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A suspected school vandal was caught on video, and now police are asking for clues to bring him to justice.
Californians are being asked to save energy on Wednesday to avoid power outages due to surging air conditioning use.
Jurors in the Kristin Smart murder trial heard more from human remains detection dog-handlers Tuesday, the last day of testimony before a five-day scheduled break in the trial.
Deputies watched footage provided by another student and were able to determine the identity of the student and arrested him for attempted homicide.
A Flex Alert is in effect Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to relieve pressure on California's power grid, but the energy available exceeds the forecasted demand, so why issue the alert?
A child in Stanislaus County died suddenly in Stanislaus County earlier this week.
The tapes showing the alleged encounters were part of a 2008 Illinois child pornography trial in which Kelly was acquitted after the witness declined to take the stand.
The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West's most spectacular predators — the golden eagle — as the species teeters on the edge of decline.
The Sacramento Kings have released their 2022-2023 regular season schedule.
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
The search for missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni has entered its 12th day, and still, there is no sign of the girl last seen at a late-night party.
A suspected school vandal was caught on video, and now police are asking for clues to bring him to justice.
A high school student at Monterey Trails has been arrested for attempted homicide.
Here's how the next seven days of weather is going to look.
A Sacramento State student is being called a hero after she helped save the lives of several military members after they were hit by a lightning strike.
Fred Woods has been locked up for 44 years for participating in the kidnapping of children on a school bus and he has now been granted parole.
A shortage in referees is forcing high schools to shift their schedules. Many people say that treatment of referees by adults is the reason for the shortage.
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.
FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
The fire started Monday after a big rig crashed on the freeway near Live Oak Road between Colfax and Weimar.
Forward progress has been stopped in a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in rural Vacaville on Monday
In the decade leading to the Caldor Fire, the agency treated 1,000 acres in the wildland-urban interface.
Baby rockers that have been on the market for 12 years are now under a recall after the death of a child.
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
The Sacramento Kings have released their 2022-2023 regular season schedule.
The Giants came back against Arizona's bullpen after D-backs ace Merrill Kelly outdueled Jakob Junis.
The Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Tuesday night, ending a nine-game losing streak.
Pete Carril, the rumpled, cigar-smoking basketball coach who led Princeton to 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, where his teams unnerved formidable opponents and rattled March Madness with old-school fundamentals, died Monday.
San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward pulled his hamstring and might not be ready to return for the season opener on Sept. 11 in Chicago.
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West's most spectacular predators — the golden eagle — as the species teeters on the edge of decline.
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
The NTSB has released a preliminary report which offers some insight into what may have prompted a 23-year-old co-pilot to exit a damaged plane in mid-air, prior to an emergency landing.
The automaker says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators that rivets that hold the buckle to the mounting bracket on the left- and right side third-row seats may have been formed improperly.
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.
Ray died while in Rancho Mirage. The cause of his death has not been announced.
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
The FDA estimates about 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 get the help they need.
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.
Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
While no official head count was given, from the massive amounts of traffic, it could be in the thousands.
Owners of the casino say it's the closest casino to Sacramento and South and East Bay areas.
Baby rockers that have been on the market for 12 years are now under a recall after the death of a child.
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
A woman was disgusted with what she found crawling through her storage unit. She now wants others to know the risks with rats -- before they rent.
Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it's a primate suspect.
Two cases came from Turlock and the other from Hughson.
The Stanislaus County animal shelter won't be taking in new stray animals for the time being due to a strep zoo outbreak.
Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.
The floppy eared pooches are getting prepped for adoption by a volunteer rescue organization in Chino Hills.
Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys could turn into a temporary inland sea stretching nearly 300 miles in length.
Many Californians fear the "Big One," but it might not be what you think.
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
Parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers have become too salty to use as the state's punishing drought drags on.
It's the fourth time since May that remains have been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.