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Capitol flags were flown at half-staff Saturday following the sudden death of Cal Fire Captian Stacy Hamilton.
Authorities are searching for 44-year-old David Gordon Johnson, who was reported missing in two counties.
Red flag fire danger prompted PG&E to turn off power at more than 1,000 homes in parts of Yolo and Solano counties Saturday morning.
Cal Fire says crews are battling a fire off Highway 20 and E 22nd Street in Marysville.
PG&E began shutting off power to some parts of Yolo and Napa Counties Saturday morning.
The fire started around 3 p.m. Saturday when a single vehicle crashed into a pole at Bradshaw Avenue and Jackson Road, knocking down wires along Bradshaw Road, igniting a grass fire.
Police have arrested a man in connection to the June 1 deadly shooting of a woman in South Sacramento.
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom broadly agree on a proposed $213 billion state budget that would spend more on immigrants and the poor by expanding tax credits, health care and child care.
The cruising is the kick off of an annual festival celebrating car culture and a famous film made by local film icon George Lucas.
The forecast for extreme fire danger this weekend has Cal Fire crews on alert for quick responses.
A Sacramento neighborhood pulled together $13,000 to help police officers and their K9s.
The year's fire danger warning in Northern California is putting Pacific Gas & Electric on alert.
PG&E announced Friday evening that it will begin proactively turning off the power early Saturday morning to portions of several Nothern California communities.
A family is reeling after a hostage situation unfolded in their South Modesto home with their 14-year-old son was held captive at gunpoint.
A four-alarm vegetation and brush fire in Fairfield fueled by high winds and rocky terrain forced the evacuation of 50 homes.
The winning numbers for the estimated $1.423 billion Powerball jackpot were revealed Saturday night. They were 47, 54, 57, 60, 65 with a Powerball of 19. There was no immediate word on whether any winning jackpot tickets had been sold.
Firefighters responded to a fire that grew to 36 acres Saturday. The fire burned close to homes, but did not burn the homes, thanks to firefighting efforts.
Sacramento Metro firefighters removed a kitten from the underside of a vehicle. Once released, the kitten went back inside the vehicle. It was, once again, removed and has been placed with owners.
As tensions continue to rise, a Sacramento man says he is worried for the safety of his daughter and her unborn child after she escaped the city of Tel Aviv following the missile strikes. Sacramento's Jewish community is closely watching the events unfolding in Israel.
Thousands are flocking to Elk Grove Park this weekend for the annual Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival. CBS13's Sakura Gray introduced us to some of the growers showcasing their months of hard work.
No candidate topped 30% in last year’s Sacramento mayor primary. Now, there’s a push to eliminate it and allow voters to pick more than one candidate.
Vanity plates are a popular way for people to personalize their cars in California, and they help generate millions of dollars for nonprofit causes. Now, a new lowrider license plate is being proposed.
Police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes, but one advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
Despite recent rain and snow in Northern California, state water officials say the Sierra snowpack remains near historic lows, raising concerns about water availability during the hot summer months.
The Athletics hosted their home opener in West Sacramento on Friday, taking a swing at their second season in a three-year stint at Sutter Health Park before moving to their new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028.
Last year, six people ran for Sacramento mayor and no one got more than 30% of the vote during the primary election. Now, there's a push to eliminate the primary and allow voters to choose more than one candidate.
A young girl was blindsided near her Natomas home Wednesday afternoon when her mother says a man crouching behind a utility box jumped out and attacked her from behind as she rode her bike.
Friday marks four years since the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history. Since then, police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes. One advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
A new type of home may soon be rolling into Sacramento. City leaders are considering allowing people to live in cottages mounted on wheels.
One person was killed in a hit-and-run collision between two vehicles in Sacramento on Friday evening, police said.
Vanity plates are a popular way for people to personalize their cars in California, and they help generate millions of dollars for nonprofit causes. Now, a new lowrider license plate is being proposed.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
California's snowpack could be the second-lowest on record after a hot March, state water officials said on Wednesday.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Athletics hosted their home opener in West Sacramento on Friday, taking a swing at their second season in a three-year stint at Sutter Health Park before moving to their new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
The Athletics' home opener is Friday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, but just one day earlier, their Single-A affiliate, the Stockton Ports, kicked off opening day in downtown Stockton.
DeRozan reached 26,688 career points, moving him past Dominique Wilkins (26,668) into 17th place on the NBA's all-time list.
Drake Baldwin drove in four runs with a pair of two-out hits, Chris Sale pitched one-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up their season-opening homestand with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Athletics on Wednesday.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
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.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
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's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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.
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.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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.
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.
Conor McGill reports.
Vanity plates are a popular way for people to personalize their cars in California, and they help generate millions of dollars for nonprofit causes. Now, a new lowrider license plate is being proposed.
A fire involving an electric school bus prompted road closures near Roseville High on Friday evening, officials said.
The Athletics hosted their home opener in West Sacramento on Friday, taking a swing at their second season in a three-year stint at Sutter Health Park before moving to their new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028.
Madisen Keavy reports.
