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Anthony Jenkins first met the Johnson family after responding to a disturbance call. When he and his partner arrived, Jenkins soon realized that the family was in dire need of basic essentials and some holiday cheer.
Detectives are investigating a possible homicide after a woman was found dead in her mobile home.
The sign says welcome and it's a place that promises to leave the light on for you, but at some Sacramento County Motel 6s, there have been more lights and sirens.
Deputies are investigating after a man was found fatally shot late Wednesday night.
Jonnyrae Witt, 25, is considered a dangerous fugitive who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, as well as assault with a deadly weapon and home invasion.
California has taken in 218 Syrian refugees this year, but in his announcement, Jones zeroed in on "25" Syrian refugees.
Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones announced on Monday that he will challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Ami Bera.
The accused gunman, 28-year-old Christopher Michael Franklin, is said to be a veteran of the armed forces and is not homeless.
Sheriff's investigators say they got a call from a man who said he shot his wife during an argument, then said he was going to kill himself.
It's one of the busiest non-highway roads in the Sacramento area with a mix of pedestrians crossing often, stop-and-go traffic and a heavy flow of cars.
While the county offers life jackets, Sacramento City Fire spokesman Roberto Padilla says not enough people use them.
Signs are up along Sacramento's waterways warning to stay out of the water, because of the toxic algae thriving in California's drought and warm temperatures.
Authorities are looking for a man who reportedly got into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her.
Dumb, yes, but at least the thief was honest—he mentioned the car had some minor bumper damage in the ad. That likely came from the escape.
Enforcement is increasing—starting this month Sacramento County is adding extra ranger patrols and increasing shelter beds for homeless.
Customers of the Sacramento Sanitation District will be able to fill up with free treated sewage water directly from the treatment plant.
He says for years, he's forwarded Sacramento County investigators photos and information involving offenders including license plates, names, and nationalities.
The facility has been closed for five years due to budget cuts, and has been criticized by the Sacramento County grand jury for its vacancy and the county spending $1 million a year to maintain it.
It acts as a fake cellphone tower to intercept the text messages and conversations from all nearby cellular devices.
The CHP says it doesn't know what caused the driver of a Ford Fusion to cross into oncoming traffic, but two men kept the death toll down.
One person was killed in a head-on crash on westbound State Route 16 at Murieta South Parkway. Three vehicles were involved, though one was on a trailer being towed by another vehicle.
Neighbors say water shot into the air for at least an hour early Thursday morning due to a water main break.
A man and a woman are in jail for allegedly pimping a 16 year old girl. Bail for each of the suspects has been set at $2 million. Sacramento Sheriff arrested Devonte Wright, 25, and Imani Bryant, 20.
The dry lands of California has led to a pardon of sorts for the caged critters at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter. Instead of being euthanized, feral cats are being put out in the open to hunt down the bounty the drought is attracting—rodents.
The strip club will be replaced with a Russian church. The VIP room will be replaced with a day care.
Two of the top teams in the WNBA's Western Conference will battle it out in Sin City on Sunday.
The California Highway Patrol says summer is one of its busiest times for DUI enforcement.
Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0.
A Modesto police officer was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident that happened while off duty in Tuolumne County, authorities said on Saturday.
Sacramento police said a person believed to have been injured in a shooting in Old Sacramento was arrested after showing up at a Natomas fire station.
Two of the top teams in the WNBA's Western Conference will battle it out in Sin City on Sunday.
A Stanislaus County woman is sharing her story of overcoming racism and disappointment in the world of classical music, while finding purpose through faith, family and perseverance.
The California Highway Patrol says summer is one of its busiest times for DUI enforcement.
Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0.
A Modesto police officer was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident that happened while off duty in Tuolumne County, authorities said on Saturday.
Sacramento police said a person believed to have been injured in a shooting in Old Sacramento was arrested after showing up at a Natomas fire station.
People came together across the Sacramento region to celebrate Juneteenth. One of the largest events was in Sacramento's William Land Park, where a two-day festival is taking place.
A new poll shows 86% of people in Sacramento have serious concerns over potholes and deteriorating roads. Now, transportation data is supporting those concerns, showing that the condition of California's roadways is getting worse.
It's Pride Month, and one popular singing group is getting ready for opening night in Sacramento. But before they hit the stage, they're fine-tuning their vocals and dusting off their boots and hats.
A new video shared for the first time publicly captures a deadly crash that killed a 19-year-old passenger in Sacramento. Still, no one has been charged.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
As summer road trip season arrives and gas prices continue to swing, travelers do not have to burn through a full vacation budget to get out of town.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for expected public safety power shutoffs.
A California couple was injured after discovering their dogs were fighting a bear in the Mammoth Lakes area earlier this week, police said.
Two of the top teams in the WNBA's Western Conference will battle it out in Sin City on Sunday.
Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
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.
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.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire that was threatening structures near Camanche Reservoir in California's San Joaquin Valley, officials said Wednesday evening.
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.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
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.
The California Highway Patrol says summer is one of its busiest times for DUI enforcement.
Madisen Keavy reports.
People came together across the Sacramento region to celebrate Juneteenth. One of the largest events was in Sacramento's William Land Park, where a two-day festival is taking place.
A suspect was arrested Friday afternoon after stealing a Sacramento police patrol vehicle and leading officers on a chase that ended near Lodi.
A Stanislaus County woman is sharing her story of overcoming racism and disappointment in the world of classical music, while finding purpose through faith, family and perseverance.