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Latest Videos Park Fire evacuees in Tehama County recall escaping the flames Friday night Several evacuees in Tehama County spoke Saturday about leaving their homes as the Park Fire pushed north. 1H ago 02:03

Park Fire evacuees in Tehama County recall escaping the flames Friday night

Park Fire evacuees in Tehama County recall escaping the flames Friday night Several evacuees in Tehama County spoke Saturday about leaving their homes as the Park Fire pushed north. 1H ago 02:03

Saturday evening weather forecast - July 27, 2024 Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening. 6H ago 03:14

Park Fire grows to 350,000 acres in fourth day, thousands remain evacuated Northern California's Park Fire has surpassed 350,000 acres burned as evacuation orders affect four counties—Butte, Tehama, Shasta and Plumas. 6H ago 03:17

New UC Davis tech is game-changer for lung cancer Ashley Sharp reports. Jul 26 02:43

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California's Park Fire surpasses 350,000 acres, 7th largest fire in state history The fire has scorched more than 350,000 acres. 2H ago

Tehama County residents recall escaping Park Fire flames: "It was like driving through an inferno" As the Park Fire continues to burn in Northern California, a group of Tehama County residents said they barely escaped flames that passed through Friday night. 1H ago

In photos: Park Fire in Northern California Here's a series of photos of the Park Fire, which started in Upper Bidwell Park in Chico on July 24, 2024, before spreading north to Tehama County. 7H ago 43 photos

Boy injured in reported explosion in Tuolumne County, deputies investigate A minor was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after he suffered injuries in a reported explosion in Tuolumne County, the sheriff's office said. 1H ago

Player stomped on Elk Grove teen's head during basketball game, family says An Elk Grove family wants justice after their teen was stomped on the head in a youth basketball game in Alameda. Jul 25

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Emergency repair work continues on sinkhole in Sacramento street Emergency repair work is continuing on a Sacramento street after a large sinkhole caused a city truck to get stuck. Jul 25

Man convicted in 2020 shooting death of mother of 4 kids in Sacramento A man was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of a mother of four in Sacramento, prosecutors said Thursday. Jul 25

Sacramento community discusses how best to spend Measure L funding to keep kids safe Millions of dollars are about to be handed out to help keep kids safe in Sacramento, and a workshop was held to ask people how the funding should be spent. Jul 24

Sacramentans rally at State Capitol for Ukraine, Biden promises to stop Putin in Wednesday address to nation Demonstrators rallied at the California State Capitol on Wednesday night in support of Ukraine as Russia's invasion enters its 880th day in the country. Jul 24

Sacramento youth leaders say academic stress is at all-time high Some Sacramento teens raised awareness at city hall about how stressful it is growing up nowadays. Jul 24

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Doctor who drove family off cliff fuels legal debate: Should attempted murder defendants get treatment instead of trial? The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes. Jul 26

Group of friends recall encounter with man arrested on suspicion of arson in Park Fire near Chico A group of young women, who wish to remain anonymous, said they encountered the man who was arrested in connection to the Park Fire before it started. Jul 25

Chico man arrested on suspicion of arson in Park Fire, California's largest blaze this year A Chico man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fast-growing Park Fire, which is now California's largest wildfire this year after burning at least 124,000 acres, prosecutors said. Jul 25

California app-based drivers to remain as contractors after state supreme court upholds Prop 22 The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees. Jul 25

Newsom issues executive order to remove homeless encampments in California Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks. Jul 25

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Snell strikes out 15, Giants beat Rockies in doubleheader opener Blake Snell struck out a career-high 15 over six innings and the Giants beat the Rockies 4-1 Saturday in a doubleheader opener. 4H ago

U.S. wins first gold medal at Paris Olympics Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle, while Team USA won silver in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle. 5H ago

See photos of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony The ambitious opening ceremony of the Summer Games kicked off with a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke in the colors of the French national flag with the 2024 Parade of Nations from the Austerlitz Bridge. Jul 26

Charles Barkley dunks on NBA's new broadcast deal: "It just sucks." "Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance." Jul 26

Kershaw returns, Ohtani hits 31st homer as Dodgers beat Giants The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday. Jul 25

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DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said. 13H ago

Harris has begun "thorough" process to pick VP, campaign manager says Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona. 16H ago

Some Republicans attack Kamala Harris as "DEI hire." Here's what that means. Some Republican lawmakers have called Harris a "DEI hire," a reference to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Jul 26

Obama endorses Harris, solidifying Democratic support The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November. Jul 26

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UC Davis Health diagnosing more lung cancer at stage 1 than ever before thanks to breakthrough technologies Breakthrough technology is helping UC Davis Health treat more cases of lung cancer in its earliest stages. Jul 26

Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats. Jul 26

Deadly multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC says A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters. Jul 23

FDA warns Diamond Shruumz still on shelves despite recall, hospitalizations At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles." Jul 17

Almost half of Americans say they struggle to pay for medical care Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost. Jul 17

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How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries Customers are speaking out about their experience with the Flashfood app and how they've managed to save a few bucks. Jul 26

Historic Sears store in Stockton to close its doors. What's next for building? The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month. Jul 15

How Target worked with Sacramento law enforcement to address crime-ridden store Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime. Jul 9

Restaurants exempt from new California law banning hidden fees A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry. Jul 1

Yuba City dad with baby on the way scammed out of nearly $50K buying SUV online The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient. Jun 10

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Emotional preliminary hearing for Eric Abril reveals new details in 2023 Roseville park shootout It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape. Jul 15

Dharmesh Patel, driver accused in Devil's Slide plunge, released to outpatient treatment instead of trial Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday. Jul 8

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked email reveals Newsom's office declined to negotiate with DAs over 2024 Prop. 47 ballot measure Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026. Jun 17

Investigating California's Mental Health Diversion Courts Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is. Jun 13

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Call Kurtis volunteer duo committed to helping community, dedicated to their endearing special friendship A familiar and endearing presence in our newsroom since 2010, you will likely never see these two in front of the camera unless you spot them in one of the Call Kurtis promotional spots. Jul 26

I just found my long-lost envelope with $6K, but the bank says the cash is too damaged to accept | Call Kurtis Investigates What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago? Jul 22

DIY $500 air conditioner repair for $25 | Call Kurtis Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief. Jul 9

Plumas County family struggles to get father's military records | Call Kurtis Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them. Jul 5

DoorDash now delivers electronics; viewer got stiffed on $500 refund | Call Kurtis Investigates At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics. Jul 1

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Park Fire evacuees in Chico look out for their neighbors At the Butte County evacuation center, so many say that the progression of the Park Fire is all too familiar. One family suffered tremendous loss during the 2018 Camp Fire. Jul 26

Witness recounts seeing car fire authorities say started Park Fire near Chico Wednesday afternoon, one Chico family set out to Bidwell Park and, by chance, witnessed what authorities say was the car fire that sparked the Park Fire. Jul 25

Former news anchor watched Park Fire burn her home down in real-time through security camera As the Park Fire continues to rage near Chico, we spoke with a former news anchor who watched her house burn through security camera footage in real time. Jul 25

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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. Jul 22

Customers celebrate grand reopening of Sacramento's decades old Sammy's Restaurant More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades. Jul 19

Sacramento State program eases the stress for students who spent time in foster care Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible. Jul 12

Dozens of college-bound seniors at Sacramento Charter High celebrated A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools. May 16

Bank employee hasn't missed a day of work in 47 years. Now he's getting ready to retire. A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire. May 14

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