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More than 20 Democratic governors met with President Biden at the White House as he worked to clean up the debate fallout and put his campaign back on track. So what exactly was his goal in bringing all of these state leaders together? Here's The Answer.
The heat is on throughout much of the country, and that is true, too, here in Northern California. When it comes to staying hydrated, some drinks are better than others. So why is water the best drink in a heat wave, and what drinks should you avoid? Here's The Answer.
It's not just the candidates doing their homework for Thursday night's presidential debate. We are too. So let's dig up some debate facts in this segment of The Answer.
TikTok has given the world some unusual fads—from cooking chicken in Nyquil to stepping on a pyramid of milk crates—but parents, listen up. A new trend on the social media platform may be catching your son's attention. It targets young men who want a chiseled jawline. So does the trend work, and is it even safe? Here's The Answer.
There's no better gift than good health for dads and father figures. So what can you do to help them stay healthy year-round? Here's The Answer.
Dogs are known to go from zero to a hundred out of nowhere. All of a sudden, they're running around in circles turning your home or backyard into a high-speed obstacle course. Some people call it the zoomies, but why do dogs do this? Here's The Answer.
Let's talk sharks. Two recent shark attacks off Florida shores injured multiple people. So as you head to the beach this summer, what shouldn't you do when you get in the water? Here's The Answer.
Did you use your air conditioner during this wave? Electric bills are going to soar this summer, straining household budgets. So what can you do to lower the cost? Here's The Answer.
The pandemic is behind us, but remote work is still very much a part of the workflow. So how many people are still working remotely? Here's The Answer.
Now that the Trump conviction happened, what's next? In this segment of The Answer, we're tackling the questions you might have. As the former president presses on, what roadblocks does this pose for another run?
It's heating up and people are heading out on summer vacations. As Americans start to lather up the sunscreen, they might not realize a century-old law could be blocking the best lotions from their beach bag. So how does America's selection of sunscreens compare to other parts of the world? Here's The Answer.
Did you know that it is estimated that the fear of flying impacts more than 40% of the U.S. population? Turbulance can often make that fear even worse. So what is turbulence, what causes it, and how dangerous is it? Here's The Answer.
It's a common feeling: boredom can creep up on all of us, especially children who are still learning how to temper it. But experts say that being bored can be a good thing. How? 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.
Several mandatory evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings Thursday.
This major heat has no signs of slowing down either with more triple digits in the forecast through next week. This heatwave has the potential to be historic for Northern California if this streak continues.
The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.
The Fourth of July looks quite different for the Butte County city of Oroville this year.
Illegal fireworks likely caused the roof of Natomas Middle School to catch fire Thursday night, the Sacramento Fire Department said.
Illegal fireworks likely caused the roof of Natomas Middle School to catch fire Thursday night, the Sacramento Fire Department said.
Here is a look at the creative ways Sacramento County's animal shelter is trying to reduce stress for animals caused by fireworks.
The ballpark hosted the 11th annual Fourth on the Field celebration as the River Cats played an Independence Day away game.
We got our first look at a new Sacramento Metro Fire aircraft that will soon be used to fight fires from the skies.
A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a session in the California Assembly chamber Wednesday evening.
Newsom's pitch is part of an effort from President Biden's re-election campaign and the White House to reassure party activists and the broader electorate that Biden is up to the job.
This major heat has no signs of slowing down either with more triple digits in the forecast through next week. This heat wave has the potential to be historic for Northern California if this streak continues.
A Butte County couple fought side-by-side with firefighters to save their home from the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned thousands of acres in the Oroville area, has already destroyed several homes and cars, and has left multiple firefighters injured.
A fire that sparked in the Palermo area of Butte County on Wednesday afternoon forced people to evacuate.
New York Jets quarterback and Butte County native Aaron Rodgers and the North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) deployed $100,000 to help Thompson Fire evacuees.
The San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Newsom's pitch is part of an effort from President Biden's re-election campaign and the White House to reassure party activists and the broader electorate that Biden is up to the job.
A new Cal-OSHA regulation could go into effect that would force employers to make it cooler where you work.
The legislature met an 11th-hour deadline to put a new governor-backed retail theft initiative in writing for the state ballot over the weekend. But now that plan has been scrapped and lawmakers won't even vote on it.
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
The Supreme Court ended its term with a flurry of massive decisions on guns, abortion, federal regulatory power and the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
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.
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.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
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.
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.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
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.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
The Fourth of July looks quite different for the Butte County city of Oroville this year.
A Camp Fire survivor freed livestock trapped in the Thompson Fire and was among volunteers providing free food and drinks to evacuees in Oroville.
A Butte County couple fought side-by-side with firefighters to save their home from the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned thousands of acres in the Oroville area, has already destroyed several homes and cars, and has left multiple firefighters injured.
A fire that sparked in the Palermo area of Butte County on Wednesday afternoon forced people to evacuate.
Firefighters stopped the spread of a fire that started in a building and spread to vegetation at an abandoned property in Placer County on Wednesday, Cal Fire said.
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.
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.
It was a packed crowd at Banner Island Ballpark in Stockton for a sold-out game followed by Fourth of July fireworks.
South Lake Tahoe turned to drones to celebrate this Independence Day.
Here is a look at the creative ways Sacramento County's animal shelter is trying to reduce stress for animals caused by fireworks.
Several mandatory evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings Thursday for the Thompson Fire in Northern California.
Brady Halbleib reports.