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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupt California Assembly session
A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a session in the California Assembly chamber Wednesday evening.
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A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a session in the California Assembly chamber Wednesday evening.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
A day after Democratic leaders rolled out a controversial inoperability amendment that could repeal their own legislation to address retail theft, that amendment was not added.
"This is just dirty politics. It's underhanded, and it's specifically designed clearly to sabotage the initiative," said Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig, who helped craft the initiative to reform Prop 47.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
A potential anthrax threat at the California State Capitol on Thursday forced an evacuation of the Senate and all staff, according to a memo obtained by CBS Sacramento.
Part of the California Capitol Rose Garden now has a new name honoring Rose Elizabeth Bird, who was the first woman to become California Supreme Court chief justice.
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
Thousands of law enforcement officials showed up in Sacramento to honor those killed in the line of duty. The annual California Peace Officers' Memorial ceremony was a moving tribute to those who gave their all.
On May 2, 1967, the Black Panthers entered the California State Capitol with firearms in protest of state gun control legislation. We take a look at the protest's lasting legacy.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
An investigation is underway after a person was stabbed near the California State Capitol on Monday morning.
At the California State Capitol on Monday, Palestinians and Palestinian Americans announced that Christmas was canceled as crowds gathered in solidarity and remembrance with those killed in the conflict.
There are storm clouds on the horizon for those working for the State of California as a $68 million budget shortfall could mean some tough days in the new year.
California's Capitol Christmas tree was finally lit – with no fanfare – after concerns over a protest led to the cancellation of the annual outdoor event.
Tuesday's planned holiday tree lighting ceremony at the California State Capitol will be virtual this year due to concerns over protests, the governor's office confirmed.
Hundreds gathered at the state capital for Sacramento's Veterans Day Parade and the ceremony had an important milestone, honoring 75 years of women's integration in the military.
A new Native American monument was unveiled in Sacramento's Capitol Park. A symbol of indigenous history, the statue of Miwok leader and preservationist William J. Franklin Sr. is now cemented in the park's landscape.
Miwok leader and cultural dancer William J. Franklin Sr. is the subject of the new statue, which replaces one of Junipero Serra.
It may be Halloween, but the California State Capitol is getting a special Christmas delivery.
A Sacramento bar frequented by governors and other powerful politicians is going out of business. Simon's Bar and Cafe has been in business for nearly four decades. Some call Simon's the second State Capitol.
It was a wine takeover at the California State Capitol on Thursday night.
On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days.
At the Butte County evacuation center, so many say that the progression of the Park Fire is all too familiar. One family suffered tremendous loss during the 2018 Camp Fire.
A familiar and endearing presence in our newsroom since 2010, you will likely never see these two in front of the camera unless you spot them in one of the Call Kurtis promotional spots.
The fight to put out fires is just as important on the ground as it is in the air.
Customers are speaking out about their experience with the Flashfood app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.
Here are the latest updates.
At the Butte County evacuation center, so many say that the progression of the Park Fire is all too familiar. One family suffered tremendous loss during the 2018 Camp Fire.
An Elk Grove family wants justice after their teen was stomped on the head in a youth basketball game in Alameda.
Wednesday afternoon, one Chico family set out to Bidwell Park and, by chance, witnessed what authorities say was the car fire that sparked the Park Fire.
On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days.
Emergency repair work is continuing on a Sacramento street after a large sinkhole caused a city truck to get stuck.
A man was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of a mother of four in Sacramento, prosecutors said Thursday.
Millions of dollars are about to be handed out to help keep kids safe in Sacramento, and a workshop was held to ask people how the funding should be spent.
Demonstrators rallied at the California State Capitol on Wednesday night in support of Ukraine as Russia's invasion enters its 880th day in the country.
Some Sacramento teens raised awareness at city hall about how stressful it is growing up nowadays.
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
A group of young women, who wish to remain anonymous, said they encountered the man who was arrested in connection to the Park Fire before it started.
A Chico man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fast-growing Park Fire, which is now California's largest wildfire this year after burning at least 124,000 acres, prosecutors said.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks.
The ambitious opening ceremony of the Summer Games kicked off with a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke in the colors of the French national flag with the 2024 Parade of Nations from the Austerlitz Bridge.
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance."
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Hunter Brown had eight strikeouts in six innings to remain one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1.
Some Republican lawmakers have called Harris a "DEI hire," a reference to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned protesters who engaged in "despicable acts" and "dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric."
Consumer spending helped drive growth despite cost-of-living expenses that have spiked across the country.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Customers are speaking out about their experience with the Flashfood app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
A familiar and endearing presence in our newsroom since 2010, you will likely never see these two in front of the camera unless you spot them in one of the Call Kurtis promotional spots.
What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
At the Butte County evacuation center, so many say that the progression of the Park Fire is all too familiar. One family suffered tremendous loss during the 2018 Camp Fire.
Wednesday afternoon, one Chico family set out to Bidwell Park and, by chance, witnessed what authorities say was the car fire that sparked the Park Fire.
As the Park Fire continues to rage near Chico, we spoke with a former news anchor who watched her house burn through security camera footage in real time.
A group of young women, who wish to remain anonymous, said they encountered the man who was arrested in connection to the Park Fire before it started.
A Chico man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fast-growing Park Fire, which is now California's largest wildfire this year after burning at least 124,000 acres, prosecutors said.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Sacramento's record-breaking heat could impact the start date of future state fairs. A recent survey shows that 69% of people favor moving the fair away from July, the hottest month of the year.
At the Butte County evacuation center, so many say that the progression of the Park Fire is all too familiar. One family suffered tremendous loss during the 2018 Camp Fire.
The Park Fire made a push north on Friday at rapid rates, with evacuation orders affecting four California counties—Butte, Tehama, Shasta and Plumas.
Former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness speaks on why he's concerned about dwindling law enforcement numbers in this segment of California 2030.
We've had a lot of wildfire coverage recently and we wanted to know ow prepared you would be if a fire broke out where you are. Here's Sacramento Speaks.