Peterbilt driver dies after crashing down embankment into tree in Auburn
A Peterbilt driver who was traveling through Auburn died after crashing down an embankment and into a tree, authorities said Friday.
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A Peterbilt driver who was traveling through Auburn died after crashing down an embankment and into a tree, authorities said Friday.
A Rocklin resident is under arrest after deputies say they found dozens of pieces of mail stolen from people across Placer and Sacramento counties.
Placer County is taking steps to address homelessness with their opening of the first-of-its-kind mobile temporary shelter.
Placer County is taking steps to address homelessness with their opening of the first-of-its-kind mobile temporary shelter. The shelter is located in the Auburn and has around 50 heavy duty tents with cots.
People experiencing homelessness in Placer County have a new option for shelter.
A Vallejo man was arrested in Concord after an assault in Placer County.
A Vallejo man was arrested after an assault in Placer County. During the investigation, deputies learned the suspect had vandalized a gas pump and assaulted the store clerk when he walked outside to confront him. Deputies worked with detectives to identify the suspect and learned he had contacted Concord PD regarding a child custody dispute at some point after the assault occurred. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect and worked with Concord police officers to locate and arrest him. The suspect, 38-year-old Joseph Frazier of Vallejo, was arrested for aggravated battery causing serious bodily injury and felony vandalism.
Forest experts blame it on three years of severe drought, overgrown forest conditions, insect outbreaks, and disease. The USDA is now working to clear out dead and diseased trees via additional funding through the new federal infrastructure bill.
One person is dead after an apparent accident while cutting a tree in placer county. Investigators say a tree fell on someone just before 3 p.m. Monday in the Ophir area, outside of Auburn. It's unclear whether the victim was a worker or the property owner.
A death investigation is underway in Placer County after a tree fell on someone.
A big rig full of meat went up in flames along Interstate 80 in the high country early Monday morning.
Deputies say a registered sex offender was arrested on suspicion of trespassing at a Loomis-area school.
Parents and former students say low-income and Hispanic families could be very hurt by the closure of the school.
A woman is under arrest not only for suspicion of trying to sell an undercover officer fentanyl, but also for allegedly bringing a young child with her to the deal.
A Placer County deputy recently stopped a suspect driving a stolen truck, authorities say.
A bicyclist died after being hit by a vehicle in Roseville on Tuesday morning.
A home in Roseville was damaged by a fire on Friday.
Placer County Animal Services is investigating the suspicious deaths of 13 cats and one hawk.
Colfax High School was on a precautionary lockdown as authorities investigated reports of a person on campus who is not a student.
A significant crash had traffic backed up on a major road in Granite Bay Thursday morning.
Placer County sheriff's deputies arrested a man suspected of strong-arm robbery at a local Home Depot.
Caltrans has kept Interstate 80 open for travelers heading home from the ski slopes on Monday, despite all the snow that's dumped in the mountains.
Though Northern California saw multiple storms, first responders say they continued to respond to crash scenes related to stormy weather.
The Sheriff's Office says that during the stop, the driver got into an "armed confrontation" with deputies despite their attempts to de-escalate the situation.
While the project is somewhat unique in the valley, it may be the first of many going forward to hang onto excess stormwater.
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed $11 billion bond aimed at addressing the state's affordable housing and homelessness crises.
One of Roseville's oldest and most historic structures is getting some new attention. On Wednesday, the city council unanimously approved a vision plan to restore a ranch house that's nearly 150 years old.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into allegations that recreational vehicles were sold without proper notification to their owners at an RV dealership in San Joaquin County, officials said Wednesday.
John Rave hit a tiebreaking, bases-clearing double during a seven-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Athletics 9-7.
A suspect was arrested following a stabbing involving employees at a restaurant inside Thunder Valley Casino this evening, officials said.
Dominguez will be sent to a state hospital after a Yolo County judge found him legally insane and jurors convicted him of two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the deadly 2023 Davis stabbings.
A suspect was arrested following a stabbing involving employees at a restaurant inside Thunder Valley Casino this evening, officials said.
A former president of Telemundo 33 in Sacramento was among seven people killed Wednesday when a helicopter crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya, the news station confirmed.
One of Roseville's oldest and most historic structures is getting some new attention. On Wednesday, the city council unanimously approved a vision plan to restore a ranch house that's nearly 150 years old.
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed $11 billion bond aimed at addressing the state's affordable housing and homelessness crises.
A former president of Telemundo 33 in Sacramento was among seven people killed Wednesday when a helicopter crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya, the news station confirmed.
College researchers studying public health say they found prohibited intoxicating products being sold at more than half of the Sacramento smoke shops they surveyed this summer.
For 24 years, John Castro has been teaching students at Earl Warren Elementary School in Sacramento. Along the way, he has made an impact that extends far beyond the classroom.
A person wearing a ski mask was found shot in northeast Sacramento on Monday morning under mysterious circumstances, authorities said.
An SUV drifted out of its lane on U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento late Sunday night, hitting a group of people helping change a flat tire on the shoulder.
For California's craft distilleries, the ability to ship directly to customers has become an important way to reach consumers beyond their tasting rooms and local restaurants.
State Sen. Aisha Wahab holds a narrow lead over BART director Melissa Hernandez in the race to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell in California's 14th Congressional District.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an electric-shock glove that may soon be used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
John Rave hit a tiebreaking, bases-clearing double during a seven-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Athletics 9-7.
The Minnesota Lynx ran away early from the Golden State Valkyries before holding on for a 77-66 win Wednesday night in a matchup of the WNBA's top teams.
Bobby Witt Jr. drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the ninth after pinch-hitter Tyler Tolbert hit a tying two-run single, giving the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Wings 78-70 for their sixth straight victory.
Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit a three-run home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7.
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed $11 billion bond aimed at addressing the state's affordable housing and homelessness crises.
Stockton City Council candidate Desiree Lynch was arrested on multiple felony counts that allege she filed as a candidate within a district that she did not live in, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
California energy regulators have approved new restrictions on replacement tires that vehicle owners can buy, saying that the rules will protect the environment and save money in the long run.
For California's craft distilleries, the ability to ship directly to customers has become an important way to reach consumers beyond their tasting rooms and local restaurants.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
A fire in the area of Yuba Ridge Drive near Nevada City forced an evacuation order and warnings.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of intentionally starting the Fred Mountain Fire, one of two wildfires that have merged at the California-Nevada border as thousands of people remain under evacuation orders and warnings.
Crews in Northern California's El Dorado County have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire that prompted mandatory evacuation orders and warnings for parts of the Somerset area, officials said Monday.
It's a loss one friend says came after Susan Solari made the heartbreaking decision to stay behind with the dogs she loved.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
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.
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A Turlock Unified School District employee was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of child pornography, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.
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