Man found guilty in 2012 Sierra LaMar murder case has conviction overturned
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
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A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
A 21-year-old skier who was reported missing at a Northern California ski resort was found dead Thursday morning, officials said.
Days after Atlanta rapper Lil Jon's adult son was reported missing, Georgia authorities have intensified their search near where he was last seen.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Authorities on the Northern California coast said a reward has been offered for a Native American woman who has been missing for nearly 35 years.
An investigation was underway at Lake Natoma near Sacramento after the body of a man was recovered late Monday morning.
Remains found nearly four decades ago have finally been identified as those of a woman reported missing in 1982.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said a 15-year-old girl who was possibly kidnapped early Sunday morning was located and is safe.
A Sierra County man missing for months likely had a medical emergency that killed him before his body was taken by a wild animal, investigators now say.
The body of a 7-year-old girl who went missing along the Big Sur coast after a wave pulled her and her family into the ocean on Friday has been recovered, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday.
A hiker reported missing on Mount Tamalpais on Halloween was located safely early Saturday morning by search and rescue crews, authorities in Marin County said.
He was identified as 84-year-old Jim Hamner, and foul play is not suspected, the sheriff's office said.
Police in Vallejo arrested a man on suspicion of murder on Tuesday after a woman reported missing over the weekend was found in the attic of a home.
The husband of a California woman who went missing in 2024 has been arrested in connection with her death, authorities said on Wednesday.
Family says the bodies of a Sacramento County woman and her infant daughter have been found in their vehicle in a canal near Oakdale.
After over a month of a blind man going missing, the Sacramento Police Department held a press conference saying it is doing everything it can to follow up on leads to locate him.
Authorities in the Central Valley are seeking information after a Sacramento County woman and her infant daughter went missing more than a week ago.
Kelsey Pittman had last spoken to her family in November 2024, officials said. Her car was found near Death Valley in February 2025.
Teresa Peroni was reported missing by her family in 1983, but charges were not filed for decades.
Police are asking for help in finding a Sacramento man who has been missing for more than a week.
Human remains were found during a search for a missing New York woman along the South Yuba River in Northern California, authorities said Tuesday.
A woman from Stanislaus County who was reported missing last week has been found dead in a community near Fresno, authorities announced Monday.
Kelsey Ramos, 44, of Turlock was reported missing on May 2, around 3:40 p.m., police said.
The child walked seven miles through rough terrain, officials said. Mountain lions were spotted in the area he passed through.
A woman has been identified nearly 60 years after her decomposed remains were found in California.
New moves have been made to support more permanent housing in Sacramento, but some fear it could put some short-term rentals like Airbnbs out of business.
Kanwal Sahil allegedly had a blood alcohol content nearly four times the legal limit when prosecutors say he ran a red light and hit Chloe Borders at a high rate of speed.
The Tracy Police Department is utilizing modern technology to help it combat crime and is seeing results after building an innovative real-time information center last August.
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf.
Del Monte's planned closure of its Modesto fruit cannery next month is raising concerns not just for workers, but for peach growers across Northern California who relied on the facility to process their crops.
Kanwal Sahil allegedly had a blood alcohol content nearly four times the legal limit when prosecutors say he ran a red light and hit Chloe Borders at a high rate of speed.
Two deputies and a suspect were shot in El Dorado County Thursday morning, authorities said.
New moves have been made to support more permanent housing in Sacramento, but some fear it could put some short-term rentals like Airbnbs out of business.
Sacramento police said they detained a suspect in a deadly shooting in the Oak Park area on Thursday after hours of negotiations.
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf.
New moves have been made to support more permanent housing in Sacramento, but some fear it could put some short-term rentals like Airbnbs out of business.
The Sacramento Police Department said officers shot a suspect near an elementary school in the Northgate area on Tuesday evening after responding to reports of a person armed with a knife.
While the infant was being taken to an area hospital, officials said the child's pulse returned and they began breathing on their own.
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U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan's presumed death in Iran adds to the long list of California Gold Star Families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf.
Getting a gallon of gas for under $3? In California, it's possible if you choose the right pump.
Drivers across California are feeling the impact of soaring gas prices in what feels like overnight.
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after plunging 30 feet from a chair lift at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort over the weekend, authorities said.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said the federal government is requiring approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial truck drivers statewide to have their licenses revoked, effective immediately.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
The San Francisco 49ers made official on Thursday one of the top free-agent acquisitions in the NFL this offseason, announcing Mike Evans was signed to a three-year deal.
LaMelo Ball scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 117-109 on Wednesday night.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Even after enduring a brutal skid last season, the confident Athletics are talking about contending for the 2026 playoffs.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kanwal Sahil allegedly had a blood alcohol content nearly four times the legal limit when prosecutors say he ran a red light and hit Chloe Borders at a high rate of speed.
New moves have been made to support more permanent housing in Sacramento, but some fear it could put some short-term rentals like Airbnbs out of business.
The Tracy Police Department is utilizing modern technology to help it combat crime and is seeing results after building an innovative real-time information center last August.
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf.