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Car thefts are on the rise. Why are thieves rarely caught?
Car thefts are on the rise, and many officials complain certain models are too easy to steal. Why do police solve so few cases?
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Car thefts are on the rise, and many officials complain certain models are too easy to steal. Why do police solve so few cases?
A law enforcement effort in Rancho Cordova is going after a handful of people who have been arrested dozens of times.
Authorities say a 71-year-old Illinois man has been charged with a hate crime, accused of fatally stabbing a young boy and seriously wounding a woman because of their Islamic faith and the Israel-Hamas war.
A man charged with stealing ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the "The Wizard of Oz" from a Minnesota museum has pleaded guilty.
There was enough cocaine found on board for about 8,000 doses, with an estimated value of more than $111 million, officials said.
Police in Santa Clara are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects who were allegedly involved in a brawl at a 49ers game at Levi's Stadium last month.
Folsom police say officers responded to Livermore Park along Riley Street around 7:15 a.m. to do a welfare check after a report of a man bleeding.
Authorities are asking for help in finding the thieves who raided Colusa High School over the weekend.
Police in San Francisco on Sunday arrested a man on suspicion of multiple stabbings and an assault.
A man died in Vallejo on Saturday from an apparent shooting, police said.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones has been arrested on accusations of violating a domestic violence temporary protection order, authorities said.
Target said it's closing nine stores in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in the San Francisco Bay Area, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office responded to a fight involving 20-40 residents at a Sacramento apartment complex.
It was a violent night in Northern California as multiple shootings occurred in our area Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
Police in Vallejo have confirmed detectives are investigating a shooting late Friday morning that left a two-year-old boy dead.
The boat was manned by three people and had over one ton of cocaine on board.
A sightseeing trip took a wild turn for a group of tourists in San Francisco last week that left one victim hanging off the side of a speeding car as he tried to stop a brazen smash-and-grab burglary at Fort Mason.
YouTube says Russell Brand will no longer make money from the video streaming site after several women made allegations of sexual assault against the comedian-turned influencer.
The suspect is accused of selling pharmaceutical narcotics out of his residence, and being in possession of illegal fireworks and an unregistered gun.
The man responsible for a string of robberies targeting Asian women in south Sacramento has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
The search for escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante came to an end on Wednesday on the 14th day of the manhunt in South Coventry Township.
A former California police officer turned serial killer who was on death row after being convicted of murdering six people in the 1980s has died of natural causes.
Travelers are surprised to hear that two TSA agents are accused of stealing from passengers at MIA's E checkpoint.
All visitors must sign in at this office and get an ID badge. It’s the protocol that’s always been in place. The trespasser, obviously didn’t follow this. That’s why 30 new security cameras will soon be installed on this campus.
Winters Police arrested a transient who attempted to rob two individuals at Rotary Park on September 8th.
At least one firefighter has been injured battling the Point Fire in Sonoma County which has burned more than 1,000 acres as of Monday morning.
An investigation is underway after a house fire in Stockton early Monday morning.
A fire damaged two homes in Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood early Monday morning.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
After the forensic findings were posted to Facebook, a woman reached out to investigators and said she believed she was the victim's missing mother.
The fire is now 100% contained and residents are being allowed back home.
The people who were killed in a plane crash in Alpine County on Wednesday evening have been identified as cousins.
At least one firefighter has been injured battling the Point Fire in Sonoma County which has burned more than 1,000 acres as of Monday morning.
E Street in Marysville remains closed after a fire broke out at the Hotel Marysville late Saturday night.
An investigation is underway after a house fire in Stockton early Monday morning.
As fire danger increases in the valley, the City of Sacramento is warning property owners to clear away dry grass and weeds. Those that don't could be facing fines.
Sacramento police said officers seized loaded guns, drugs including fentanyl, multiple pipes, and syringes, and made 12 arrests.
After a CBS13 story, an east Sacramento neighborhood got a solution to blocks of streetlights that stayed on, day or night, prompting another Sacramento neighborhood to call us for help.
This year, more than 60 people have died in Sacramento County from car crashes, and the city of Sacramento has been ranked one of the most dangerous places in the country for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
A minivan driver was arrested for a DUI after crashing into the back of a Sacramento Regional Transit bus in the Arden-Arcade area, the California Highway Patrol said Wednesday night.
One structure was destroyed after 1,076 acres in Butte County burned in a fire that forced evacuations on Saturday afternoon.
California has a new plan to boost insurance coverage in some of the riskiest areas for wildfires.
There's a national push to protect hundreds of thousands of California farm workers by making sure they still get paid even when they can't work.
Robert Castaneda, who was incarcerated at Solano State Prison for 20 years, says a new program would have made his transition to a successful life beyond prison walls much easier.
California regulators disclosed which areas of the state insurers will have to cover if they want to take advantage of financial incentives intended to resolve the homeowners' insurance crisis.
The Twins beat the A's 8-7 Sunday night to take both games of a split doubleheader and finish a sweep of the four-game series.
Bryson DeChambeau is the U.S. Open champion for the second time.
The Giants beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-6 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The game between the A's and Twins Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled for Sunday.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
There's a national push to protect hundreds of thousands of California farm workers by making sure they still get paid even when they can't work.
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
One father-and-son duo serves as a reminder to pause and simply soak it all in because so quickly the dynamic can change when a parent is diagnosed with dementia.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
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.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The town of Loomis geared up for a major grand opening with Thursday marking the official opening of a new Costco.
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.
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?
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.
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 California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
The majority of Americans can't afford an emergency expense of a thousand dollars. We looked for a fun way to start saving.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Roads are getting ready to be reopened, and residents will soon be allowed to come home, after the Excelsior Fire in Sacramento County.
As we get deeper into fire season, you may be wondering if your local fire crew is fully staffed. The Eldorado National Forest said it is pretty close.
The Corral Fire has prompted homeowners in a Tracy neighborhood to call on city leaders and developers to expand the number of entry and exit points to their neighborhood in case of emergency.
Some of the fire engines that are assigned to the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County traveled more than 100 miles.
Crews late Monday afternoon responded to another vegetation fire burning just northwest of the Corral Fire, which scorched more than 14,000 acres near Tracy over the weekend.
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.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
Firefighters say the fire started in the garage of the home.
The scene was on 13th Avenue.
The people who were killed in a plane crash in Alpine County on Wednesday evening have been identified as cousins.
E Street in Marysville remains closed in both directions after a fire broke out at the Hotel Marysville late Saturday night.
Evacuees are not allowed back in their homes Sunday night even as Sacramento County firefighters are rolling back resources.