2 endangered ferrets cloned from animal frozen in 1980s
The recent births of Noreen and Antonia are boosting hopes of diversifying the endangered species.
The recent births of Noreen and Antonia are boosting hopes of diversifying the endangered species.
Scott Peterson appeared remotely in a San Francisco Bay Area courtroom again Tuesday morning in the first of three motion hearings in his bid to have his 2004 murder convictions overturned.
Robert Plympton, 60, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Barbara Mae Tucker, officials said.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson appeared in a San Mateo County courtroom Tuesday morning as he fights to overturn his 2004 conviction for the murders of his pregnant wife and unborn son.
Paleontologists were able to determine that the teenagers' diet included deer, trout, hazelnuts, apple, duck and fox.
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.
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.
Ada Beth Kaplan has been identified as the woman who was discovered at a grape vineyard on March 29, 2011, officials said.
Human remains found in rural Indiana in 1982 have been identified as those of Connie Lorraine Christensen, authorities said.
The identification was made using forensic genetic genealogy, officials said.
Michael Ray Schlicht has long been thought to be an early victim of Randy Kraft, dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," authorities said.
Kabeh Cummings, 35, faces several charges related to kidnapping and sexually assaulting three known victims, according to law enforcement.
Thirty-five-year-old Kabeh Cummings was extradited back to Sacramento Friday. He is accused of raping two women in Sacramento and another woman several years later in Sacramento County. He will appear in court Wednesday at 3 p.m. He faces 180 years to life in prison.
Authorities say they used a relatively new DNA profiling technique to capture an alleged sexual predator in New York, wanted for several assaults in Sacramento.
Authorities say they used a relatively new DNA profiling technique to capture an alleged sexual predator in New York, wanted for several assaults in Sacramento.
The D.A. says Kabeh Cummings will be arraigned Wednesday afternoon on charges of forcible rape and oral sex, sodomy, and kidnapping to commit rape. If convicted, he faces up to 180 years to life.
Leonard Mack, who served seven and half years in prison for the crime, said, "I never lost hope that one day that I would be proven innocent."
Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a study has found — and that might have you wondering whether your regular gel mani-pedi is worth the risk.
A quail hunter found the skull on the outskirts of Mentone, a small community about 65 miles east of Los Angeles.
Police said that after confirming the woman's identity, they are constructing a timeline of her life to try to solve her murder.
The victims "walked right into my spider web," Samuel Little told "60 Minutes" in 2019.
The sheriff's office hasn't publicly disclosed the cause of Christine Lester's death because it doesn't want to jeopardize the investigation,
Scientists sequenced the genome of the sled dog, who led a team of dogs carrying a life-saving diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska, in 1925.
Should you have the right to know that the state is storing your child's DNA and that they may sell it to researchers or give it to law enforcement without your consent? The sponsors of a new bill think you should. California has been storing DNA from every child since the '80s -- something many parents don't know about.
After over 40 years, authorities have arrested a suspect in the murder of a woman at a South Lake Tahoe campground in 1979.
A mother was scared for her family after two suspects rang her doorbell with what looked like a semi-automatic gun, and it was all caught on camera.
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.
Wednesday was day three of the preliminary hearing of the high-profile Tahoe murder case from June 2021. The wife of the accused killer who is also the daughter of the victim took the stand.
Police are searching for a suspect who crashed a stolen car in South Lake Tahoe after they took off from them Wednesday afternoon.
The alleged acts occurred from 2018 to 2019. The children ranged between the ages of 6 and 8.
Wednesday was day three of the preliminary hearing of the high-profile Tahoe murder case from June 2021. The wife of the accused killer who is also the daughter of the victim took the stand.
Nick Hope, at 100 years old, looks back on his long life and chooses not to focus on the atrocities he has endured at the hands of evil men.
A mother was scared for her family after two suspects rang her doorbell with what looked like a semi-automatic gun, and it was all caught on camera.
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.
Police are searching for a suspect who crashed a stolen car in South Lake Tahoe after they took off from them Wednesday afternoon.
The alleged acts occurred from 2018 to 2019. The children ranged between the ages of 6 and 8.
The deadline for protests at Sacramento State to clear out is looming and is set to expire Wednesday night, according to the university's last update.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
The paper published the anonymous student quote in a back page column. The quote was printed among nine "favorite" responses to a question from newspaper staff about strange things heard in school hallways.
Sacramento city leaders discussed Tuesday the proposed cuts to fix the $66 million budget deficit.
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
The co-owner of a San Francisco marijuana dispensary says it's a challenge to draw in customers lately.
California high school students might need to add another class in order to graduate if lawmakers certify a proposal that would add financial literacy to the list of graduation requirements.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
Calls for universities to divest from Israel have become the chorus of protesters on California campuses, but is it even possible?
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.
Ukraine's national weightlifting coach said Oleksandr Pielieshenko "died a hero defending" his country from Russian forces.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Tyler was diagnosed with a rare ganglioglioma, a complex and inoperable brain tumor, six years ago.
A new device is helping people with heart problems avoid open heart surgery and UC Davis is one of the first facilities in the country to use it.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Neighbors in Roseville will soon see their energy bills go up after the city council approved a proposal allowing Roseville Electric to raise its prices.
Some California restaurants are bracing for big changes to how they charge customers as a new law takes effect this summer that bans hidden fees from people's bills.
The first numbers are in to show the impact of California's increase in fast-food worker salaries on consumer prices.
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.
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. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol 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.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
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.
Eric Stevens planned to buy his 90-year-old mom a wheelchair with his tax refund. Instead, he got a lousy piece of paper from the Franchise Tax Board saying they intercepted $1,483 — his entire tax refund.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
Beavers. They've had a bad reputation. Many call them pests, but they're far from it. They play such an important role in our ecosystem that their work can even curtail wildfires.
A former Grizzly Flats resident received a shocking notice this week that her insurance is being invoiced for debris removal related to the Caldor Fire, which decimated the El Dorado County town in 2021.
Firearm-related charges were dismissed this week against one of the two men arrested in connection to the Caldor Fire that tore through El Dorado County in 2021, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Senate Committee on Insurance passed a bill Wednesday that lawmakers said will address the cost and availability of fire insurance in California.
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.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.
It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and while you may know that taking care of your social, emotional and mental well-being is good for you, did you know that it's also important for heart health? How? Here's The Answer.
The paper published the anonymous student quote in a back page column. The quote was printed among nine "favorite" responses to a question from newspaper staff about strange things heard in school hallways.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday evening.
A nonprofit developer wants to build two facilities to help Native American Women with disabilities and youth who are pregnant in rural El Dorado County.
Wednesday was day three in the preliminary hearing for a former MLB pitcher accused of killing his father-in-law.