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Sterling Williams, a New Orleans jail plumber accused of helping 10 inmates break out of an Orleans Parish correctional facility in May, pleaded not guilty Thursday.
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Sterling Williams, a New Orleans jail plumber accused of helping 10 inmates break out of an Orleans Parish correctional facility in May, pleaded not guilty Thursday.
Ten inmates were discovered missing during a routine head count, the sheriff's office said. Three have since been found.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their franchise's second Super Bowl in a crushing win over the Kansas City Chiefs, denying the Chiefs a historic "three-peat."
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
"Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy and our collective hearts are broken," said Gayle Benson, who owns the New Orleans Saints.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Officials have identified the man who intentionally rammed a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers celebrated the new year.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
The fisherman also found a handgun and a gun barrel in the water, police said.
Brandon Ingram hit all five of his 3-pointers and led all scorers with 31 points, and Zion Williamson dominated the paint by scoring 26 points on 12-for-16 shooting to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 129-93 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
The Supreme Court has ordered two internet sellers of gun parts to comply with a Biden administration regulation aimed at the difficult-to-trace firearms.
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
Gabriel is the first Miss USA to win the Miss Universe crown since Olivia Culpo in 2012.
From St. Louis to New Orleans, this bachelorette party became memorable for all the wrong reasons.
'NCIS: New Orleans' will air its 100th episode this Tuesday at 10:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS. This week's episode offers viewers a never before seen look into Dwayne Pride's background and introduces fans to a new member of the Pride family.
A "Strong Odor" forced an Alaska Airlines flight from SFO To New Orleans to land at LAX on Sunday Afternoon.
Sharing jazz with her students has brought a deeper sense of healing to Felicia Weatherly after her son's suicide two years ago.
An alpaca and fox died Sunday, the day after the male jaguar killed four alpacas, one emu, and one fox Saturday morning.
A New Orleans zoo remained closed on Saturday after a jaguar escaped its habitat and killed six other animals.
A man who allegedly plowed into a crowd enjoying the Krewe of Endymion parade on Saturday in the Mid-City section of New Orleans is being investigated for driving while intoxicated, police said.
Kings SG Garrett Temple joins the fellas and gives his thoughts on not playing with DeMarcus Cousins anymore, how he spent his all star weekend back home in Louisiana, along with why he is guessing there will be more moves on the roster. All that and more on The Grant Napear Show featuing Doug Christie.
DeMarcus Cousins had an introductory press conference as a New Orleans Pelican, and was blunt in conversation about his recent trade.
Cousins got emotional when addressing fans.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam that capped an eight-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the sloppy Athletics 10-1 in 25-35 mph winds.
An apartment complex on the Grid in Sacramento was damaged by a large fire Saturday evening.
Thousands of country music fans traded traditional concert venues for open fields Saturday night as country star Luke Bryan brought his Farm Tour to Mahon Ranch in Elk Grove.
Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power on Sunday as planned de-energizations start over critical fire weather.
Named the Dawson Fire, crews first responded to the area near Old La Grange Road and La Grange Road around 12:15 p.m.
Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power on Sunday as planned de-energizations start over critical fire weather.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam that capped an eight-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the sloppy Athletics 10-1 in 25-35 mph winds.
An apartment complex on the Grid in Sacramento was damaged by a large fire Saturday evening.
Thousands of country music fans traded traditional concert venues for open fields Saturday night as country star Luke Bryan brought his Farm Tour to Mahon Ranch in Elk Grove.
Named the Dawson Fire, crews first responded to the area near Old La Grange Road and La Grange Road around 12:15 p.m.
A new needle exchange pilot program at the Sacramento Public Library is drawing backlash from some neighbors who say they are concerned about the safety of families and children.
Sacramento city leaders are continuing negotiations over how to close a $66 million budget deficit, with councilmembers signaling support for preserving several community programs even as difficult cuts loom ahead.
Sacramento police are investigating a stabbing that they say left a woman in critical condition Tuesday evening in South Natomas.
A semi-truck caught on fire and was impacting traffic on Interstate 5 in South Sacramento late Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
A new sponsorship patch will adorn the jerseys of Sacramento Kings players next season.
Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power on Sunday as planned de-energizations start over critical fire weather.
Forecasters issued warnings to Northern California residents about widespread gusty winds and high fire danger as well as beach hazards during the weekend.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam that capped an eight-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the sloppy Athletics 10-1 in 25-35 mph winds.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Jordan Walker had a solo homer and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam, J.T. Ginn pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A West Park High School sophomore is celebrating the end of the school year and a second chance at life after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during band class last month.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
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.
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.
From the stage, to the fields, to the line of taillights that went for miles, there was no mistaking where country music fans were headed Saturday night.
A Red Flag Warning is already set to go into effect for parts of Solano County, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the Sacramento Valley and the entire Central Valley by Saturday.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company is warning residents in several Northern California counties that power shutoffs will be likely starting later this weekend.
Sacramento's largest celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is in the books, with thousands of people gathering on Capitol Mall Friday for the AAPI Night Market.
Preparations are underway at a working farm in Elk Grove as it gets ready to host country star Luke Bryan for a special concert.