The Answer: Why do the outdoors feel so good?
Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. Why does it feel so good to get outdoors? Here's The Answer.
Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. Why does it feel so good to get outdoors? Here's The Answer.
Millions of U.S. children are living with anxiety, and this time in the school year can be a bit overwhelming with tests, quizzes and exams. So how can you help your student overcome this anxiety? Here's The Answer.
Experts around the country are warning of another busy tick season. They are urging people to take precautions while spending time outdoors. So what diseases do ticks spread and how can you avoid getting bit? Here's The Answer.
There's a new effort to make school meals healthier. So what are the changes announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and when will your student start to see them? Here's The Answer.
It's a huge hurdle for many health goals: food cravings can stand in the way of losing weight. Experts say emotions play a critical role in what we choose to eat, but the good news is that you can stay on a healthy track. So what are some ways to control your junk food cravings? Here's The Answer.
Earth Day is a time to focus on ways to preserve and protect our planet, and there are things you can do to not only support the planet but also your health. What are some healthy habits that can help you go green? Here's The Answer.
Friday was a big day for Swifties everywhere! Taylor Swift's much-anticipated new album "The Tortured Poets Department" dropped, and with songs titles like "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart," fans are in for some sad songs about heartbreak. However, that may not be a bad thing. So how can Swifties and others possibly get some health benefits from that sadness? Here's The Answer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm about dangerous counterfeit versions of botox. It comes after more than a dozen reported "harmful reactions" following botox injections from unlicensed people. So how can you bypass counterfeit botox? Here's The Answer.
Around mid-May, cicada noise will be in full swing. Wile this high-pitch buzzing occurs every year throughout the Midwest, experts say this year will be unique due to a rare emergence of cicadas that hasn't happened since the 1800s. Emilee Fannon explains in this segment of The Answer.
You know to check your skin for cancer, do self-breast exams and monitor things like heart rate, blood sugar or blood pressure. But did you know that keeping an eye on your tongue can help you detect potential health problems? In this segment of The Answer, Hunter Sowards shows us what your tongue can tell you about your health.
You have to file your state and federal taxes by 11:59 p.m. Monday night. How did April 15 become that dreaded day each year? Here's The Answer.
President Joe Biden is once again trying to clear student debt. He unveiled a new plan Monday that could help about 30 million borrowers erase some or all of their college loans. What do you need to know about the plan, and who would qualify? Here's The Answer.
Earthquakes have always been a part of life in California. Thursday's quakes reminded us of that. But why does California have so many? We dive deep into the science of shakes in this segment of The Answer.
A new California bill would fine your boss for calling you while off the clock. How would that work? Here's The Answer.
Have you ever wondered why you have tummy troubles after takeoff? Some people get gassy, bloated or constipated on flights. So what causes this, and what can you do to prevent it? Here's The Answer.
That horrific bridge collapse in Baltimore may make you wonder: What would you do if your vehicle fell into the water? That exact scenario kills hundreds of people each year. Hopefully, you're never in that situation, but what should you do if it does happen to you? Here's The Answer.
Has tipping gone too far? Businesses that seemed to never ask for a tip before are now asking for one. So who should you tip and how much should you give them? Here's The Answer.
According to research from UC Davis, brain size has steadily increased in people born after the 1930s. That may be good news for dementia risk. How? Here's The Answer.
In this segment of The Answer, we dive deeper into what preventative chemotherapy means after Kate was diagnosed with cancer.
The Biden administration and the Environmental Protection Agency have announced new rules for automakers, but will the plan go through, and how could it impact drivers? Here's The Answer.
A high school student was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in Sacramento, just weeks before his graduation.
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho is calling out the city of Sacramento for allowing a homeless encampment in an underserved section of the city while sweeping up encampments in more affluent areas in the months since he sued the city.
A big rig hauling Coors Light over the summit crashed and spilled the cans all over Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada high country Monday morning.
A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Sacramento's Oak Park community is on a mission to reopen a long-closed library in their neighborhood.
The street currently known as Marina View Drive runs right along the river through Miller Park. Sacramento's lowrider community is asking the city to rename the road.
The City of Sacramento is offering a lifeline to a self-governing homeless camp to keep it from shutting down.
Clean air advocates say there still needs to be more programs encouraging people to drive electric cars — or commute by bike, bus, and light rail — until Spare the Air days are no longer needed.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who set up camp on the Sac State campus are allowed to stay after receiving an extension on Tuesday hours before the original deadline to leave.
A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
A California man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and later testified against one of his companions on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to six months of home detention.
On May 2, 1967, the Black Panthers entered the California State Capitol with firearms in protest of state gun control legislation. We take a look at the protest's lasting legacy.
President Joe Biden has expanded two culturally significant California landscapes: the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in Southern California and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in Northern California.
On International Workers Day, homecare providers, people with disabilities and seniors came together to demand California fix what they call a broken long-term care system.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.
Nick Gordon had four hits and the Marlins beat the A's 12-3 to end Oakland's six-game winning streak Sunday.
Brent Rooker became the first Oakland player in nearly 30 years to homer twice in an inning to help the A's pound the Marlins 20-4.
Whit Merrifield homered and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 14-3 on Saturday night.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israel has not yet officially commented on Hamas' response to the reported ceasefire proposal.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wrote in her book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog Cricket.
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho is calling out the city of Sacramento for allowing a homeless encampment in an underserved section of the city while sweeping up encampments in more affluent areas in the months since he sued the city.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Tyler was diagnosed with a rare ganglioglioma, a complex and inoperable brain tumor, six years ago.
A new device is helping people with heart problems avoid open heart surgery and UC Davis is one of the first facilities in the country to use it.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Neighbors in Roseville will soon see their energy bills go up after the city council approved a proposal allowing Roseville Electric to raise its prices.
Some California restaurants are bracing for big changes to how they charge customers as a new law takes effect this summer that bans hidden fees from people's bills.
The first numbers are in to show the impact of California's increase in fast-food worker salaries on consumer prices.
Amazon announced Monday that it suspended its drone delivery operations in the California Central Valley community of Lockeford.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Eric Stevens planned to buy his 90-year-old mom a wheelchair with his tax refund. Instead, he got a lousy piece of paper from the Franchise Tax Board saying they intercepted $1,483 — his entire tax refund.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
Beavers. They've had a bad reputation. Many call them pests, but they're far from it. They play such an important role in our ecosystem that their work can even curtail wildfires.
A former Grizzly Flats resident received a shocking notice this week that her insurance is being invoiced for debris removal related to the Caldor Fire, which decimated the El Dorado County town in 2021.
Firearm-related charges were dismissed this week against one of the two men arrested in connection to the Caldor Fire that tore through El Dorado County in 2021, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Senate Committee on Insurance passed a bill Wednesday that lawmakers said will address the cost and availability of fire insurance in California.
Community members in El Dorado County are still rebuilding from the Caldor Fire, which destroyed Grizzly Flats in August 2021.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
Our produce man Michael Marks is a wealth of knowledge on all things fruits and veggies.
The service honors peace officers who were killed in the line of duty.
Caltrans says an opening scheduled for this week along Highway 70 will be canceled.
Zoo officials held a press conference on Monday ahead of the vote before the Elk Grove city council later this week.