Election official turnover significant in California amid threats, misinformation
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
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A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
A 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 Eric 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.
An email chain obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveals 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.
Tens of millions in unpaid wages and a state agency blatantly violating state law—our investigation exposed it and now the state auditor is confirming it.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are responding to our CBS News California investigation, which found that damage claims from potholes and debris on California freeways tripled in the first half of last year while Caltrans cut its damage payout rate in half.
A CBS News California investigation found damage claims from potholes and debris on California freeways tripled in just the first half of 2023, while Caltrans cut damage payouts in half. We’re investigating why.
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?
Hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country say they re-sell or trade their duty weapons.
We've discovered, each year, thousands of guns once carried by officers are turning up at crime scenes around the country.
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.
Here's a glimpse into how things really work inside the California State Capitol. The capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does, and bills prompted by our reporting are the perfect examples.
The California State Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
A CBS News analysis found police were called to California schools more than 10,000 times in a year, but rarely for reasons that resulted in an arrest. Some believe that’s because, in addition to obvious crimes, California law requires school staff to call police for behavioral issues that could be better handled by trained school staff and counselors. A bill introduced in the wake of our Handcuffs in Hallways investigation aims to reduce unnecessary calls for police at schools, but one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
A CBS News analysis found police were called to California schools more than 10,000 times in a year, but rarely for reasons that resulted in an arrest. Some believe that’s because, in addition to obvious crimes, California law requires school staff to call police for behavioral issues that could be better handled by trained school staff and counselors. A bill introduced in the wake of our Handcuffs in Hallways investigation aims to reduce unnecessary calls for police at schools, but one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one California agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. If allowed to stand, its legal argument could impact law enforcement policies across the state.
A plan is underway to make all California rentals pet-friendly. Pet owners are limited to where they can rent and oftentimes pay hefty additional fees. Those would be eliminated under this new push.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal, but now state law requires them on some campuses – and they're everywhere from vending machines to bars. Fentanyl test strips are intended to help young people avoid fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescriptions or drugs. But many warn that test strips alone could do more harm than good. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
California's governor's race is tightening as many Democratic voters appear to be waiting until the final hours to cast their ballots.
California state leaders are calling for help from the Capitol as federal changes to SNAP and CalFresh benefits are in effect Monday, with new work requirements in order for people to receive benefits.
Marty and Alycia Anderson are working to grow the game of wheelchair tennis while challenging misconceptions about athletes with disabilities.
Rick Adelman, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Sacramento Kings through the most successful era in franchise history, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association said on Monday. He was 79.
A Santa Clara County man died in an apparent drowning at Lake Tulloch over the weekend.
Ballot boxes are filling up with just two days left until California's primary election, but some voters say they're holding onto their ballots as long as possible with no clear frontrunner.
California's governor's race is tightening as many Democratic voters appear to be waiting until the final hours to cast their ballots.
On Monday, new rules kick in that require many who apply for government food assistance to be working.
California state leaders are calling for help from the Capitol as federal changes to SNAP and CalFresh benefits are in effect Monday, with new work requirements in order for people to receive benefits.
Marty and Alycia Anderson are working to grow the game of wheelchair tennis while challenging misconceptions about athletes with disabilities.
A new effort is underway to reduce Sacramento's drug overdose crisis. A local rapper and community members are coming together to film a music video highlighting the dangers of fentanyl.
Could a "museum mile" be a way to boost tourism in Sacramento? There are nearly a dozen museums already within a short walk of the city's waterfront, and new efforts aim to make them a destination for more global visitors.
Sacramento Regional Transit is holding a series of public workshops, saying it has a plan in place to begin construction on a new Tower Bridge streetcar in 2027.
A motorcycle driver in Sacramento died after crashing into a vehicle that made an illegal U-turn on Monday, the California Highway Patrol said.
For music producer Derek Sample, his wife was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer the day the fires broke out. They are now displaced, even though their home survived because of the toxins that rendered their home unlivable.
California's governor's race is tightening as many Democratic voters appear to be waiting until the final hours to cast their ballots.
California state leaders are calling for help from the Capitol as federal changes to SNAP and CalFresh benefits are in effect Monday, with new work requirements in order for people to receive benefits.
On Monday, new rules kick in that require many who apply for government food assistance to be working.
From 1970-2025, summer has warmed by an average of 2.6° across the country, and cities are seeing 22 more hotter-than-normal summer days since 1970.
Utility workers already face tough conditions during storms, fires and working at night. But they say there's also a growing threat of being attacked on the job. Some California lawmakers are making moves to help prevent those assaults.
Rick Adelman, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Sacramento Kings through the most successful era in franchise history, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association said on Monday. He was 79.
Willy Adames hit a grand slam to cap a seven-run fifth inning, and the San Francisco Giants avoided a series sweep with a 19-6 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Ben Rice had two extra-base hits and four RBIs in a 13-run third inning that was the biggest for the New York Yankees in 21 years, carrying them to a 13-8 victory over the Athletics.
Jake McCarthy had a two-run homer and two RBIs singles, Kyle Karros also homered and the Colorado Rockies had 14 hits in an 8-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer, Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also went deep, and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 8-1 for their fifth straight win.
California's governor's race is tightening as many Democratic voters appear to be waiting until the final hours to cast their ballots.
On Monday, new rules kick in that require many who apply for government food assistance to be working.
With Election Day approaching, the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters is making final preparations to ensure a smooth tabulation process come Tuesday.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
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.
A West Park High School sophomore is celebrating the end of the school year and a second chance at life after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during band class last month.
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.
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.
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.
Mandi Bottoms with Ag in the Class joins Michael Marks for a discussion and demonstration about food safety.
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