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Sacramento City budget cuts may have delayed fire fighters responding to a house fire overnight.
A burglar so desperate to rob a liquor store, he broke into not one, but two businesses just to get inside.
One of the mothers arrested for the deaths of four children during an apartment fire is now facing murder charges.
An after-school recreational leader has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a preteen student.
The scandal-plagued city of Bell received tens of thousands of dollars from plumbers, carpet cleaners and others by seizing vehicles for alleged code violations, then pressuring the owners to pay fines, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times.
State wildlife regulators voted Wednesday to create a zone of protected areas off the Southern California coast where fishing and other activities will be restricted or banned.
It's the end of the traditional crib that has cradled millions of babies for generations. The government outlawed drop-side cribs on Wednesday after the deaths of more than 30 infants and toddlers in the past decade and millions of recalls.
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency says a missile intercept test has failed.
The Roman Catholic diocese in Stockton has settled two more lawsuits involving a defrocked priest who spoke openly in a 2006 documentary about molesting children.
Crews are investigating reports of a hazardous material spill at a military defense building near McClellan Air Force Base.
Officials in charge of Folsom Lake are getting ready for a series of wet storms forecast to his Northern California by doubling water releases from the reservoir to make room for more water.
Good genes and careful grooming can certainly make people attractive. But a new study from Sweden suggests there's another key ingredient for good looks: Getting enough sleep.
Sacramento Police Department's SWAT team raided a South Sacramento home searching clues in a gang shooting and ended up discovering a Pit Bull ring.
A Sacramento mother of two and The Center for Science in the Public Interest are suing McDonald's Corp. to get the fast-food chain to stop using toys to market meals to young children.
A second victim has died from injuries suffered in a midday shootout at a Sacramento strip mall that also killed a mother who was loading her 2-year-old son into an SUV, sheriff's officials said Wednesday.
Two loss prevention officers were injured and one suspect remains at large following a shoplifting incident at WinCo in Modesto, officials said Friday.
A beloved family-run Italian restaurant in Placerville is picking up the pieces after burglars broke in overnight, stealing cash and leaving behind damage that staff say goes far beyond money.
Modesto is welcoming in the new year by reporting that there weren't any homicides in the city for all of 2025.
A flood watch and winter storm warning are in effect this weekend as the first major storm of 2026 is expected to bring rain and snow across Northern California.
As another atmospheric river approaches Northern California, local agencies have begun conducting releases from spillways to make room for more water.
Blocked lanes and backed-up traffic – it's a familiar sight within Caltrans' major construction project through downtown Sacramento. Many drivers want to know: When will it end?
An assault in Midtown Sacramento on Halloween weekend has now become a homicide investigation after the victim died weeks later from his injuries, officials said Monday.
Sacramento police said a driver who was spotted going at a high rate of speed was seriously injured after crashing into another vehicle.
Checking out the holiday lights in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood is an annual Christmas tradition. It can sometimes cause big traffic jams, but this year, there's a new traffic twist thanks to some mysterious signs.
Crew members of flight 2026 reported a bird strike not long after the flight took off from the Sacramento airport, Alaska Airlines said on Tuesday.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller has died after he was caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work on Friday, the resort said.
A California Highway Patrol task force this month arrested 13 people and recovered over $800,000 in stolen merchandise in connection with an organized retail theft ring that operated across Northern California.
Pacific Grove police identified the missing swimmer as a 55-year-old Monterey County woman and said that search efforts were suspended on Monday.
California's commercial Dungeness crab season is set to open on January 5 with limits on the number of commercial traps because of the risk of humpback whale entanglements, authorities said Friday.
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
It might be a new year, but there's still a familiar feeling for many Sacramento Kings fans.
The Kings (8-26) have lost four of five and nine of 11.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 131-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headline the list of modern era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Some of California's new laws aim to tackle artificial intelligence, wildfire recovery assistance, immigration and consumer issues.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A steady stretch of nonstop fog over the last couple of weeks isn't just dampening moods, it may be taking a toll on physical health as well.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
The plan is to embed street medicine training directly into residency programs across multiple hospitals.
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.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, 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.
Dissect a hardy vegetable soup.
Here's the recipe: 2 bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed 1 bunch fresh parsley or fresh oregano, stems removed 4–5 garlic cloves ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste) Optional... ½ tsp red pepper flakes for some heat Juice of 1 lime for brightness Instructions: In a medium bowl, mix cilantro, parsley, garlic, and chili/red pepper flakes (if using). Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil. Using an immersion blender, blend until well incorporated and herbs are well minced. Add salt and lime juice (if using). Stir until everything is well combined. Taste and adjust -- If it’s too sharp, add a bit more olive oil; if too mild, add a splash more vinegar or a pinch more salt. Let it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before serving so the flavors meld.
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A beloved family-run Italian restaurant in Placerville is picking up the pieces after burglars broke in overnight, stealing cash and leaving behind damage that staff say goes far beyond money.