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Audit finds serious problems at Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter
An independent audit made allegations of poor management and regulations not being followed.
Woman shot in Sacramento dies, homicide investigation underway
A homicide investigation is underway in Sacramento after a woman was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Easter Sunday marks end of ski season at Boreal Mountain
As the weather warms up, the ski season is winding down across the Sierra.
Sacramento ice cream parlor expands operations from farm to cone
A warm Friday night may be the perfect time to grab some ice cream, and one Sacramento parlor chain is expanding its operations from farm to cone.
Suspect in deadly Stockton shooting arrested in San Diego
The shooting happened around 8 p.m. on the 1800 block of B Street.
Tuolumne County deputies respond to house fire after reports of explosion
The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office said it responded to reports of an explosion at a home on Sunday morning.
What's open and closed on Easter 2025?
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
Giants ride Landen Roupp's strong start and Matt Chapman's 2-run homer to 3-2 win over Angels
Landen Roupp struck out a career-high nine over seven innings, Matt Chapman hit a two-run home run, and the San Francisco Giants held on for a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Severino goes 8 strong innings for first win since signing big contract and A's top Brewers 3-1
Luis Severino allowed three hits and one run over eight innings for his first win with the Athletics since signing a $67 million, three-year contract with the team, while Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers homered in a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
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FAIR Plan Fix: What are lawmakers doing to fix California's insurance and why is it taking so long?
FAIR plan problems are nothing new, but suddenly, everyone is paying attention to California's insurance crisis. Are we any closer to a fix? CBS News California investigates the flood of insurance-related bills in the aftermath of the L.A. fires and why it's taken so long for lawmakers to take action.
California wants fewer homeowners insured on the FAIR Plan. Data show the state's strategy may not be enough.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
CA Insurance Commissioner to require more FAIR Plan transparency following CBS News California Investigation
The public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials. Should that be legal? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing to fix it following a CBS News California Investigation. WATCH THE FULL INVESTIGATION HERE: California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive CONTINUING COVERAGE: Investigating California's Insurance Crisis
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California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Gov. Newsom encourages Canadians to visit California in new tourism campaign
Newsom reports that Canadian tourism in California is down 12% compared to a year ago.
Newsom OKs $2.8B to close California's Medicaid funding gap
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Inmate from El Dorado County walks away from Northern California conservation camp
Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from a Northern California conservation camp on Thursday.
California law could help reunite family with painting stolen during World War II
A painting worth tens of millions of dollars was stolen by the Nazis during World War II and the fight to get it back recently made it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Stockton celebrates Kings' G League championship
Fans celebrated the Stockton Kings winning the G League championship for the first time.
What we know about a shooting that left a woman dead in Sacramento
A homicide investigation is underway in Sacramento after a woman was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Saturday evening weather forecast - April 19, 2025
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Woman killed in shooting on Arden Way in Sacramento
A homicide investigation is underway in Sacramento after a woman was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon, police said.
A's in town may bring boost to DOCO businesses with Kings season over
Brady Halbleib reports.
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Barbara Lee claims victory in Oakland mayor's race after Loren Taylor concedes
Former Rep. Barbara Lee represented Oakland in Congress from 1998 until stepping down in January.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
RFK assassination files released by Trump admin. Here's what they say.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
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Giants ride Landen Roupp's strong start and Matt Chapman's 2-run homer to 3-2 win over Angels
Landen Roupp struck out a career-high nine over seven innings, Matt Chapman hit a two-run home run, and the San Francisco Giants held on for a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Severino goes 8 strong innings for first win since signing big contract and A's top Brewers 3-1
Luis Severino allowed three hits and one run over eight innings for his first win with the Athletics since signing a $67 million, three-year contract with the team, while Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers homered in a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Christian Yelich drives in 3 runs in Brewers 5-3 win over Athletics
Christian Yelich drove in three runs and Caleb Durbin had two hits in his major league debut to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Friday night.
