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A thief who breaks into an unlocked car in California can not be charged with burglary, but a new bill is trying to close that loophole; however, the California Public Defenders Association worries this bill could unfairly target homeless people looking for shelter.
The little plastic bottles of soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion you get at hotels could be a thing of the past in California.
Some people are booking appointments at the DMV then selling them for profit. Now the state wants to make that illegal.
The requirement to have all public and charter schools in California enroll students in full-day kindergarten will start a year later than originally proposed, under a bill making its way through the legislature.
Drivers may get a point added to their record if they're caught driving while texting or holding a cell phone.
Police say they have arrested a 26-year-old man after he allegedly broke into a central California home and sexually assaulted two 10-year-old girls who were having a slumber party.
Ocean scientists are concerned about dead gray whales that have washed up on the US West Coast this year at the highest rate in almost two decades.
California's skyrocketing gas prices could be driven by "possible market manipulation" by a handful of well-known retailers, according to a new government analysis.
Lawmakers voted Thursday to delay the proposal to make Election Day a statewide holiday.
A jury has cleared California Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula of misdemeanor child cruelty.
A California legislative committee has stripped the $1 billion in funding from a bill to protect homes against wildfire through home improvements.
Nearly one in five community college students in California has been homeless in the past year and the state wants to make sure they have a safe place to stay- their car in a protected parking lot.
Walmart, America's largest retailer, said Thursday it will raise prices on some products as a result of the Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese goods.
As Governor Newsom rolls out his plan for extending maternity benefits and paid family leave, CBS13 investigated the loophole that leaves hundreds of thousands of state workers, teachers, firefighters, and other public employees without access to any state-funded paid leave after having a baby.
Cleaning Crews disinfected Harry Dewey Fundamental School after a more than 100 students contracted the Norovirus in the past two weeks.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
Hundreds of students across Sacramento walked out of school on Friday to protest the Trump administration's ramped-up immigration enforcement operations.
High above South Lake Tahoe, a unique group of first responders stands ready to save lives at a moment's notice — and they happen to have four legs.
Once navigating foreclosure and an uncertain future, the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg is now writing a new chapter under new ownership
A California Supreme Court ruling involving a Sacramento traffic stop bars police from stopping or ticketing drivers over loose marijuana, ruling that it's similar to spilled beer and not readily consumable.
Adoption is becoming the newest way to assist people who are homeless in Sacramento. Here is an inside look at the unusual fundraising effort at one local homeless shelter and how the money will help.
Mark Zuckerberg and his company, Meta, are putting $50 million into a partnership to build a new Sacramento State University campus where old, unused state office space currently sits downtown.
The Sacramento Police Department said officers shot and killed a suspect while responding to a bank robbery on Thursday afternoon.
It has been a year and a half since Athena and Mateo Lee were last seen after their mother, Angelica Bravo, was found dead in a north Sacramento home.
Troubled by tariffs, some Sacramento Valley farmers and ranchers say their profits are plummeting due to new federal trade policies.
A California Supreme Court ruling involving a Sacramento traffic stop bars police from stopping or ticketing drivers over loose marijuana, ruling that it's similar to spilled beer and not readily consumable.
California's snowpack saw a drop in January after several weeks of no snow eliminated gains from a series of atmospheric rivers weeks ago, water officials said on Friday.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
California Democratic lawmakers have already banned federal agents from wearing masks starting this year. A new bill would allow Californians to sue federal officers for violating civil rights.
More than 3,000 people showed up to honor Congressman Doug LaMalfa during his memorial service at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico.
Payton Pritchard scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 112-93 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
The Athletics and shortstop Jacob Wilson have agreed to a seven-year extension through 2032, with a team option for 2033, the organization announced on Friday.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
The Pacific Tigers men's volleyball program was discontinued after 2014. Now, more than a decade later, it's making a comeback.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies has still lapsed.
The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
The Harmony Health Street Medicine team spends their days visiting encampments and connecting with vulnerable people, meeting them where they are and offering care outside of a clinic and without barriers.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ashley Sharp reports.
Madisen Keavy reports.
As a showcase of youth innovation, future artificial intelligence technology took center stage in Rancho Cordova with students showing off their bots. Here's why the city is helping sponsor this cutting-edge education.
Carmela Karcher reports.
Jake Gadon sat down with Sacramento State men's basketball player Mikey Williams to talk about his journey to the capital city. This is part one in a multi-part series.
