Brady Halbleib

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | Brady Halbleib

ROCKLIN – Rocklin High School teachers were back in class Friday after many were absent on Thursday, leaving students confused and without explanation. Substitutes filled in, but some students ended up hanging out in the gym or going home. "It was absolute chaos here yesterday," said one student. "I realized none of my teachers were there, so I ended up leaving," senior Brady Smith said The school district acknowledged a high number of teacher absences but offered no further details.

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Brady Halbleib

PLACERVILLE — In wooded areas along Highway 50 in El Dorado County, deputies are navigating a difficult task. They're addressing homelessness while also protecting communities from the growing threat of wildfire. The county's Homeless Outreach Team routinely visits encampments to offer services while assessing fire danger. On a recent visit, Sgt.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Brady Halbleib

Cal Fire warns of cold, swift water as temperatures warm up AUBURN — With temperatures warming up over the next few days, Cal Fire is urging people to stay out of the rivers. The warning comes as search efforts continue for a missing kayaker who flipped into the American River in Auburn. Cal Fire said it's situations like this that they want to avoid this spring. Heading into Mother's Day Weekend, the American River is running fast and cold.

1 week ago | channel3000.com | Brady Halbleib

Click here for updates on this story    SACRAMENTO (KOVR) -- A Sacramento woman is seeking justice after a mail carrier's decision to throw a rock at her dog's head led to its death. Ring doorbell video from April 2 shows the moments before a female U.S. postal worker throws a rock at Yorkie schnauzer mix, Baby Bones. In the video, Baby Bones is seen and heard barking at the woman, who is seen trying to put her bag between herself and the dog.

1 week ago | actionnewsnow.com | Brady Halbleib

SHASTA-TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. - Firefighters from CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service are undergoing intense training at the California Aerial Supervision Academy. This annual event prepares them for the challenging task of fighting fires from above. Cal Fire Captain Keeton Brookins, from the Shasta-Trinity Unit, is training to become an Air Tactical Supervisor. "It’s the toughest thing I've done in a long time," said Brookins.