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Major NorCal winter storm to bring more heavy snow, rain to end week
Northern California is bracing for another winter storm this week, which is set to bring heavy rain and snow and impact holiday travelers.
Sacramento residents scramble to buy chicks as egg prices skyrocket from bird flu
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
Petition for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion surpasses 200,000 signatures
A satirical online petition is catching the attention of both Californians and Danes alike.
Big Al Sams, Good Day reporter, dies
Big Al – whose name was Alvin Sams – was part of Northern California television and radio for more than 25 years.
West Sacramento food distribution warehouse to close, laying off 118 workers
Some layoffs will be effective as of April 6, according to the WARN Act notification.
Joann to close about 500 fabric stores nationwide. Here's where.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to run for state governor, source says
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is planning to run for governor of the state of California in 2026, a source with the campaign confirmed to CBS News Los Angeles Wednesday.
Trump speaks with Putin, says talks to end Ukraine war will begin "immediately"
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed his national security team to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Long Beach resident arrested after south Sacramento chase
A Long Beach resident has been arrested in the Sacramento area after a chase that saw authorities use stop sticks and a PIT maneuver.
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California Senate Insurance Committee finally has a leader amid corruption probe
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
"American Nightmare" victims help get Matthew Muller to confess to more crimes
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn took us through the timeline of Matthew Muller's crimes that they helped solve and detailed how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
Do Newsom's wildfire "fact checks" align with the facts? A breakdown.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
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Petition for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion surpasses 200,000 signatures
A satirical online petition is catching the attention of Californians and Danes alike.
Gov. Newsom approves $50M to protect immigrants, California policies against Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president's mass-deportation plans.
Skier at Palisades Tahoe dies after colliding with a tree
A skier at Palisades Tahoe ski resort died earlier this week after crashing into a tree, the resort confirmed Friday.
California increases efforts to test safety of marijuana sold in the state
For California, 2024 was a record-breaking year for the amount of marijuana products pulled by state regulators due to consumer safety issues.
Lake Berryessa's spillway fully active after Northern California atmospheric river
In what has become a much-anticipated sight, the morning glory spillway at Lake Berryessa is now active after this week's storms.
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West Sacramento food distribution warehouse laying off 118 workers
US Foods says the warehouse is slated to close by November 2025.
Wednesday afternoon Northern California weather forecast - Feb. 12, 2025
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting the rest of the week.
New produce | Lunch Break with Michael Marks
Our produce man Michael Marks always has the know on the best deals in seasonal fruits and veggies.
Petition calls for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion
The satirical petition is getting some attention, with more than 200,000 signatures collected so far.
City of Isleton discusses financial problems in council meeting
Madisen Keavy reports.
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Trump speaks with Putin, says talks to end Ukraine war will begin "immediately"
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed his national security team to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Elon Musk defends DOGE as Trump orders agencies to comply with cuts
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.
Petition for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion surpasses 200,000 signatures
A satirical online petition is catching the attention of Californians and Danes alike.
U.S. "border czar" shrugs off Pope Francis' condemnation of deportations
President Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan says Pope Francis should "stick to the Catholic Church," as the pontiff criticizes U.S. plans for mass deportations.
Google Maps now shows Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America for U.S. users
Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.
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Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield released after rape conviction overturned
A judge has granted the release of former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield after his 2020 rape conviction was vacated by a California appeals court last December.
UC Davis baseball can finally host night games thanks to new stadium lights
The UC Davis baseball team got to hit the field for the first time for a night practice at their home stadium, thanks to the addition of stadium lights.
DeRozan's OT game-winner lifts Kings over Mavs 129-128
DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including a baseline floater with 2 seconds left in overtime, and the Sacramento Kings beat the depleted Dallas Mavericks 129-128 on Monday night.
Opening odds: 49ers given 6th best chance to win 2026 Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium
After winning Super Bowl LIX in dominant fashion, the Philadelphia Eagles are the early favorites to win Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in 2026, but oddsmakers give the San Francisco 49ers the 6th best chance to win their sixth title.
