Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP running mate
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
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Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Kamala Harris received 99% of the delegate votes in the Democratic National Committee's early virtual roll call vote, which ended Monday evening.
Democratic delegates are voting virtually to select their new nominee and formally elevate Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket.
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
Some Republican lawmakers have called Harris a "DEI hire," a reference to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Vice President Harris' presidential campaign said the contributions came from more than 1.1 million unique donors and 62% were first-time donors.
Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are among Democratic leaders endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden ended his reelection bid.
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Multiple mayors from some of California's largest cities attended the meeting with President Biden including Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Steve Cohn is a Democratic Party delegate who is no stranger to politics. He's a former Sacramento City Council member, and although he is a Biden backer, he's still unsure Biden will stay in this race.
President Biden announced he's ending his 2024 race for the White House and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris — leaving many questions about what happens next.
The Sacramento County Young Democrats hosted a debate watch party in the capital city, offering real-time reactions to President Joe Biden's performance.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a fierce response Wednesday in the wake of U.S. Senate Republicans blocking legislation protecting access to contraception nationwide.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
President Biden used his State of the Union remarks on Thursday to forcefully call on Republican lawmakers in Congress to pass a bipartisan immigration compromise that stalled last month.
There were hundreds of delegates up for grabs for both Democrats and Republicans on Super Tuesday.
Why is Super Tuesday important? Democrats and Republicans in 15 states and one territory will be voting Tuesday in 2024 primaries and caucuses, with over a third of all the delegates in each party up for grabs.
Nevada will hold both a Republican primary and caucuses in 2024. Here's what will be different about the two days of voting and how the caucuses work.
Not only are there plans in place to keep delegates and visitors safe, but there are also plans to keep crowds in some degree of peaceful control as organizers expect potential protests.
Biden trails Trump in potential rematch in polling a year out from 2024 presidential election.
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Many are still unfamiliar with Kamala Harris' work as vice president.
The Stockton Unified School District Board of Education is considering adding more courses to its growing Ethnic Studies curriculum.
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
A Northern California businessman is making moves to get his company's products out of China and to the U.S. now that import tariffs are set to drop to 30% starting Wednesday.
Stanislaus County health officials said there were more than 10 nonfatal overdose-related emergency reports over the weekend, all within a 25-hour span.
A 70-year-old widow in Nevada City lost everything in a house fire. Now, the community is showing up to help her rebuild by donating their time, labor or materials.
Newsom wrote a letter to the city and expressed disappointment with their decision to reject allocating a single dollar and write a letter of support to secure $267,000 for We Care.
The Stockton Unified School District Board of Education is considering adding more courses to its growing Ethnic Studies curriculum.
Out of the 19,000 acres of cherry crops across San Joaquin County, it's estimated that 43% of crops have been damaged.
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
A Northern California businessman is making moves to get his company's products out of China and to the U.S. now that import tariffs are set to drop to 30% starting Wednesday.
A new swimming school had its grand opening in a building on Sacramento's Broadway that's been sitting vacant for years and has been the victim of vandalism.
A stabbing in south Sacramento left two people hospitalized, with one in critical condition, authorities said Friday night.
The City of Sacramento unveiled proposed new parking price hikes, with some rates going up more than 80%. Here's why.
For the first time, Sacramento is hosting the sociable city summit. Leaders from across the country and other nations are here this week discussing ways to improve nighttime entertainment options.
Officers are searching for two suspects who ran away from the scene of a crash following a chase in north Sacramento, police said Tuesday night.
The proposed rule would ban the killing of coyotes unless they pose an immediate threat to livestock. Supporters say it is a step forward in how we treat coyotes, but critics call it dangerous.
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
A new chatbot will be able to give updates on wildfires.
Gas prices in California could reach more than $8 per gallon by the end of 2026, marking a potential 75% increase over current rates, according to a new report.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has an official new ride—a black Rivian all-electric SUV.
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. singled home the winning run in the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6, extending their winning streak to eight games.
Aaron Judge had four hits to get his average back above .400.
The Golden State Valkyries won their first preseason game in franchise history against the Phoenix Mercury 84-79.
Anthony Edwards hit a baseline 3-pointer with 1:19 remaining and scored 36 points, Julius Randle had a triple-double of 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
A Northern California businessman is making moves to get his company's products out of China and to the U.S. now that import tariffs are set to drop to 30% starting Wednesday.
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
The legal action by the Department of Homeland Security centers around California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants.
"We are going to pay the lowest price there is in the world," President Trump said Monday.
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Michael Rogers had worked for the FDA for more than three decades.
A new resource is hitting the road, bringing mental health care to the Central Valley.
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
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.
The Davis location is Cal Fire's only nursery in the entire state.
A Butte County family is suing the California FAIR Plan and the underlining carriers after smoke damage claims made as a result of the Park Fire were denied.
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major lumber company, in a $75 million partnership to build and maintain fuel breaks throughout California and Oregon.
Research is just beginning on the impacts that the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California had on the health of first responders.
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.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A Northern California businessman is making moves to get his company's products out of China and to the U.S. now that import tariffs are set to drop to 30% starting Wednesday.
A 70-year-old widow in Nevada City lost everything in a house fire. Now, the community is showing up to help her rebuild by donating their time, labor or materials.
The district is working to add ethnic studies courses to its curriculum.
Nina Burns reports.
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