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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.
A nearly two-week-long search effort in Yolo County has resulted in a heartwarming reunion between a man and his best friend.
Akemi, a brown and white female pit bull wearing a black collar, went missing after a crash on September 27 in Woodland.
A cat traveled hundreds of miles back to California to reunite with its family after getting lost on a trip in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Over a dozen dog owners are claiming their pets got sick after taking a walk in Frank Seymour Park in Sacramento at the beginning of August.
Many people got new pets during the pandemic and that's created a big demand for veterinary services. Now there's a new facility opening today in Elk Grove that could help.
Here is a look at the creative ways Sacramento County's animal shelter is trying to reduce stress for animals caused by fireworks.
When it comes to our dogs, we've always heard how important spay and neutering is. But when you do it could affect your dog's health.
Saturday is a chance to pick up a new pet free of charge as animal shelters across California are participating in a new effort to help alleviate overcrowding.
A woman's medically necessary service dog has been missing for a week after a rollover crash in Woodland.
We all know that donating blood can save a life, but a new canine blood bank can help save pets' lives, too.
PAWS for a purpose helps shelter pets and family pets right here in our community with medical and dental costs. The fundraiser is on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the District 56 Center in Elk Grove.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
Two animal welfare measures are moving forward at the California State Capitol with the goal of humanely controlling evergrowing pet populations.
A mountain lion snatched and killed a cat overnight in Calaveras County, the pet's owner told CBS Sacramento on Thursday.
Last week, the Northern Lights had people across Northern California looking up at the night sky. Now, there's another rare celestial event on the horizon.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
Authorities are searching for a man caught on camera tearing down a Pride flag in Yolo County.
One Northern California doctor is looking to connect people living with hidden disabilities and illnesses with each other.
One person was in critical condition after being shot in the chest in Rancho Cordova, authorities said Monday night.
The only museum in Sacramento showcasing African American history is in jeopardy of closing after losing critical grant funding.
Drivers in Sacramento are dealing with the first full day of a major freeway closure Saturday with the weekend shutdown of the connector between northbound Highway 99 and westbound Highway 50.
Hundreds of people are in Sacramento this weekend to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Sacramento drivers will have to maneuver a major closure between two heavily traveled highways this weekend.
Aftershock is back in action at Discovery Park for its 12th year, kicking off the four-day rock festival to a crowd of around 40,000 fans Thursday night.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
Visitors will no longer need to get reservations to drive into Yosemite, officials say.
Donald Trump spent Saturday night in solidly liberal California, seeking to link Vice President Kamala Harris to what he described as the failures of her home state.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
Voting by mail is now underway in California for the Nov. 5 presidential election. Here's how and where voters can cast their ballots and what races Californians will be voting on.
The Sacramento Kings made another move to give the team more roster flexibility with the start of the new season just days away.
The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle.
Despite falling into a 2-1 deficit in the series, the Dodgers stormed back to take the NLDS, fighting off elimination two times in a tense contest with their division rivals in the San Diego Padres.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since getting shot in the chest during a robbery attempt nine days before the season started.
For professional boxer Gabe Flores, Jr., who was born and raised in Stockton, boxing is now his avenue to inspire his community.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
Donald Trump spent Saturday night in solidly liberal California, seeking to link Vice President Kamala Harris to what he described as the failures of her home state.
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
One Northern California doctor is looking to connect people living with hidden disabilities and illnesses with each other.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Schools around the region are looking for ways to help students with anxiety and depression.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
There are many money-saving deals out there for senior citizens these days that you may not know about.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
Booster seats and car seats are the law for children under eight years old, but a new study reveals many kids aren't being kept in them.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
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.
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.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Authorities are searching for a man caught on camera tearing down a Pride flag in Yolo County.
Madisen Keavy reports.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
Last week, the Northern Lights had people across Northern California looking up at the night sky. Now, there's another rare celestial event on the horizon.
The only museum in Sacramento showcasing African American history is in jeopardy of closing after losing critical grant funding.