Super Bowl halftime protester gets lifetime ban from NFL stadiums
A performer at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show who unfurled a flag with the words Sudan and Gaza in a protest over the two wars there will be banned from NFL stadiums for life, the league says.
49ers give Pro Bowl receiver Deebo Samuel permission to seek trade, CBS Sports confirms
The San Francisco 49ers have given Pro Bowl wide receiver Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirmed.
Super Bowl 2025: Eagles dominate Chiefs in 40-22 win
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their franchise's second Super Bowl in a crushing win over the Kansas City Chiefs, denying the Chiefs a historic "three-peat."
Sabonis scores 27, LaVine adds 22 and Kings rally from 20 down to beat Pelicans 123-118
Domantas Sabonis had 27 points and 16 rebounds for his NBA-leading 46th double-double of the season and the Sacramento Kings overcame a 20-point deficit for a 123-118 victory over New Orleans that extended the Pelicans' losing streak to eight games.
Who performed at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show?
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth go up as NASA tasked with studying it
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
A massive asteroid has a chance to hit Earth. Here's what to know.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
Asteroid samples revealed clues about the possible origins of life
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
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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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Trump speaks with Putin, says talks to end Ukraine war will begin "immediately"
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed his national security team to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees include Mariah Carey, Oasis and Phish
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.
The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.
U.S. military planes might be spying on cartels, Mexico says
Any intelligence gathered from Mexican territory would have to be shared under agreements between the two countries, Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla said.
Elon Musk defends DOGE as Trump orders agencies to comply with cuts
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.
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2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees include Mariah Carey, Oasis and Phish
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Who performed at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show?
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
What time does the Super Bowl start and end?
Need to know when the 2025 Super Bowl will start? And what time will it will end? Here are the key times to know.
How much did the 2025 Super Bowl commercials cost?
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Irv Gotti, hip-hop mogul who co-founded Murder, Inc., dead at 54
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
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U.S. records most whooping cough deaths since 2017
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
LG ranges recalled after dozens of fires burn people, property, pets
Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.
Respiratory symptoms reported in Nevada cows with lethal bird flu strain
The strain, called D1.1, was behind a human death from bird flu last year.
CDC purges STD and vaccine info after Trump gender order
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
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Sacramento residents scramble to buy chicks as egg prices skyrocket from bird flu
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
New shopping center coming to Linda as Yuba County growth continues
Within the next two weeks, construction is going to start on underground infrastructure to put in power and water for the new shopping center with a car wash, food and retail shops.
First marijuana dispensary in Manteca holds soft opening
The first dispensary of three planned in the city of Manteca held its soft opening.
Sacramento County considers new rules to crack down on unlicensed food stands
Roadside food stands are a popular place to get a quick bite to eat, but Sacramento County worries some are also serving up problems.
Modesto legacy business prepares to close doors after 50 years
Increasing costs have weighed up against Marcella's Mexican Restaurant, which has stayed in the same location under the same name for over 50 years.
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Joann to close about 500 fabric stores nationwide. Here's where.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
New shopping center coming to Linda as Yuba County growth continues
Within the next two weeks, construction is going to start on underground infrastructure to put in power and water for the new shopping center with a car wash, food and retail shops.
Citrus Heights seeks community input to revitalize run-down Sunrise Mall
The mall has been on the decline for years, but the city wants to bring the space into the 21st century.
Google scraps diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's contractor rules
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Stanislaus County restaurateurs open cafe inside nonprofit medical facility in Modesto
Stanislaus County restaurateurs have partnered with the nonprofit Community Hospice and Health Services to open a cafe in a vacant space inside the Modesto facility.
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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.
Dog missing for 11 days after Woodland crash reunites with owner
A nearly two-week-long search effort in Yolo County has resulted in a heartwarming reunion between a man and his best friend.
Woodland community rallies to help find dog missing for 10 days after owner injured in crash
Akemi, a brown and white female pit bull wearing a black collar, went missing after a crash on September 27 in Woodland.
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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 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.
School nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating sees success in Yuba City
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Stockton's Team Elevate program earns national ranking as athletes get college recognition
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.