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Sacramento police found missing 12-year-old Ava Flowers Monday night.
Shards of broken glass at a Modesto jewelry store are what's left of a robbery, originally thought to be something much worse.
It's no secret there's a shortage of hotel rooms in downtown Sacramento, but don't expect a sudden building boom in the area.
Scammers are impersonating the California department of insurance with a sophisticated con, targeting people who have searched for home, car, and even construction loans online.
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in front of a Tracy-area park.
"Everyone is welcome." That is the message Rio Americano High School sent out Monday, after a bogus message about a "no black people policy" went viral.
Police in Turlock are looking for a man who was reportedly shooting a weapon into the air outside a business Sunday morning.
Sacramento Police are investigating major vehicle collision on Howe Avenue that killed one person.
Hospital giant Kaiser Permanente would have to disclose more financial information about its hospitals under a bill that has cleared the California Legislature.
Authorities in have arrested three people on suspicion of tying up, assaulting and yelling racial slurs at a black teenager after they found him with a female relative at their San Bruno home.
Nineteen states are suing over the Trump administration's effort to alter a federal agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.
A new study released Monday has revealed that Interstate 5 has been the nation's deadliest freeway from 2015-2017.
Authorities are searching for those responsible for illegally shooting and killing at least 40 wild burros over the past several months in the Mojave Desert region of San Bernardino County.
The California Supreme Court on Monday expanded rules for telling suspects that they've been arrested by a police officer who has previously been accused of taking bribes, tampering with evidence or witnesses, lying or using excessive force.
Deputies say they have given out citations after an apparent rooster fight was broken up on the outskirts of Stockton over the weekend.
A recently approved vaccine was supposed to protect babies from RSV, but a nationwide shortage is leaving some health care providers, including in Northern California, without critical doses.
Caltrans crews have been working on emergency road repairs along I-80 since September and now the first big snow of the season is here with chain controls going into effect for the higher elevations Wednesday afternoon.
A man was arrested after authorities connected him to a scam involving more than 50 Targets across the state, including Sacramento.
Tails will be wagging this holiday season – the Mercer Veterinary Clinic is putting together warm coats, toys and treats for pets of those experiencing homelessness.
Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the UNLV campus.
The California Legislature passed a bill in June to remove a critical loophole in the state's mental health diversion program. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on that proposal last week.
On Tuesday, the skies in one Sacramento County community will be filled with a swarm of more than 140,000 mosquitoes that are being set free.
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
It's a fire that neighbors say could have been a lot worse. Before fire crews could arrive, bystanders said they jumped in to help a young man who was sleeping inside one of the homes before it was engulfed in flames.
The public got its first look inside the new council chambers, including one feature that's already drawing attention: a large structural support beam in the middle of the room.
Authorities are trying to identify a resident of a Sacramento homeless shelter who died earlier this year and have generated an image of the man using artificial intelligence to seek the public's help.
Most schools with limited budgets rely on parent volunteers. These unsung heroes give their time, energy, and effort to help teachers and staff. Among them is one Sacramento woman making a difference at a school that's special to her.
A North Sacramento home was damaged from flames that spread from a nearby trailer fire, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
A year after fireworks sparked a destructive fire, a Sacramento business is still dealing with damages.
There are growing concerns and confusion over Sacramento's new emergency shelter voucher program that helps homeless families. Advocates are demanding change after they say more families were forced to leave their motels.
The California Legislature passed a bill in June to remove a critical loophole in the state's mental health diversion program. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on that proposal last week.
Assemblymember Alex Lee announced on Wednesday that $20 million in the 2026-27 fiscal budget has been allocated to restart the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Program after the program paused at the end of June due to a lack of funding.
Two men were arrested in Central California after detectives found about 2,000 pounds of stolen peaches loaded onto a trailer, authorities said.
The City of Sacramento is on the cusp of transformation as most state workers are set to return to the office four days a week under a mandate ordered by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Downtown businesses are welcoming the added foot traffic.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money to help speed up the state's vote count ahead of the November election.
Heliot Ramos homered twice and drove in five runs to back Landen Roupp's first win in more than two months, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Monday night.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
The Sacramento Kings announced Monday that the team is parting ways with DeMar DeRozan after two seasons, waiving the All-Star forward to create salary cap relief.
Golden State (15-7) set a franchise record for the fewest points allowed in a game. The Valkyries held the Mystics to 18-of-60 shooting (30%), including 3 of 24 from 3-point range.
Eury Pérez was pulled after pitching seven perfect innings Sunday, and the Miami Marlins nearly blew an eight-run lead before holding on for a 9-8 victory over the Athletics.
The California Legislature passed a bill in June to remove a critical loophole in the state's mental health diversion program. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on that proposal last week.
The public got its first look inside the new council chambers, including one feature that's already drawing attention: a large structural support beam in the middle of the room.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
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.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
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.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
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.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Three firefighters were injured while attacking a rapidly spreading vegetation fire sparked by a vehicle fire on Monday afternoon near Groveland, officials said.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire that was threatening structures near Camanche Reservoir in California's San Joaquin Valley, officials said Wednesday evening.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
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.
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.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
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.
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.
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