Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
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Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
A three-month crackdown on illegal cannabis grows across California has led to the seizure of more than 66 tons of cannabis plants worth more than $200 million, according to state officials.
Multiple law enforcement agencies in El Dorado County arrested more than two dozen suspects last week in an operation targeting drug operations on the West Slope and in the South Lake Tahoe Basin, authorities said.
A man convicted of trafficking drugs from San Joaquin County to the Bay Area was sentenced to eight years in state prison, prosecutors said Friday.
Three men were arrested in San Joaquin County this week following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking crimes, authorities said.
A Vallejo daycare center was in the middle of a multi-agency operation Thursday to crack down on crime in Solano County, including drug and weapons trafficking and gang activity, authorities said.
Thousands of pounds of narcotics were removed from vats of jalapeño paste that entered the U.S. last week in the back of a commercial truck, border agents said.
A man has been arrested, accused of illegally selling drugs in Sacramento County.
There was enough cocaine found on board for about 8,000 doses, with an estimated value of more than $111 million, officials said.
Cash, drugs, and guns were seized from two Elk Grove homes as part of a month-long investigation by the Elk Grove Police Department's Special Investigations Unit.
San Francisco city officials said more than 100 kilos of narcotics were seized and over 300 suspected drug dealers were arrested in the past three months in the Tenderloin and South of Market, as part of an ongoing drug crackdown.
What was seized: nearly 1,000 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 14 firearms, and nearly $50,000. There were two methamphetamine conversion laboratories with multiple 55-gallon drums filled with a total of 4,000 pounds of liquid methamphetamine in various stages of conversion.
A 34-year-old man from Stockton was arrested on various drug and weapons charges, said Escalon Police Department.
Police said they first saw a red flag when the man and woman in the car "gave conflicting information about her 'due date.'"
Two Mexican nationals living in Sacramento and Stockton have been charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine packaged for sale.
Prosecutors allege that Goran Gogic and others used "meticulous planning" to transport cocaine from Colombia to Europe through U.S. ports.
A Vallejo man is facing a possible life sentence in federal prison after pleading guilty in a methamphetamine dealing case, federal prosecutors said.
A California Highway Patrol K9 helped officers make a massive drug bust during a traffic stop in the Central Valley last week.
Over 600,000 dollars of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia was confiscated in a drug bust operation in Sacramento, said the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
On Thursday detectives raided a drug den in South Lake Tahoe, arresting two for drugs and weapons charges, said the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
A drug bust in Turlock ended with multiple arrests and a large amount of contraband, said Patterson Police Services.
Friday morning, agents from the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force served a search warrant for illegal substances at 680 Manzanita Avenue in Chico.
Multiple people were arrested at a Rocklin residence for allegedly selling a wide array of illegal drugs and for the possession of stolen vehicles, police said Thursday.
Around 1 pm on Tuesday, October 5, detectives arrested 25-year-old man, Victor Corella for the possession of 4,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, said the Fresno County Sheriff's Office.
The Temple City resident reportedly had methamphetamine, heroin and oxycodone in her vehicle.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves — as the Trump administration angles to get oil companies to return to the country.
Police in Citrus Heights were looking for two suspects who burglarized a school and have released surveillance images to seek the public's help in identifying them.
A lengthy stretch of Highway 1 on California's rugged Big Sur coastline is closed Friday, as firefighters continued to battle two growing wildfires.
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
Eastbound Interstate Highway 80 traffic near the Nevada state line was blocked by an overturned big rig crash on Friday, authorities said.
A reported domestic violence incident in Lathrop led to a fatal police shooting of a person who man not have been armed, authorities said.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves — as the Trump administration angles to get oil companies to return to the country.
Police in Citrus Heights were looking for two suspects who burglarized a school and have released surveillance images to seek the public's help in identifying them.
A lengthy stretch of Highway 1 on California's rugged Big Sur coastline is closed Friday, as firefighters continued to battle two growing wildfires.
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
Sacramento could soon have more places where people can legally enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors during special events.
A Sacramento man was arrested after police said he threatened two people with a sword and later barricaded himself inside a home last weekend.
Dolly Parton wanted to give kids the joy and opportunity of learning through books. She did just that for thousands of young minds in the Sacramento region.
A developer is proposing to transform the long-vacant former Macy's building at Sacramento's Country Club Plaza into a self-storage facility. It's a plan that has some longtime neighbors questioning whether it's the right fit for the community.
A proposed tiny home community for homeless seniors in Natomas on Arena Boulevard is "officially not moving forward," a city leader confirmed.
California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is urging lawmakers to reject a legislative proposal, saying the state's financial oversight process works and does not require an emergency change.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed dissatisfaction on Wednesday morning following a late Tuesday night vote by Solano County's Board of Supervisors to not immediately throw their support behind draft legislation to fast-track shipbuilding in Collinsville.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava 'Sal' Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam, died Aug. 22. He was 99.
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are racing to reach a deal on changes to the state's wildfire liability system, with just days remaining before the legislative session ends.
Las Vegas rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza saw what it was like Thursday night to face a strong NFL pass rush even against a San Francisco defense comprised of reserves.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60.
The San Francisco 49ers will take on their former Bay Area rivals the Las Vegas Raiders in the final game of the 2026 NFL preseason on Thursday in Sin City.
UEFA said it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Gianni Infantino over possible financial mismanagement related to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 to win the three-game series.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves — as the Trump administration angles to get oil companies to return to the country.
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
A fire in the area of Yuba Ridge Drive near Nevada City forced an evacuation order and warnings.
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.
Police in Citrus Heights were looking for two suspects who burglarized a school and have released surveillance images to seek the public's help in identifying them.
A reported domestic violence incident in Lathrop led to a fatal police shooting of a person who man not have been armed, authorities said.
Eastbound Interstate Highway 80 traffic near the Nevada state line was blocked by an overturned big rig crash on Friday, authorities said.
Meteorologist Ashley Nanfria says the wet weather is drying out by the end of the day, while weekend temperatures will remain cooler.
The J. Cole concert scheduled for Thursday night at Sacramento's Golden 1 Center has been canceled following the death of a member of the rapper's touring crew, the arena announced.