Incident On Amtrak Train Leaves 22-Year-Old In Coma
An Oregon college student is left severely injured after riding an Amtrak train that made a stop in Truckee.
Watch CBS News
An Oregon college student is left severely injured after riding an Amtrak train that made a stop in Truckee.
A new Amtrak station is coming to Midtown. It's part of an upgrade to the route connecting Sacramento with the San Joaquin Valley. And the city says the station will be up and running in just two years.
Former "Silicon Valley" star Todd Joseph "T.J." Miller is facing a federal charge that he allegedly called in a fake bomb threat from an Amtrak train, officials said Tuesday.
A train carrying members of Congress -- including House Speaker Paul Ryan -- to their legislative retreat in West Virginia hit a truck Wednesday, multiple sources told CNN.
Amtrak has seen standing-room crowds since it became the only ground transportation between Santa Barbara and points east after tracks were repaired last Thursday. Some of the cars will come from Capitol Corridor Trainsets.
The rush to launch service on a new, faster Amtrak route near Seattle came at a deadly cost — critical speed-control technology that could have prevented a derailment was not active before the train set off on its maiden voyage.
An Amtrak train car derailed and is dangling on to Interstate 5 in Pierce County, Washington.
Graham says there were 39 passengers on the train, which was bound for Sacramento from San Jose. None of them were injured.
West Sacramento Police responded Saturday Evening just before 10 PM to reports of a Male Adult Pedestrian who was trespassing on the railroad tracks near the Harbor Boulevard Over-crossing and was struck.
It's a multimillion-dollar upgrade promising improved transportation options once the Golden 1 Center opens in Downtown Sacramento.
Castillo says none on the train's 101 crew and passengers were injured. The unidentified victim was declared dead at the scene.
No other city in North America reminds visitors of Paris and European culture than Montreal, less than an hour drive from the U.S.-Canadian border.
Amtrak said Tuesday it will install video cameras inside locomotive cabs to record the actions of train engineers, a move that follows a deadly derailment earlier this month in which investigators are searching for clues to the train engineer's actions before the crash.
An altercation stalled an Amtrak train in Stockton Wednesday, officials say.
Use this travel guide to Arizona to help you sort out the best of what to see, where to eat and where to stay.
Dena Betti knows all too well the dangers of trains. Her beautiful 14-year-old daughter Jenna, an eighth-grader, was struck and killed by a train in March in Martinez. The tragedy unfolded when the teen left her cellphone on the tracks.
To get better acquainted with Amtrak, the nation's railroad service, here's a simple yet very helpful guide to understanding how get onboard a passenger train.
Here's a quick and easy guide to Houston, the nation's fourth largest city and the largest city in Texas.
Read on for budget travel tips for entertainment, travel, dining and lodging on the Jersey shore at Atlantic City
Amtrak and the California High-Speed Rail Authority have canceled a joint agreement to bid on high-speed trains that was billed as a way to save money and lure train manufacturing to the United States.
The incident happened at around 7:30 a.m. near Old Davis Road, south of Interstate 80, according to a UC Davis police spokesperson. The Amtrak Capitol Corridor was traveling from Sacramento to San Jose at the time.
Train trips may take longer, but they are more affordable than flying and they offer unique glimpses of America's vast countryside.
Getting around Sacramento, sans auto, has become much easier over the years. If you plan accordingly, you can get just about anywhere in the River City and beyond. Ride the electric rails, have a seat on the RT or Amtrak or call for a ride, it's your choice.
Police say they received a medical aid call Friday morning in the area of Elder Creek Road near Florin Perkins Road. When they arrived, officers found a deceased male pedestrian.
Changes are coming soon to Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento County, as multiple stores are opening over the next few months.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
Stanislaus County leaders have approved a new policy regulating roadside memorials, aiming to balance public safety with the needs of grieving families.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
A new city survey is raising questions about support for a proposed downtown soccer stadium as Modesto leaders consider a potential increase to a local hotel tax.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Changes are coming soon to Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento County, as multiple stores are opening over the next few months.
Stanislaus County leaders have approved a new policy regulating roadside memorials, aiming to balance public safety with the needs of grieving families.
A new city survey is raising questions about support for a proposed downtown soccer stadium as Modesto leaders consider a potential increase to a local hotel tax.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
The aerial dance troupe Bandaloop dangled from the side of Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium as part of this year's celebration. Artists from across the state attended an awards ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council.
A domestic violence suspect who was barricaded in a home in Sacramento for hours overnight was arrested early Monday morning, police said.
Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
The 35-year-old mystery of who kidnapped and murdered Northern California mother has been solved after advanced DNA analysis led to the arrest of a suspect and an accessory.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
A California man who posed as a police officer while robbing a spa business in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said.
California's goal of having 100% of new cars sold be electric vehicles by 2035 may be hitting a roadblock.
Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3.
Casey Schmidt hit a two-run homer, Drew Gilbert and Heliot Ramos added solo shots and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday.
Liam Hicks and Connor Norby each hit home runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-4.
The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling from the University of Mississippi with the top pick of the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, the 33rd overall pick.
The San Francisco 49ers sat out the first round of the NFL draft, making two trades down after the players they targeted went off the board earlier.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
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.
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.
Madisen Keavy reports.
Stanislaus County leaders have approved a new policy regulating roadside memorials, aiming to balance public safety with the needs of grieving families.
Firefighters are investigating after an early morning house fire in North Sacramento.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
Last year, more people checked out digital books and media in Sacramento libraries than traditional books, and that's causing the city to re-evaluate funding.