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An unmanned hypersonic glider developed for U.S. defense research into super-fast global strike capability was launched atop a rocket early Thursday but contact was lost after the experimental craft began flying on its own, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said.
The lawyer for a San Francisco woman charged with breaking into the hotel room of "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says his client is a prostitute, not a thief.
Dozens of car and truck windows have been shattered and smashed in an overnight vandalism spree through the streets of Antelope, according to Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies.
Two suspects are on the run after stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from a Sacramento Costco store.
A former inmate has been arrested on prison grounds after scaling a fence onto Folsom Prison property this morning.
A police chief says officers shouldn't have ticketed three drivers who honked their horns in support of a union demonstration in front of a Marysville business last week.
A grandmother says she has been at the mercy of bedbugs for months and has the bite marks to prove it, but has received few answers and solutions from her landlord.
Two suspects who carried out a trio of brazen armed robberies at local restaurants are still at large, according to authorities.
It's hard to find a single chip, dent or scratch on the sportscar's thick coat of shiny white paint. Given the care he gives it, one might never know Campbell bought the car three years ago. But if you look closely, the front end of the car is a slightly darker shade -- a creamier color, from a yellowing protectant film.
Authorities are searching for a former city employee who allegedly snatched body armor, tear gas canisters and other items from police storage.
Authorities have identified an Oregon couple and a young girl from Washington who were killed in a fiery collision along a Northern California freeway.
Firefighters brought a 4-alarm blaze under control Wednesday afternoon after a recycling plant fire sent a towering column of smoke over Sacramento, leading to the hospitalization of three firefighters for smoke inhalation.
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A California law that imposes an annual wildfire fee on rural residents may have an unintended consequence -- sapping the state fire agency of money it needs to fight wildland blazes.
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A Valley Springs man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of recklessly causing the wildfire.
Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced on Thursday that he would retire at the end of the season.
An outpost of one of the Philippines' most beloved fast-food chains will finally open its doors in Roseville this week.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
"They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancée, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.
Two people were injured in a suspected road-rage shooting Wednesday evening in North Sacramento, officials said.
Parents who have lost their kids to gun violence met in Downtown Sacramento for a special National Night Out gathering to raise awareness and gather signatures of support for a proposed new law that would increase security at nightclubs.
Movie crews are rolling into town to shoot "Mona," a coming-of-age film set in the 1990s by Sacramento native Danielle Truitt, who returned home to tell a story inspired by her own childhood.
The Sacramento Police Department said it is investigating a shooting that happened late Saturday night at a large house party in the city's Fab 40s neighborhood.
As a heat dome pushed temperatures higher across much of the West, residents around Sacramento found creative and refreshing ways to stay cool.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
A CHP officer was airlifted to a hospital after a tractor-trailer struck a patrol pickup Wednesday morning in rural Merced County, officials said.
A Glenn County resident has died from West Nile virus, marking the county's first death linked to the mosquito-borne illness and California's second of 2026, public health officials said.
A Valley Springs man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of recklessly causing the Gann Fire, which has burned more than 10,000 acres and forced mandatory evacuations in Northern California's Calaveras County.
Smoke and haze that began moving into the region late Monday will continue spreading throughout the day.
Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced on Thursday that he would retire at the end of the season.
Matt McLain homered, Rhett Lowder won for the first time since April and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart drew walks leading off the eighth inning against Hogan Harris and both scored on wild pitches to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 5-4.
Veronica Burton contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Golden State in the second straight matchup of the teams at sold-out Chase Center after the Valkyries beat the Tempo 96-79 on Sunday night.
Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
"They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancée, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
Supporters of the program gathered Tuesday to highlight its impact, saying the initiative has expanded access to fresh, California-grown foods while helping schools improve their kitchen facilities and nutrition education.
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
CBS News Sacramento spoke with the head of UC Davis Children's Hospital about the rising cases and why measles specifically is the most infectious disease.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
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.
For Mary Anne and Glenn Meeks, the fire's rapid growth left little time to prepare. The couple spent the night at an evacuation center in Valley Springs after flames moved to within a few miles of their home.
The Northern California wildfire has burned 7,052 acres with no containment, keeping evacuations in place near New Hogan Lake.
All evacuation orders have been lifted for a fast-moving wildfire that sparked near the Nevada and Yuba county line Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of a vegetation fire that forced evacuations Sunday afternoon in the Pilot Hill area of El Dorado County.
Nothing but rubble remains of the McCombs home that was destroyed by the Kearny Fire. All their kids' toys, a wedding dress, memories and everything that meant something to them are completely gone.
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 citizen-led audit is raising new questions about who has been accessing data collected by Elk Grove's automated license plate reader cameras, alleging the system may have been accessed by out-of-state law enforcement agencies in violation of California law.
Both victims are expected to be OK.
Madisen Keavy reports.
Cal Fire listed the Northern California wildfire at 10,373 acres with 19% containment as of early Wednesday evening.
Darrielle Fair reports.
