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California's Capitol Christmas tree was finally lit – with no fanfare – after concerns over a protest led to the cancellation of the annual outdoor event.
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California's Capitol Christmas tree was finally lit – with no fanfare – after concerns over a protest led to the cancellation of the annual outdoor event.
The Neighborhood Wellness Foundation's co-founder and executive director reflected on how they adapted to continue filling a critical need for some of the community's most vulnerable after a setback during last winter's storms.
Sacramento State officials say the campus will remain open on Thursday when faculty plan on holding a one-day strike.
A Woodland school bus with students on board caught fire on a freeway while returning from a field trip in Sacramento early Tuesday afternoon.
In a coordinated crackdown, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office organized the department's first-ever major retail theft sting. They sent 50 deputies undercover for one week in "Operation Bad Elf," targeting 12 major retailers in the county like Target, Walmart, Ulta and Walgreens.
While October is usually the month breast cancer awareness is in the spotlight, Albie Aware is getting life-saving tips out to the public 365 days a year.
From wooden planes and piggy banks to a game of Go Fish, volunteers with the Sacramento Area Woodworkers organization are trying to make Christmas a little extra special for kids in need.
Sacramento's vibrant food scene is making waves on the national stage. The New York Times published a feature spotlighting California's capital city and its rising restaurant scene.
A suspected drunk driver who police say struck a woman and her two children while they were walking in Sacramento's Pocket neighborhood was arraigned in court on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, District Attorney Thien Ho filed a 48-page amended lawsuit that accuses the City of Sacramento of allowing the homeless to pollute waterways and endanger public health.
On Tuesday, District Attorney Thien Ho filed a 48-page amended lawsuit that accuses the City of Sacramento of allowing the homeless to pollute waterways and endanger public health.
A Woodland school bus with students on board caught fire on a freeway while returning from a field trip in Sacramento early Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's planned holiday tree lighting ceremony at the California State Capitol will be virtual this year due to concerns over protests, the governor's office confirmed.
Showers return to Wednesday's forecast and will linger through Thursday. Snow levels are expected to drop across the Sierra and could cause delays for drivers heading over the passes.
The River City Waterway Alliance will show Thien Ho the environmental, health, and safety issues they say are caused by encampments along the river.
A Sacramento-area native has been nominated again for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
The tax would punish land owners who have undeveloped land with no construction or building permit applications in process.
The city of Sacramento is considering adding a new tax to spark development on its empty parcels sitting dormant. There are a lot of them in Sacramento. The tax would punish land owners who have undeveloped land with no construction or building permit applications in process.
Sacramento police say that they were notified Sunday that a mother who was walking her kids to school in the Pocket area of Sacramento and was hit by a car, has died. Her two children were also hit but have non-life-threatening injuries.
The coroner's office released a sketch of the man on Monday.
There is a call for volunteers to help with the upcoming Point in Time Count in Sacramento. It's the annual census of homeless people. "Sacramento Steps Forward" is planning to conduct the count on January 24th and 25th. It's required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to qualify for any federal funding.
Nic Merianos delivers the latest forecast for the Sacramento region.
A mom and her two kids were injured on Nov. 30 when they were hit by a car that crashed and rolled. The mom died on Sunday. The driver is under arrest. Police say she was speeding and was also under the influence of alcohol.
Want to help make a difference this holiday season? Join CBS13 and Good Day Sacramento this Giving Monday at Cal Expo to donate personal care items for the local homeless community.
Want to help make a difference this holiday season? Join CBS13 and Good Day Sacramento this Giving Monday at Cal Expo to donate personal care items for the local homeless community.
California's Capitol Christmas tree was finally lit – with no fanfare – after concerns over a protest led to the cancellation of the annual outdoor event.
The Neighborhood Wellness Foundation's co-founder and executive director reflected on how they adapted to continue filling a critical need for some of the community's most vulnerable after a setback during last winter's storms.
The warning comes following an arrest of a suspect connected to a massive gift card scam involving more than 50 Targets across the state.
