Packing joy months ahead of Christmas
It’s still nine months before Christmas, but one local group is hard at work making sure every child wakes up to something special.
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It’s still nine months before Christmas, but one local group is hard at work making sure every child wakes up to something special.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Luka Doncic scored 34, LeBron James had 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak with a 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Checking out the holiday lights in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood is an annual Christmas tradition. It can sometimes cause big traffic jams, but this year, there's a new traffic twist thanks to some mysterious signs.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year.
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," with the soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi becoming a musical favorite.
Northern U.S. states and higher elevations have the best chances of a white Christmas, while southern and western areas are far less likely to see snow this year.
A big change in weather is expected as we head into the holiday week.
The day after Thanksgiving is when the holiday season really gets rolling, including aboard the River Fox Train in West Sacramento. Their annual Christmas-themed rides are officially in motion.
The price of imported plastic Christmas trees is up, the majority of which are made in Asia and subject to tariffs introduced by President Trump earlier this year.
How much more should you expect to pay if you're giving the gift of games this holiday season?
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
Car after car was causing Christmas-time gridlock as crowds went out to see the brightly lit homes in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood.
A 100% donation-based organization was out in the community giving back on Christmas Day.
A Modesto synagogue is spreading holiday cheer by giving thanks to first responders.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
As it does every year, NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, tracked Santa on his trip around the world on Christmas Eve so children and families could see where he was.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
The report offers a fresh look at the finances of a program that provides benefits to more than 70 million Americans.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for potential public safety power shutoffs.
A Modesto home caught fire after a car crashed into it early Tuesday morning, leaving two people dead, firefighters said.
An investigation is underway after a man was found fatally shot in the lobby of a Sacramento motel early Tuesday morning.
Stellantis is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. that could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, federal regulators say.
A Modesto home caught fire after a car crashed into it early Tuesday morning, leaving two people dead, firefighters said.
The report offers a fresh look at the finances of a program that provides benefits to more than 70 million Americans.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for potential public safety power shutoffs.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
An investigation is underway after a man was found fatally shot in the lobby of a Sacramento motel early Tuesday morning.
A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday morning in an Arden-Arcade business, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said.
A Citrus Heights man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing that happened this week in Sacramento, officials said on Thursday.
A man has been charged with bringing an explosive device into Sacramento International Airport, federal prosecutors announced.
The district, redrawn under the voter-approved Proposition 50 in November, is expected to favor Democrats by including areas of Citrus Heights, much of North and East Sacramento, the city of West Sacramento, Rocklin and Roseville.
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.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for potential public safety power shutoffs.
Three U.S. citizens, including two California residents, have been arrested by the FBI in connection with an alleged plot to support ISIS.
A series of offshore earthquakes shook near California's North Coast early Wednesday morning.
A massive search effort is ongoing for a man missing since Memorial Day weekend in the Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe.
Democratic Rep. Adam Gray and Republican Kevin Lincoln will advance in the June 2 primary for California's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker homered, Gage Jump worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-0 to avoid a series sweep.
Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam for his 22nd home run, leading the Houston Astros to a 13-2 victory over the Athletics.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Michael Busch singled to right in the 10th inning, allowing automatic runner Dansby Swanson to advance from second and score on an error, and the Chicago Cubs edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has surpassed political newcomer Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A. mayor after trailing by nearly 6% on election night.
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in the California governor's race, CBS News projects. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
Mail-in ballots and security measures contribute to counting delays in California's close contests, an election expert says, and last-minute voters in the governor's race may slow things down further.
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.
Two people have died after a car crashed into a Modesto home early Tuesday morning, firefighters say.
A 21-year-old man has died, authorities say.
The fire is burning in the area of Lake Berryessa.
Kayla Moeller reports on the Putah Fire in Yolo County.
Charlie Lapastora reports on the Safe Grounds Project in Stockton.