Sacramento police chief Kathy Lester to retire in May after decades in law enforcement
The City of Sacramento will begin searching for a new police chief after current Chief Kathy Lester announced her retirement.
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The City of Sacramento will begin searching for a new police chief after current Chief Kathy Lester announced her retirement.
The Sacramento Police Department on Sunday night released body camera footage of an officer shooting a suspect near an elementary school last month in the Northgate area.
If you drive into Sacramento, chances are you're being caught on camera.
The Sacramento Police Department released body-camera footage of at least one officer shooting a suspect following a bank robbery at the end of January.
The City of Sacramento will pay $2.2 million in a civil settlement to a man suffering a traumatic brain injury after police fired a less lethal round at his head during the George Floyd protests.
The number of people killed on Sacramento County streets so far this year is now up to 148 and police say driving under the influence is one of the top factors.
Starting in January 2026, there will no longer be school resource officers (SROs) on Natomas Unified School District campuses and no more Sacramento police officers on Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT).
Around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, police in Midtown saw people in the area reporting that someone had been shot near the 2700 block of J Street.
The driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with officers, and neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be a factor, police said.
The reserves are being released after an audit by CalPers, the California Public Employee Retirement System, showed the city of Sacramento violated specific CalPers codes on when retired employees may be hired back.
Police said they stopped the vehicle as part of an ongoing investigation, and during the stop, they found 4 ½ pounds of methamphetamine, 2 ¾ grams of fentanyl and $4,200 in cash.
Just before 1 a.m., officers responded to a crash involving a truck and another vehicle near Roseville Road and Connie Drive.
A Sacramento police officer shot a man who was armed with a sword during an incident in the early morning hours of July 14, police said.
Authorities in Sacramento say an apartment damaged in a fire Thursday morning is a crime scene after a man was found dead inside the unit. Claudette Stefanian reports.
A Sacramento police officer shot a man who they said was armed with a sword during an incident early Monday morning. Dave Grashoff reports.
A man who was rushed to the hospital after he was shot in a vehicle on Broadway last weekend has died, police said on Saturday.
Sacramento police released video of three officers shooting a man along N. 16th Street after reports that the man was brandishing a firearm last month.
Body camera footage of Sacramento officers shooting and wounding a suspect near Jibboom Street earlier this month was released on Saturday.
A suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting in Sacramento in November was arrested in North Carolina earlier this week, police said on Friday.
The Sacramento Police Department is taking a unique approach to meeting a significant recruiting deficit within the department.
Sacramento police on Sunday commended North Area patrol officers and a K9 unit for the recent arrest of a suspect in possession of two illegal firearms, authorities said.
A child is fighting for his life after a car hit a tree in Sacramento on Sunday evening.
Dozens turned out to the Natomas Heritage Park clubhouse Tuesday afternoon for the chance to shake hands and meet the law enforcement officers tasked with protecting their community.
A South Land Park coffee shop was targeted by thieves recently. The owner says his insurance is not paying for all the damage, so the community is stepping in to help.
A suspect in a standoff in a busy area near the Sacramento Zoo was taken into custody Friday afternoon, police said.
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
An investigation is underway after a North Sacramento home caught fire early Tuesday morning.
An Antelope area Walgreens store had a vehicle crash through its front door in an attempted burglary, authorities say.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
The 35-year-old mystery of who kidnapped and murdered Northern California mother has been solved after advanced DNA analysis led to the arrest of a suspect and an accessory.
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
The aerial dance troupe Bandaloop dangled from the side of Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium as part of this year's celebration. Artists from across the state attended an awards ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council.
A domestic violence suspect who was barricaded in a home in Sacramento for hours overnight was arrested early Monday morning, police said.
Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
The 35-year-old mystery of who kidnapped and murdered Northern California mother has been solved after advanced DNA analysis led to the arrest of a suspect and an accessory.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
A California man who posed as a police officer while robbing a spa business in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said.
California's goal of having 100% of new cars sold be electric vehicles by 2035 may be hitting a roadblock.
Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3.
Casey Schmidt hit a two-run homer, Drew Gilbert and Heliot Ramos added solo shots and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday.
Liam Hicks and Connor Norby each hit home runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-4.
The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling from the University of Mississippi with the top pick of the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, the 33rd overall pick.
The San Francisco 49ers sat out the first round of the NFL draft, making two trades down after the players they targeted went off the board earlier.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge's decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
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 are investigating after an early morning house fire in North Sacramento.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
Last year, more people checked out digital books and media in Sacramento libraries than traditional books, and that's causing the city to re-evaluate funding.
Tattoo culture has come a long way. In recent years, body art has become more culturally accepted. CBS News Sacramento's Dominic Garcia looks at how one Latino tattoo artist is serving his community.
Ashley Sharp reports.