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Gov. Newsom is in Washington, D.C., this week to seek more protections for California policies before the Trump administration takes over.
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
A person familiar with the matter says San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa has been fined by the NFL for wearing a hat with a pro-Donald Trump message during a postgame television interview.
The California Air Resources Board voted Friday to approve changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from transportation fuels.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich talks about what Donald Trump's second term could mean for California and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Less than 48 hours after election night, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his call for a special session aimed at challenging Doanld Trump federal policies in California.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.
In San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, the early results are showing more support for Donald Trump than Kamala Harris. If the numbers hold, he would become the first Republican presidential candidate to win support in these two counties in two decades.
Incumbent John Duarte is taking on Adam Gray for the second straight election.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich talks about why it's so important that Donald Trump is projected to win the popular vote.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses Kamala Harris' political future, Trump's first 100 days in office and the potential impact of California voters passing Proposition 36.
Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election could boost economic growth and herald market-friendly policies, according to Wall Street.
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.
See a county-by-county breakdown of how California voted for president. Vice President Kamala Harris has won the state's 54 electoral votes, CBS News projects.
Julie Watts covers some of the aspects of Proposition 36 while Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, who is a big supporter of the ballot meausure, gives his reaction to it passing in a talk with Steve Large.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg spoke one-on-one with Steve Large about his time as mayor and what he plans to do next.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg spoke one-on-one with Steve Large as the first results for this year's mayoral race. Steinberg opted not to run for re-election, so voters are deciding between Dr. Flo Cofer and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty.
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.
Ashley Sharp and Esteban Reynoso were in Stockton where each candidate was holding an Election Day watch party.
Madisen Keavy and Tori Apodaca spoke to the candidates on Election Day hours before the polls close.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses the seemingly overwhelming support for California's tough-on-crime Proposition 36 and Sacramento's mayoral race.
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.
An acclaimed Sacramento dim sum restaurant is closed indefinitely after a car crashed into the building.
The concerns stem from Dr. John Murphy's time as city manager in Palmdale, where he was terminated in 2022.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Sacramento-area motel has been arrested and extradited back to California, authorities said.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
An acclaimed Sacramento dim sum restaurant is closed indefinitely after a car crashed into the building.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The concerns stem from Dr. John Murphy's time as city manager in Palmdale, where he was terminated in 2022.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Artificial intelligence is developing faster than phones, the internet, and maybe anything we've seen. With popularity rising among AI-generated images, some artists say they are feeling the squeeze.
Let the games begin. The debut of the X Games in Sacramento is on Friday at Cal Expo.
The Sacramento Fire Department said on Thursday that it confirmed a post to its X account claiming a terror attack had occurred at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara was the result of a hack.
One of Sacramento's first skyscrapers celebrated a big birthday on Wednesday. Hundreds of people gathered for the 100th anniversary of the Elks Tower in downtown.
Parents are getting a chance to check out a new way to control their kids' driving without even being in the car.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money to help speed up the state's vote count ahead of the November election.
Fracking and drilling could be coming back to California. Environmental advocates say it could be devastating to wildlife and communities.
Gov. Gavin Newsom framed the agreement as a way for AI to help government workers, not replace them.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office said they found 600 dog collars in an area where they suspect dozens of dogs were killed.
It is a battle over what "American" means on a wine bottle.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Josh Lowe's first career grand slam was all the offense the Los Angeles Angels needed in a 4-1 victory over the Athletics.
Shea Langeliers capped a seven-run rally in the fifth with the Athletics' sixth straight single, backing J.T. Ginn in a 9-3 victory over the Angels on Friday night after Los Angeles fired general manager Perry Minasian.
Let the games begin. The debut of the X Games in Sacramento is on Friday at Cal Expo.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money to help speed up the state's vote count ahead of the November election.
A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
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.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire that was threatening structures near Camanche Reservoir in California's San Joaquin Valley, officials said Wednesday evening.
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.
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.
Today, Gov. Newsom signed off on a deal to bring Claude AI tools into the workplace. The technology will be available to state agencies.
The City of Sacramento said the electric vehicle maker Rivian is opening a new sales and service center inside the former Frys Electronics warehouse store on Northgate Boulevard.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money to help speed up the state's vote count ahead of the November election.
Kayla Moeller speaks with an impacted family.
Nina Burns sat down with the new Turlock city manager.