Fair Oaks woman accused of killing roommate; son named as accessory
A mother and son were arrested after their roommate was found dead in their home on Kenneth Avenue in Fair Oaks.
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A mother and son were arrested after their roommate was found dead in their home on Kenneth Avenue in Fair Oaks.
Inside a lab at UC Davis, researchers are perfecting a product by using a microprocessor to take food waste and turn it into fuel in less than a week.
It was a cool first day of summer, but Cal Fire geared up for the heat that will inevitably come by conducting a 140-acre prescribed burn in El Dorado County on Wednesday.
In fewer than 24 hours, the California Highway Patrol investigated at least two deadly head-on collisions, either near or on Highway 99 this week.
To many, he was known as Compassion Guy, but to a few, he was "Uncle David" or to a smaller few, "little brother." David Breaux's sister, Maria, "four years and two months" older, said she's keeping her brother's legacy alive.
Some advocates feared that the flag might not fly at all this year as the council's back-and-forth on the topic delayed the vote to its June 20 council meeting.
An independent audit revealed new allegations of police misconduct and violations of people's constitutional rights.
Neighbors near Kelton Way and Main Avenue in north Sacramento said a loud music complaint ended up with two men dead.
John Powell says the missing submersible shines a light on the risky relationship between privately funded experiences and scientific research.
A doctor says the former UC Davis student accused of stabbing and killing two people and injuring a third is not competent to stand trial.
A disabled veteran in Tracy says firefighters recently came to his rescue; not for fire or an emergency, but to help make his final moments with his service dog fit for a solider.
President Joe Biden touched down in California on Monday for a multi-day trip to fundraise for his re-election campaign and announce $600 million in federal support to reduce the impacts of climate change. Alongside President Biden was California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Black Californians could qualify if they can prove they are descendants of free or enslaved black people during the 19th century. But how does one do that?
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is asking more possible victims of Dr. Rachandeep Singh to come forward. Singh is facing charges of sexual assault.
On this Juneteenth, we are taking a closer look at California's connection to this federal holiday. Contrary to what most of us learned in school, California has a conflicted history of slavery and is now trying to right a wrong.
Hateful fliers found dumped in several neighborhoods in and around Sacramento have prompted an investigation by police.
Juneteenth celebrations and good food go hand in hand. An elite team known as the Juneteenth Black Chefs Collaborative is behind this food, providing heart and soul in every bite.
The rainy and wet winter may be creating dangerous conditions in the Sacramento Valley.
The UC Davis student who was stabbed to death by an alleged serial killer was honored at Sunday's commencement ceremony at the Golden 1 Center.
An Amazon truck driver died after being shot on a freeway in Lathrop. A 71-year-old woman was shot at while driving her car in Stockton. Though it's a motive so far only confirmed for one of these shootings, are road rage incidents involving guns on the rise?
Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. In California, it is one of the most popular sports and has more fighters than any other state. Now, a new bill aims to help fighters years after they've thrown in the towel.
A 71-year-old woman in Stockton escaped injury after being shot at multiple times during a road rage incident Friday evening, authorities said Saturday.
Kamau, the Sacramento Zoo's 16-year-old male African lion, was euthanized after medical treatments were no longer able to provide relief from his declining health, the zoo announced Saturday.
Sacramento Sheriff Jim Cooper and District Attorney Thien Ho held a town hall meeting in south Sacramento on Thursday to confront fears that criminals are targeting Asian communities in the area.
The Camp Fire is often considered to be one of the most destructive fires in California, which nearly destroyed the town of Paradise. As the town rebuilds from its 2018 devastation, it is also learning from the past.
A group of cycling advocates and UC Davis students is pushing for safety improvements at the university's West Campus following the death of a student last week.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
A California man who posed as a police officer while robbing a spa business in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said.
A new proposal moving through the California Legislature could mean added costs for some homeowners living in high-risk fire areas.
Former Sacramento councilmember Sean Loloee pleaded guilty to three fraud schemes in connection with his grocery store, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.
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A group of cycling advocates and UC Davis students is pushing for safety improvements at the university's West Campus following the death of a student last week.
Following a second round of peace talks, President Trump announced that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire had been extended by another three weeks.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
The aerial dance troupe Bandaloop dangled from the side of Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium as part of this year's celebration. Artists from across the state attended an awards ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council.
A domestic violence suspect who was barricaded in a home in Sacramento for hours overnight was arrested early Monday morning, police said.
Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
A California man who posed as a police officer while robbing a spa business in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said.
California's goal of having 100% of new cars sold be electric vehicles by 2035 may be hitting a roadblock.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Yee said she decided to suspend her bid for California governor because her experience and competence were not polling highly enough for her to win.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to their fourth loss in five games with a 3-0 win.
Josh Naylor hit a game-ending single, Cal Raleigh homered for the third time in as many games and the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 5-4 to avoid a three-game sweep.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
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.
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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.
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Here's a look a the weather forecast Thursday evening.
Kenneth Chee was named as one of the owners of Devastating Pyrotechnics and was arrested at Disney World.
Brady Halbleib reports.