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It's graduation season, which means some of your kids will be heading off to college in the fall. So what can you do to make thr transformation smoother for the whole family? Here's The Answer.
It's graduation season, which means some of your kids will be heading off to college in the fall. So what can you do to make thr transformation smoother for the whole family? Here's 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.
The city of West Sacramento and its riverfront, facing downtown Sacramento directly, both look a lot different present day than they did two decades ago.
A West Sacramento restaurant will be closed for a few days after it was struck by a car early Thursday morning.
Penelope Oliver never dreamed her name would be on a letter sent from top education officials on behalf of the Biden Administration.
To this day, from the air, you can still see the outline of what that field of dreams would've looked like in Natomas.
Harrison Butker encouraged women to be homemakers and railed against Pride Month in his speech at Benedictine College.
At dusk on Wednesday night a group of cyclists in Sacramento got out on city roads to make a statement without saying any words.
To this day, from the air, you can still see the outline of what that field of dreams would've looked like in Natomas.
Sacramento Metro Fire is expanding a special response team to meet the growing needs of Sacramento County.
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.
Family members of a Navy veteran who died after a police officer pressed a knee to his neck for nearly five minutes have settled with the Northern California city of Antioch for $7.5 million.
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 spoke 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.
Harrison Butker encouraged women to be homemakers and railed against Pride Month in his speech at Benedictine College.
The city of West Sacramento and its riverfront, facing downtown Sacramento directly, both look a lot different present day than they did two decades ago.
Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend.
To this day, from the air, you can still see the outline of what that field of dreams would've looked like in Natomas.
The three-time Super Bowl champion also quoted from Taylor Swift's song "Bejeweled" while addressing the graduates.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters on Wednesday occupied an abandoned building on the UC Berkeley campus in hopes of bringing attention to what they describe as a genocide in Gaza, according to organizers.
California's two senators have introduced a proposal that would rename a visitors' center at Joshua Tree National Park to honor the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10, their campaigns said Wednesday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke in the Bay Area on Tuesday about how the state is trying to transform mental health support.
The Placer Veteran Services, an organization dedicated to aiding veterans, is working around the clock filing a record number of health care claims.
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.
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.
The scene is on Lake Road, just off of Interstate 80.
The Placer Veteran Services, an organization dedicated to aiding veterans, is working around the clock filing a record number of health care claims.
Penelope Oliver never dreamed her name would be on a letter sent from top education officials on behalf of the Biden Administration.
Jake Gadon reports.
Dangerous Sacramento streets are marked by pedestrian deaths and injuries, all from cars. City leaders pledged the capital would be down to zero pedestrian deaths by 2027, but local advocates say more people die from being hit by a car than homicides.