grow, now being 64,159 acres.
The line, built by fire retardant, was dropped to ensure that the fire Tuesday did not make its way over Foresthill Road.
Strong winds caused yesterday's flare up, causing the flames to make a run towards Foresthill.
Clear skies on Tuesday did not mean clear sailing for the community of Foresthill.
Firefighters are battling a new wildfire in rural Placer County on Tuesday, this one near the Dutch Flat area.
Containment is slowly creeping up in the Mosquito Fire.
The wildfire has now grown to nearly 50,000 acres, but firefighters are still worried about the threat of winds.
While rainfall is helpful against wildfires, a downpour isn't necessarily a good thing because it could lead to flooding or mudslides, a firefighting spokesperson tells CBS13.
The wildfire remains just 10 percent contained as of Monday.
Chantel Brooks was last seen on surveillance footage from July 17 leaving a CVS on East Travis Boulevard in Fairfield.
An inmate died Tuesday after being attacked by another inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento, in Folsom, officials said.
A Sacramento carjacking suspect was arrested in Truckee after police said he crashed a stolen vehicle down an embankment before running into a wooded area.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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 lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Chantel Brooks was last seen on surveillance footage from July 17 leaving a CVS on East Travis Boulevard in Fairfield.
Critics called it the "anti-transparency" bill. Newsom quietly enacted the controversial part and may now veto the part the rail watchdog says he needs, sources tell CBS California.
An inmate died Tuesday after being attacked by another inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento, in Folsom, officials said.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an electric-shock glove that may soon be used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
For 24 years, John Castro has been teaching students at Earl Warren Elementary School in Sacramento. Along the way, he has made an impact that extends far beyond the classroom.
A person wearing a ski mask was found shot in northeast Sacramento on Monday morning under mysterious circumstances, authorities said.
An SUV drifted out of its lane on U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento late Sunday night, hitting a group of people helping change a flat tire on the shoulder.
Sacramento police said a pedestrian was struck by two vehicles and remains in critical condition. The driver of the first vehicle left the scene, and the second driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police.
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of the classroom at San Juan Unified, where teachers and students are learning how to use the technology.
Voters are deciding who will carry out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional term in California's 14th Congressional District.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an electric-shock glove that may soon be used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Wings 78-70 for their sixth straight victory.
Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit a three-run home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7.
Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 5-3 on Saturday night to end a four-game losing streak.
Voters are deciding who will carry out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional term in California's 14th Congressional District.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an electric-shock glove that may soon be used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
CBS News Sacramento spoke with the head of UC Davis Children's Hospital about the rising cases and why measles specifically is the most infectious disease.
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.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
A fire in the area of Yuba Ridge Drive near Nevada City forced an evacuation order and warnings.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of intentionally starting the Fred Mountain Fire, one of two wildfires that have merged at the California-Nevada border as thousands of people remain under evacuation orders and warnings.
Crews in Northern California's El Dorado County have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire that prompted mandatory evacuation orders and warnings for parts of the Somerset area, officials said Monday.
It's a loss one friend says came after Susan Solari made the heartbreaking decision to stay behind with the dogs she loved.
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.
Three Lake Tahoe area ski resorts have announced their plans to take advantage of a season fueled by an anticipated Super El Niño snowfall.
A fire at a convenience store in Modesto early Tuesday morning left the structure with significant damage.
The work begins this week at Woolner Avenue before expanding to other key roadways across the city.
Meteorologist Ashley Nanfria says a high pressure system is keeping the heat on in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys.
Some parents in Woodland have been left wondering where their kids will go to school next year as a population shift in the city is causing some campuses to become overcrowded.