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The Temper Trap leads Sacramento's 2026 Concerts in the Park lineup
Australian indie rock veterans The Temper Trap headline the lineup for this year's free Concerts in the Park.
Springs takes no-hitter into seventh, combines on 1-hitter as A's beat Yankees
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 Thursday afternoon to clinch their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2016.
Placer County crews recover teen's body after not resurfacing in American River
The body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered after he went missing in the American River late Thursday morning, authorities said.
Sacramento Blue Diamond plant to keep some almond processing, preserving about 90 jobs
Part of Blue Diamond's Sacramento processing facility will continue to operate, despite last year's closure announcement, the company says.
Independence Arch, or "Arc de Trump," plans include taxpayer funds
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
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California officials make arrests in LA hospice fraud crackdown
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
DOJ probing NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis"
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
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Katie Porter and influencer behind Swalwell allegations "don't have a relationship to speak of," campaign says
The influencer behind viral allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell has academic and political connections with UC Irvine Law professor and California governor's race rival Katie Porter.
California 2026 governor candidates discuss gas prices and environmental policy
California gas prices are the nation's highest. The candidates in the 2026 governor's race weighed in on the role of state policy, global supply risks, refinery closures, and how each would address rising gas prices.
CBS California to host live Governor's Debate with top candidates
Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.
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Deep fake demonstration shows sophistication of AI editing tools scammers use to commit identity theft
During a demonstration, cybersecurity experts showed how readily available apps can transform a person's appearance in real time to create a deep fake.
California is holding $15 billion in unclaimed property. Other states automatically return the money.
CBS News California Investigates found that food banks, children's hospitals and charities are owed thousands of dollars sitting in the state's unclaimed property system, while other states automatically send checks to return the money.
Hundreds of California business registrations may be fraudulent, investigation finds
Identity theft experts say criminals are creating fake business entities by targeting a specific population: legal immigrants.
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California's snowpack could be second-lowest on record after record heat in March
California's snowpack could be the second-lowest on record after a hot March, state water officials said on Wednesday.
California Farmworkers Day replaces Cesar Chavez Day as Newsom signs new law
California will now observe March 31 as Farmworkers Day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday officially renaming what has been known as Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader came to light.
Chilean robbery crew member pleads guilty to bank, ATM robberies in California, Oregon, Washington
A Chilean national on Monday pleaded guilty to a string of bank and ATM robberies for his role in a robbery crew using sophisticated tactics to steal more than $5 million in California, Oregon and Washington, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Cesar Chavez allegations prompt UFW to skip Cesar Chavez Day events
Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez have prompted the union he co-founded to abstain from this year's Cesar Chavez Day activities.
California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf.
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Thursday evening weather forecast - April 9, 2026
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
Blue Diamond plant to keep some almond processing active in Sacramento
Part of Blue Diamond's Sacramento processing facility will continue to operate, despite last year's closure announcement, the company says.
Teen's body recovered from American River in Placer County
The body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered after he went missing in the American River late Thursday morning, authorities said.
How to make frog-faced acocado toast | Just for Kids!
Mandi Bottoms with Ag in the Classroom shows Michael Marks how to make avocado toast — with a twist!
Growing avocados and how to make a delicious guacamole | What's in Season with Michael Marks
Here is the full April 2026 episode of What's in Season with Michael Marks.
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California bill to prevent vaping among student-athletes heads to state assembly
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to pause election ballot investigation
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco previously described the investigation as a "fact-finding mission."
NorCal lawmakers denounce Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran war
Northern California lawmakers denounced President Trump's latest threats against Iran on social media, vowing to wipe out "a whole civilization, and mirroring other Democratic lawmakers nationwide who are now calling for his removal from office.
Trump announces "double sided ceasefire" with Iran, says Strait of Hormuz must reopen
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said DHS employees affected by the government shutdown will be paid through the recent pay periods by the end of the week.
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Brent Rooker caps huge game with walk-off homer in 10th to give A's a 12-10 win over Astros
Brent Rooker homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs, including a three-run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning that gave the Athletics a 12-10 victory over the Houston Astros.
Torrens' pinch-hit double keys Mets' 4-run 8th as New York knocks off the Giants again, 5-2
Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens keyed New York's four-run eighth inning with a two-run double and the Mets made it three straight wins over the San Francisco Giants with a 5-2 victory.
UCLA Bruins dominate South Carolina 79-51 to claim first women's basketball NCAA title
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Holmes, Myers limit Giants to 3 hits in Mets' 9-0 romp
Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night.
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NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
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Judge says Pentagon must restore press access
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
Independence Arch, or "Arc de Trump," plans include taxpayer funds
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
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California officials make arrests in LA hospice fraud crackdown
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
DOJ probing NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis"
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
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Kanye West barred from entering U.K. after criticism over antisemitic remarks
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Sacramento's Channel 24 music venue credits community for successful first year
Channel 24, Sacramento's newest music venue, is celebrating a year open this month, crediting the Sacramento community for its early success.
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Netflix raises its subscription prices for the second time in 2 years
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
2 unvaccinated Sacramento County children diagnosed with measles, health officials say
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
First cases of deadly avian flu detected among California elephant seals
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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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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Tech company Solidigm invests over $100M to grow operations in Rancho Cordova
As some businesses across the Greater Sacramento region are announcing layoffs and closures, one high-tech company in Rancho Cordova is actually expanding.
California law allowing people to cook, sell food from homes getting statewide push
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
Fairfield eyes North Texas Street makeover with grant funding for local business owners
Building brighter and more vibrant businesses in Fairfield is the goal of the city's newly launched North Texas Street Revitalization Program.
Walgreens to pay $6 million to settle California lawsuit over scanned prices, expired products
A lawsuit against Walgreens stores over alleged price-scanner and expired-product violations in California has resulted in the company agreeing to pay $6 million and to institute a new price guarantee to settle a lawsuit by multiple counties.
15 California communities given "final warning" by Newsom over housing law violations
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
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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.
Dog's terminal cancer diagnosis dropped after UC Davis clinical trial
Lola, the golden retriever, was given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of months to live. An aggressive cancer of the mouth spread to her lungs at 9 years old.
Meet the bat dog stealing the spotlight at Yuba Sutter High Wheelers games
You've heard of a bat boy, how about a bat dog? The Yuba Sutter High Wheelers have a new teammate this year.
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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.