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Arden-Arcade residents speak out against prisoner re-entry home in neighborhood
More than 200 Arden-Arcade residents packed a community meeting Monday night, demanding answers over a planned re-entry home for formerly incarcerated people that is set to open next month.
Bug Fire burns over 16,000 acres along California-Nevada border near Reno
A wildfire that started over the weekend along the California-Nevada border has exploded in size, burning 15,000 acres and prompting evacuations near Reno, officials said.
Elk Grove considers moratorium on new self-storage facilities amid neighborhood concerns
Elk Grove is considering a moratorium on new personal storage facilities as city leaders weigh concerns about the growing number of storage businesses and how they are using valuable land.
Caminero hits 3-run homer as Rays rally with an 8-run eighth and beat Athletics 10-6
Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night.
2 construction workers killed in Stockton trench collapse identified
The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner has identified the two construction workers killed in a trench collapse in Stockton over the weekend.
Armed suspect on roof arrested after Sacramento apartment fire, police say
Sacramento police arrested a suspect Monday night after he armed himself with a knife and lit fires at an apartment building, officials said.
Crews stop forward progress of Hawk Fire in Somerset area of El Dorado County
Crews in Northern California's El Dorado County have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire that prompted mandatory evacuation orders and warnings for parts of the Somerset area, officials said Monday.
Northern California softball players gave up smartphones for a month. A year later, they say the effects remain
More than a year after the Del Oro High School girls softball team traded their smartphones for basic flip phones as part of a monthlong mental health challenge, players and parents say the experiment continues to influence how they use technology.
Dolores Huerta joins California Capitol rally opposing Trump administration food aid cuts
Dolores Huerta joined a coalition of anti-hunger and immigrant rights organizations at the California State Capitol to oppose the Trump administration and advocate for vulnerable communities affected by federal food aid cuts under HR1
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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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DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
What records reveal about Newsom's taxpayer-funded, California-branded free diaper program
CBS California Investigates reviewed 356 pages of state records behind California's $6.2 million diaper contract with Baby2Baby. Here is what they show.
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Guide company's report on California avalanche that killed 9 near Lake Tahoe assigns no blame
A preliminary report on the February avalanche that killed nine people released by the backcountry guide company involved assigned no blame for the tragedy.
California EDD faces surge in claims as residents struggle to get benefits
California's unemployment rate remains among the highest in the nation as more residents turn to state benefits for financial support — but some say they're struggling to get help from the agency responsible for processing those claims.
California assemblymember's bill would cap ticket reseller markups for some events
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Newsom announces rollout of California's $3,500 EV rebate for first-time buyers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Teamsters sue California DMV over driverless truck rules
Teamsters California announced that it is suing the state Department of Motor Vehicles over new regulations allowing companies to seek permits to test and deploy driverless heavy-duty trucks.
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Elk Grove city leaders consider moratorium on new self-storage facilities
Elk Grove is considering a moratorium on new personal storage facilities as city leaders weigh concerns about the growing number of storage businesses and how they are using valuable land.
Arden-Arcade residents push back against planned re-entry home near schools
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Man wields knife on Sacramento roof as crews put out apartment fire
Sacramento firefighters battled an apartment fire Monday night while police work to safely take an armed suspect into custody at the scene, officials said.
Armed man on roof disrupting response to Sacramento residential fire
Sacramento firefighters battled an apartment fire Monday night while police work to safely take an armed suspect into custody at the scene, officials said.
Monday evening Northern California weather forecast: August 10, 2026
Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Stanonis has your extended 7-day forecast!
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Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
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Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
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Caminero hits 3-run homer as Rays rally with an 8-run eighth and beat Athletics 10-6
Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night.
Sacramento State adds Oregon to growing slate of future FBS opponents
Sacramento State football will make its first trip to Oregon in 2028, adding another marquee opponent to the Hornets' future schedules as the program begins its move into the FBS.
NFL legend Roger Craig reveals he has vascular dementia during Hall of Fame speech
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
Athletics and GM Forst part ways, Feinstein enlisted as interim GM for rest of 2026 season
David Forst won't return as general manager of the Athletics, with the team announcing Friday that the two sides have "mutually agreed to part ways.".
Reds homer four times to back Andrew Abbott, beat the Athletics 6-5 to complete sweep
Elly De La Cruz hit his fourth career leadoff home run — one of four homers by Cincinnati — and the Reds beat the Athletics 6-5 to complete a three-game sweep.
Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announces his retirement after 36 seasons in broadcast booth
Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced on Thursday that he would retire at the end of the season.
McLain homers to back Lowder in the Reds' 3-2 victory over the A's
Matt McLain homered, Rhett Lowder won for the first time since April and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Reds score twice in 8th on wild pitches to beat Athletics 5-4
Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart drew walks leading off the eighth inning against Hogan Harris and both scored on wild pitches to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 5-4.
Salaun scores 21 points and Thornton adds 20 as Valkyries beat Tempo again, 92-82
Veronica Burton contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Golden State in the second straight matchup of the teams at sold-out Chase Center after the Valkyries beat the Tempo 96-79 on Sunday night.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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Guide company's report on California avalanche that killed 9 near Lake Tahoe assigns no blame
A preliminary report on the February avalanche that killed nine people released by the backcountry guide company involved assigned no blame for the tragedy.
Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
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Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Mark Zuckerberg's yacht missed boat's call for help, spokesperson says
The issue arose when a skiff ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska and called for assistance from nearby ships.
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California assemblymember's bill would cap ticket reseller markups for some events
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Sacramento native returns home to film coming-of-age movie inspired by her childhood
Movie crews are rolling into town to shoot "Mona," a coming-of-age film set in the 1990s by Sacramento native Danielle Truitt, who returned home to tell a story inspired by her own childhood.
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
UC Davis doctor urges vaccinations as California measles cases double
CBS News Sacramento spoke with the head of UC Davis Children's Hospital about the rising cases and why measles specifically is the most infectious disease.
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.
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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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California assemblymember's bill would cap ticket reseller markups for some events
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Newsom announces rollout of California's $3,500 EV rebate for first-time buyers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
No parking signs coming to California's iconic Bixby Bridge on Big Sur coast, officials say
Signs prohibiting parking near the iconic Bixby Bridge on the Central California coast are set to be installed in the coming days, officials announced Monday.
Cannabis industry says it still faces major challenges, such as access to banks
Nearly a decade after Californians voted to legalize recreational cannabis, state leaders and industry representatives say legal businesses are still facing major challenges.
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.
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Dog recovering after suspected mountain lion attack in Placerville
A 9-year-old boxer is recovering after veterinarians believe the dog survived a suspected mountain lion attack in the Placerville area.
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.
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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.