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Major U.S. partnership aims to use fuel-break network to protect California forests from fires
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major lumber company, in a $75 million partnership to build and maintain fuel breaks throughout California and Oregon.
California salmon fishing season in jeopardy for third year in a row
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is weighing a decision at one of their conferences to determine the fate of California's salmon fishing season.
Harris to decide whether to run for California governor by end of summer
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will decide whether she will run for governor of California by the end of summer, a person familiar with her decision-making process said.
LaVine, Kings spoil Fox's return to Sacramento with 127-109 win over Spurs
Zach LaVine scored 36 points and the Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-109 on Friday night in De'Aaron Fox's first game as a visitor in Sacramento.
A's announce 3-year Las Vegas sponsorship as club looks toward future move
The Athletics announced a three-year agreement Friday with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority as its official travel partner.
Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes
California's Democratic governor is already facing blowback from his own party after comments he made in the debut episode of his podcast "This is Gavin Newsom."
Researchers seek to demystify the biology of aging
The foundation of the study stems from an Amish community in Indiana, where researchers found a genetic variation in about 10% of the population allows them to live, on average, a decade longer.
Roseville led region in home sales last month as new homes continue to go up, report shows
Roseville continues to grow fast as new homes are going up. A new report shows the city is leading the region in home sales.
What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus days before her husband, actor Gene Hackman, died of heart disease, New Mexico officials said.
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"American Nightmare" survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their trauma to help retrain law enforcement
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
"American Nightmare" victims help get Matthew Muller to confess to more crimes
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn took us through the timeline of Matthew Muller's crimes that they helped solve and detailed how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
Do Newsom's wildfire "fact checks" align with the facts? A breakdown.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
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2 killed in midair collision at Arizona airport identified as Rio Vista residents
Authorities have publicly identified two people killed last month in the midair collision of two small planes at a southern Arizona airport.
Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes
California's Democratic governor is already facing blowback from his own party after comments he made in the debut episode of his podcast "This is Gavin Newsom."
California Gov. Newsom mandates 4 in-office days per week for state workers beginning July 1
California state workers must work at least four days per week in office beginning July 1 under a new executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Human remains found in Northern California in 1988 identified as homicide investigation continues
The remains of a man found in a secluded area of Northern California in the late 1980s have been identified, and now authorities are seeking information about how he became a victim of a homicide.
California's snowpack remains below average despite powerful storms in early February
California's snowpack remains below average despite several powerful storms providing a boost in February.
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Woodland goth opera to hit stage at Sacramento's B Street Theatre
An all-women gothic opera is set to hit the stage at Sacramento's B Street Theatre this weekend.
Latest on backlash following racist dollar bill in Elk Grove school lesson
Madisen Keavy reports.
California salmon fishing season is in jeopardy again
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is weighing a decision at one of their conferences to determine the fate of California's salmon fishing season.
Kings fans react to De'Aaron Fox's return to Sacramento
Fox returned Friday night as part of the opposition to play his first game against his original team since being traded to San Antonio in a three-team deal last month. The Spurs lost 127-109 to the Kings as Fox scored 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting.
Learning all about cabbage for March | What's in Season with Michael Marks
Here is the full March 2025 episode of What's in Season with Michael Marks.
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Harris to decide whether to run for California governor by end of summer
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will decide whether she will run for governor of California by the end of summer, a person familiar with her decision-making process said.
Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes
California's Democratic governor is already facing blowback from his own party after comments he made in the debut episode of his podcast "This is Gavin Newsom."
California lawmaker introduces "No Robo Bosses Act" to regulate AI in the workplace
A Northern California lawmaker has introduced a proposal seeking to regulate artificial intelligence used to manage employees in the workplace, including a ban on using software to hire and fire employees without human oversight.
San Joaquin County DA asks Newsom to reject proposal to redirect new Tracy courthouse funding
The San Joaquin County District Attorney has asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to reject a proposal that would redirect funding from the construction of a new courthouse in Tracy to other courthouses in need across the state.
President Trump pauses Mexico and Canada tariffs until April 2
President Trump on Thursday said he is pausing 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada.
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A's announce 3-year Las Vegas sponsorship as club looks toward future move
The Athletics announced a three-year agreement Friday with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority as its official travel partner.
De'Aaron Fox struggles in 1st game in Sacramento since trade to Spurs
De'Aaron Fox spent much of his time in Sacramento as the fan favorite and face of the Kings franchise who helped end a record-long playoff drought and brought much-needed joy to what had been a downtrodden team.
NBA fines Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan $25K after calling refs "terrible"
DeMar DeRozan has been fined by the NBA after the blunt comments he made following the Sacramento Kings' loss against Denver.
Outfielder Lawrence Butler agrees to $65.5 million, 7-year deal with A's, reports say
Outfielder Lawrence Butler agreed to a $65.5 million, seven-year contract with the Athletics, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Thursday night.
A's release updated renderings providing more detailed look at Las Vegas ballpark
The Athletics on Thursday unveiled updated renderings of its proposed Las Vegas ballpark, giving fans a more detailed look at what to expect.
Athletics hire former Raiders executive Marc Badain as team president
The Athletics have hired Marc Badain, who played a vital role in the Raiders locating to Las Vegas, as the organization's new president.
Man posing as NBA player rep swallows $769,000 in stolen Tiffany jewelry
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
LeBron James surpasses 50,000 career points, a first in NBA history
LeBron James has made NBA history once again by becoming the first player to surpass 50,000 career points.
A's home opener in West Sacramento officially 1 month away, businesses race to get ready
The home opener for the formerly Oakland A's inaugural season at Sutter Health Park is exactly one month away Monday, set for March 31 as the team hosts the Chicago Cubs.
