Car Leaves Capital City Freeway And Drives Into Motel Pool
our people were injured after their car drove off the Capital City freeway in Sacramento and crashed into a motel.
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our people were injured after their car drove off the Capital City freeway in Sacramento and crashed into a motel.
Multiple agencies are on the scene of a chemical spill in Solano County that is causing a major freeway backup.
Candles spell out three initials on a hilltop as house music plays in the background and more flickering tea lights line the park.
Matt Azar, Kendra Langham and Matthew Beardwitt died on Jan. 10 when a wrong way driver hit them near Madison Avenue. The CHP says that driver did not have his headlights on as he slammed into them, head-on.
An incident on Interstate 80 in West Sacramento ended with a fire truck hit and a man in in custody.
The CHP says the victims were in no way at fault for what happened, but their lives could have been saved if the driver had adhered to a late-night rule of the road.
Three people – including two teens – died instantly after police say a drunk, wrong-way driver hit them head-on on Interstate 80 early Saturday morning.
Officers say the 25-year-old Sacramento man was riding a Kawasaki Ninja, splitting the two inside lanes at between 50 and 60 mph on eastbound Interstate 80, west of Northgate Boulevard.
Snow made for treacherous driving conditions in the mountains, catching some holiday travelers off-guard.
Caltrans crews had to clean up a mudslide along Interstate 80 near Colfax early Saturday afternoon.
"In that particular area, [Highway] 50 and [Interstate] 80, there have been a lot of wildfires, which means there is less vegetation, and the animals need to travel forward to forage," she said.
Interstate 80 will be closed on Nov. 12 and 13 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. in both directions at Penryn Road as part of a project to increase the clearance of nine freeway crossings. Here's how to get around that closure.
Officials say a wildfire burning along a Northern California interstate has destroyed five homes.
The next time you travel Interstate 80 in Natomas you'll notice two big changes: a lower speed limit and a higher number of officers looking for offenders.
Officials have lowered the speed limit through the construction zone along Interstate 80 through Natomas from 65 to 55 mph, Caltrans announced Friday.
The Across the Top project added an hour to some drivers' commutes as five lanes of traffic were reduced to three. Eastbound Interstate 80 splits off at West El Camino Avenue into two sections separated by a concrete barrier.
Beginning Saturday, a 4-mile stretch of Eastbound Interstate 80 from the Sacramento-Yolo County line to West El Camino Avenue will go from three lanes to two. From there, traffic will shift to the three inside lanes until Watt Avenue.
All lanes of I-80 near Rocklin are open after an overnight big rig fire caused a major mess.
The concrete problem on westbound Interstate 80 in Natomas was discovered where a new carpool lane is being added.
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office has identified the woman and child killed in a crash along westbound Interstate 80 as two Southern California residents.
A car crash and fire choked traffic along westbound Interstate 80 near Reed Avenue Saturday morning.
At about 7:30 p.m. on March 27, a semi-truck with a green cab and white trailers rear-ended the driver's side of her car on westbound Interstate 80, causing it to spin and flip over. The force threw her onto Interstate 80.
Kenneisha Dale, 22, was killed when a eucalyptus tree fell directly on top of her Toyota Camry as she drove along Interstate 80 near Cherry Glen Road.
We're waiting to hear back from the city of Vacaville or Solano County about who maintains the property where a tree fell down onto I-80, hitting a car and killing the driver.
Bryan Woo struck out nine over eight innings in his longest outing of the season, and Cal Raleigh and J.
An Amber Alert was issued across multiple California counties for a teenage girl and her father after their newborn was found dead last month, authorities said.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Two people from Solano County died in a crash on Interstate 80 near the Highway 113 interchange on Sunday, authorities said.
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.
The shooting happened near Cucamonga and Ramona avenues, just after 12:30 a.m. Police said officers who arrived at the scene found three female victims who had been shot.
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.
Bryan Woo struck out nine over eight innings in his longest outing of the season, and Cal Raleigh and J.
An Amber Alert was issued across multiple California counties for a teenage girl and her father after their newborn was found dead last month, authorities said.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
The shooting happened near Cucamonga and Ramona avenues, just after 12:30 a.m. Police said officers who arrived at the scene found three female victims who had been shot.
Detectives investigating the shooting said the two victims were not cooperating, and the investigation is ongoing.
A Sacramento woman was convicted of first degree murder in the 2018 fatal shooting of a man she mistakenly blamed for her father's death, authorities said.
The Sacramento Zoo's future in Land Park is officially taking another step forward. The city council approved an updated expansion plan that has already changed following community feedback.
The Sacramento City Council has approved a $2.2 million project aimed at making streets safer for students walking and biking to seven schools.
An Amber Alert was issued across multiple California counties for a teenage girl and her father after their newborn was found dead last month, authorities said.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
In 2024, more than 450 people 20 and younger were killed on California roadways. Now there's a new virtual effort in California to change bad driving behavior.
Three novice hikers became stranded after their AI-planned ascent to the summit turned into a multi-day ordeal requiring a rescue operation.
Suisun City and the California Forever development group announced on Tuesday that they have finalized the first phase of a revitalization plan for the downtown area of the city.
Bryan Woo struck out nine over eight innings in his longest outing of the season, and Cal Raleigh and J.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Jackson Sharman threw four touchdown passes, three to Matt Coleman, as Sacramento State shut out FCS member Mississippi Valley State 52-0 on Saturday night, giving Alonzo Carter his first win as the Hornets' head coach.
Jeffrey Springs pitched seven scoreless inning, Max Muncy homered for the second straight day and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Saturday night.
Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice Saturday, powering the Giants to a 9-5 win over the Mets.
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
A federal judge is considering whether to continue blocking a U.S. Postal Service rule imposing new requirements for mail voting.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
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.
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.
Two firefighters were injured while battling a wildfire in California's Mariposa County that prompted evacuation orders and road closures.
An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
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.
The Broncos joined the show to discuss their big win.
An Amber Alert was issued across multiple California counties for a teenage girl and her father after their newborn was found dead last month, authorities said.
A former Sacramento council member is leading volunteers to restore one of the city's most popular parks.
Two people from Solano County died in a crash on Interstate 80 near the Highway 113 interchange on Sunday, authorities said.
Kayla Moeller reports.