Gary Dietrich is a political analyst for CBS News Sacramento who joins the show every Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Gary Dietrich is a political analyst for CBS News Sacramento who joins the show every Thursday at 6 p.m.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses Gov. Gavin Newsom's May revise, education cuts and the governor's proposed extension of cap-and-trade.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses the newly elected pope, President Trump announcing a UK trade agreement and the latest on the EV funding freeze.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses former vice president Kamala Harris' first major post-election speech, Mike Waltz leaving his national security advisor role and California's EV mandate being struck down by the White House.
Here is the latest in politics from CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses President Trump's tariffs impact on California, how the ups and downs of the stock market is impacting the state budget and the political future of Kamala Harris.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses the uncertain future with Trump's recent tariffs and the potential impact on consumers and businesses.
CBS13 political analysts Gary Dietrich weights in possible California voting identification, UC hiring freeze and Gov. Newsom's latest podcast.
CBS13's political analyst Gary Dietrich speaks on Newsom's Medi-Cal loan request, Trump's tariffs and the wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich breaks down Gavin Newsom's podcast remarks, Stephen A. Smith's deal with ESPN and Trump's delaying of tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich dissects the heated exchange between President Trump and Ukraine's president in the Oval Office.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich speaks on federal cuts, EV fleets and public comment.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich speaks on home insurance prices, PG&E profits and UC funds.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent visit to the White House, President Trump calling for an investigtion into California's high-speed rail project and California Attorney General Rob Bonta saying he won't run for governor.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses a heated exchange during the confirmation hearing to make Kash Patel the new FBI director, the latest on California's special "Trump-proofing" legislative session and the state's nation-leading emissions standards.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses the Gaza ceasefire, President Biden's farewell speech and LA wildfires.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses Gov. Newsom's fire response, the state's fire and insurance crisis, and Jimmy Carter's funeral service.
Political analyst Gary Gietrich talks about environmental policies announced this week and how President-Elect Donald Trump may change those.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty's approach to the homeless crisis, "super" sanctuary cities and President Biden commuting 1,500 sentences.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent travels to red California counties and President-elect Donald Trump's new attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz dropped out.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses the flurry of assignments made by the Trump administration as well as Gavin Newsom's remaining years as California governor under the President-elect.
Newsom is speaking to voters in churches and coffee shops in South Carolina in what many see as another step towards a presidential run.
Cal Fire's state fire marshal was leading the investigation at the Inner Richmond home on 2nd Avenue, between Geary Boulevard and Anza Street, a Yolo County spokesperson said.
It's been one year since Angelica Bravo was found dead in a North Sacramento home, and her two children have been missing since.
The state fire marshal sat down for a one-on-one interview regarding the investigation into the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion that killed seven people.
Human remains were found during a search for a missing New York woman along the South Yuba River in Northern California, authorities said Tuesday.
For the first time, thousands of live mosquitoes are being released in a Sacramento neighborhood to help prevent disease.
Sacramento police are investigating after a driver was shot before crashing Thursday evening along Franklin Boulevard.
Voting is underway to choose the top taco in California's capital city. The one-on-one bracket-style battle is part of Sacramento Taco Fest.
Multiple suspects are sought after an armed robbery at a jeweler in the Arden-Arcade area, authorities said.
A search is underway for a driver who fled the scene after hitting and killing a pedestrian in the south Sacramento area, police said Monday night.
Cal Fire's state fire marshal was leading the investigation at the Inner Richmond home on 2nd Avenue, between Geary Boulevard and Anza Street, a Yolo County spokesperson said.
In another clash between California and the Trump administration over trans-athletes in sports, the state Department of Education rejected a deal from the White House that could cost the state billions in federal funding.
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
Off the coast of California, south of Salinas and located at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains, clusters of high-quality pinot noir and chardonnay grapes ripen in the cooling fog, warming sun and perfect soil.
California's housing-crisis crackdown includes a stunning new look at just how many homes in your neighborhood are owned by Wall Street companies.
Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam, Lawrence Butler homered twice and the Athletics beat the Atlanta Braves 10-1 on Tuesday night.
The Golden State Valkyries are continuing a four-game stretch on the road, facing the Indiana Fever in a rare matinee that airs live Wednesday morning.
Three San Francisco Giants pitchers will be heading to Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on July 15.
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker will be joining teammate Jacob Wilson in Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
Willy Adames had three hits and four RBIs to back a strong start by Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is out of state, speaking to voters in churches and coffee shops in South Carolina in what many see as another step towards a presidential run.
The IRS said in a court filing that churches whose pastors endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't lose their tax-exempt status.
In another clash between California and the Trump administration over trans-athletes in sports, the state Department of Education rejected a deal from the White House that could cost the state billions in federal funding.
A judge partially froze a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act just days after President Trump signed it into law.
A memo from the Justice Department and FBI said that a systematic review of the case involving Jeffrey Epstein "revealed no incriminating 'client list.'"
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
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.
CBS News California's Julie Watts and her daughter's fifth-grade class go undercover shopping and head to the State Capitol to investigate how the skincare industry makes billions by selling potentially harmful products to tweens.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
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.
The fire is located on Marysville Road, west of New Bullards Bar Reservoir.
Forward progress of the Camino Fire near Don Pedro Reservoir in Tuolumne County has been stopped, according to officials.
Mandatory evacuations have been lifted in the fire that erupted in El Dorado County near Shingle Springs on Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California Investigates, the California Insurance Commissioner announced a formal Market Conduct Examination of State Farm.
Smoke seen across Vacaville near Browns Valley Parkway on Monday was no cause for alarm. In fact, it marked the fourth and final wildland fire training operation for the city's fire department as they prepare for fire season.
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.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
The council had been discussing whether to close down a station and cut 10 firefighter vacancies that were set to be filled at the end of the month.
After more than a decade of legal battles, Palisades Tahoe has reached a settlement with two environmental organizations, agreeing to scale back its controversial development plans at the North Lake Tahoe resort.
Ashley Sharp sat down the the state fire marshal for a one-on-one interview regarding the investigation into the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion.
For the first time, thousands of live mosquitoes are being released in a Sacramento neighborhood to help prevent disease.
Carmela Karcher reports.