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An accident involving a Modesto City Bus and two other vehicles has taken the life of one person, authorities say.
A 15-year-old died while trying to swim in the Middle Fork of the American River Friday morning, authorities say.
City of Sacramento crews were spread out Friday, looking for people wasting water.
Most people hate cockroaches and would do just about anything to keep them out of their homes. But that is not the case for one woman. The South China Morning Post is reporting that Yuan Meixia in China shares her home with 100,000 cockroaches, which she considers her children.
In an effort to find lighter renewable materials, Ford announced a partnership on Tuesday with Heinz to research the use of tomato fibers to make car parts.
The number of whooping cough cases in California is now at an epidemic level, state health officials said Friday.
The search for a hiker who went missing in a remote area of El Dorado County last week is expanding.
Detectives are investigating a shooting near an Arden-Arcade area park that has left a man dead.
New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie is heading to San Francisco as part of a national tour, headlining a high-dollar fundraiser in the liberal stronghold and supporting the California GOP's long-shot nominee for governor.
Thursday was the first time Michael Tiffany, 61, and Stephanie Stubbings met since the night in April when a fan recording a favorite band found herself on stage trying to save a life.
The geese weren't crossing the road; they happened to be in the bike lane. Either the driver wasn't paying attention, or knew exactly what they were doing.
Commander Perry Albers says a new law banning people from standing on the median would curb the danger. They've had complaints from drivers recently, some worried about panhandlers in the middle of the road.
When Gerry called RT, he said the person who answered told him to go online to RT's web page, under the police services section, and file a crime report. But there was nothing there.
The increase for the next five years could have been avoided, according to a grand jury report. It states the board of directors spent the last several years drawing on its cash reserves to keep customer rates steady, without a plan to have rates keep pace with demand.
During the 1980s and 1990s, the Unabomber was an elusive domestic terrorist that was focused on killing anyone who didn't share his twisted ideologies. Two of his victims were killed in Sacramento.
A pursuit that began on Folsom Boulevard ended on Highway 50, where law enforcement shot and killed the driver.
Prosecutors said Cameron Garcia was driving 101 mph when he crashed along River Road, killing all five passengers.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
A cleanup is underway after a tanker truck carrying asphalt went into a San Joaquin County slough over the weekend, spilling some of its load into the water.
Patrick Clancy, Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, issued a scathing statement to conspiracy theorists who have been claiming he was involved in the deaths of the couple's children - "There will be consequences."
A Sacramento gas station serves up fresh cinnamon rolls and is a sweet pit stop loyal customers continue to fill up on.
The shooting happened near Cucamonga and Ramona avenues, just after 12:30 a.m. Police said officers who arrived at the scene found three female victims who had been shot.
Detectives investigating the shooting said the two victims were not cooperating, and the investigation is ongoing.
A Sacramento woman was convicted of first degree murder in the 2018 fatal shooting of a man she mistakenly blamed for her father's death, authorities said.
The Sacramento Zoo's future in Land Park is officially taking another step forward. The city council approved an updated expansion plan that has already changed following community feedback.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
An Amber Alert was issued across multiple California counties for a teenage girl and her father after their newborn was found dead last month, authorities said.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
In 2024, more than 450 people 20 and younger were killed on California roadways. Now there's a new virtual effort in California to change bad driving behavior.
Three novice hikers became stranded after their AI-planned ascent to the summit turned into a multi-day ordeal requiring a rescue operation.
San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa is set to play in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in his first game action since a tearing a knee ligament last September.
Jeff McNeil legged out an infield single to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 after blowing a four-run lead.
Bryan Woo struck out nine over eight innings in his longest outing of the season, and Cal Raleigh and J.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Jackson Sharman threw four touchdown passes, three to Matt Coleman, as Sacramento State shut out FCS member Mississippi Valley State 52-0 on Saturday night, giving Alonzo Carter his first win as the Hornets' head coach.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
A federal judge is considering whether to continue blocking a U.S. Postal Service rule imposing new requirements for mail voting.
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.
Two firefighters were injured while battling a wildfire in California's Mariposa County that prompted evacuation orders and road closures.
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%.
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.
A chase that began on Folsom Boulevard ended on Highway 50, where law enforcement shot and killed the driver.
No arrests have been made.
Two men were arrested after allegedly robbing someone in Sacramento before fleeing on a bus and later surrendering to police, officials said on Monday.
Kayla Moeller reports.
No arrests have been made.
