California lawmakers hold special session on ways to prevent gas price spikes
California lawmakers opened a special session on Wednesday to consider new ways to prevent gas price spikes in the state.
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California lawmakers opened a special session on Wednesday to consider new ways to prevent gas price spikes in the state.
California's retail crime task force is surpassing 2023 enforcement totals amid a surge in arrests and cases investigated, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
Gov. Newsom could be sued by hemp industry advocates over the governor's proposed emergency regulations they say will hurt people with disabilities who rely on CBD.
Wildfires in California have already burned nearly three times as much acreage than during all of 2023.
Smash-and-grab retail thefts that result in major damage to businesses will bring longer sentences in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bill into law Thursday.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, who has led the agency since March 2019 and through the COVID-19 pandemic, is departing from his role at the end of the month.
California is looking for developers to create generative artificial intelligence solutions to help with the state's housing and homeless issues, as well as help analyze the state's budget.
There's a new legal twist to the fight over housing the homeless in Elk Grove. California announced it reached a settlement with the city that will help get more people off the streets.
A stalemate at the California State Capitol and Democrats are divided over a special session focused on California oil companies and allegations of price spikes.
Initially, Elk Grove city council denied the project -- saying it didn't meet the city's zoning rules.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature into the special session Saturday after Democrats in the Assembly pushed back on his efforts to pass an energy package that he unveiled last week.
California has become the first state to launch a clean, renewable hydrogen hub.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
The California Legislature has approved a proposal that could make undocumented immigrants eligible for affordable housing assistance under a state program offering loans to first-time homebuyers.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced the progress in transforming San Quentin State Prison into new education facility has reached a significant milestone.
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and AI research under a new deal announced Wednesday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered the state's delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, ceremonially nominating her for president.
Newsom signed a package of bills Friday targeting organized retail theft and other property crimes that will include stricter punishments for repeat offenders.
The debate over Proposition 36, the ballot measure would allow felony charges and increased sentences for theft and drug crimes, is heating up between Gov. Gavin Newsom and California's mayors.
The goal is to make it easier to go after repeat shoplifters and car thieves.
More California mayors who are Democrats are stepping forward to support a statewide ballot initiative on retail crime that Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes.
An unsealed federal indictment in the Matthew Perry ketamine overdose case has supporters of California's Prop 36 calling the case a cautionary tale.
California lawmakers are once again trying to give public school teachers paid family leave, like most other Californians. This is new hope, but critics worry it could come at the literal expense of students.
New security video has been released of the break-in at an East Sacramento martial arts studio over the weekend.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A deadly crash has forced Travis Air Force Base's main gate to be closed early Tuesday morning.
A fiery crash left one person dead along Highway 99 in the Modesto area early Tuesday morning, authorities say.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A deadly crash has forced Travis Air Force Base's main gate to be closed early Tuesday morning.
New security video has been released of the break-in at an East Sacramento martial arts studio over the weekend.
Bike riders are causing big problems along Sacramento's American River Parkway. Some cyclists are digging up nature areas and turning them into off-road tracks for dirtbikes and e-bikes.
A fiery crash left one person dead along Highway 99 in the Modesto area early Tuesday morning, authorities say.
One person was killed in a hit-and-run collision between two vehicles in Sacramento on Friday evening, police said.
SMF says it's aware of reports that ICE agents are being used to assist TSA at other airports during this time but noted that as of Monday, it has no plans to use federal immigration officials for support.
Parts of Downtown Sacramento have sidewalks that are 150 years old, and next week, city leaders will consider spending more than $1 million to help restore them.
A teachers' strike at the Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento ended Thursday morning, after both sides announced a tentative agreement.
There's a push to start charging property owners who have vacant buildings or undeveloped land in Sacramento, but some are concerned that new fees could discourage development.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
A lawsuit against Walgreens stores over alleged price-scanner and expired-product violations in California has resulted in the company agreeing to pay $6 million and to institute a new price guarantee to settle a lawsuit by multiple counties.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
A Chilean national on Monday pleaded guilty to a string of bank and ATM robberies for his role in a robbery crew using sophisticated tactics to steal more than $5 million in California, Oregon and Washington, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants for cash.
Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday night.
George Springer hit the 64th leadoff home run of his career, Kazuma Okamoto went deep for the first time in the majors and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 27 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Kings 123-113, even after Sacramento tied it late.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Some residents are calling for stricter testing requirements for older drivers, including more frequent vision and driving evaluations.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says his election fraud probe of the Proposition 50 Special Election last fall has come to a halt due to "politically motivated lawsuits and court filings."
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.
Two people died after a chase ended in a fiery crash at the main gate of Travis Air Force Base, officials say.
A family heirloom sword was taken, the staff says.
The crash appears to have ended with the vehicle catching fire.
Bike riders are causing big problems along Sacramento's American River Parkway. Some cyclists are digging up nature areas and turning them into off-road tracks for dirtbikes and e-bikes.
Ashley Sharp reports.