United Methodists vote to repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.
The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
Ken Holtzman, MLB's winningest Jewish pitcher who threw two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and helped the Oakland Athletics win three straight World Series championships in the 1970s, has died.
While some community members see the Christian flag raising as a great thing, others see it only as a response to the Pride flag.
The federal government is asking a court to halt California's enforcement of a rule requiring prison guards be clean-shaven, saying it amounts to religious discrimination.
Court documents identified the shooter who opened fire at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston before being killed by security officers.
More than 1 in 4 American adults consider themselves to be "atheist," "agnostic" or "nothing in particular," according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
Declaring it the "beginning of a new era," Indian leader Narendra Modi has inaugurated a massive new Hindu temple on the site of a razed mosque.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has a long history of making antisemitic comments and just apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew.
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Pope Francis argued that the risks of technology lacking human values of compassion, mercy, morality and forgiveness are too great.
December 12 is known as the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. For nearly 500 years, she's become a symbol of love, hope, and unity, and for the people of Mexico and Mexicans living in the United States, she holds a special place in their faith and culture.
In several cases, the Church was vague, saying it would leave decisions up to what it termed "pastoral prudence."
A prime piece of property in Sacramento County is going from retail to religion.
Medics in Gaza are warning that thousands could die as hospitals packed with wounded people run desperately low on fuel and basic supplies.
A rare annular solar eclipse will be visible Saturday in eight western U.S. states, along with parts of Central and South America.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to fast-track low-income housing on surplus land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions.
Police said about 100 people were inside the Santa Cruz church when the roof collapsed in the Mexican city of Ciudad Madero.
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year for people who practice Judaism.
The massive withdrawal is having larger repercussions for the church, one of America's largest Protestant denominations.
Years after assistant coach Joe Kennedy left a Washington state high school football team over objections to his post-game praying on the field, he has returned to the gridiron thanks to a Supreme Court decision.
Backlash is brewing against a Rocklin school board president over her calls for "Christ-centered" parents to join school advisory committees.
Compared with the devil, angels carry more credence in America.
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.
A judge ruled only one part of Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho's lawsuit against the capital city can move forward, scaling back the original allegations to crack down on homelessness.
Calls for universities to divest from Israel have become the chorus of protesters on California campuses, but is it even possible?
A year ago, the Davis community rallied around a struggling local store and raised more than $100,000 to keep it open. Now, the owner says it's suffering financially once again and is set to go out of business.
A Sacramento mom is accused of assaulting her 2-year-old child on a flight from Mexico to Seattle, prosecutors said Monday.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Calls for universities to divest from Israel have become the chorus of protesters on California campuses, but is it even possible?
A Sacramento high school senior was about to graduate, but instead of measuring his cap and gown, his family is measuring his casket.
Nick Hope, at 100 years old, looks back on his long life and chooses not to focus on the atrocities he has endured at the hands of evil men.
A Sacramento mom is accused of assaulting her 2-year-old child on a flight from Mexico to Seattle, prosecutors said Monday.
A judge ruled only one part of Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho's lawsuit against the capital city can move forward, scaling back the original allegations to crack down on homelessness.
A judge ruled only one part of Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho's lawsuit against the capital city can move forward, scaling back the original allegations to crack down on homelessness.
A Sacramento high school senior was about to graduate, but instead of measuring his cap and gown, his family is measuring his casket.
Thousands of law enforcement officials showed up in Sacramento to honor those killed in the line of duty. The annual California Peace Officers' Memorial ceremony was a moving tribute to those who gave their all.
Sacramento's Oak Park community is on a mission to reopen a long-closed library in their neighborhood.
The street currently known as Marina View Drive runs right along the river through Miller Park. Sacramento's lowrider community is asking the city to rename the road.
Calls for universities to divest from Israel have become the chorus of protesters on California campuses, but is it even possible?
A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
A California man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and later testified against one of his companions on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to six months of home detention.
On May 2, 1967, the Black Panthers entered the California State Capitol with firearms in protest of state gun control legislation. We take a look at the protest's lasting legacy.
President Joe Biden has expanded two culturally significant California landscapes: the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in Southern California and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in Northern California.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.
Nick Gordon had four hits and the Marlins beat the A's 12-3 to end Oakland's six-game winning streak Sunday.
Brent Rooker became the first Oakland player in nearly 30 years to homer twice in an inning to help the A's pound the Marlins 20-4.
Calls for universities to divest from Israel have become the chorus of protesters on California campuses, but is it even possible?
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Tyler was diagnosed with a rare ganglioglioma, a complex and inoperable brain tumor, six years ago.
A new device is helping people with heart problems avoid open heart surgery and UC Davis is one of the first facilities in the country to use it.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Neighbors in Roseville will soon see their energy bills go up after the city council approved a proposal allowing Roseville Electric to raise its prices.
Some California restaurants are bracing for big changes to how they charge customers as a new law takes effect this summer that bans hidden fees from people's bills.
The first numbers are in to show the impact of California's increase in fast-food worker salaries on consumer prices.
Amazon announced Monday that it suspended its drone delivery operations in the California Central Valley community of Lockeford.
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.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Eric Stevens planned to buy his 90-year-old mom a wheelchair with his tax refund. Instead, he got a lousy piece of paper from the Franchise Tax Board saying they intercepted $1,483 — his entire tax refund.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
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 former Grizzly Flats resident received a shocking notice this week that her insurance is being invoiced for debris removal related to the Caldor Fire, which decimated the El Dorado County town in 2021.
Firearm-related charges were dismissed this week against one of the two men arrested in connection to the Caldor Fire that tore through El Dorado County in 2021, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Senate Committee on Insurance passed a bill Wednesday that lawmakers said will address the cost and availability of fire insurance in California.
Community members in El Dorado County are still rebuilding from the Caldor Fire, which destroyed Grizzly Flats in August 2021.
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.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.
A judge ruled only one part of Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho's lawsuit against the capital city can move forward, scaling back the original allegations to crack down on homelessness.
Calls for universities to divest from Israel have become the chorus of protesters on California campuses, but is it even possible?
In part 2 of this series, Ashley Sharp was there for a touching reunion decades in the making.
A year ago, the Davis community rallied around a struggling local store and raised more than $100,000 to keep it open. Now, the owner says it's suffering financially once again and is set to go out of business.
Recently, a panel of medical experts updated guidance for breast cancer screenings, saying women 40 and older should get checked instead of starting at 50. Why the change? Here's The Answer.