Months out from Sacramento arrival, X Games sponsors local skate event
This year's arrival of the X-Games in Sacramento will bring more than 100 of the world's top extreme sports athletes to town, and some local skateboard enthusiasts are already seeing benefits from the tour.
Soderstrom hits major league-leading 9th homer as A's shut out White Sox
The Sox dropped to a major league-worst 4-14, losing their fourth straight game and for the 12th time in 14.
Giants fall 6-4 to Phillies to split four-game series in Philadelphia
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 for a four-game split.
49ers seek to bolster depleted defense in 2025 NFL Draft after offseason losses
A recent run of weak draft hauls and an exodus of talent this offseason has left the San Francisco 49ers in a different spot heading into this year's draft.
Sacramento Kings to hire Scott Perry as new general manager, sources say
It didn't take long for the Sacramento Kings to find a new general manager.
Sharks end season with shutout loss to Oilers
Ty Emberson had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 18 shots, and the Edmonton Oilers completed a four-game season series sweep of the San Jose Sharks with a 3-0 victory in the regular-season finale for both teams.
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King hopes to inspire others with historic flight to space
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about the opportunity to travel to space, the support she's received and the message she hopes to send to others.
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How to experiment with asking banks to lower your credit card interest rate
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
What happens to your photos and videos when you die? How to keep memories after you're gone
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
When new flooring is marketed as waterproof, is it really "waterproof"? A Sacramento family's saga.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
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What's open and closed on Easter 2025?
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
Severino goes 8 strong innings for first win since signing big contract and A's top Brewers 3-1
Luis Severino allowed three hits and one run over eight innings for his first win with the Athletics since signing a $67 million, three-year contract with the team, while Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers homered in a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Russia's Putin declares temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
The temporary truce began at 6 p.m. local time Saturday and was to run through midnight on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
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Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, officials say
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Nate Bargatze to host the 77th Emmy Awards on CBS
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Game show host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
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About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Newsom OKs $2.8B to close California's Medicaid funding gap
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Davis college student studying to be doctor survives stroke, brain surgery: "A second chance"
A teen stroke survivor speaks on life-changing brain surgery and aspirations to become a doctor
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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.
Amid nationwide economic blackout day, Sacramento's Zanzibar faces closure after 26 years
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County sees positive results from retail theft reporting app
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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Sacramento ice cream parlor expands operations from farm to cone
A warm Friday night may be the perfect time to grab some ice cream, and one Sacramento parlor chain is expanding its operations from farm to cone.
Valero considers possible closure of Benicia refinery in 2026
Operations at the Valero refinery in Solano County may be shut down as soon as next year, the petroleum producer announced Wednesday.
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
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.
State seems receptive to State Farm's emergency rate hike request
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
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Loose dogs caught on camera killing pet cat in Yuba City, animal services increases patrols
The 21-year-old cat, Alfie, had to be euthanized after suffering internal injuries and a detached hip.
Search underway for possible Amador County dog killer after family pet found dead in driveway
An Amador County family hopes the community will have their answer as to who could have killed their beloved family pet in their front yard.
Sacramento SPCA provides shelter for animals displaced by LA fires
The SPCA took them in to free up space and resources for the influx of animals displaced by the fires in Southern California.
Roseville SPCA seize 100 rabbits from home
The Placer SPCA is now caring for more than 100 rabbits rescued from a home in Roseville on Monday.
Sacramento needs new animal shelter as Front Street is too outdated, study finds
Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter is seeing a double-digit drop in animal adoption rates. Now, a new report shows that the facility's small size is partially to blame.
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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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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.
Yolo County basketball star inches closer to goal of 3K career points, totaling 1K this season
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Sacramento Chick-fil-A customer celebrates 90th birthday at restaurant he's become a staple at
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
California high school senior uses own money to buy holiday gift for every student at school
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
Dozens of people with disabilities set sail for first time at Sacramento Deep Water Channel
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.