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A former Cal Fire captain was sentenced to two life sentences for the killing of his fiancée and her son last year in Cameron Park, prosecutors said on Thursday.
A boy has died from injuries they suffered after a fall near Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe on Thursday, authorities say.
Two people were hospitalized with major injuries after a crash along an El Dorado County freeway late Friday morning, officials said.
An arrest was made following a stabbing involving two minors along a trail in El Dorado County this week, officials said on Friday.
Fresh off a huge night at the 2026 Academy Awards for the Sacramento-filmed Best Picture-winner "One Battle After Another," a new movie is set to begin filming in California's El Dorado County.
The two El Dorado County deputies and the suspect shot in Camino Thursday have been identified, authorities said.
Two deputies were shot in Camino, the El Dorado County sheriff’s office says. A suspect was also shot.
Highway 50 is closed in Northern California's high country due to police activity Thursday morning.
After several snow-producing storms slammed Northern California, water officials reported an increase in the state's snowpack and stressed that it's not enough.
Pacific Gas and Electric says progress is being made in restoring power in Northern California's El Dorado County. Crews are taking advantage of the break in the weather to work in full force on restoration.
A husband accused of killing his wife in Placerville was arraigned in El Dorado County court this week, officials said.
Both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Northern California's high country were seeing extended closures as extreme weather blankets the region.
Two people were killed and a third person was seriously injured Monday afternoon following a head-on collision on Highway 49 in El Dorado County, officials said.
Authorities are warning El Dorado County residents about a recent incident where a person was pulled over by an apparent law enforcement impersonator.
More than four and a half years after the Caldor Fire tore through Grizzly Flats, the community is still waiting for the return of Walt Tyler Elementary School.
Authorities in El Dorado County have arrested a former band teacher for alleged sexual abuse of a child and are searching for any additional victims.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
A woman has been taken to the hospital after a law enforcement officer-involved shooting in rural El Dorado County late Tuesday night.
A Truckee Meadows firefighter and his wife were identified as the two people killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 50 near Kyburz on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
A man has died after a crash off of State Route 193 early Friday morning, authorities say.
One person has died and several other people were hurt after an SUV was struck by a pickup truck towing a trailer in the Sierra Nevada over the weekend.
A Sacramento resident walked away with more than $100,000 in winnings from Red Hawk Resort and Casino.
California wildlife managers have confirmed the presence of avian flu-infected birds in El Dorado County.
Many county workers say they love their jobs but can no longer afford to live in the communities they serve.
Highway 50 in El Dorado County was closed in both directions Friday afternoon due to a head-on crash, Caltrans said.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer, Logan Webb struck out six in six solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Friday night.
Davis will celebrate Picnic Day on Saturday but this year, the annual event comes with sweeping new safety measures, tighter enforcement and lessons learned from last year's violence.
Friend or foe? That was the question swirling around social media after some comments were left on the Downtown Stockton Alliance Facebook page regarding the Community Ambassador Program.
A growing effort to rescue dogs from a breeding facility in Wisconsin is drawing support from across the country, including from Northern California.
Diana Sanders, a nurse at a Vacaville hospital, filed the lawsuit after the January 2024 incident aboard the Carnival Radiance.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
The arraignment continues for six out of the eight people arrested in connection with the Esparto explosion that killed seven men.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer, Logan Webb struck out six in six solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Friday night.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
A group of Sacramento parents is pushing back on a plan to replace all the grass playing surfaces at Crocker Riverside Elementary School with artificial turf.
The stretch of Stockton Boulevard from East Sacramento to Elk Grove is one of the deadliest roadways in all of Sacramento County. Now, new efforts are underway to reduce the number of serious car crashes.
The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office said jurors are expected to be sworn in Tuesday morning, with opening statements to follow.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
Thousands of University of California workers will walk off their jobs next month in what their union calls the first-ever open-ended strike over unfair labor practices across the UC system.
Frustration over rising power bills is a common complaint in California, and the state is bracing for increases in power consumption as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer, Logan Webb struck out six in six solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Friday night.
Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break Joe Thornton's San Jose record for points in a season with 115, helping the Sharks rout the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night in the finale for both teams.
Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics to earn a split of their four-game series.
Landen Roupp allowed one hit in six innings and Matt Chapman had an RBI double to spark a three-run rally in the seventh and help the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
The Athletics (10-8) are alone atop the AL West, a game ahead of Texas (9-9), for the first time since June 19, 2021.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nina Burns reports.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.
A growing effort to rescue dogs from a breeding facility in Wisconsin is drawing support from across the country, including from Northern California.
A growing effort to rescue dogs from a breeding facility in Wisconsin is drawing support from across the country, including from Northern California.
Carmela Karcher reports.