UC Davis professor looking how to make table olive industry more economically feasible
California is hoping to regain a seat at the table when it comes to table olives, which was once a leading industry in the state.
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California is hoping to regain a seat at the table when it comes to table olives, which was once a leading industry in the state.
The family of a man who died after being held in a California jail alleges in a lawsuit that he contracted a preventable viral infection there when its medical staff denied him critical HIV medication for two months.
AT&T doesn't want to be in charge of landlines anymore. If another company doesn't step up, this could mean the end of landlines as we know them.
A federal judge has ruled Californians don't have to pay for and pass a background check every time they buy bullets.
Proposition 1 is on the primary ballot for March backed by Gov. Newsom and his supporters, opposed by mental healthcare providers and patient advocates.
A longtime wildlife photographer has "seen some sharks doing some really wild things" – but nothing prepared him for capturing what's believed to be the first images of a live newborn great white shark.
The University of California's governing board has postponed for a year a vote on a plan to allow immigrant students who lack legal status to apply for university jobs.
A new report ranks California as the worst state in the country to retire in, but for certain cities in our area, it's a different story.
From heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, and snow in the Sierra, it's been an unsettled pattern across the region. But how has this wet weather helped us and where do we still need improvement? Here's what the First Alert Weather team is tracking.
Bryn Spejcher, 32, was sentenced to two years of probation for the 2018 fatal stabbing of Chad O'Melia.
This weekend's wet weather gave reservoirs a much needed boost. Here's what the California Department of Water Resources says needs to change to keep us on track.
The National Weather Service described the rainfall with a single word – "wow."
California elementary schools are now required to teach cursive in the classroom.
The girl was rescued in Long Beach after a passerby called 911 to report seeing the victim holding a piece of paper with a handwritten desperate plea for help.
Health officials have linked numerous cases of gastrointestinal illness in Southern California to the consumption of raw oysters imported from Mexico.
Should you have the right to know that the state is storing your child's DNA and that researchers or law enforcement may use it without your consent? This is an issue Julie Watts has been investigating for years, and today, parents are one step closer to getting that right. UPDATE JAN 18, 2024: SB 625 died in the Senate Appropriations Committee after the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) estimated it would cost between $3.8 million to $4 million to administer the provisions of the bill. Neither CDPH nor Senate Appropriations publicly provided any evidence to support those estimated costs.
COVID-19 guidelines have changed for the state of California. These guidelines are not coming from the CDC directly, but rather from the California Department of Public Health. Statewide COVID guidelines are now the most relaxed they've been since the start of the pandemic.
Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has upheld his commitment to not sign a bill that sought to ban tackle football for children under 12 in California. This decision effectively blocks the proposal, which had taken on significance as a symbol of parental rights during a presidential election year.
The results are in for the first year of an effort to stop illegal marijuana operations in California.
Kennedy is seeking to crash party politics across the U.S. and here in California by filing paperwork to qualify a new party called "We The People."
New research shows California is topping the list of deadly crashes involving hit-and-runs and a local mom pushes for the driver who killed her son to come forward.
Should you have the right to know that the state is storing your child's DNA and researchers or law enforcement may use it without your consent? It's an issue investigative reporter Julie Watts has been investigating for years. Now, parents are one step closer to getting that right.
Knowing what to do in an avalanche can help you survive.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will weigh whether a city's enforcement of rules prohibiting homeless residents from camping on public property violates the Constitution's protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
A Sacramento County jury has convicted a North Highlands man who prosecutors say fired dozens of rounds at sheriff's deputies during a lengthy standoff in 2023.
Carlos Mencia is accused of failing to report $8.7 million in income over a six-year period.
The Stockton Police Department released video Thursday of an officer shooting a man wielding an ax in early May.
Since the beginning of June, at least a dozen animal infections have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, putting California and the rest of the nation on alert
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A measure to levy a one-time tax on the wealthiest Californians has qualified for the ballot. Here’s what to know.
A Sacramento County jury has convicted a North Highlands man who prosecutors say fired dozens of rounds at sheriff's deputies during a lengthy standoff in 2023.
As summer road trip season arrives and gas prices continue to swing, travelers do not have to burn through a full vacation budget to get out of town.
The newest plan focuses on street redesigns, safer crosswalks and intersections, speed management and possibly the use of red-light cameras.
Carlos Mencia is accused of failing to report $8.7 million in income over a six-year period.
A new video shared for the first time publicly captures a deadly crash that killed a 19-year-old passenger in Sacramento. Still, no one has been charged.
Developers have been given the green light to turn 2,000 acres of farmland and wildlife habitat into thousands of new homes near the Natomas area of Sacramento.
The capital city's newest museum is about to open in Old Sacramento, and we got an exclusive inside look.
Sacramento police said on Wednesday that a suspect was booked into jail after a 16-year-old was killed in a weekend shooting.
Old Sacramento is one of the city's top tourist attractions, but finding a way to enjoy the water can be a challenge. A new business is now making a big splash in the area.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
As summer road trip season arrives and gas prices continue to swing, travelers do not have to burn through a full vacation budget to get out of town.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for expected public safety power shutoffs.
A California couple was injured after discovering their dogs were fighting a bear in the Mammoth Lakes area earlier this week, police said.
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
The Wings were 11 for 17 in the opening quarter and built a quick 26-17 lead before a cold second quarter.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries following his sudden death at age 36.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
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.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire that was threatening structures near Camanche Reservoir in California's San Joaquin Valley, officials said Wednesday evening.
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.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
Charlie Lapastora reports.
As drivers are frustrated over gas prices, it raises the question about what's being done to help them save.
Volunteers cleaned up dog play areas, brought in new squeaky toys, wiped down memorial plaques and more.
The Stockton Police Department released video Thursday of an officer shooting a man wielding an ax in early May.