Guilt-ridden man calls 911, admits killing landlord in 2008: "I confess, man"
Officers in New Mexico found Tony Peralta sitting on a curb after he called 911 to confess to killing his landlord 15 years earlier.
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Officers in New Mexico found Tony Peralta sitting on a curb after he called 911 to confess to killing his landlord 15 years earlier.
For the first time, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has publicly apologized to the Smart family for how it first handled the investigation.
Authorities have arrested a woman in connection with the March homicide of a Tuolumne County man.
A nearly two-year-long investigation into violent gang crimes including murder along with drug and weapons violations in Fresno County has resulted in the arrest of more than two dozen people in various locations in the county, federal authorities said.
Police said that after confirming the woman's identity, they are constructing a timeline of her life to try to solve her murder.
"I'm very proud of her. I think she did an unbelievable job. She defended her family when no one else was available," the sheriff said.
Kouri Richins wrote a children's book about grief after her husband's death and was later arrested on accusations of killing him.
The moment signaled to Denise and Stan Smart that Kristin hasn’t been forgotten.
A jury has reached a verdict of death for the man convicted of killing four of his own family members at a Sacramento home in 2017, the district attorney's office said.
A Modesto man was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for murdering his wife with a rifle back in 2016, prosecutors said Friday.
A teen was shot and killed in Yuba City -- and his older brother is now in custody, accused of the killing.
Van der Sloot, a Dutch national from Aruba, is currently serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for the murder of a different woman.
The dedication section of her book reads: "Dedicated to my amazing husband and a wonderful father."
Carlos Dominguez was arraigned on two murder charges on Friday, both charges with special circumstances that would make the case – if he is convicted – eligible for life without parole or the death penalty.
The UC Davis student was one of the two victims killed in the recent series of stabbings.
Carlos Dominguez was arraigned in court on Friday.
Williams allegedly took the girl from the arms of her mother on April 29, 1982, in Ohio and took her to Michigan, where she was last seen alive that summer.
Up until just last week, a 21-year-old went from studying biology with the hopes of becoming a doctor to being a suspected serial killer.
Peace that once defined the tight-knit, college town of Davis is finally restored after a week of fear.
The stabbings left two people dead, a woman critically hurt, and the Davis community paralyzed in fear for a suspected serial killer.
The 21-year-old had only failed out of UC Davis just days before his first alleged attack.
Carlos Dominguez had failed out of the school just days before his first alleged attack.
Police announced they had arrested the suspect in three recent stabbings, two of them fatal.
The global body marked World Press Freedom Day by warning that lethal threats were not only rising, but changing in disturbing ways.
Two men convicted of kidnapping and killing a Rocklin man back in 2018 were sentenced on Friday.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Authorities have made an arrest in the cold case disappearance of California teenager Victoria Marquina.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
An investigation was underway in rural Stanislaus County after a man was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday morning.
Authorities have made an arrest in the cold case disappearance of California teenager Victoria Marquina.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
A high-pressure system moving into the region will bring above-average temperatures and is expected to set record highs for the month of March in Sacramento.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
Around 12:01 a.m., a man and woman were inside a vehicle on the 4400 block of Auburn Boulevard when they were shot. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the man was taken to the hospital, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office 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.
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.
It's a busy afternoon at the Taylor Morrison Willdhawk community worksite in Sacramento. Before the nail-guns and hammers go to work, Stephanie Martinez ensures safety comes first.
San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead.
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 U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 41 points and had 11 assists to help the Sacramento Kings hold off the Utah Jazz 116-111.
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent linebacker Dre Greenlaw, welcoming back an impact player and fan favorite whose absence was felt on the defensive squad.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
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.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
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.
We're expecting record hot temperatures this week.
Our produce man Michael Marks has the best deals in seasonal fruits and veggies.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, with new studies showing that it is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in adults under 50.
The city council will vote on signing a memorandum of understanding with the zoo to determine if the Land Park location can be expanded and serve the city's next generation of visitors.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.