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Questions are mounting after drugs and dangerous contraband wound up behind bars at the Sacramento County Main Jail. Investigators believe Zaronna Harris, a medical assistant assigned to the jail, abused her position to smuggle the items inside.
It's a clean-up effort that has taken nearly a year to complete. Divers in Lake Tahoe collected more than 25,000 pounds of trash, and now some of that trash has been turned into treasure.
A 6-year-old boy was kidnapped from Solano County and killed more than 30 years ago. Now, the man accused of the shocking crime is expected back in California soon after his arrest last week in Oregon.
A tiny delta town is taking new steps to protect its history as suburban sprawl inches closer to its border each year.
There was an unusual sight in Stanislaus County on Monday as a bear was spotted in the town of Hickman. The furry creature caused a lockdown at a local school. Here's why Fish and Wildlife think it ended up there.
The city of Fairfield could take a direct economic hit from a federal government shutdown, with Travis Air Force Base inside its city limits.
As the number of homeless people in Sacramento continues to rise, there's a growing impact along the American River Parkway.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from some in his party for vetoing popular bills that made it to his desk. The bill authors wouldn't say that it was the governor playing to national politics, but political experts think it may be a long game for what comes next in Newsom's political life.
Pay hikes for federal firefighters are set to expire in October. A bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021 provided a temporary pay bump for federal first responders.
With less than a week to reach a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown, worry over a stalemate in Washington has already reached California.
Saturday was "International Girls in Aviation Day." And what better place to celebrate than the 17th California Capital Airshow?
As summer officially ends Friday, there's no shortage of outdoor events across Sacramento to keep people busy this weekend.
A suspect is under arrest after a 17-year-old was shot to death in his Rio Linda front yard while his family was inside the house, but authorities are still looking for more info and possibly other suspects.
A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.
Stockon police are investigating a brazen attack on a rideshare driver in their own department headquarters parking lot.
The discovery of nine oriental fruit flies in one Northern California city has the state and local authorities in eradication mode.
Reports of a creeper in one Sacramento County town have scared women living in not one but two apartment complexes.
Advocates are sounding the alarm over the number of DUI crashes in and around the Sacramento region. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says every 39 minutes in the United States, someone dies as a result of drunk driving.
Controversial clean drug needle exchange programs are once again a topic of debate in Placer County. Wednesday night, the city of Roseville took center stage.
The family of a survivor in a mistaken identity shooting, where two known gang members believed three cousins were rival gang members and then shot into their vehicle nearly two weeks ago, says 28-year-old Johnny Martinez has a 1% chance to ever walk again after a serious spinal injury.
Homeless advocates plan to intervene in a lawsuit after Sacramento's district attorney sued the city over its handling of the homeless crisis.
Students at a Northern California elementary school say they were bitten by fleas and the cause of the infestation may sound a little crazy.
A Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputy was fired for sending explicit messages to a woman he met on an emergency call for assistance, according to internal documents released online by the department.
It's been a violent few weeks in Sacramento County, with a string of deadly shootings fueling a rise in violent crime. Deputies are utilizing any and all resources to keep up with troubling trends, including technology known as ShotSpotter.
The brakes are being squeezed on an e-bike program in Stockton due to widespread vandalism and theft of bikes.
Law enforcement officers are in force around the Sacramento area to crack down on organized retail theft.
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Fresh off a historic state championship title, the Saint Mary's varsity football team is back in Stockton after a nail-biting down-to-the-wire win in Southern California against Bakersfield Christian.
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
A community in Natomas is frustrated after a family got a letter telling them their Christmas lights violated the rules of the neighborhood.
Law enforcement officers are in force around the Sacramento area to crack down on organized retail theft.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Sacramento police on Sunday said a thief stole a portion of a public artwork that is located in North Sacramento.
The rider of the electric unicycle was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
Sacramento police said the suspect was arrested by the California Highway Patrol in connection with a pursuit and firearm charges.
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger on a Sacramento Regional Transit light rail train was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison, authorities said Monday.
Medical staff at the California International Marathon used a defibrillator to help a runner regain a pulse after she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest halfway through the race on Sunday.
The share of borrowers who are 30-plus days late on paying back their loans is now at 11%.
As more families in Northern California turn to charities for a helping hand this holiday season, the Salvation Army is facing one of its busiest years yet.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
FIFA announced the match-ups and times for the six World Cup 2026 games that will be played at Levi's Stadium.
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
Sacramento State is hiring Arizona assistant head coach and Northern California native Alonzo Carter as the next head football coach.
Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead Minnesota past the Sacramento Kings 117-103 in the Timberwolves' second straight game without star Anthony Edwards.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24.
Tommy Rittenhouse threw two of his three touchdown passes to Daniel Sobkowicz, Chris Taylor returned a kickoff 91 yards for a score, and unseeded Illinois State beat UC Davis 42-31 in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.
The San Francisco 49ers have placed receiver Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list, making him ineligible to return from a knee injury this season.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and Justice Department thwarted "what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot" in Southern California.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
A steady stretch of nonstop fog over the last couple of weeks isn't just dampening moods, it may be taking a toll on physical health as well.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
The plan is to embed street medicine training directly into residency programs across multiple hospitals.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Ray Cathey is on a journey from silence to new sounds. Cathey's hearing took a pounding when he was an air rescue paramedic during the Vietnam War.
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.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, 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.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
St. Mary’s won the state championship for the first time ever, and also became the first school in Stockton to win.
Tori Apodaca reports on a Natomas family getting a letter from the HOA asking them to take down some of their Christmas lights display.
Rob Reiner's political legacy includes helping create First 5 California, which aims to improve the lives of children.
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