Small El Dorado County community pushes back against proposed facilities
A nonprofit developer wants to build two facilities to help Native American Women with disabilities and youth who are pregnant in rural El Dorado County.
A nonprofit developer wants to build two facilities to help Native American Women with disabilities and youth who are pregnant in rural El Dorado County.
Other indigenous actresses have been nominated before, but as a member of the Blackfeet Nation, Gladstone is the first Native American nominated.
Cultural burning is an ancient practice to preserve the land but it's now reshaping wildfire strategies across California.
Perry Ground hopes his work – and those of other native voices – can help Americans "rethink" the idea of Thanksgiving by providing a more nuanced understanding of the holiday's origins.
California is home to the largest Native American population in the country with more than 160 tribes. The state ranks 5th for the country's most cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people. It's been described as an epidemic, an emergency and a crisis by California tribal leaders desperate for change.
From artwork to jewelry to food, the stories of the indigenous people of California can be realized through many different mediums.
In California, a state law requires universities to show their work trying to reunite native remains with the tribes they belong to. Assemblymember James Ramos, who is a Native American, is calling out California universities that are failing to return those remains.
If the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is officially established, it will be the first such site proposed by an Indigenous group.
A new Native American monument was unveiled in Sacramento's Capitol Park. A symbol of indigenous history, the statue of Miwok leader and preservationist William J. Franklin Sr. is now cemented in the park's landscape.
Miwok leader and cultural dancer William J. Franklin Sr. is the subject of the new statue, which replaces one of Junipero Serra.
The event also marks November as Native American Heritage Month.
During a legislative hearing, tribal leaders joined legislators to question why the California State University system failed to repatriate nearly 700,000 Native American human remains and artifacts.
The Yurok Tribe's annual salmon festival in Klamath, California, is a little different this year.
California's indigenous tribes joined lawmakers and other community members for a Native American festival at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The festival honors the traditions and history of tribes who have been here for centuries.
According to the National Parks Service, a white buffalo calf is "the most sacred living thing on Earth" to some Native American tribes.
An anthropology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, whose identity as Native American had been questioned for years has apologized for falsely identifying as Indigenous, saying she is "a white person" who lived an identity based on family lore.
It is a brutal and silent crisis: the growing number of missing or murdered Indigenous women across the U.S., including right here in California. Many of these cases are under investigation and remain unsolved.
An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities.
The US Marshals Service is teaming up with a Native American tribe based in Northern California for a new push aimed at addressing cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people, a growing crisis that tribes say has not received enough attention.
The Board on Geographic Names (BGN) voted on replacement names to remove the word sq---, an "offensive ethnic, racial and sexist slur, particularly for Indigenous women," from locations in California, North Dakota, Tennessee and Texas, the department announced in a news release Thursday.
The last member of the Havasupai Tribe was forcibly removed from the spot nearly 100 years ago. Now, the "guardians of the Grand Canyon" are reclaiming its name.
State and tribal officials gathered Monday to break ground on a statue of the late William Franklin Sr., a well-known member of the Miwok tribe who worked to preserve the tribe's culture, including its traditional dances. The statue will replace one of the Rev. Junipero Serra, a Roman Catholic priest who built missions from San Diego to San Francisco with the aim of converting native peoples to Christianity.
Fighting fire with fire. It is not a new concept when it comes to wildfire mitigation and forest management. In fact, Native Americans have used these methods for centuries.
There is a race against time to preserve tribal culture and keep indigenous languages alive.
Students and faculty called for change at American River College on Indigenous Peoples' Day.
A suspect who took off from the scene of a stabbing in Yuba City on Thursday was arrested Friday morning, deputies said.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Roads are back open Friday morning in Sacramento after a hit-and-run crash sent one person to the hospital, police said.
President Biden is speaking Friday, as Israeli forces continue offensive into southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
A suspect who took off from the scene of a stabbing in Yuba City on Thursday was arrested Friday morning, deputies said.
The charge stemmed from an encounter with deputies that led to them firing ten shots at her fleeing car in November in Rancho Cordova.
It's like a story out of a Pixar movie, only this one is real. A lone rooster fighting to survive on the streets of Antioch for weeks is now safe.
