Peterbilt driver dies after crashing down embankment into tree in Auburn
A Peterbilt driver who was traveling through Auburn died after crashing down an embankment and into a tree, authorities said Friday.
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A Peterbilt driver who was traveling through Auburn died after crashing down an embankment and into a tree, authorities said Friday.
Placer County is taking steps to address homelessness with their opening of the first-of-its-kind mobile temporary shelter.
Parents and former students say low-income and Hispanic families could be very hurt by the closure of the school.
The CHP has released more information about a deadly I-80 crash near Newcastle over the weekend that involved seven vehicles.
A Placer County deputy recently stopped a suspect driving a stolen truck, authorities say.
A gas station employee locking the front door of a gas station was apparently enough to keep would-be robbers armed with a gun from coming inside.
Placer County sheriff's deputies arrested a man suspected of strong-arm robbery at a local Home Depot.
Though Northern California saw multiple storms, first responders say they continued to respond to crash scenes related to stormy weather.
Caltrans is advising motorists to use alternative routes.
A suspect is now under arrest after a North Auburn-area stabbing left a person in critical condition on New Year's Day.
Not only did an alleged shoplifter get arrested, he also had his dog seized by animal control officers.
Schools in Auburn will be closing their doors as Placer County is forcing the Auburn Union School District to consolidate its five campuses down to three after financial projections show the district won't last if money can't be saved.
A man who had gone to visit his wife's grave at the Auburn Cemetery was attacked after he confronted someone who was vandalizing his car, deputies say.
On Saturday afternoon, the driver in a hit and run located by officers approached them with a knife in hand
The department received multiple reports of windows smashed, belongings taken
The extreme heat is affecting people and the power grid while also taking a toll on wild animals.
Started as a routine traffic stop in North Auburn
It was an itch to get rich. One customer at a small Auburn store just scratched his way into multi-millionaire status.
An Auburn man who went out to buy a new pair of shorts is now $20 million richer thanks to an extremely lucky Scratchers ticket.
The Auburn Police Department is looking for feedback on what it is doing right and what could use some help.
Due to its proximity to the American River and plenty of dry brush to burn, the city of Auburn is a high-risk area for wildfire, so city officials are taking action to protect the area from potential disasters.
Essentially, the system allows officers to hear emergency calls in real-time while the caller speaks to a dispatcher. No longer will officers wait for dispatchers to relay the caller's information. Not only is it immediate, but it gives context to a situation such as when a person is hiding from danger.
An Atwater man was killed after a truck slammed into a tree near Auburn Monday night.
PG&E has been shutting off power to prevent wildfires since 2019, but now it is happening without warning. The utility company is relying on technology to shutoff powerlines in high-fire risk areas, especially when there's a threat of critical fire weather
An NTSB report on the December 2021 small plane crash in Auburn has classified the incident as a "mishap."
Police say the driver left the scene after hitting the woman on West Lathrop Road early Friday.
The executive order does not require a shutoff yet, but asks experts to consider one alongside independent audits.
Evacuation orders and warnings remain active Friday as the wildfire stays 8% contained.
No deputies were hurt, and roads remain blocked near Edison and Watt avenues.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The executive order does not require a shutoff yet, but asks experts to consider one alongside independent audits.
Police say the driver left the scene after hitting the woman on West Lathrop Road early Friday.
A Sacramento Sikh truck driver was stabbed 17 times in an unprovoked attack at a Wyoming truck stop on Sunday, his attorney says.
An unexpected visitor has made its way into the Sacramento River, with an adult humpback whale traveling deep into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Evacuation orders and warnings remain active Friday as the wildfire stays 8% contained.
As children head back to school, many adults are returning to their regular routines, leaving local animal shelters with fewer volunteers at a time when they need them most.
The Twin Rivers Unified School District is taking a stand against plans for a crematorium less than 1,000 feet from Babcock Elementary School in Sacramento, citing concerns about air quality and potential health risks for students and families.
Sacramento police are searching for an e-bike rider who led officers on a chase Tuesday afternoon before getting onto Highway 99 and escaping.
Sol Blume, an R&B music festival in Sacramento that's been postponed several times, is still causing headaches for some ticket holders awaiting refunds.
Concert-goers arrived in Downtown Sacramento on Saturday expecting a day of reggae, hip-hop and food vendors. Instead, they found an empty park.
The executive order does not require a shutoff yet, but asks experts to consider one alongside independent audits.
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, a move that could change how some undeveloped forest areas in California are managed.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority paid out more than half a million dollars to consultants for wasteful expenses such as first-class flights and trips to nightclubs, a state watchdog said.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
California dairy farmers are bracing for another economic hit as the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war brings new tariffs on American dairy products.
Drew Rasmussen pitched five scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a five-game AL East lead with a 10-1 win over the Athletics that extended their winning streak to six.
Nick Martinez worked five efficient innings for his 15th win, Jonny DeLuca was 2 for 4 with an RBI double, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Athletics 4-3 for their fifth straight win.
Junior Caminero hit his second game-ending homer in four games, an opposite-field liner leading off the ninth inning that gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 2-1 victory over the Athletics.
Lawrence Butler hit a two-run drive off Andrés Muñoz in the ninth inning for his second home run of the game as the Athletics overcame a four-run deficit and beat Seattle 8-7, leaving the Mariners five games back in the AL West with 12 to play.
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres ran their winning streak to seven games with a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.
The executive order does not require a shutoff yet, but asks experts to consider one alongside independent audits.
Patterson residents have been without a local hospital emergency department for decades, leaving paramedics to transport patients to emergency rooms in neighboring communities.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
California firefighters, police officers and other public safety employees rallied at the state Capitol this week, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation that supporters say would allow first responders to retire earlier and improve their retirement benefits.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
For children facing cancer and other serious medical conditions, a hospital stay can be especially difficult. But at hospitals across Northern California, one familiar superhero is helping bring some joy to kids who need it most.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Yolo County has reported its first death from West Nile virus this year as health officials say mosquito activity increases across the county and throughout California.
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
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.
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.
The Dome Fire in California's Yosemite National Park has rapidly grown as firefighters work to slow the flames burning in steep terrain in Mariposa County.
The Lucas Fire burning in the Potter Valley area of Mendocino County, right at the Lake County border, has prompted an evacuation order.
Two firefighters were injured while battling a wildfire in California's Mariposa County that prompted evacuation orders and road closures.
An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
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.
The incident happened near Lake and Hawkins roads in the Hickman area.
No deputies were hurt, while the suspect was taken to a hospital after the chase.
The chase began after deputies responded to a report of a possible carjacking early Friday morning.
Growing e-bike popularity has prompted the Sacramento Police Department to remind all riders that safety is their number one priority.
An unexpected visitor has made its way into the Sacramento River, with an adult humpback whale traveling deep into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.