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Secretly recording someone else's conversation is illegal in California, but prosecutors can use the illicit recording as evidence in a criminal case, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Some of the trees in downtown Sacramento are where the "villain" in this story perch and then "strike" their victims.
Deputies arrested two Fairfield men Thursday morning in connection with two November home invasion robberies in the East Bay Area.
California on Thursday temporarily banned insurance companies from dropping customers in areas affected by more than a dozen recent blazes, invoking a new law for the first time as homeowners in the wildfire-plagued state say they are being pushed out of the commercial insurance market.
Modesto police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a local business and firing a gun at the owner.
The recently discovered malfunction is different than the defect that led to at least 24 deaths and hundreds of injuries worldwide, though the result, like the earlier issue, leads to airbags that can explode and hurl shrapnel, killing or injuring people.
In the wake of an Orinda mass shooting on Halloween night that left five victims dead, San Francisco-based Airbnb announced Thursday it was issuing a nationwide ban on rental use for "open invite" parties.
Scientists say they have made a breakthrough on developing a contraceptive pill that only needs to be taken once a month.
Some of the world's most iconic rock legends are coming to the Bay Area next year!
A Virginia couple says a thief tore open Christmas presents and stole guns and electronics after breaking into their house on Monday.
High school students will have the chance to take part in a special program and receive wrestling tips from the pros. Dina Kupfer has more details.
Ever After Wine is a story-inspired wine bar and shop serving wine tastings, wines by the glass and bottle, and seasonal shared plates and tasting event experiences.
Jahri’s World is bringing to light autism awareness and autism acceptance. There are a lot of children being diagnosed and classrooms are filling up at a rapid pace. Parents are struggling to be in community settings because of the fear of children having a behavior. Jahri’s World creates events that are a safe space for families with children on the spectrum to come socialize, learn social skills and build friendships.
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Age is just a number—and when it comes to learning, it might even be an advantage! A new survey commissioned by Duolingo reveals that nearly half of Americans feel more successful learning new things now than when they were younger.
Big Al – whose name was Alvin Sams – was part of Northern California television and radio for more than 25 years.
Alvin "Big Al" Sams will be remembered at a funeral service on Thursday.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
A farewell celebration for the Hotel Marysville took place Monday, seven months after a fire devastated the historic vacant building.
After 20 years in the news industry, 14 years anchoring and reporting in Northern California, Dian is hanging up her microphone. We'll miss you!
On Friday, April 17, Panda Express is teaming up with reality TV star and Sacramento fire captain, Joe Hunter, to test fans' taste buds with the brand's spiciest dish to date: Dynamite Sweet & Sour Chicken, created in partnership with Buldak.
It’s one of Stockton’s favorite waterfront spots, known for big flavors and even bigger views—and now they’re putting a seasonal spin on a local favorite. We’re talking garlic, of course, with a fresh asparagus twist! Let’s get right out to Garlic Brothers, where Bella is live this morning!
Some hardworking students are giving back to the city of Lincoln by participating in community events throughout the area. It's all a part of the "one day, one-hundred ways" day of service campaign. Ryan Nelson is checking out one of the events.
With plans to open a storefront at the Old Sacramento Waterfront soon, EcoPress is an environmentally minded art studio that transforms plastic waste into functional art
Marlene Simon joins us in studio and answers all your plant and garden related questions!
Marlene Simon joins us in studio and answers all your plant and garden related questions!
Marlene The Plant Lady is back to answer your plant questions so make sure you send them to her! ThePlantLady@kmaxtv.com
Send your plant questions to The Plant Lady!
The Plant Lady has returned to help answer your complicated plant questions!
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.