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Elk Grove neighbors got a chance to see what it would look like to have a zoo in their town. The city held an open house Saturday to unveil exciting designs and gather feedback from the community.
Demonstrators gathered in Arden at the mall on Saturday standing in solidarity with Palestine, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
An investigation into a Fair Oaks high school homecoming float is complete after community concerns that the float was racist.
Detectives say two suspects are now under arrest after the August incident that saw an ATM left in the middle of a major Sacramento County road after it was ripped away from its station.
A man was taken to the hospital after he was stabbed in the leg Thursday night in Sacramento County, according to deputies.
A Sacramento man was arrested after a high-speed chase starting in Linda ended with the Sacramento Police Department using a canine to detain the suspect, according to the Yuba County Sheriff's Office.
A Sacramento police officer was convicted of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in a 2022 crash that killed a motorcyclist, the Sacramento County District Attorney announced on Thursday.
A Halloween bash ended with a brawl before erupting in gunfire in one Sacramento County city.
It's a stressful time for salmon trying to enter the Nimbus Fish Hatchery as the start of salmon mating season begins without a big piece of the facility. The opening of the hatchery's salmon ladder was postponed Tuesday because of a water management issue.
At least one person was hospitalized after a seven-vehicle pile-up on Highway 50 in Rancho Cordova, officials said late Wednesday afternoon.
In order to reduce pollution, residents in the San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento area are urged to avoid burning wood as a way to heat their homes.
An iconic building along Highway 50 in Rancho Cordova is in the path of future growth. Now, an effort is underway to save it from the wrecking ball.
Detectives have announced the arrest of 12 suspects from around the Sacramento area after an investigation into Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Two people, believed to be homeless, are behind bars charged with assault with a deadly weapon after the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says they attacked the owners of Dollar Thrift.
One Sacramento County resident said she's a widow with no children, and after getting scammed out of $4,000, the 76-year-old said she has no money to pay her rent or bills.
A long-time restaurant that's been in business for more than six decades in one Sacramento-area city is calling it quits.
There are plenty of good eats new to the Golden 1 Center this year, but one in particular has some special meaning.
One person is in custody for starting a house fire that displaced three people in Sacramento County on Friday afternoon, according to Metro Fire of Sacramento.
A person is in critical condition after crashing into a water-logged canal near Sacramento Friday morning.
The driver is said to be in critical condition, authorities say.
A prime piece of property in Sacramento County is going from retail to religion.
Thermogenesis, a biotech company, is creating new labs for new gene therapy technology. The company's CEO said it's a win for the city of Sacramento as much as it is for his company.
New details were unveiled Wednesday on plans to build a new zoo in Elk Grove. The facility would replace the current Sacramento Zoo site which is nearly 100 years old.
A new report is out showing Sacramento County is failing to go after everyone setting off illegal Fourth of July fireworks and a tip line used to report offenders was not even working.
In a new crackdown on organized retail crime, some Northern California district attorneys are now getting new tools to root out the criminal enterprises.
Firefighters say working smoke alarms woke a family as a fire tore through their home's garage Friday morning.
An East Sacramento eatery that has been in business for decades is set to close.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Iran claims it shot down a U.S. fighter jet, and two sources confirmed to CBS News that a search and rescue operation was underway.
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
No candidate topped 30% in last year’s Sacramento mayor primary. Now, there’s a push to eliminate it and allow voters to pick more than one candidate.
Firefighters say working smoke alarms woke a family as a fire tore through their home's garage Friday morning.
Police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes, but one advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
Despite recent rain and snow in Northern California, state water officials say the Sierra snowpack remains near historic lows, raising concerns about water availability during the hot summer months.
An East Sacramento eatery that has been in business for decades is set to close.
Last year, six people ran for Sacramento mayor and no one got more than 30% of the vote during the primary election. Now, there's a push to eliminate the primary and allow voters to choose more than one candidate.
A young girl was blindsided near her Natomas home Wednesday afternoon when her mother says a man crouching behind a utility box jumped out and attacked her from behind as she rode her bike.
Friday marks four years since the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history. Since then, police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes. One advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
A new type of home may soon be rolling into Sacramento. City leaders are considering allowing people to live in cottages mounted on wheels.
One person was killed in a hit-and-run collision between two vehicles in Sacramento on Friday evening, police said.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
California's snowpack could be the second-lowest on record after a hot March, state water officials said on Wednesday.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California will now observe March 31 as Farmworkers Day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday officially renaming what has been known as Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader came to light.
The Athletics' home opener is Friday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, but just one day earlier, their Single-A affiliate, the Stockton Ports, kicked off opening day in downtown Stockton.
DeRozan reached 26,688 career points, moving him past Dominique Wilkins (26,668) into 17th place on the NBA's all-time list.
Drake Baldwin drove in four runs with a pair of two-out hits, Chris Sale pitched one-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up their season-opening homestand with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Athletics on Wednesday.
Shea Langeliers hit his fourth home run of the season and the Athletics picked up their first win with a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
For years, California leaders accused oil companies of price gouging at the pump, but a state investigation found no evidence of that. Instead, a CBS News California investigation found what's really driving the highest gas prices in the U.S.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
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.
Firefighters rescued two dogs from the home during the the fire.
The Athletics' home opener is Friday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, but just one day earlier, their Single-A affiliate, the Stockton Ports, kicked off opening day in downtown Stockton.
Conor McGill reports.
A man on California's death row has died while incarcerated at a Sacramento-area prison, state officials said on Thursday.
A young girl was blindsided near her Natomas home Wednesday afternoon when her mother says a man crouching behind a utility box jumped out and attacked her from behind as she rode her bike.