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Loomis 9-year-old trades screen time for gardening, builds successful business
While many kids spend their summer vacation in front of a screen, 9-year-old Richard Andino is spending his days in the garden.
Diamondbacks set season high for runs in 15-5 rout of Athletics
James McCann hit his 100th major league home run and Ryan Waldschmidt hit his first as part of a seven-run fifth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Athletics 15-5.
Arrest made after 27 vehicles damaged in BB gun shootings across Lathrop
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle vandalism cases in Lathrop that investigators say left dozens of vehicles damaged by BB gun shootings.
Carlos Dominguez found legally insane after 2 manslaughter verdicts in Davis stabbings
A Yolo County judge found Carlos Reales Dominguez legally insane Wednesday, one day after jurors convicted him of two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the deadly 2023 Davis stabbings.
All evacuation orders lifted for Mooney Fire near Nevada-Yuba county line
All evacuation orders have been lifted for a fast-moving wildfire that sparked near the Nevada and Yuba county line Wednesday afternoon.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
Sacramento elementary school struck by big rig after driver swerves to avoid car
A semi-truck swerved off the road and crashed into a Sacramento-area elementary school while classes were in session Wednesday morning, fire officials said.
Crash on Highway 104 near Ione leaves 1 dead, 3 hurt
A three-vehicle crash on Highway 104 west of Ione left one person dead and sent a young child and two other drivers to hospitals Wednesday morning, authorities said.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
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Hilton to face Becerra in election for California governor, CBS News projects
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Compare the candidates for California governor, side by side, on the issues that matter to you
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
CBS News California launches interactive governor's race candidate guide
Developed by CBS News California Investigates, the guide provides the opportunity to compare full, uninterrupted responses from the candidates to questions about a range of policy topics.
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Alleged mailbox "fraud factory" hiding on busy California street, expert says
A CBS California Investigates report looked at how criminals can use P.O. mailboxes to intercept stolen and fabricated identities.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult identifying deepfakes has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
Boyle Heights residents outraged after LAPD tows vehicles amid warehouse fire emergency
After nearly two weeks of emergency vehicles, the smell of rotting food and a massive warehouse fire impacting Boyle Heights residents, some families are now facing extra financial strain after their vehicles were towed by Los Angeles police in the midst of the firefighting efforts.
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California state workers return to the office 4 days a week beginning July 1
The City of Sacramento is on the cusp of transformation as most state workers are set to return to the office four days a week under a mandate ordered by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Downtown businesses are welcoming the added foot traffic.
Newsom signs $352 billion state budget, delaying some healthcare cuts
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money to help speed up the state's vote count ahead of the November election.
Bureau of Land Management opens public California land for oil and gas leasing
Fracking and drilling could be coming back to California. Environmental advocates say it could be devastating to wildlife and communities.
California voters to decide in November on proposal to increase taxes on billionaires
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
California voters to decide on $11 billion housing bond aimed at lowering housing costs
Polls show that affordability is one of the top concerns in California, and now voters will have a chance in November to decide if more tax money should be spent on lowering housing costs.
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Riverbank family says road project left them without running water for seven months
Nina Burns reports.
Wednesday evening Northern California weather forecast: July 22, 2026
Here is a look at your next seven days of weather!
Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce drives some California shoppers to farmers markets
Brady Halbleib reports.
Forward progress of Mooney Fire stopped near Nevada, Yuba county line
Crews have stopped the forward progress of a fast-moving wildfire near the Nevada and Yuba County lines that prompted an evacuation order and warnings Wednesday afternoon.
As California weighs new data centers, Newsom says local governments should decide
Darrielle Fair reports.
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Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
Homan says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after ICE shootings
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K noncitizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
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Andrés Chaparro racks up 8 RBIs as Nationals hand A's their 10th straight loss with 23-4 rout
Andrés Chaparro went 4 for 5 with two home runs and eight RBIs as the Washington Nationals handed the Athletics their 10th straight defeat in a 23-4 romp.
A's 2027 schedule sets up possible final West Sacramento home game
West Sacramento's possible final chapter with the A's is coming into focus with the release of the team's 2027 schedule.
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
Murders continue historic decline despite spikes in a few cities, study finds
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
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Why Sacramento is one of the few places to see "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is playing in 70mm IMAX film at Sacramento's Esquire IMAX Theatre, one of only a small number of U.S. locations equipped to show the Matt Damon-led epic in the premium format.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Salinas-based Taylor Farms linked to U.S. cyclospora outbreak, report says
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
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California to provide 400 free diapers for newborns at dozens of hospitals
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
UC Davis equestrian team speaks for first time on program cut, fight to reinstate
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
Roseville dress shop owners talk potential tariffs impact on wedding, prom season
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
Placer County's Sip Into Spring wine tasting event is this weekend
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
How Mexico, Canada tariffs taking effect Tuesday will impact Sacramento
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
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Company's mission to revolutionize package delivery with drones starts in Yolo County
The future of package delivery is taking flight in rural Yolo County as a Bay Area-based company Zipline is testing its delivery drones on local farmland.
Oakland leaders approve $125M sale of Coliseum stake that includes future ticket revenues
City leaders in Oakland voted to approve a $125 million deal to sell their share of the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal that would include revenue from future events.
Rancho Cordova BBQ restaurant says customers are stealing silverware, sauce bottles and more
A Rancho Cordova BBQ restaurant says it is dealing with sticky fingers.
First-of-its-kind sodium-ion battery plant to open in Sacramento's Metro Air Park
Sacramento leaders gathered Wednesday to celebrate the announcement that Peak Energy will build a new sodium-ion grid storage facility in Sacramento's Metro Air Park.
California launches tool to track whether AI is costing workers jobs
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
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Sacramento County program lets people take shelter dogs on free park adventures
It's a free pass to take a walk in the park this summer if you include a new four-legged friend. Sacramento County's animal shelter is kicking off a new program called Barks and Recreation, encouraging people to take dogs out for the day.
Sacramento's Front Street Shelter may launch "Final Plea" program to save at-risk animals
A new proposal aimed at saving more animals at Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter could soon give the public a last chance to adopt pets facing euthanasia.
Zebra escape: Zeus gets loose again in Lincoln and returned home safely
A zebra that's become a familiar sight in Placer County was on the loose again Monday, but animal services say the situation ended safely.
Natomas family dog fatally attacked by loose dog, owner warns neighbors to stay safe
A Sacramento woman is in mourning after her small dog was viciously attacked by a loose dog just outside their Natomas home on Friday.
Lodi Animal Services expands shelter space with new facility set to open in March
The Lodi Animal Shelter is undergoing a much-needed expansion and is giving a warning to owners ahead of the wet and windy weather season.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
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Teenage-style romance sparks healthy living in Yuba City widows
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
California dog found in Michigan reunited with family 5 years after going missing
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
Routine call turns heroic as Rancho Cordova deputy helps delivery baby in store parking lot
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
Nonprofit turns old Modesto baseball field into thriving community garden
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
Sacramento could be home to America's Favorite Teacher
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.