Cooler temperatures helping with prescribed burns in California
Firefighters are trying to get ahead of fire season by taking advantage of the cool star to summer.
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Firefighters are trying to get ahead of fire season by taking advantage of the cool star to summer.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
Targeted grazing is part of California's strategy to reduce wildfire risk because goats can eat a wide variety of vegetation and graze in steep, rocky terrain. But new state labor regulations are making it more expensive to provide goat-grazing services, and herding companies say the rules threaten to put them out of business.
The fire is burning near Copperopolis, but no structures are threatened.
One of the researchers who found the frog said his immediate reaction was "Bloody hell!"
An annual cleanup that got a kickstart from Cal Fire in Dutch Flat on Thursday.
In 2021, there were more than 170 fires along the parkway burning an estimated 15 percent of the total nature area.
Just as concerning, in the last year CBS13 reported at least two fire departments are either bracing for closures or have already.
The fire has grown to about 3/4 of an acre, officials say.
Forward progress has been stopped.
Placer county officials say they're moving toward a new way to respond to emergencies within the county.
The town of Paradise will now have a new emergency system, more than four years after the Camp Fire claimed the lives of 85 people.
Senators Alex Padilla and Diane Feinstein announced nearly $97 million in funding to reduce wildfire risk in communities across California.
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
A man suspected in a series of thefts from home improvement stores in Northern California was released from jail earlier this month, only to be arrested hours later for the same crime.
The state can appeal the ruling if it chooses to.
Two businesses in Sacramento were damaged early Wednesday morning after suspected burglars used a vehicle to crash into the storefronts, police said.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in California's Central Valley on Tuesday.
The state can appeal the ruling if it chooses to.
A man suspected in a series of thefts from home improvement stores in Northern California was released from jail earlier this month, only to be arrested hours later for the same crime.
Price Johnson, chief financial officer of game maker Cephalofair, is among those now filing claims
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
Two businesses in Sacramento were damaged early Wednesday morning after suspected burglars used a vehicle to crash into the storefronts, police said.
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.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
California's goal of having 100% of new cars sold be electric vehicles by 2035 may be hitting a roadblock.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Yee said she decided to suspend her bid for California governor because her experience and competence were not polling highly enough for her to win.
Thousands of University of California workers will walk off their jobs next month in what their union calls the first-ever open-ended strike over unfair labor practices across the UC system.
Shea Langeliers hit his eighth homer, Jacob Lopez pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Athletics beat the scuffling Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Carlos Cortes, Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers each hit a solo homer, and the Athletics overcame an early three-run deficit to defeat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Monday night.
The San Francisco 49ers and star left tackle Trent Williams have agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract that gives the team clarity about the future of one of its most important players before the NFL draft.
Rookie Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas hit two of Chicago's four home runs off Jeffrey Springs, and rookie Noah Schultz allowed one hit over five innings for his first major league win as the Chicago White Sox beat the Athletics 7-4.
Curtis Mead hit a two-run homer, Andrew Alvarez worked 4 1/3 sharp innings in relief and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 to avoid a three-game sweep.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Price Johnson, chief financial officer of game maker Cephalofair, is among those now filing claims
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
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.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday afternoon.
Here's a look at the deals this week.
Police in Sacramento are investigating after two businesses were broken into early Wednesday morning with the use of a vehicle. Dave Grashoff reports.
As Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated, one Northern California artist is keeping the centuries-old tradition of Islamic calligraphy alive, one carefully measured stroke at a time.
Nina Burns reports.