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A freight train derailed in Antelope Monday night, prompting the evacuation of a rail yard due to the contents of one of the cars.
The overall wind pattern remains light, allowing patchy fog to develop. The upper cloud cover is non-existent and a ridge of high pressure is developing and pushes to the north.
California's high-speed rail project reaches a milestone Tuesday as officials mark the start of work on the nation's first bullet train, which is designed to whisk travelers at 200 mph between Los Angeles and San Francisco in less than three hours.
A woman who had to be rescued from a fireplace in Riverside County was the ex-girlfriend of the homeowner and tried to shimmy down the chimney naked.
Plan an exciting getaway where you can spend the day skiing down the mountainside, the afternoon getting a massage and the evening sipping on hot cocoa by the fire.
If the Ravens are in the playoffs, chances are good that they'll go up against the New England Patriots. That's been the trend set by these two teams in recent years. Round 4 of the postseason battle will begin on Saturday with the victor receiving a ticket to the AFC Championship.
When a second bill arrived, Kolesar said his new bill was for $105.90 for not paying in time and if he doesn't pay, he faces a vehicle registration lien.
The Elk Grove Police Department is still early in its investigation, but says if someone did intentionally harm the dog, they could face felony charges.
Government leaders are warning the vaccine may only be 30 percent effective after scientists discovered the H3N2 strain mutated shortly after this year's vaccine production began.
Since 2008, the department has lost 25 percent of its staff. In December, 12 officers announced they were retiring, while an additional dozen officers say they were leaving Modesto for better paying police jobs in the Bay Area.
There was no warning or hint of trouble when Carolina Adkins left in the middle of the night on Thursday after celebrating the new year.
Baltimore's defense is just as tough as ever, but it now has a dangerous offense to go with it.
A reported domestic violence incident in Lathrop led to a fatal police shooting of a person who man not have been armed, authorities said.
A California couple were in a Nepali village when an avalanche of powerful waters ripped down from the high Himalayas toward them.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office released body camera footage of deputies shooting a domestic violence suspect on Interstate 80 near Citrus Heights in early July.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Police in Citrus Heights were looking for two suspects who burglarized a school and have released surveillance images to seek the public's help in identifying them.
Sacramento could soon have more places where people can legally enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors during special events.
A Sacramento man was arrested after police said he threatened two people with a sword and later barricaded himself inside a home last weekend.
Dolly Parton wanted to give kids the joy and opportunity of learning through books. She did just that for thousands of young minds in the Sacramento region.
A developer is proposing to transform the long-vacant former Macy's building at Sacramento's Country Club Plaza into a self-storage facility. It's a plan that has some longtime neighbors questioning whether it's the right fit for the community.
A proposed tiny home community for homeless seniors in Natomas on Arena Boulevard is "officially not moving forward," a city leader confirmed.
California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is urging lawmakers to reject a legislative proposal, saying the state's financial oversight process works and does not require an emergency change.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed dissatisfaction on Wednesday morning following a late Tuesday night vote by Solano County's Board of Supervisors to not immediately throw their support behind draft legislation to fast-track shipbuilding in Collinsville.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava 'Sal' Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam, died Aug. 22. He was 99.
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are racing to reach a deal on changes to the state's wildfire liability system, with just days remaining before the legislative session ends.
Las Vegas rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza saw what it was like Thursday night to face a strong NFL pass rush even against a San Francisco defense comprised of reserves.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60.
The San Francisco 49ers will take on their former Bay Area rivals the Las Vegas Raiders in the final game of the 2026 NFL preseason on Thursday in Sin City.
UEFA said it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Gianni Infantino over possible financial mismanagement related to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 to win the three-game series.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
A fire in the area of Yuba Ridge Drive near Nevada City forced an evacuation order and warnings.
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.
Economists with Moody's Analytics estimated the average American household has spent more than $1,000 extra as a result of the war and rising prices on everyday goods.
Kayla Moller has the story.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.
Manteca mayoral candidate Gary Singh says two of his signs were set on fire, including one that started a brush fire.
Police in Citrus Heights were looking for two suspects who burglarized a school and have released surveillance images to seek the public's help in identifying them.