11 people caught in unlicensed contractor sting in Elk Grove
Undercover stings are being held across the state looking for unlicensed contractors.
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Undercover stings are being held across the state looking for unlicensed contractors.
An investigation is underway after an inmate at the Sacramento County main jail died and another was revived on Friday morning, the sheriff's office said.
The fight to put out fires is just as important on the ground as it is in the air.
A man was convicted of DUI and multiple other allegations following a head-on crash that injured a 4-year-old and her parents in October of 2022 in the Antelope area of Sacramento County, prosecutors said Friday.
A Sacramento-area market was damaged in a fire Friday morning.
The Walnut Grove Bridge south of Locke sometimes seizes up in the summer heat.
Two homes were damaged in an early morning house fire in Fair Oaks on Wednesday.
Dozens of guns have been stolen after a smash and grab at a Sacramento County gun store early Tuesday morning, authorities say.
A 15-year-old has died after they were shot in the chest on Monday night in the Arden-Arcade area, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said.
An undercover prostitution sting in Sacramento County has resulted in the arrest of dozens of people, detectives say.
A recent law enforcement retail theft operation at a Target store in Sacramento County led to 50 people being arrested or cited, authorities said Thursday.
A driver was arrested for attempted murder after a motorcyclist was hit struck by an SUV in Folsom on Tuesday night, police said Thursday.
A suspect was arrested as authorities investigated a bomb threat at a Sacramento library, officials said Tuesday.
A Del Campo High School student has been arrested in connection to the armed robbery of another student on campus.
Calls for justice and accountability are growing more than two years after a teen was shot and killed at a house party in Carmichael.
Firefighters say an early morning fire at a Rancho Cordova apartment complex could have been a lot worse if not for the quick actions of crews and a neighbor.
An arrest has now been made in the case of a man found dead near a south Sacramento canal back in March 2024.
A driver has been taken into custody after they crashed into a home in Carmichael early Monday morning.
Four people were taken to the hospital after a five-vehicle pile-up in Sacramento County on Saturday afternoon, firefighters said.
A man was found guilty in a stabbing spree that killed two people and injured two others at a Sacramento County wellness center in 2020, prosecutors announced on Friday.
An electrical equipment fire has left a mobile home park in Citrus Heights without power during Thursday's high heat.
Detectives have arrested a suspect in connection to the June 2024 south Sacramento shooting that left a man dead.
The scene was on Checkerbloom Way.
A strategic deployment of officers helped stop a Sacramento-area freeway from being taken over by a sideshow, California Highway Patrol says.
There's concern that this heat wave could be putting people's health and lives at risk. That's why many Greater Sacramento cities are extending operations at cooling shelters.
A new medical school is expected to be built in Stockton as the University of the Pacific is seeking funding. Monday evening brought one of the first steps towards breaking ground.
A dramatic video shows the moment a driver hits a pair of people out for a walk with their dog before taking off in Antelope, leaving them both seriously injured.
After previous years of low literacy rates, San Joaquin County is actively making changes to improve student reading scores.
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims, amid concerns that Tom Steyer's petition questioning his eligibility to run for governor publicly exposed Swalwell's home address.
Drivers across California are feeling the impact of soaring gas prices in what feels like overnight.
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims.
The Rocklin congressman said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
Natomas teachers will strike for the first time in district history on Tuesday if there's no deal with the district overnight.
A fiery crash left four people, including two children, dead in rural Stanislaus County early Sunday morning.
A new medical school is expected to be built in Stockton as the University of the Pacific is seeking funding. Monday evening brought one of the first steps towards breaking ground.
It's a busy afternoon at the Taylor Morrison Willdhawk community worksite in Sacramento. Before the nail-guns and hammers go to work, Stephanie Martinez ensures safety comes first.
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan's presumed death in Iran adds to the long list of California Gold Star Families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.
A Sacramento County jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in a deadly shooting that happened three and a half years ago in the city's Fab 40s neighborhood.
Sacramento police said they have released a suspect who was detained after barricading inside a home following a deadly shooting on Wednesday night.
The City of Sacramento is facing a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, and on Tuesday, city leaders and the public got their first chance to hear ideas on how to balance the budget.
Drivers across California are feeling the impact of soaring gas prices in what feels like overnight.
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after plunging 30 feet from a chair lift at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort over the weekend, authorities said.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said the federal government is requiring approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial truck drivers statewide to have their licenses revoked, effective immediately.
California Democrats are showing signs of division as the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom grows increasingly crowded ahead of the June primary.
In an effort to revitalize California's dying downtowns, state lawmakers are looking at ways to stop restaurants and retailers from going out of business and to fill vacant and boarded-up spaces.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Even after enduring a brutal skid last season, the confident Athletics are talking about contending for the 2026 playoffs.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro to keep him off the free agent market next week.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
The San Jose Sharks signed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension before the trade deadline.
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims, amid concerns that Tom Steyer's petition questioning his eligibility to run for governor publicly exposed Swalwell's home address.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
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.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, 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.
A dramatic video shows the moment a driver hits a pair of people out for a walk with their dog before taking off in Antelope, leaving them both seriously injured.
After previous years of low literacy rates, San Joaquin County is actively making changes to improve student reading scores.
Carmela Karcher reports.
Natomas teachers will strike for the first time in district history on Tuesday if there's no deal with the district overnight.
Women remain a small minority in aviation, making up only about 6 to 10 percent of pilots nationwide. But in Sacramento County, some local aviators are working to change that.