It is, at long last, state football championship weekend in California, and some Sacramento-area teams are headed down to Los Angeles. Folsom High School has had its share of elite quarterbacks in its history, and it may have another.
A local food bank in Natomas is playing a big role in that community this holiday season. Joey's Food Locker is not only helping feed those in need but also preparing volunteers for the real world.
California's Capitol Christmas tree was finally lit – with no fanfare – after concerns over a protest led to the cancellation of the annual outdoor event.
The Neighborhood Wellness Foundation's co-founder and executive director reflected on how they adapted to continue filling a critical need for some of the community's most vulnerable after a setback during last winter's storms.
The warning comes following an arrest of a suspect connected to a massive gift card scam involving more than 50 Targets across the state.
It is, at long last, state football championship weekend in California, and some Sacramento-area teams are headed down to Los Angeles. Folsom High School has had its share of elite quarterbacks in its history, and it may have another.
A local food bank in Natomas is playing a big role in that community this holiday season. Joey's Food Locker is not only helping feed those in need but also preparing volunteers for the real world.
California's Capitol Christmas tree was finally lit – with no fanfare – after concerns over a protest led to the cancellation of the annual outdoor event.
The Neighborhood Wellness Foundation's co-founder and executive director reflected on how they adapted to continue filling a critical need for some of the community's most vulnerable after a setback during last winter's storms.
In a coordinated crackdown, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office organized the department's first-ever major retail theft sting. They sent 50 deputies undercover for one week in "Operation Bad Elf," targeting 12 major retailers in the county like Target, Walmart, Ulta and Walgreens.
While October is usually the month breast cancer awareness is in the spotlight, Albie Aware is getting life-saving tips out to the public 365 days a year.
From wooden planes and piggy banks to a game of Go Fish, volunteers with the Sacramento Area Woodworkers organization are trying to make Christmas a little extra special for kids in need.
The Biden administration said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the West.
CVS is revamping the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescription medications, a move that could change how much consumers pay for their prescription drugs.
The Biden administration will issue $200 million in grants to modernize the country's ferry systems.
A group of University of California professors, including 17 from UC Davis, signed a public letter pushing back on the UC president's efforts to develop what he described earlier this month as a "viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East," saying it violates their academic freedom.
When it comes to walking and type 2 diabetes risk, it's not just how much you do it that helps — it's also how fast you move, a new study has found.
It is, at long last, state football championship weekend in California, and some Sacramento-area teams are headed down to Los Angeles. Folsom High School has had its share of elite quarterbacks in its history, and it may have another.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw says he has exchanged apologies with the Philadelphia Eagles security official after a sideline dustup led to both being ejected.
A Sacramento-area native has been nominated again for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
A rare and expensive baseball card of a Baltimore legend sold for big bucks.
The 49ers talked the talk all offseason and backed it up with a convincing 42-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Republicans insist border security funding must be included in any national security funding package.
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
The Biden administration said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the West.
A new FBI intelligence report says the most likely "primary targets" of foreign terrorists could include churches, synagogues and members of the Jewish community during the holiday season.
A recently approved vaccine was supposed to protect babies from RSV, but a nationwide shortage is leaving some healthcare providers, including in Northern California, without critical doses.
While October is usually the month breast cancer awareness is in the spotlight, Albie Aware is getting life-saving tips out to the public 365 days a year.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
CVS is revamping the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescription medications, a move that could change how much consumers pay for their prescription drugs.
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
More than 180 million people are expected to shop for Black Friday deals, and many of them were out early across our area waiting for the doors to open.
Folks are gearing up to set the Thanksgiving table, but no feast is complete without dessert. One Yuba City bakery's decades-old recipes stand the test of time.
A Modesto landmark of more than 65 years is set to close its doors Wednesday as a result of an American Disabilities Act lawsuit filed last month.
First-time dad Geoff Mayfield spared no expense in buying the top-rated Miku Pro smart baby monitor. It uses sensors to track his son's real-time breathing and sleeping patterns. Now, a switch to a subscription model is causing frustration.