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U.S. spaceplane deorbits after secret mission and lands in California
The U.S. Space Force said in a news release that the craft had "accomplished a range of test and experimentation objectives."
SpaceX Starship breaks apart after launch in second failure in a row
SpaceX made multiple changes in the wake of a January Starship failure, only to suffer a second straight vehicle breakup Thursday.
Firefly Aerospace sticks moon landing with flawless Blue Ghost touchdown
The Blue Ghost touchdown kicks off two weeks of around-the-clock research by NASA science and technology payloads.
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How to experiment with asking banks to lower your credit card interest rate
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.
What happens to your photos and videos when you die? How to keep memories after you're gone
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
When new flooring is marketed as waterproof, is it really "waterproof"? A Sacramento family's saga.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
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Researchers seek to demystify the biology of aging
The foundation of the study stems from an Amish community in Indiana, where researchers found a genetic variation in about 10% of the population allows them to live, on average, a decade longer.
What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus days before her husband, actor Gene Hackman, died of heart disease, New Mexico officials said.
De'Aaron Fox struggles in 1st game in Sacramento since trade to Spurs
De'Aaron Fox spent much of his time in Sacramento as the fan favorite and face of the Kings franchise who helped end a record-long playoff drought and brought much-needed joy to what had been a downtrodden team.
Son of ruthless cartel leader gets life in U.S. prison for trafficking drugs
Rubén Oseguera, known as "El Menchito", is the son of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the fugitive cartel boss of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
Some economists think U.S. inflation is likely to rise in 2025
More restrictive trade and immigration policies under the Trump administration could mean higher prices for Americans, Morgan Stanley analysts say.
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Gene Hackman, wife's cause of death announced by New Mexico officials
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Aftershock announces 2025 lineup: Deftones, Blink-182, Korn, Marilyn Manson among headliners
A massive lineup of rock legends will be rolling through Discovery Park in Sacramento for Aftershock 2025.
Dolly Parton says Carl Dean, her husband of 60 years, has died
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
What we know about deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa
Gene Hackman died of heart disease and Betsy Arakawa's cause of death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, officials said.
Who won Oscars for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
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James Harrison, record-breaking blood donor "with the golden arm," dies at 88
James Harrison, an Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died, his family says. He was 88.
Sacramento expert explains ARFID, an eating disorder often mistaken for being a picky eater
Experts in Sacramento are seeing a rise in a little-known eating disorder that primarily affects adolescents. It's called ARFID and can often be mistaken for just being a picky eater.
Denny's joins Waffle House in adding egg surcharge
Breakfast chain cites supply shortages and surging prices in its tacking on of temporary extra fee for meals with eggs.
Experts unveil research on how to better protect health of firefighters in wake of L.A. fires
Research is just beginning on the impacts that the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California had on the health of first responders.
Listeria outbreak linked to recalled shakes now blamed for 12 deaths
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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How Mexico, Canada tariffs taking effect Tuesday will impact Sacramento
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
Amid nationwide economic blackout day, Sacramento's Zanzibar faces closure after 26 years
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 sees positive results from retail theft reporting app
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.
Sacramento residents scramble to buy chicks as egg prices skyrocket from bird flu
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
New shopping center coming to Linda as Yuba County growth continues
Within the next two weeks, construction is going to start on underground infrastructure to put in power and water for the new shopping center with a car wash, food and retail shops.
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A's release updated renderings providing more detailed look at Las Vegas ballpark
The Athletics on Thursday unveiled updated renderings of its proposed Las Vegas ballpark, giving fans a more detailed look at what to expect.
California lawmaker introduces "No Robo Bosses Act" to regulate AI in the workplace
A Northern California lawmaker has introduced a proposal seeking to regulate artificial intelligence used to manage employees in the workplace, including a ban on using software to hire and fire employees without human oversight.
Pittador Brews named as winner of Sacramento's 2025 Calling All Dreamers contest
The Sacramento Downtown Partnership has been running a business incubation contest for 12 years now, and now we know this year's winner: Pittador Brews.
Sacramento mayor supports governor's return-to-office order for state workers
It has been five years since the pandemic forced most state agencies into remote work, but some business owners are hopeful the new mandate will be great for the downtown economy.
A's home opener in West Sacramento officially 1 month away, businesses race to get ready
The home opener for the formerly Oakland A's inaugural season at Sutter Health Park is exactly one month away Monday, set for March 31 as the team hosts the Chicago Cubs.
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Search underway for possible Amador County dog killer after family pet found dead in driveway
An Amador County family hopes the community will have their answer as to who could have killed their beloved family pet in their front yard.
Sacramento SPCA provides shelter for animals displaced by LA fires
The SPCA took them in to free up space and resources for the influx of animals displaced by the fires in Southern California.
Roseville SPCA seize 100 rabbits from home
The Placer SPCA is now caring for more than 100 rabbits rescued from a home in Roseville on Monday.
Sacramento needs new animal shelter as Front Street is too outdated, study finds
Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter is seeing a double-digit drop in animal adoption rates. Now, a new report shows that the facility's small size is partially to blame.
Dog missing for 11 days after Woodland crash reunites with owner
A nearly two-week-long search effort in Yolo County has resulted in a heartwarming reunion between a man and his best friend.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
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Sacramento Chick-fil-A customer celebrates 90th birthday at restaurant he's become a staple at
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
California high school senior uses own money to buy holiday gift for every student at school
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
Dozens of people with disabilities set sail for first time at Sacramento Deep Water Channel
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
School nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating sees success in Yuba City
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Stockton's Team Elevate program earns national ranking as athletes get college recognition
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.