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California's Attorney General says all legal charges, including kidnapping, are being considered and reviewed after a second plane with more than a dozen migrants arrived unannounced in Sacramento on Monday.
California's top cop is calling out presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after the migrants were flown into Sacramento and dumped as "political pawns."
California regulators say the state is unlikely to run short of electricity this summer, thanks to new power sources and a wet winter that filled reservoirs to restart hydroelectric power plants shuttered during the drought.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's ongoing medical struggles have raised a sensitive political question with no easy answer: Who would California Gov. Gavin Newsom pick to replace her if the seat becomes vacant.
California legislative committees in the Assembly and Senate blocked two big climate bills Thursday.
Disney on Thursday upped the ante in its battle with Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, and it cost his state 2,000 white-collar jobs.
California officials plan to build a channel off the Yuba River so threatened species of fish can get around a dam.
Governor Gavin Newsom released his May revision budget and said that the state's budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion.
A lawsuit says California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration improperly approved permits for new oil wells.
A California state senator and member of a historic task force studying reparations proposals for African Americans says it could be tough to pass large payments for eligible residents.
For kids navigating the foster care system, court-appointed special advocates, or CASA volunteers, can be a lifeline. But with the state's looming budget shortfall, money that was supposed to fund the program may be at risk.
California businesses are paying higher taxes this year to help pay off the state's unemployment debt.
California air regulators approved a rule to stop selling new big rigs and buses that run on diesel starting in 2036.
Democrats in the California Senate say they want to raise taxes on big businesses so they can cut taxes for small businesses.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that the state highway patrol and state national guard will provide additional people and resources to help San Francisco battle its worsening fentanyl drug crisis.
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
Recuperating U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein asked Wednesday to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary Committee, shortly after two House Democrats called on her to resign after her extended absence from Washington.
Thousands of students who are unhappy with Governor Newsom's proposed education budget took to the Capitol on Tuesday.
It's been more than a year since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation making ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement.
Appearing Wednesday on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' turf, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decried what he called a backward-looking conservative attempt to reshape education in the U.S. - most notably at progressive institutions like New College of Florida.
The governor has repeatedly pledged he does not want to be president. Still, some California political strategists and elected leaders say a trip to Mississippi looks a lot like a run for president.
On the day the indictment was handed down, Governor Gavin Newsom launched a new ad in The Washington Post and a political action committee aimed at boosting Democratic numbers in Republican states.
Drought restrictions have been relaxed and state water deliveries are anticipated to 75% allocation -- more than double what was originally planned.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
The Governor signed an executive order that will ease back severe drought restrictions, eliminating more than half of them. He removed a voluntary 15% reduction in water use issued nearly two years ago and removed an order requiring urban water supplies to activate level two of their water shortage contingency plans.
Davis police are searching for a man they believe is responsible for at least six incidents of indecent exposure in the last week.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
An arrest was made in connection with the death of a woman who was reported missing in Stockton in November, police said Thursday.
Several schools in Yuba County were on lockdown Thursday for what turned out to be a swatting call received at Yuba Gardens Intermediate School.
A structure fire at the shuttered Lazy Wheels Mobile Home Park in Ceres early Tuesday is prompting renewed city action at a property that has been without power for more than a year and officially evacuated since November.
Davis police are searching for a man they believe is responsible for at least six incidents of indecent exposure in the last week.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Gov. Gavin Newsom directed a bevy of criticism at the Trump administration in his final State of the State address Thursday, saying California's "spirit is being tested."
An arrest was made in connection with the death of a woman who was reported missing in Stockton in November, police said Thursday.
Several schools in Yuba County were on lockdown Thursday for what turned out to be a swatting call received at Yuba Gardens Intermediate School.
Law enforcement officials say a protest near the ICE building in downtown Sacramento led to vandalism but no arrests or confrontations with officers.
Blocked lanes and backed-up traffic – it's a familiar sight within Caltrans' major construction project through downtown Sacramento. Many drivers want to know: When will it end?
An assault in Midtown Sacramento on Halloween weekend has now become a homicide investigation after the victim died weeks later from his injuries, officials said Monday.
Sacramento police said a driver who was spotted going at a high rate of speed was seriously injured after crashing into another vehicle.
Checking out the holiday lights in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood is an annual Christmas tradition. It can sometimes cause big traffic jams, but this year, there's a new traffic twist thanks to some mysterious signs.
A man convicted in a retail theft spree across 11 Northern California counties between 2023 and 2025 was sentenced to prison on Wednesday, authorities said.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional.
Leaders across Northern California and the Bay Area are reacting after President Trump's announcement that the United States carried out strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3.
San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall missed practice Wednesday, raising doubts about their availability for the wild-card playoff against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cooper Flagg scored 20 points, Brandon Williams hit the winning 3-pointer with 33.9 seconds to play, and the Dallas Mavericks held on for a 100-98 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night to snap a seven-game road losing streak.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks sailed to a 115-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
The Eagles will begin their quest for a second-straight Super Bowl vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
The mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on California's billionaires, as leaders debate the benefits of the proposal.
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
Gov. Gavin Newsom directed a bevy of criticism at the Trump administration in his final State of the State address Thursday, saying California's "spirit is being tested."
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
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.
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.
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 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.
West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero announces she's running for Congressional District 6.
An arrest was made in connection with the death of a woman who was reported missing in Stockton in November, police said Thursday.
Davis police are searching for a man they believe is responsible for at least six incidents of indecent exposure in the last week.
The USS Lucid made its way to Taiwan to strip items and parts from its last remaining sister ship.
Political analyst Gary Dietrich breaks down Gov. Gavin Newsom's final State of State address.