Andy Thompson's hiring met with widespread approval at Sac State
Alumni as well as current and former players unanimously approved of Sac State football's hire of Andy Thompson.
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Alumni as well as current and former players unanimously approved of Sac State football's hire of Andy Thompson.
Andy Thompson, who served as defensive coordinator for the Sacramento State Hornets since 2019, was named the 12th head football coach in the program's history on Tuesday.
Some notable Sacramento State and UC Davis football players made the AP's FCS second and third All-American teams.
The Hornets running back ranked sixth in the FCS in rushing yards.
Jake Gadon has the latest.
Sacramento State running back Cameron Skattebo says he wants to transfer schools.
Troy Taylor spoke Monday at his first in-person press conference since being announced as head coach of Stanford's football team.
Sac State's last-second hail mary fell incomplete and the Hornet's undefeated season came to an end in a thrilling 66-63 loss to Incarnate Word in the FCS quarterfinal matchup at Hornet Stadium on Friday night.
Sacramento State (12-0), ranked No. 2 in the FCS coaches poll, extended its program record for single-season wins.
Ahead of Sacramento State's playoff game on Saturday, one star defender is getting every teammate game ready. CBS13 learned how advice from an NFL legend is still helping others more than a decade later.
The FCS has announced the finalists for its annual end-of-year awards, and some familiar faces from Sacramento State and UC Davis have made the list.
South Dakota State and Sacramento State earned the top two seeds in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs when the 24-team field was announced Sunday.
The Causeway Classic kicks off Saturday afternoon between Sacramento State and UC Davis. The football rivalry is nearing its seventh decade, but the passion hasn't diminished one bit.
The Sacramento State Police Department said an arrest warrant has been issued for a man who is accused of identifying himself as a student and sexually assaulting two people.
The win moved Sacramento State to 10-0 for just the first time in school history.
Constructive conversations are giving way to healing and understanding after symbols of hate hit the Sac State campus.
Sacramento State campus police are searching for a man who they say was caught recording a woman in a bathroom stall on campus.
Officers are looking for the suspect who was allegedly recording a student inside a women's restroom at Sacramento State University.
The Sacramento State president has announced that he will be retiring next year.
Another sexual assault was reported to police at Sacramento State, marking the fourth case on or near campus this fall. Sacramento State police say they are working to keep students safe; CBS13 got answers on whether or not those measures are working.
Troy Taylor has brought Sacramento State football to heights previously thought unimaginable, and he's done it by embracing the local roots. We trace back his through Folsom and Christian Brothers with former teammates and players to figure out what makes the Sac State head coach special.
Sacramento State University police are investigating three sexual assault cases that happened over the past month.
The latest incident happened Saturday at the university's library.
Sac State police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting two people.
School President Robert Nelson said an employee found the symbol on a sign in the arboretum.
A local nonprofit that serves some of Sacramento's most vulnerable residents was forced to change how it delivered meals Friday, after thieves targeted a key source of their operations.
A man suspected of fatally shooting his wife at their Vallejo home was tracked to Pennsylvania and arrested, authorities said.
Organizers announced Friday that Sacramento will host the first stop of the X Games' new three-event league this summer, marking the debut of a revamped competition format.
Stockton police say they are investigating a woman's death outside of a church as a homicide.
Hundreds of animals have been rescued by authorities after an investigation into suspected neglect in Grass Valley.
Organizers announced Friday that Sacramento will host the first stop of the X Games' new three-event league this summer, marking the debut of a revamped competition format.
City officials say they were informed by Anheuser-Busch about the impending closure on Thursday.
A local nonprofit that serves some of Sacramento's most vulnerable residents was forced to change how it delivered meals Friday, after thieves targeted a key source of their operations.
A man suspected of fatally shooting his wife at their Vallejo home was tracked to Pennsylvania and arrested, authorities said.
It's a tale of two climates across the Sacramento region: dense Tule Fog locking the valley under a cold, gray blanket, while the foothills enjoy clear skies and warm sunshine.
The rider of the electric unicycle was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
Sacramento police said the suspect was arrested by the California Highway Patrol in connection with a pursuit and firearm charges.
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger on a Sacramento Regional Transit light rail train was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison, authorities said Monday.
Medical staff at the California International Marathon used a defibrillator to help a runner regain a pulse after she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest halfway through the race on Sunday.
Sacramento police are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning near 8th and K streets.
The share of borrowers who are 30-plus days late on paying back their loans is now at 11%.
As more families in Northern California turn to charities for a helping hand this holiday season, the Salvation Army is facing one of its busiest years yet.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
FIFA announced the match-ups and times for the six World Cup 2026 games that will be played at Levi's Stadium.
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
Organizers announced Friday that Sacramento will host the first stop of the X Games' new three-event league this summer, marking the debut of a revamped competition format.
Moore, 39, is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory after a five-year retirement.
Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets cruised to a 136-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings for their fourth straight victory.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
On Wednesday, district attorneys and supporters gathered in Sacramento to talk about progress and the growing urgency for stable funding.
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
A steady stretch of nonstop fog over the last couple of weeks isn't just dampening moods, it may be taking a toll on physical health as well.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
The plan is to embed street medicine training directly into residency programs across multiple hospitals.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Ray Cathey is on a journey from silence to new sounds. Cathey's hearing took a pounding when he was an air rescue paramedic during the Vietnam War.
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.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, 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.
Copper thieves caused major damage outside a Meals on Wheels facility in Sacramento County, disrupting service for local seniors.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.
One of the main public access points to Lake Tulloch is now closed permanently.
After canceling the 2025 event, X Games is planning to come to Sacramento in 2026.
A big crowd showed up Friday morning as the Winters High football team departed for the state championship game.