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Deputies typically bury confiscated plants, since the marijuana goes bad once it's in the ground. But this time they shredded it in a wood chipper with bamboo and branches, and left it on the side of the trails.
"During their search, we did recover also a couple other items which are illegal," Royal said. "One was what we believe are anabolic steroids for injection purposes, and also pills we believe are ecstasy."
Black was placed in custody at his own sheriff's substation by deputies from Nevada County. He's accused of molesting at least one boy.
"If somebody's hungry, then they are welcome to the food. But the vandalism, ransacking, everything, throwing everything everywhere? It took us all day just to de-stress from the whole thing and clean up."
Its owner Joshua Kerley is now on in jail on a number of charges, including failing to have a permit for the gator.
An elderly Elk Grove man who was reported missing on Monday has been located.
A Nevada County road was shut down after an accident involving two trucks left a power pole down across the lanes.
There is a cannabis crackdown in Nevada County, but this isn't the kind of crackdown you're used to seeing.
As people flock to the parks and trails, wildlife officials are still concerned about an aggressive big cat on the loose.
The Department of Fish and Game has seized two bear cubs after a man was reportedly trying to sell them or give them away.
A man wanted for allegedly stabbing a man to death at a Nevada County party overnight was arrested Thursday morning after a pursuit through three counties that ended in Elk Grove, according to officials.
Wine tasting is a popular pastime many enjoy at individual Sierra Foothills' wineries.
A vehicle accident in Nevada County destroyed phone lines over the weekend, disrupting 911 service to parts of the area and also cutting off cell and landline service.
Known, as one of the Tuscan wines, the Barberas of the Sierra Nevada and Central Valley are created in landscapes reminiscent of Italian Piedmont region. Travel to these varied wineries for a taste of some of the best Barberas in California.
A former fire fighter has been arrested after allegedly throwing an incendiary device at a home in the Nevada County town of North San Juan, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's department.
Determined not to be caught on camera, a Tea Party Patriots co-founder from Nevada County ran from a CBS 2 photographer in New York on Thursday after being arrested for trying to board a flight at LaGuardia with a gun and ammunition.
There is no sign next to the creek. So when the smiths wanted to find the name of the creek behind their house, they looked on a map, and they were shocked with what they found.
A Nevada County man is now telling his story about a nightmare neighbor, the 68-year-old woman who shot at him, and is accused of beating him with a stick.
Rural Nevada County is the perfect place to escape from the city and from the headaches of everyday life. But it's anything but peaceful for two neighbors whose dispute over property has turned violent.
Two suspects accused of a mulit-county crime spree including the brutal beating of an elderly man in his Nevada County home appeared in court for the first time today.
Two men are under arrest after allegedly assaulting a Nevada County man and leading police on a high speed chase into Yuba County on Monday evening.
Authorities say a San Francisco man in a snowboarding accident near Lake Tahoe either died from the impact of hitting a tree or suffocated when he landed headfirst in a snow bank.
Detectives in Nevada County have a mystery on their hands after finding a body off Interstate 80.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
Nevada County was selected to host a listening session on the State of California's first-ever plan for the creative economy.
Two people, including a minor, were injured after a car crashed into parked cars in front of a Lodi school on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Police in San Jose provided an update into a deadly shootout with an armed suspect on Wednesday, saying he took part in a multi-day crime spree that involved multiple armed robberies, carjackings and shootings with law enforcement.
A bystander was killed after being struck by a Tesla that crashed at a light rail station in Folsom, officials said.
A bystander was killed after being struck by a Tesla that crashed at a light rail station in Folsom, officials said.
Police in San Jose provided an update into a deadly shootout with an armed suspect on Wednesday, saying he took part in a multi-day crime spree that involved multiple armed robberies, carjackings and shootings with law enforcement.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
Nevada County was selected to host a listening session on the State of California's first-ever plan for the creative economy.
A beloved building in north Sacramento is getting some new recognition.
A beloved building in north Sacramento is getting some new recognition. The distinctive design catches the eye of thousands of people passing by each day.
Could being a backseat driver help reduce Sacramento's car crash crisis? One traffic safety advocate says passengers should call out drivers who are being dangerous behind the wheel.
It has now been four years since the City of Sacramento purchased more than 100 acres of property south of Meadowview Road, and ideas ranging from a homeless car camping site to a youth soccer complex have been discussed.
Sacramento will be honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the 44th annual March for the Dream, starting Monday morning at Sacramento City College.
The International Sportsmen's Expo is back at Cal Expo this weekend, giving outdoor enthusiasts a chance to explore everything from fishing and hunting gear to boats, RVs, and adventure travel — all without leaving Sacramento.
California's Dream For All program is reopening applications next month, offering down payment assistance to eligible first-generation homebuyers struggling to break into the state's expensive housing market.
Tens of thousands of Californians have already signed up for the state's new tool to try and stop their data from being sold by brokers, officials say.
A special election will be held in August to fill California's 1st Congressional District, left vacant following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.
President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are both pitching plans to restrict corporations from buying single-family homes.
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.
Scottie Barnes scored 14 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat the Sacramento Kings 122-109 on Wednesday night.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
Buster Posey is expected to be the top newcomer on baseball's 2027 Hall of Fame ballot.
Bam Adebayo scored 25 points, Norman Powell added 22 and the Miami Heat cruised to a 130-117 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Gov. Newsom is accusing the Trump administration of pressuring a planned interview between a U.S. media company and the Democratic governor to be cancelled. The Trump administration has fired back at those claims.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
The Harmony Health Street Medicine team spends their days visiting encampments and connecting with vulnerable people, meeting them where they are and offering care outside of a clinic and without barriers.
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.
Officials said there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning across California between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. In an average year, fewer than five cases of wild mushroom poisoning occur statewide, according to Sonoma County health officials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brady Halbleib reports.
University President Luke Wood wants to make Sacramento State a national brand.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
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Nevada County was selected to host a listening session on the State of California's first-ever plan for the creative economy.