The CDC says whole and pre-cut cantaloupes have caused dozens of cases of salmonella infection, including 17 hospitalizations, in 15 states, including California, and in Canada.
He had a history of violence, running from police and escaping custody in a hospital, yet following the deadly Roseville park shootout, suspect Eric Abril escaped from a hospital again. In part three of our series, we investigate Abril's second escape and highlight what CHP can learn from local law enforcement about transparency and regaining the public's trust.
CHP finally released the dashcam video they initially claimed didn't exist from the Roseville park shootout, but other agencies continue withholding public information. We investigate the public's right to see records related to police shootings and the concerning law enforcement claims.
An officer and hostage were shot. Another hostage -- killed. It's been seven months and CHP still won't answer basic questions about policies that impact all Californians. In part one of our series, Julie Watts investigates the controversial decision to serve a high-risk search warrant to an armed felon at a public park surrounded by kids.
In response to CBS13's ongoing investigation into April's deadly Mahany Park shooting in Roseville, the California Highway Patrol on Monday released never-before-seen dash camera footage from the initial moments of the shootout.
If your car is stolen, the odds are your car will be found but the person who stole it will almost never be arrested. But Sacramento PD has a higher arrest rate than most thanks to new technology and a dedicated team.
In the case of the free phone that cost $369, Karen Rickman of Portola bought a buy-one, get-one free cell phone.
First-time dad Geoff Mayfield spared no expense in buying the top-rated Miku Pro smart baby monitor. It uses sensors to track his son's real-time breathing and sleeping patterns. Now, a switch to a subscription model is causing frustration.
A Stockton viewer's elderly mother is in a wheelchair and requires in-home care. She says the company she hired to drop in on her mom reports scheduling and staffing issues with a high rate of callouts.
Some people who sold property in Solano County are getting tax bills for property they no longer own. The new owners may not get bills at all.
Steven Sarron knew something was wrong when the jeweler couldn't return the diamond ring he gave his wife for Christmas.
Cultural burning is an ancient practice to preserve the land but it's now reshaping wildfire strategies across California.
The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where wildfires in 2020 and 2021 inflicted lasting damage on the iconic sequoia forests. Environmentalists in California say it's a huge mistake.
California lawmakers are already expressing concern over the state's plan to alleviate the insurance crisis.
The town of Paradise held a moment of silence on Wednesday for 85 seconds – one for each of the people who lost their lives that day.
Paradise is still recovering five years after a wildfire destroyed most of the northern California town.
A local food bank in Natomas is playing a big role in that community this holiday season. Joey's Food Locker is not only helping feed those in need but also preparing volunteers for the real world.
From wooden planes and piggy banks to a game of Go Fish, volunteers with the Sacramento Area Woodworkers organization are trying to make Christmas a little extra special for kids in need.
A Stockton teen is making sure folks' feet stay warm and colorful by bringing her signature Silly Socks to those who might feel forgotten this holiday season.
Caleb McNitt -- or Mr. McNitt in his Elk Grove classroom -- isn't just inspiring young minds as a teacher but also as a cancer survivor.
A Rio Linda mother is making waves by ensuring that Thanksgiving is a special occasion for new cadets in South Carolina.
An attempted murder charge has been filed against the man suspected of slashing Paul Flores' neck at the Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga earlier this year, according to the Fresno County District Attorney's Office.
Skeptics did not hold back and the California Forever CEO did not back down in an emotional town hall in Vacaville about a proposed new Solano County city.
California's Capitol Christmas tree was finally lit – with no fanfare – after concerns over a protest led to the cancellation of the annual outdoor event.
The Neighborhood Wellness Foundation's co-founder and executive director reflected on how they adapted to continue filling a critical need for some of the community's most vulnerable after a setback during last winter's storms.
It may be hard to believe, but we're nearing the end of 2023, and starting January 1, some new laws will kick in. What are they and how will they impact you? Here's Hunter Sowards with The Answer.