Official: 2015 Rocky Fire Sparked By Pot Farm
Officials say a fire that destroyed 43 homes last year in a largely rural area north of San Francisco was sparked by an illegal marijuana growing operation.
Officials say a fire that destroyed 43 homes last year in a largely rural area north of San Francisco was sparked by an illegal marijuana growing operation.
Authorities revealed Wednesday that the destructive Rocky Fire was caused by a faulty gas water heater.
Days after nearly losing her summer home to one California wildfire, Nicole Ruff breathed a sigh of relief after learning that firefighters and a firebreak cleared by her husband had saved it from a second blaze.
All evacuations were lifted Saturday after cooler weather helped firefighters gain more ground against a Northern California wildfire that has forced hundreds of people from their homes.
The Rocky Fire's devastation is worse for some homeowners who are cleaning up without fire insurance.
About 800 of the thousands who fled a fierce Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home, but for some, the relief quickly turned to grief when they found only remnants of the places they left.
Fire trucks as far as the eye can see – this is base camp for the Rocky Fire at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
As firefighters gain greater containment on the Rocky Fire, about 800 evacuees returned to their homes amid blackened hillsides.
Crews backed by important firefighting resources are gaining ground against a massive Northern California wildfire, but it may be several days before thousands of evacuees can return home, officials said Thursday.
Firefighters said Wednesday was the calmest day they've seen since the fire started eight days ago, and they expect to have the at-times unpredictable fire completely contained in the next week.
Thousands of firefighters battling an unruly Northern California wildfire were aided overnight by cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
Containment on the fire moved up to 20 percent with cooler temperatures and cloudy skies slowing the fire's spread.
They wanted to live the rest of their lives together in a home off the grid, on a hill, and surrounded by trees.
Cal Fire is now saying that the wildfire burning near Clearlake has burned 65,000 acres as of Tuesday morning.
One woman watching helplessly from her folding chair started to cry when she said she's almost sure her home would be lost.
The planes from Peterson Air Force Base arrived at McClellan Air Force Base on Monday, ready to help crews get a handle on the fire that has burned more than 60,000 acres.
Fire officials say a massive blaze raging in the Lower Lake area north of San Francisco spread overnight covering more drought-stricken ground.
The Rocky Fire is the biggest fire burning in California. It's raging in the Lower Lake area north of San Francisco. It spread through Sunday to cover even more drought-stricken ground.
Fire officials say a massive fire in the Lower Lake area north of San Francisco has destroyed dozens of homes and buildings and is threatening thousands more.
A fast-spreading wildfire near Clearlake grew overnight, charring 21 square miles and torching a third home.
A wildfire near Clearlake exploded overnight, according to new numbers from Cal Fire.
An internet outage has impacted Sacramento International Airport on Thursday morning, officials say.
Watts will raise awareness of serious issues impacting Californians, hold local officials accountable, obtain answers for viewers and provide solutions.
Officers shot and killed a homicide suspect from Sacramento in West Oakland Wednesday night, police said.
The recent births of Noreen and Antonia are boosting hopes of diversifying the endangered species.
The U.S. is reaching "peak 65," marking the largest retirement wave in American history. But the financial outlook for many is grim.
Residents evacuated from their homes in the south Sacramento neighborhood have been allowed to return.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times.
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 fraternity at UC Davis is under fire after a student says he was hazed so badly, he had to go to the hospital.
An internet outage has impacted Sacramento International Airport on Thursday morning, officials say.
San Juan Unified is changing its dress code policy to be more inclusive. It comes after some student groups said they were being targeted more than others with enforcement.
A mother and her two children were all left in critical condition following a carbon monoxide incident at a Sacramento apartment complex, officials said Tuesday.
New video obtained by CBS Sacramento shows an SUV being driven onto a Sacramento sidewalk and hitting three people.
Reality star Paris Hilton was at the California State Capitol on Monday backing a bill that demands transparency for youth treatment facilities after her personal traumatic experience at one.
Imagine being a foster kid, moving from home to home and school to school. Thousands of foster youth in California go through this painful process.
The push to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments continues, as the FDA recently said some psychedelic drugs show promise.
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 California bill that pushes for harsher penalties against people who buy sex from children moved forward Tuesday, but not without a fight between members of the public safety committee and the bill's author Senator Shannon Grove.
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.
California has quietly passed a major energy milestone this week signaling advancements in renewable energy usage across the state.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times.
Esteury Ruiz homered for the second time in three games since being recalled from Triple-A, and the Oakland Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Zion Williamson has been ruled out of the New Orleans Pelicans' Western Conference play-in game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night because of a left hamstring injury.
USA Basketball announced its star-studded men's Olympic team for Paris, which includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.
The push to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments continues, as the FDA recently said some psychedelic drugs show promise.
A California bill that pushes for harsher penalties against people who buy sex from children moved forward Tuesday, but not without a fight between members of the public safety committee and the bill's author Senator Shannon Grove.
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
The historic criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump kicked off Monday, as he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial.
If the ballot initiative gets enough signatures, Nevadans will get to vote on enshrining abortion access for up to 24 weeks in the state's constitution.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
As communities across America continue to fight fentanyl, a group of youth in Sacramento has taken it upon themselves to do something about it.
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.
19 people have been stricken — including nine who have been hospitalized — after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
One expert says this time of year can be difficult to differentiate between allergies and a virus.
Google began removing California news sites from some user's search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state pass a law requiring the search giant to pay media companies for linking to their content.
Long lunch lines, friendly hellos, and a greater social atmosphere – could all of that return to downtown Sacramento with the return of state workers? Some businesses seem to think so.
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would end exclusive control of ticket sales by companies like Ticketmaster.
California is the only state with an average of over $5.
California fast food restaurants with 60 or more locations, will pay workers at least 25% more than the state's $16 minimum wage. With the change comes concerns from small businesses.
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.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Also Thursday... Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Prop 47 despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition.
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.
California's attorney general is putting pressure on Facebook over an issue Call Kurtis first exposed more than a year ago.
When picking a house sitter to watch his labradoodle Milli for a week, Dave Harmon found someone with five-star reviews through the Rover App. Here's how he said it all went wrong.
Some groundbreaking fire protection ideas are being unveiled in Sacramento this week at a wildland firefighting conference.
Caldor Fire survivors are looking to sue the U.S. Forest Service, claiming they were negligent in protecting Grizzly Flats from destruction.
A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires in the United States.
It marks a significant shift in fighting wildfires as nighttime helicopter suppression used to be impossible.
Nearly two and a half years after the Caldor Fire, Grizzly Flats still has not been able to rebuild the elementary school it lost.
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.
An inspiring love story is still being written chapter by chapter at the Brookdale Folsom home for seniors. That's where Faye Guerrero and Rob Trueax found love again after loss.
Beauty 2 The Streetz provides clothing, hygiene products, makeovers, wigs and haircuts to those in need. Shirley Raines and her team traveled to Sacramento to do the same.
Officials at Sacramento International Airport say they are experiencing an AT&T internet outage.
Law enforcement officers have cleared the home and the suspect was not found, the sheriff's office said.
It's an old brick building you might miss on Main Street, but to some, it's much more than that.
Authorities are working to get an armed suspect out of a home in a south Sacramento neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times. Lopez's oldest son, Roman, was diagnosed with a pediatric heart condition that requires upcoming surgery.