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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
Vice President Kamala Harris called the claims that Democrats support abortions up until birth "ridiculous" and a "mischaracterization of the point."
It comes two years after the court ruled that abortion was not a crime in one northern state.
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, President Biden has directed his administration to protect access to abortion.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Bay Area elected officials spoke out on Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
In the wake of the Supreme Court's bombshell decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the landscape surrounding abortion access has shifted dramatically.
Many women's concerns now extend beyond abortion access to health and reproductive care.
The shortage could put the health of all women at risk, as OB-GYNs also screen for cancer, perform well-woman exams and prescribe contraception.
California is joining with law firms and advocacy groups to create a hotline that provides access to information and pro bono services for people who need legal help related to abortion.
An investigation found two hospitals put a pregnant woman's life in jeopardy and violated federal law by refusing to provide an emergency abortion when she experienced premature labor at 17 weeks.
The ban on city-funded travel to 30 states San Francisco says restrict abortion, voting and LGBTQ rights is being scrapped after the city determined it's doing more harm than good.
Many women feel access to reproductive health care is getting harder, not easier.
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday urged Americans to take action during "a critical point in our nation's history" as thousands of protesters demonstrated across the country against new limits to abortion rights making their way through the courts.
The Supreme Court is temporarily keeping in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it takes time to more fully consider the issues raised in a court challenge.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
In the six months after the Supreme Court ruling that ended the federal right to an abortion, there were about 32,000 fewer abortions than expected in the United States, according to a new analysis.
California secured about two million pills, while Massachusetts purchased about 15,000.
Xavier Becerra, President Biden's health secretary, did not rule out defying a Texas judge's order if necessary.
The FDA approved mifepristone more than 20 years ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is using its "market power to defend the right to choose."
Governor Gavin Newsom took aim at Walgreens Monday after the company announced it won't distribute abortion medication in 20 states.
The birth control renders lab mice "temporarily infertile" via a single injectable dose, according to a study published in the medical journal Nature.
"Can we truly be free if families cannot make intimate decisions about the course of their own lives?" Harris said in a fiery speech before a crowd of 1,500 people in Florida.
Justice Department also ruled that the USPS may legally deliver abortion drugs in all 50 U.S. states.
Saturday was "International Girls in Aviation Day." And what better place to celebrate than the 17th California Capital Airshow?
No one hit all six numbers, causing the Powerball jackpot to swell to $785 million.
Clayton Kershaw pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Mookie Betts hit a two-run double that set a record of 105 RBIs for a leadoff hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0.
California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks.
Negotiations are said to be in the "final phase" of contract talks, potentially bringing an end to the five-month long strike that brought the entertainment industry to a grinding halt.
Saturday was "International Girls in Aviation Day." And what better place to celebrate than the 17th California Capital Airshow?
No one hit all six numbers, causing the Powerball jackpot to swell to $785 million.
Clayton Kershaw pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Mookie Betts hit a two-run double that set a record of 105 RBIs for a leadoff hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0.
California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks.
Negotiations are said to be in the "final phase" of contract talks, potentially bringing an end to the five-month long strike that brought the entertainment industry to a grinding halt.
It's a sad day for racers at Sacramento's Raceway Park.
As summer officially ends Friday, there's no shortage of outdoor events across Sacramento to keep people busy this weekend.
A liquor store that's been at the center of chaos in downtown Sacramento had its liquor license suspended and now has 180 days to sell or transfer the license to another owner.
A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.
A new Stanford study reveals just how detrimental toxic wildfire smoke has been on air quality after years of progress to fight climate change.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Cal Fire says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode -- artificial intelligence.
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation's top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state.
The U.S. Forest Service brought its rappel program to the region after carefully re-examining its operations and equipment. Its rappelers have been deployed to fires multiple times this summer.
Clayton Kershaw pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Mookie Betts hit a two-run double that set a record of 105 RBIs for a leadoff hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0.
Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings and Tyler Fitzgerald homered as the Giants defeated the Dodgers 5-1 on Friday.
The A's rallied to end their eight-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over Detroit on Friday night.
The San Francisco 49ers have given coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch multi-year contract extensions.
Three straight wins with 30 points scored in each game is just the kind of start the San Francisco 49ers wanted to have this year after being forced to climb out of early holes the past two years.
California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
A new report says Governor Gavin Newsom will be at the Republican Presidential debate in Simi Valley next week, speaking for President Biden's re-election campaign.
Defendant Rodney Milstreed "prepared himself for battle" on Jan. 6 by injecting steroids and arming himself with a four-foot wooden club disguised as a flagpole, prosecutors said.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services said it was working to smooth any hiccups.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
A West Sacramento Target is the subject of controversy after talk of a policy banning teenagers was floated to the public.
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
The FDA warned that consumers shouldn't use certain tests manufactured by California-based Universal Meditech Inc., including those that test for pregnancy, ovulation and urinary tract infections.
A New York man says the Mexican Pizza he purchased only contained half of the amount of beans and beef advertised online and in-store.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday recalled roughly 346,000 Cupkin Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children's Cups because they "contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban."
Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1million worth of COVID-relief fraud.
The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.
"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."
The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.
A Placer County judge is the latest to order "transient release" for a "Sexually Violent Predator" due to lack of housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.
A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed trying to escape the island. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
A Roseville viewer says a recent trip to the emergency room left her confused about if she had an appendix. She called Kurtis Ming to investigate.
When an Elk Grove viewer's icemaker broke, she says she struggled to get it fixed. So, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
The U.S. Forest Service brought its rappel program to the region after carefully re-examining its operations and equipment. Its rappelers have been deployed to fires multiple times this summer.
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase soon.
Multiple firefighting agencies responded to a 35 acre vegetation fire that started near a motor home in Valley Springs Sunday.
When a wildfire breaks out, early detection is key in stopping it from spreading. Now, drones may be the latest technology that helps detect wildland blazes as soon as they break out.
Smoke from the wildfires burning up north has found its way into the Sacramento Valley creating poor air quality. Much of the area is already under a red flag warning due to the low humidity, high wind and high temperatures.
A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.
A Roseville street is being named after U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee. It's a show of solidarity for the young woman who was killed serving this country.
In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.
"Barbie" is breaking box office records left and right, catapulting director Greta Gerwig to the spot of highest-grossing female director in domestic box office sales.
Local businesses in our region are stepping up and donating proceeds from their sales to the Hawaii wildfire relief efforts.
An injured mountain biker is now recovering. The patient was found along the Armstrong Pass Trail. Due to the rough terrain, the victim was hiked to the helicopter and then flown to a local hospital.
A Stockton man has been arrested after he was allegedly connected to the shooting of a police officer. The shooting happened in August. Brandon Rogers, 19, was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail. A second suspect is still at large.
Saturday was International Girls in Aviation Day, and what better place to celebrate than the 17th California Capital Airshow. Young girls in our region flocked to Mather Airport to meet and learn from female leaders in aviation.
The Farm to Fork Festival wrapped up its annual event Saturday. Tens of thousands of people to showed up to celebrate everything having to do with food.
Negotiators for the striking Writers Guild of America and studio representatives were planning to meet again Sunday to continue work "in the final phase" of contract talks to potentially end a monthslong strike that's crippled the entertainment industry, according to multiple media reports Saturday.