Kristin Smart murder trial enters fourth week of testimony, evidence
One of the last people to to see Kristin Smart alive took the stand Monday in her murder trial in Monterey County.
Kristin Smart
"She was a close friend": Kristin Smart's Cal Poly classmates testify in murder trial
Kristin Smart's former Cal Poly classmates took the stand on Thursday as witnesses in her murder trial.
Kristin Smart murder trial continues this week
The Kristin Smart murder trial continued Wednesday in a Monterey County courtroom, as jurors heard from Smart's former classmates who shared details about Memorial Day weekend 1996.
Former classmate of Kristin Smart testifies in Paul Flores trial
The Kristin Smart murder trial continued Wednesday in a Monterey County courtroom, as jurors heard from Smart's former classmates who shared details about Memorial Day weekend 1996.
"I did whatever I could": Kristin Smart's mother first witness to testify in daughter's murder trial
The prosecution's first witness called to testify against Paul and Ruben Flores, charged in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Stockton's Kristin Smart, is the woman who knew the 19-year-old Cal Poly student best: her mother, Denise Smart.
Unexpected sickness delays trials of Paul and Ruben Flores in disappearance of Kristin Smart
The trial of Paul and Ruben Flores, the father and son duo accused of the murder and cover-up of Stockton native and Cal Poly student Kristen Smart, has been delayed until Thursday.
26 years after Kristin Smart disappearance, jurors hear opening statements in murder trial
"What happened to Kristin Smart?" The answer, according to prosecutors, will be outlined during the course of the trials for the two men charged in connection to her disappearance.
Kristin Smart Case: Opening Statements Begin In Trial Of Paul And Ruben Flores
On Monday, opening statements will begin in the trial of Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores.
Latest News
1 person dead in Carmichael residential fire
One person has died in a Carmichael residential fire.
New photo shows necklaces Kiely Rodni might have been wearing when she disappeared
The Placer County Sheriff's Office has released another piece of information that may help find missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni.
Grass fire near Antelope burns 15 acres
Firefighters are battling a grass fire near Antelope that has burned 15 acres so far.
Buying a new car in the U.S. has never been more expensive
"I see nothing but increases for quite some time," said Ivan Drury, senior manager of insights at Edmunds.
Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA
All NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2022-23 season as a tribute to Russell.
Newsom: California must boost water recycling, desalination
California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and desalination over the next two decades to shore up its supply as the state gets drier and hotter, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a proposal released Thursday.
1 dead after shooting outside Sherwood Mall in Stockton
Officers are investigating a shooting at the Sherwood Mall late Thursday morning.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Woman dies after being impaled by beach umbrella in South Carolina
The umbrella was blown from its anchoring by the wind and hit Tammy Perreault while she was at a Garden City beach, the coroner said.
Latest News
More Latest News
1 person dead in Carmichael residential fire
One person has died in a Carmichael residential fire.
New photo shows necklaces Kiely Rodni might have been wearing when she disappeared
The Placer County Sheriff's Office has released another piece of information that may help find missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni.
Grass fire near Antelope burns 15 acres
Firefighters are battling a grass fire near Antelope that has burned 15 acres so far.
Buying a new car in the U.S. has never been more expensive
"I see nothing but increases for quite some time," said Ivan Drury, senior manager of insights at Edmunds.
Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA
All NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2022-23 season as a tribute to Russell.
Sacramento News
More Sacramento News
Concern about Bird Flu leads to drainage of ponds at Land Park
The water that is pumped out will be used to irrigate the park's grass.
Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in brutal 1970 killing of Sacramento-area woman
A suspect has finally been identified in a Sacramento-area murder case that had gone cold for years.
SacRT approves new plan for West Sacramento streetcar line
Sacramento and West Sacramento will decide if a streetcar line connecting the two cities will move forward.
Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
Council to discuss misdemeanors for homeless encampments blocking sidewalks in Sacramento
City council members will be discussing on Tuesday charging homeless people whose encampments block Sacramento sidewalks with a misdemeanor.
California News
More California News
San Bernardino County puts secession measure on ballot
Voters in Southern California's San Bernardino County will soon get to say whether they want the county to potentially secede from the state.
Report: California slow to get unemployment benefits to workers
California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for roughly 6 million people during the pandemic because state policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly," according to a nonpartisan report released Monday by the Legislative Analyst's Office.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
In dry California, salty water creeps into key waterways
Parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers have become too salty to use as the state's punishing drought drags on.
Elk Grove swim competition largest in Western region
The competition is made up of swimmers who are 14 and under from 13 different states.
Sports
More Sports
Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA
All NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2022-23 season as a tribute to Russell.
Drury, Nola homer in big rally, Padres beat Giants 13-7
The Padres fell behind 4-0, surged ahead 6-4 after Manny Machado's two-run double ignited a six-run rally in the third and then fell behind 7-6 in the sixth.
