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Takeaways from the CBS News California and San Francisco Examiner debate
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Former Newsom aide pleads guilty to felony fraud, tax charges
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from Xavier Becerra.
5th Californian possibly exposed to hantavirus identified, health officials say no confirmed cases
Health officials stressed that none of the five, nor any U.S. residents, currently has a confirmed case of the Andes hantavirus.
Sacramento's point-in-time count shows a 13% increase in homeless people since 2024
Sacramento's latest point-in-time count report was released on Wednesday, showing more people are homeless than a couple of years ago.
Candidates face off in the CBS News California and San Francisco Examiner Governor's Debate
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage Thursday at a debate hosted by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Jordan Walker homers, hits go-ahead run in 9th as Cardinals beat Athletics 5-4
Jordan Walker had a solo homer and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Fire that damaged Suisun City Walmart found to be arson, investigators say
A Walmart store in Suisun City is closed until further notice after investigators say a fire was intentionally set inside.
Newsom outlines his final California budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
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Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico congressional caucus launches amid diplomatic strain
The launch is being backed by the American Mexican Leadership Council, a new national organization also debuting Thursday to elevate Mexican American leadership and advance U.S.-Mexico collaboration.
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Top takeaways from the CBS California Governor's Debate
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
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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No driver's license, no problem: How Uber, DoorDash and Lyft accounts are being rented and stolen online for hundreds.
CBS News California Investigates found that accounts for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash can be bought or rented online without needing to provide identification.
L.A. County spends millions to stop overdoses. Critics say naloxone enables addicts, but city data show scores of lives saved
CBS News California Investigates obtained data from the LAFD that show 24,503 of the 25,461 patients who received naloxone doses since 2022 survived their overdose, about 96%.
How LA28 Olympics ticket prices could be driven by bots, brokers and a big bill for the Summer Games
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
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Newsom outlines his final California budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
5th Californian possibly exposed to hantavirus identified, health officials say no confirmed cases
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
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.
Newsom touts California water progress as Delta tunnel fight continues
Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his administration's water policies and pushed for major infrastructure projects, including the controversial Delta Conveyance Project, arguing California is now "more prepared for our water future than ever before."
Deadly snake bites are up in California. Here's what to do if you see one.
The sunny skies and warmer weather in Northern California are increasing the chance of seeing snakes, and this year, there's been a big spike in the number of fatal rattlesnake bites in the state.
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Thursday evening weather forecast - May 14, 2026
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
Ceres leaders race to close a multi-million dollar budget deficit
Nina Burns reports.
Thursday afternoon Northern California weather forecast - May 14, 2026
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting as we end the week.
Gavin Newsom outlines his final California budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday unveiled a revised budget proposal without a deficit for his last year of office and the next, laying out a $350 billion spending plan that includes little new spending but also avoids major cuts.
Former Newsom top aide pleads guilty in alleged scheme to steal Becerra campaign funds
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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Takeaways from the CBS News California and San Francisco Examiner debate
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Candidates face off in the CBS News California and San Francisco Examiner Governor's Debate
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage Thursday at a debate hosted by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Newsom outlines his final California budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
Former Newsom aide pleads guilty to felony fraud, tax charges in alleged scheme to steal Becerra campaign funds
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico congressional caucus launches amid diplomatic strain
The launch is being backed by the American Mexican Leadership Council, a new national organization also debuting Thursday to elevate Mexican American leadership and advance U.S.-Mexico collaboration.
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Jordan Walker homers, hits go-ahead run in 9th as Cardinals beat Athletics 5-4
Jordan Walker had a solo homer and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Kurtz hits 3rd career grand slam to help Athletics beat Cardinals 6-2
Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam, J.T. Ginn pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Wednesday night.
San Francisco 49ers to face Minnesota Vikings in Mexico City, league says
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings for a game in Mexico City this fall, National Football League officials confirmed Wednesday.
Wetherholt hits 2-run homer, Cardinals jump on Athletics early in 6-4 win
JJ Wetherholt hit a two-run homer, José Fermín drove in two with a double and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Athletics 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies dies at age 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Valkyries beat Mercury 95-79 to win home opener, Salaun scores 21 off bench
Janelle Salaun scored 21 points off the bench, Gabby Williams contributed 19 points and five rebounds in her home debut for Golden State after the All-Star forward signed last month, and the Valkyries beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-79 in their home opener.
Baltimore Orioles avoid a sweep with a 2-1 win over the Athletics
Chris Bassitt pitched six solid innings in relief and Leody Taveras threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the seventh to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Athletics on Sunday.
Kings get 7th pick, Warriors get 11th pick in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
The league's worst team this season is getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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Jordan Walker homers, hits go-ahead run in 9th as Cardinals beat Athletics 5-4
Jordan Walker had a solo homer and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Rare blue-green diamond sells for record price at auction
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
China's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly"
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
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National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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5th Californian possibly exposed to hantavirus identified, health officials say no confirmed cases
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Sacramento County resident monitored for possible hantavirus exposure tied to deadly cruise outbreak
A Sacramento County resident is among four Californians being monitored for possible exposure to the Andes hantavirus linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak, state health officials announced.
Bay Area resident exposed to hantavirus on MV Hondius showing no symptoms, health officials say
San Francisco Bay Area health officials provided an update on a resident who was exposed to the hantavirus during a cruise in the Atlantic, adding that the risk to the public remains low.
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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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Netflix reportedly airing Week 1 matchup between 49ers and Rams in Australia
Netflix will air the Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.
FreshRealm bankruptcy to lay off 228 workers at Tracy facility
FreshRealm, a large-scale fresh food production company that partners with Blue Apron, has filed for bankruptcy — a move that will result in hundreds of local job losses.
California voters may decide on $25B in bonds to boost homeownership for middle class
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Trader Joe's customers to get payouts under $7.4 million settlement
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Sacramento's Gunther's Ice Cream remains open after fire causes smoke damage
Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.
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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.
Lodi Animal Services expands shelter space with new facility set to open in March
The Lodi Animal Shelter is undergoing a much-needed expansion and is giving a warning to owners ahead of the wet and windy weather season.
Dozens of abandoned Chihuahuas found in Modesto home, foster homes sought by animal rescue
An animal rescue group is urgently searching for foster homes and donations after finding what they believe may be as many as 80 abandoned Chihuahuas inside a Modesto rental home.
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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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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.
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.