The Answer: What causes the Nothern Lights?
Have you ever wondered what causes the Northern Lights? We break it all down in this segment of The Answer.
Have you ever wondered what causes the Northern Lights? We break it all down in this segment of The Answer.
It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and while you may know that taking care of your social, emotional and mental well-being is good for you, did you know that it's also important for heart health? How? Here's The Answer.
We are exactly one year out from the enforcement of Real IDs. It starts on May 7, 2025. So what should you do if you don't have one yet? Here's The Answer.
Recently, a panel of medical experts updated guidance for breast cancer screenings, saying women 40 and older should get checked instead of starting at 50. Why the change? 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.
A school bus driver transporting students Tuesday evening was sent to the hospital after a crash in Galt Tuesday evening, officials said.
An investigation is underway after a man died in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 16 just east of Rancho Murieta Tuesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
A landmark study just kicked off with the goal of answering why Black women have a much higher mortality rate when it comes to cancer. It just launched last week and they need volunteers in California to help.
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.
The second-largest city in Sacramento County will soon be welcoming a zoo and an expansion to the Sky River Casino.
The state has included new bonus features in the space meant to lure state workers to the new site. Those features include a gym, restaurants, and a childcare center.
The alleged acts occurred from 2018 to 2019. The children ranged between the ages of 6 and 8.
The deadline for protests at Sacramento State to clear out is looming and is set to expire Wednesday night, according to the university's last update.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
The paper published the anonymous student quote in a back page column. The quote was printed among nine "favorite" responses to a question from newspaper staff about strange things heard in school hallways.
A landmark study just kicked off with the goal of answering why Black women have a much higher mortality rate when it comes to cancer. It just launched last week and they need volunteers in California to help.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is speaking in the Bay Area on Tuesday about how the state is trying to transform mental health support.
The remains of a U.S. Army soldier from Northern California who died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines during World War II have been accounted for, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Tuesday.
Roger Corman, the "King of the Bs" who helped turn out such low-budget classics as "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Attack of the Crab Monsters" has died. He was 98.
Two people from Northern California died after they went missing while climbing California's Mount Whitney earlier this week.
Fans who want to attend A's game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento can now place a deposit to secure priority purchase access or sign up to be notified when tickets go on sale.
The San Francisco Bay Area's new WNBA team is called the Golden State Valkyries, a brand identity the team announced on Tuesday.
Will Smith hit a two-run double in the 10th inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-4 win over the San Francisco Giants for their fourth straight victory this season over their rivals.
Alex Bregman homered twice and had a season-high four RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.
The Nevada Supreme Court on Monday struck down a proposed ballot initiative that would allow voters to decide whether to repeal up to $380 million in public funding for a new MLB stadium in Las Vegas.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is speaking in the Bay Area on Tuesday about how the state is trying to transform mental health support.
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
Assaults against law enforcement officers with firearms are on the rise, according to a new FBI report.
The state has included new bonus features in the space meant to lure state workers to the new site. Those features include a gym, restaurants, and a childcare center.
The Nevada Supreme Court on Monday struck down a proposed ballot initiative that would allow voters to decide whether to repeal up to $380 million in public funding for a new MLB stadium in Las Vegas.
A landmark study just kicked off with the goal of answering why Black women have a much higher mortality rate when it comes to cancer. It just launched last week and they need volunteers in California to help.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
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.
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
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.
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.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom was out in Redwood City on Tuesday where he used that opportunity to call out local governments for not doing enough in the homeless fight.
A landmark study just kicked off with the goal of answering why Black women have a much higher mortality rate when it comes to cancer. It just launched last week and they need volunteers in California to help.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Tuesday evening.
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.
The finish line is near for the Highway 50 project that got started at the beginning of 2022.