California city of Lodi competes for title of "America's Favorite Small Town"
Lodi is one of over 200 towns from across the country looking to take home the bragging rights.
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Lodi is one of over 200 towns from across the country looking to take home the bragging rights.
Every Lodi local seems to have a fond memory of the Sunset Theater, but this week, this 76-year-old historic building could be one step closer to taking its final bow.
The concept is simple: try a new winery, a new varietal you normally wouldn't reach for, or a new tasting experience.
A suspect has been arrested after a man was found with a gunshot wound in a Lodi warehouse Saturday night, police said.
A family-run Lodi staple, Guantonio's, reopened Friday following a weeks-long closure after the owner suddenly died.
There was a variety of celebrations honoring different cultures and heritages throughout San Joaquin County to ring in 2026.
The Lodi Animal Shelter is undergoing a much-needed expansion and is giving a warning to owners ahead of the wet and windy weather season.
One person was taken to a hospital after a car crashed into a Starbucks in Lodi on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Marvin Morales, a former deputy suspected in the fatal stabbing of his 11-year-old son in Elk Grove, was shot and killed by law enforcement along Interstate Highway 5 in San Joaquin County on Tuesday morning.
A man suspected in the fatal stabbing of his 11-year-old child in Elk Grove was shot by a police officer along Interstate Highway 5 in San Joaquin County Tuesday morning, authorities said.
A shooting involving Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies injured a suspect along Interstate Highway 5 in San Joaquin County on Tuesday morning, the Sheriff's Office said.
Due to fire and smoke damage, the family's house is unlivable. They're only left with salvaged pictures and boxes of memories.
It works like any other little library, but instead of books, it's food. All you have to do is take what you need and leave what you can.
With a unanimous vote by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, the final step in creating the new Lodi Winery Business Improvement District has been completed.
Four people suspected of carrying out a series of jewelry store burglaries in Sacramento and Lodi as part of an alleged Colombian theft ring have been formally arraigned on felony charges, officials say.
The sound of cheers, bands playing and cleats hitting the turf has been the staple of the Lodi Grape Bowl for over 80 years.
From wine country weekends to strolls downtown, Lodi's charm continues to draw visitors even when wallets tighten. Regardless, a push to bring more people to what's known as the winegrape capital of the world is at the city's forefront.
The Lodi High School baseball field transformed into what felt like spring training in October for a brand-new T-ball league. The Lodi T-Rexes had their first practice on Sunday for kids of all ages who are on the autism spectrum.
Four people were taken into custody in Lodi on Thursday morning in connection with a string of burglaries across California.
Four people were taken into custody in Lodi on Thursday morning in connection with a string of burglaries across California.
When retired Lodi teacher Rod Woznick picked up his mail, he received a package he wasn't expecting. That's when he took a closer look at the sender's name.
County supervisors held another public hearing about a proposed Lodi Winery Business Improvement District and the assessment that will be added to all sales at tasting rooms. Some small wineries are concerned about the fallout.
Federal funding has been pulled for a major project in Lodi. The project in question is called the Lodi Energy Center Hydrogen Project.
Local businesses in the California city of Lodi are seeing a boost in foot traffic, and it's all thanks to a social media takeover.
With one police truck and a team of professionals, mental health services have returned to the city of Lodi.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
A man serving life in prison for a deadly gang shooting in Southern California has died following an altercation with another inmate at a prison in Solano County, officials said.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
A longtime Raley's grocery store in Roseville will be closing by the end of the month, the company says.
For the second time in a week, Sacramento's light rail service has been disrupted due to a copper wire theft vandalism incident.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
A man serving life in prison for a deadly gang shooting in Southern California has died following an altercation with another inmate at a prison in Solano County, officials said.
Law enforcement officials in New Mexico announced the Emmy-winning actor turned himself in.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
A longtime Raley's grocery store in Roseville will be closing by the end of the month, the company says.
Work is continuing in Downtown Sacramento on building a new soccer stadium for the Republic FC, which is scheduled to open in 2027. But some people are protesting one of the ways that the new stadium is being funded.
It's been a grim start to the new year, with four more people dying over the weekend in car crashes on Sacramento streets. Traffic safety advocates say they happened on roads known for dangerous speeds and intersections.
There's another roadblock in seeking justice for a woman who was hit and nearly killed while riding her bike in Sacramento.
Around 9:15 p.m., deputies responded to the 2400 block of Larkspur Lane and found a man who had been shot once in the chest.
Law enforcement officials say a protest near the ICE building in downtown Sacramento led to vandalism but no arrests or confrontations with officers.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Current drought maps are showing California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years.
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.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the goal is for Warner to return "next week," referencing a potential NFC Championship Game if the 49ers were to advance past the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings to a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
The U.S. Trademark Office is rejecting the A's request to trademark the "Sacramento Athletics" name.
DeMar DeRozan had 22 points and became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 26,000 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 111-98 on Sunday night.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview that aired Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday afternoon.
Ashley Sharp reports.
Work is continuing in Downtown Sacramento on building a new soccer stadium for the Republic FC, which is scheduled to open in 2027. But some people are protesting one of the ways that the new stadium is being funded.
Coach Brown reflected on his time in Sacramento with the Kings.
Jake Gadon reports.