Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
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The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Roughly one-third of California's farmworkers are women, and as many as 80% say they've faced harassment, assault, or threats while working in the fields, according to the Center for Farmworker Families.
California will now observe March 31 as Farmworkers Day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday officially renaming what has been known as Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader came to light.
California continues to face limited refinery capacity amid the ongoing war in Iran, disrupting global shipments.
The war in Iran isn't just impacting oil prices. It's also hitting California farmers.
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf.
Del Monte's planned closure of its Modesto fruit cannery next month is raising concerns not just for workers, but for peach growers across Northern California who relied on the facility to process their crops.
A major push to support farmer and rancher mental health is now front and center for the National Association of Counties.
More than 20 billion pounds of produce are rejected by U.S. grocery stores each year.
A Sacramento farmer is sounding the alarm over just how bad his year has been.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Avian flu wiped out more than $100 million in poultry production last year, fueling a steep decline in Stanislaus County's overall agriculture value, according to the county's 2024 crop report.
This past winter, stone fruits like peaches, plums, apricots and cherries in California's Central Valley didn't get consistent cold weather that regulates the trees' nutrients.
Since applications opened in January, the county has struggled to fill the 10 farmworker seats required to activate the board.
On this Juneteenth, we're highlighting urban Black farmers planting the seeds of change in California's Central Valley. That change can be found in the sustainable foods they grow.
Once nearly extinct in the United States, wolves are making a comeback in California. Cattle ranchers are feeling the impact.
Out of the 19,000 acres of cherry crops across San Joaquin County, it's estimated that 43% of crops have been damaged.
A study by the National Milk Producers Federation, a group which advocates for dairy producers, indicates that eliminating immigrant labor would lead to a 90% increase in retail milk prices.
President Trump's tariffs and the new U.S. trade war have California farmers facing a new uncertainty.
President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could directly impact farmers in California's Central Valley.
In the Central Valley, the state's Department of Food and Agriculture says 34 total dairy farms have had bird flu infections in their dairy herds
With more high temperatures on the way, farmers in the Northern California region are struggling with their crops and they're worried for what's to come.
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.
Farmworkers are starting their days a lot earlier than most, trying to avoid the temperatures of the afternoon. Cherries need to be picked before summer hits.
A free mentoring program is now available to seed the next generation of farmers in California.
Southbound Interstate 5 is closed near Arena Boulevard in Sacramento after deputies shot and killed a carjacking suspect during a chase early Tuesday morning.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
A quasi-military program in Lathrop that serves at-risk teenagers narrowly avoided closure after it was on the verge of being shut down by the U.S. Department of War, according to Representative Josh Harder.
Nathan Eovaldi allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings, Jake Burger homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers snapped the Athletics' five-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Monday night.
The regional transit station along Meadowview Road has nearly 700 parking spaces and SacRT says it's never full. Now, there's a plan to turn these empty parking spaces into a new transit-oriented community.
Southbound Interstate 5 is closed near Arena Boulevard in Sacramento following a chase and deadly shooting involving deputies.
On Monday night, Sacramento police said they had detained a person of interest in connection with the shooting.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
The man shot by federal immigration agents in California last week has been released from the hospital and taken into custody, according to his attorney, but questions remain about where he is being held and what charges he may face.
A quasi-military program in Lathrop that serves at-risk teenagers narrowly avoided closure after it was on the verge of being shut down by the U.S. Department of War, according to Representative Josh Harder.
The regional transit station along Meadowview Road has nearly 700 parking spaces and SacRT says it's never full. Now, there's a plan to turn these empty parking spaces into a new transit-oriented community.
After last week's deadly shooting on a school campus, community advocates are now urging Natomas Unified to expand programs aimed at preventing youth violence.
A proposed crematorium in Sacramento, which sits within 1,000 feet of homes and an elementary school, is drawing concern from nearby residents who say they fear potential health and air quality impacts.
Last year, six people ran for Sacramento mayor and no one got more than 30% of the vote during the primary election. Now, there's a push to eliminate the primary and allow voters to choose more than one candidate.
A young girl was blindsided near her Natomas home Wednesday afternoon when her mother says a man crouching behind a utility box jumped out and attacked her from behind as she rode her bike.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022.
Californians could see thousands more lightning strikes as more thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend. The NWS advises people, if "thunder roars, go indoors."
The bill would allow drivers to install federally approved E-85 conversion kits, giving more vehicles access to the lower-cost fuel option.
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
Nathan Eovaldi allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings, Jake Burger homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers snapped the Athletics' five-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Monday night.
Doug Christie will return for a second full season as coach of the Sacramento Kings despite the team having one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
Deni Avdija had 25 points and 10 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 23 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer, Pete Alonso also drove in two runs and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
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.
A carjacking suspect has died following a shooting involving deputies early Tuesday morning.
A quasi-military program in Lathrop that serves at-risk teenagers narrowly avoided closure after it was on the verge of being shut down by the U.S. Department of War, according to Representative Josh Harder.
The man shot by federal immigration agents in California last week has been released from the hospital and taken into custody, according to his attorney, but questions remain about where he is being held and what charges he may face.
The regional transit station along Meadowview Road has nearly 700 parking spaces and SacRT says it's never full. Now, there's a plan to turn these empty parking spaces into a new transit-oriented community.
Kayla Moeller reports.