The charge stemmed from an encounter with deputies that led to them firing ten shots at her fleeing car in November in Rancho Cordova.
Bethany Zummo spoke to CBS13 about her journey and how she is inspiring others just like her.
A wild freeway pursuit with suspects filming the whole thing on Instagram live has the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office calling out soft-on-crime laws for letting the teens loose after another recent arrest.
A lost piece of Sacramento's history is now being revived in the form of a colorful new mural.
"We've seen this before," said Berry Accius, a Sacramento community activist and founder of Voice of the Youth. "What are we going to do differently moving forward?"
Pro-Palestinian protesters who created an encampment and blocked entrances to University of California, Santa Cruz campus buildings were forcibly removed Friday morning and many arrested, a university spokesperson said.
One California Republican lawmaker doubled down on his commitment to the former president following Thursday's historic conviction.
A former professor was sentenced to more than five years in prison for starting three fires behind firefighters working one of California's largest wildfires in state history.
California lawmakers have concerns about artificial intelligence in the private sector, but there are also concerns about its use by state agencies.
A proposed measure in California that would have required schools in California to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification at school has failed to qualify for the November ballot.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, June 28th, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.
Bethany Zummo spoke to CBS13 about her journey and how she is inspiring others just like her.
Jose Siri tied the game in the ninth with a home run and Richie Palacios hit an RBI single in the 12th to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 6-5 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Lashinda Demus will receive her long-delayed medal in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
Nick Castellanos had a two-run homer among his three hits, Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in six scoreless innings and the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 to snap a three-game losing streak.
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted of all counts he faced in his hush money trial. CBS13 went to Placer County for reactions where, in the 2020 Presidential Election, Trump won more than half of the vote.
One California Republican lawmaker doubled down on his commitment to the former president following Thursday's historic conviction.
The Misha knee system is an implantable tool that is a shock absorber for the knee.
More mosquitos are making their way into the Sacramento region, and experts warn a summer surge of the insects could be dangerous.
In a bipartisan vote, the California State Senate approved a bill from a Bay Area lawmaker aimed at targeting social media addiction among children and teens.
May is Older Americans Month and this year, a 90-year-old man is showing just how high seniors can soar.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The town of Loomis geared up for a major grand opening with Thursday marking the official opening of a new Costco.
Summer driving season is starting and teenagers are much more likely to get into car accidents when they get behind the wheel. What are the safest vehicles for young drivers?
If you look up at the roof of Andrea Bokreta's Sacramento home, you won't find solar panels. She decided against them after meeting with a representative for Solar company Freedom Forever in February 2023.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Summer driving season is starting and teenagers are much more likely to get into car accidents when they get behind the wheel. What are the safest vehicles for young drivers?
A national scam involving panhandling is now reaching streets in Northern California.
If you look up at the roof of Andrea Bokreta's Sacramento home, you won't find solar panels. She decided against them after meeting with a representative for Solar company Freedom Forever in February 2023.
Everything seems to be getting more expensive, and that includes fast food. It's no longer considered cheap. But, have you heard of fast food dupes?
Some residents of the area said that while they hope that this may be a good thing in the long run, they aren't sure it will do much to help anyone who needs assistance right now.
El Dorado County fire officials want to remind you of safe burning methods as several vegetation fires have popped up this past month.
With fire season fast approaching, communities are getting creative about how they prepare before a fire ever sparks.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
Beavers. They've had a bad reputation. Many call them pests, but they're far from it. They play such an important role in our ecosystem that their work can even curtail wildfires.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
Here's the latest forecast for Friday morning.
Sacramento air quality officials are launching a new program to get gas-powered lawn tools off the streets.
Thursday came a long awaited not guilty verdict for Kyrieanna Liles, the Sacramento-area woman now acquitted on a charge of felony assault with great bodily injury on a peace officer.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are responding to our CBS News California investigation, which found that damage claims from potholes and debris on California freeways tripled in the first half of last year while Caltrans cut its damage payout rate in half.
It's like a story out of a Pixar movie, only this one is real. A lone rooster fighting to survive on the streets of Antioch for weeks is now safe.