Sacramento Kings 2022 preseason schedule released
The Sacramento Kings have released their preseason schedule for the upcoming season.
Former 49er Frank Gore arrested in New Jersey after a domestic violence dispute
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
Little leaguer hugs distraught pitcher who hit him in the head
"I just wanted to go over there and make sure he was all right. Make sure he knows that I'm all right," the young batter told CBS News.
Politics
More Politics
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Gavin Newsom picks 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated current state Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero as the next chief justice.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Trump lawyer who was at Mar-a-Lago for FBI search describes the scene
Lindsey Halligan, a Florida-based attorney for Trump, was at Mar-a-Lago and spoke with CBS News about the FBI search.
Gavin Newsom wants to accelerate California's key climate goals
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to speed up the state's transition to non-carbon electricity sources and accelerate its timeline for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Health News
More Health News
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Sacramento County issues public health emergency declaration over monkeypox
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
Roseville man, a great-great grandfather, celebrates his 105th birthday
Richard Cheevers has lived through two global pandemics and two world wars.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
What is vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher says he battled rare disease
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
Consumer News
More Consumer News
Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Here's why gas prices are sinking
Prices at the pump continue to sink, providing relief to inflation-weary consumers and an economy mired in a slowdown.
California settles with Rent-A-Center, alleges overpricing
Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle California's allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
CBS13 Investigations
More CBS13 Investigations
Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.
Wage theft rampant in California despite state's strict industry laws; how you might be affected
Wage theft is a crime that has cost California workers an estimated $2 billion a year.
California establishes fund for victims of solar fraud
Some say they didn't get what they were promised. Others say they never even got their equipment installed. But thankfully, the state has set aside millions to help reimburse these folks.
Roughly half of families impacted have applied to FEMA's funeral expense relief program
FEMA set aside billions of dollars for a relief program to help people with common end-of-life expenses, offering funeral reimbursement of up to $9,000. CBS13 has learned that as of June, only about half of the families of victims have filed claims with FEMA, a rate reflected here in California, as well.
How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country.
Call Kurtis
More Call Kurtis
Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation
Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.
Rental scam stays up a week after being reported by landlord
After waiting more than a week for Zillow to take down a fraudulent listing of her property, a Sacramento landlord called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Some new vehicles don't perform well in new crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested its next batch of vehicles against a taller, heavier, faster barrier like the trucks and SUVs out on the road today. But some of the most popular cars in the country didn't fare so well.
Viewer calls Kurtis after spotting confusing freeway signs during morning commute
When a South Sacramento woman noticed some confusing freeway signs and several close calls, she reached out to California's Department of Transportation about the issue. But after weeks of not hearing anything back, she called Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis: Pet shelters, gas prices, and insurance
Area animal shelters are overwhelmed. The problem is being blamed on delayed care during the pandemic and inflation.
Wildfires
More Wildfires
Grass fire near Antelope burns 15 acres
Firefighters are battling a grass fire near Antelope that has burned 15 acres so far.
PG&E undergrounding power lines, says it decreases chances of fire by 99%
In an area damaged by the Caldor Fire, PG&E will put six miles of overhead lines underground. That is a portion of the 175 miles of undergrounding that the company says they will complete this year.
Longtime Forest Service employee killed in McKinney Fire
Firefighters battling the McKinney Fire in Northern California on Monday remembered long-time U.S. Forest Service employee Kathy Shoopman, the first publicly identified victim of the fire.
Scientists say dry lightning, which has caused some of California's most destructive fires, could happen more often
Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.
Coal Fire in Jackson Valley is 98% contained
Officials say crews will continue to monitor the area into Monday night.
Uplifting News
More Uplifting News
Pennsylvania waitress shocked to receive $3,000 tip
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
California State Fair Unveils New Safety And Security Measures Ahead Of Opening
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
Tired Of Waiting On The City, South Sacramento Twin Sisters Clean Up Neighborhood Sidewalk Themselves
Twin sisters from south Sacramento decided they could not wait any longer to clean up their neighborhood.
Firefighters Rescue Kitten Trapped In Tennessee Walmart Pepsi Machine
Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store.
Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship
Woodland resident Rochelle Yu qualified to compete in the prestigious U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a chance at $20,6000 in prize money.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
Man shot dead in front of Golden One Credit Union in Stockton
Stockton police are searching for the shooter who shot and killed a man in front of a bank.
Gov. Newsom visits the Bay Area to discuss water supply plan
California Gov. Newsom was in the Bay Area on Thursday to outline his water supply plan.
Sacramento Thursday evening weather forecast: Aug. 11, 2022
Here's how the next seven days of weather will look.
Investigation opened after 21,000 fish died at UC Davis Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture
21,000 endangered fish died from chlorine exposure at the UC Davis Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture.
State law has changed when Middle School and High School students will start school
Students in California will be able to get more sleep after a state law pushed back what time they start school.