Defense attorney for Placer County's first fentanyl murder charge ineligible to practice law
The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.
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The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.
Roseville PD is changing its story. The Roseville Joint School District is not saying anything at all. But parents want answers after an officer tackled and handcuffed a child on campus – allegedly calling it a misunderstanding.
"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."
The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.
A Placer County judge is the latest to order "transient release" for a "Sexually Violent Predator" due to lack of housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.
The Sacramento County district attorney is taking the first steps toward a possible lawsuit against the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis. He is now asking anyone who lives, works or visits downtown to fill out a "Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Questionnaire."
First, the assembly public safety chair agreed to include our questions in an audit request. Now, local district attorneys, viewers, and researchers are joining our efforts to get answers from the corrections department.
California is spending hundreds of millions on housing and re-entry programs for former inmates – but isn't tracking if those programs are doing anything to change criminal behavior.
California is spending hundreds of millions on housing and re-entry programs for former inmates – but isn't tracking if those programs are doing anything to change criminal behavior.
California is spending hundreds of millions on housing and re-entry programs for former inmates – but isn't tracking if those programs are doing anything to change criminal behavior.
Sacramento's District Attorney is fed up with dangerous downtown homeless encampments and is demanding the city take action immediately. So what can be done? We're getting answers.
Lawmakers fully funded lead testing in schools in the state budget they passed last week, but some are concerned it could be negotiated out.
Are prison reform laws leading to more rehabilitation and fewer felons reoffending after release? CDCR can't (or won't) say. The agency's recidivism report is dated and incomplete. Now, CBS Sacramento is getting answers to a growing list of questions.
According to state data, there's an increasing number of sexually violent predators living in the community on conditional release, which is leading to increasing concerns and an increasing cost to taxpayers.
Should victims have a right to know what a felon did to earn early release and when they'll be released early? Those were the questions at the heart of legislation that failed to pass the Assembly Public Safety Committee... at least for now.
Should parents have the right to know if their child is exposed to lead in school drinking water? Many health advocates and parents say yes, but loopholes in existing California law may leave parents in the dark and kids at risk.
Should you have the right to know that the state is storing your child's DNA and that they may sell it to researchers or give it to law enforcement without your consent? The sponsors of a new bill think you should.
Democratic lawmakers voted down the bill, citing inmate privacy concerns, but voiced bipartisan frustration with secrecy and a lack of transparency from CDCR.
Tens of thousands of California inmates have been released early after serving a fraction of their sentence under Prop 57 policies, but CDCR has yet to release recidivism data for any of them.
The Placer County DA is responding tonight after the state Department of Corrections finally clarified to CBS13 why a man, who is now accused of dismembering an elderly Sacramento woman, had been released from prison after serving just a fraction of his sentence. The DA's been asking for answers for six months.
When California voters passed Prop 57, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said inmates would earn early release credits for rehabilitation and lose credits for bad behavior. But critics say nearly everyone is getting out early and there's little accountability. Now, Assemblyman Joe Patterson is announcing legislation that would require CDCR to notify the DA's office when an inmate is released and disclose the Prop 57 credit calculation. He's also co-sponsoring a bill that would make those so-called "secret" calculations a public record.
In California, a bill passed in the wake of George Floyd protests now requires the state Attorney General to investigate law enforcement killings of unarmed suspects. But as we recently reported, in partnership with CalMatters, California's efforts to police the police are off to a slow start. Now, there are new questions about the majority of law enforcement shootings that the Attorney General decided not to investigate at all.
In collaboration with CalMatters, CBS Sacramento has been investigating wage theft in California — employers failing to pay workers what they're owed. Our findings led to a national CBS News investigation. Now, that wage theft data from across the county reveals how much worse the problem is here. California victims have to wait twice as long for a decision in a wage theft case and are less likely to get paid even after they win.
CBS13 has obtained internal Employment Development Department (EDD) communications that reveal the agency is asking for more money in the Governor's recently-released state budget to roll out a direct deposit option for unemployment, disability, and paid family leave benefit recipients.
Overall, graduation rates are up on California State University campuses. But stubborn racial inequities remain. In partnership with CalMatters, CBS Sacramento examined the graduation equity gaps on CSU campuses.
A slow start to Sierra snowfall is putting early-season pressure on Truckee businesses that rely on winter tourism, even as ski resorts race to open using man-made snow.
As the holiday season shifts into high gear, struggles are mounting for the Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, with more stores shutting their doors.
Deputies said they believe the total street value of the seized items is more than $2.5 million.
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
Three teenagers were arrested following a racially-motivated attack in Grass Valley that sent the victim to a hospital, and a fourth suspect was being sought, police said.
As the holiday season shifts into high gear, struggles are mounting for the Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, with more stores shutting their doors.
A slow start to Sierra snowfall is putting early-season pressure on Truckee businesses that rely on winter tourism, even as ski resorts race to open using man-made snow.
Deputies said they believe the total street value of the seized items is more than $2.5 million.
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
Private First-Class Tanner F. Rubio was inside a tactical vehicle when a mishap occurred during routine training.
Sacramento State Hornets head football coach Brennan Marion is leaving the program after just one season to become the offensive coordinator for Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes.
A domestic violence suspect who fled from and fired at Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies early Monday morning before engaging in a hours-long standoff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Sheriff's Office said.
Last week, the California DMV approved a major expansion for Waymo, allowing the company to bring its robotaxis to more regions across the state, including in parts of Solano, Yolo and Sacramento counties.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said a suspect was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting that happened in the Del Paso Heights area of Sacramento.
A birthday surprise brought a retired racehorse to an East Sacramento neighborhood, all because of a "longshot" call put out on social media and a pair of willing volunteers.
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
A California animal rights activist who took four chickens from a Perdue Farms poultry plant in Sonoma County was sentenced on Wednesday to 90 days in jail following her conviction in October.
California's essential health care facilities are wasting money on expensive contract labor amid chronic staffing shortages, even as agencies involved report hundreds of millions of dollars in savings from unfilled positions, a new report shows.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
The family of a teenage boy identified him as one of the four people killed at a Stockton birthday party over the weekend, while the city's school district offered support resources for students and staff affected.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The Athletics are on track to open their new Las Vegas stadium on time, officials said Thursday.
Sacramento State Hornets head football coach Brennan Marion is leaving the program after just one season to become the offensive coordinator for Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Alperen Sengun had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 24 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 121-95 on Wednesday night.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
California lobbyist Greg Campbell pleaded guilty Thursday to charges in connection with stealing funds from Xavier Becerra's dormant campaign account.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
In the aftermath of the Stockton mass shooting, there are new calls to restore funding to a gun violence prevention program forced to close in March due to federal Department of Government Efficiency cuts.
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.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
In the last decade, more than 50 maternity wards have closed in California hospitals. Now, state lawmakers are delivering new rules to make it easier for moms to use a midwife.
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.
A slow start to Sierra snowfall is putting early-season pressure on Truckee businesses that rely on winter tourism, even as ski resorts race to open using man-made snow.
Balancing life as a single, working parent can be a struggle. One single mom got help from the United Way California Capital Region and shares her story.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
The race is Sunday, starting in Folsom and ending in Sacramento.