Housing project draws opposition for location on what farmers call "prime" Stanislaus County farmland
A housing project in the Stanislaus County community of Riverbank is drawing fire for its location on what farmers say is ideal agricultural land.
A housing project in the Stanislaus County community of Riverbank is drawing fire for its location on what farmers say is ideal agricultural land.
Homeless communities have been setting up camps along the Stanislaus River. Another setup in the community of Riverbank follows a similar story we covered in nearby Modesto this week.
Here are the top stories from February, as determined by page views and the CBS News Sacramento editorial team.
Two weeks, after the collision, Stanislaus County authorities said the grandmother was out of the ICU and no longer in critical condition.
A former high school basketball coach was arrested after police said he is suspected of having sexual relations with a student in 2017-2018.
A teenage girl was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Riverbank late Monday morning.
The group hopes to gather enough signatures to be able to create a ballot measure and put it to a vote.
Clean-up efforts are underway after a Union Pacific train derailed in the Riverbank area early Monday morning.
A Riverbank mother and father are facing homicide and child abuse charges after their 18-month-old boy died of a fentanyl overdose, authorities said Friday.
A Riverbank viewer says a year after she bought her cellphone, she was charged for it again. She has a receipt proving she paid for that phone in full at a store.
A written threat prompted Riverbank High School to go on lockdown on Monday morning.
A Riverbank man is now facing life in prison after being convicted in the 2017 killing of a young boy.
A man has died after a shooting in the Riverbank Applebee's parking lot Thursday night.
Authorities are searching for two suspects after an Amazon delivery driver was targeted by thieves in Stanislaus County over the weekend.
An Amazon driver was robbed on Sunday and his packages stolen.
Officers are investigating reports of threats around Riverbank High School on Friday.
Two people have died after a crash involving three vehicles at a rural intersection between Riverbank and Oakdale over the weekend, authorities say.
A Riverbank man has been arrested in connection to several robberies and attempted robbery cases across the region.
Investigators located 10 pounds of meth in his vehicle and he later admitted that he was planning to sell it, prosecutors said.
A man suspected of stealing packages in Riverbank has been arrested.
A teenage boy was hit and killed by a car while riding a bike early Wednesday morning in Riverbank.
Authorities say four people have been arrested in an underage alcohol furnishing sting in Riverbank.
One person has died after two cars collided in an intersection in the town of Riverbank on Wednesday, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office announced.
A suspicious device spotted in a Riverbank parking lot prompted the bomb squad to respond Friday morning.
Authorities say a woman who was at first being treated by paramedics in Riverbank on Wednesday ended up stealing their ambulance - and it took using a beanbag gun to help bring her into custody.
Fans go bananas for first night of Savannah Bananas three game sell-out.
The Sacramento Northern Trail is a popular place for people to ride bicycles or take a walk, but neighbors say lately it's turned into an expressway for cars.
During his presentation, he shared a short documentary about the impact of the attack. He said life is forever changed and he is sharing his story, educating others on the reality of that day.
California's oldest fair is kicking off its 147th year this season. The Dixon May Fair, running since 1877, opened Thursday night at the Dixon Fairgrounds.
A 19-year-old Stockton man is in jail after being connected to a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in south Sacramento. It happened twice at the same store in December and February.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved a flat rate for electric bills on Thursday. The flat rate will impact Investor-Owned Utilities like PG&E.
The Sacramento Northern Trail is a popular place for people to ride bicycles or take a walk, but neighbors say lately it's turned into an expressway for cars.
First responders are searching for a woman after a reported drowning in the waterways near the San Joaquin River in Stanislaus County Thursday evening.
Fans go bananas for first night of Savannah Bananas three game sell-out.
Our hottest days of the year so far are on the way as we get ready for Mother's Day weekend.
The alleged acts occurred from 2018 to 2019. The children ranged between the ages of 6 and 8.
The deadline for protests at Sacramento State to clear out is looming and is set to expire Wednesday night, according to the university's last update.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
The paper published the anonymous student quote in a back page column. The quote was printed among nine "favorite" responses to a question from newspaper staff about strange things heard in school hallways.
Sacramento city leaders discussed Tuesday the proposed cuts to fix the $66 million budget deficit.
California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things.
Our hottest days of the year so far are on the way as we get ready for Mother's Day weekend.
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
The co-owner of a San Francisco marijuana dispensary says it's a challenge to draw in customers lately.
California high school students might need to add another class in order to graduate if lawmakers certify a proposal that would add financial literacy to the list of graduation requirements.
Ezequiel Tovar had a triple and double and Brenton Doyle hit a three-run homer in a seven-run outburst in the fourth inning as the Colorado Rockies snapped a four-game skid with a 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Jimmy Johnson, who played 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died at age 86.
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.
Ippei Mizuhara, 39, of Newport Beach, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of bank fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison, and one count of subscribing to a false tax return, which carries a sentence of up to three years in federal prison.
Ukraine's national weightlifting coach said Oleksandr Pielieshenko "died a hero defending" his country from Russian forces.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.
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.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
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.
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
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.
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.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
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.
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 child is expected to survive after falling from the fourth story of an apartment building in Sacramento Thursday night.
The Sacramento Northern Trail is a popular place for people to ride bicycles or take a walk, but neighbors say lately it's turned into an expressway for cars.
During his presentation, he shared a short documentary about the impact of the attack. He said life is forever changed and he is sharing his story, educating others on the reality of that day.
California's oldest fair is kicking off its 147th year this season. The Dixon May Fair, running since 1877, opened Thursday night at the Dixon Fairgrounds.
A Placer County man was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for killing his father with a garden stake and attempting to kill his mother in 2018, prosecutors said.