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A quasi-military program in Lathrop that serves at-risk teenagers narrowly avoided closure after it was on the verge of being shut down by the U.S. Department of War, according to Representative Josh Harder.
There are over 20,000 seniors in the Tracy and Lodi areas alone. For many vulnerable residents, some San Joaquin County bus services can't get them where they need to go. So one local nonprofit is stepping in.
Animal rescue groups in San Joaquin County say Stockton is facing a growing problem with abandoned and stray dogs, and they warn that the situation is stretching already limited resources.
With aging pipes in a major Stockton neighborhood where people get their drinking water, San Joaquin County is looking to federal lawmakers to help.
Some residents are calling for stricter testing requirements for older drivers, including more frequent vision and driving evaluations.
A motorcycle rider died and a passenger suffered major injuries after a crash in San Joaquin County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
California continues to face limited refinery capacity amid the ongoing war in Iran, disrupting global shipments.
Two men died after a vehicle sped through active railroad crossing arms in San Joaquin County Saturday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Early warm temperatures are bringing an early start to rattlesnake season across the Central Valley.
Fire crews and farmers are staying alert as temperatures across the Central Valley continue to break records.
At least one person has died in a crash within the Tracy Triangle area late Tuesday afternoon, authorities say.
Authorities have made an arrest in the cold case disappearance of California teenager Victoria Marquina.
Democratic state Senator Jerry McNerney introduced SB 872 that would direct $300 million annually in greenhouse gas reduction fund (GGRF) dollars to levee repairs in the delta and to shore up SWP's canals to prevent interruptions in essential water deliveries.
The Tracy Police Department is utilizing modern technology to help it combat crime and is seeing results after building an innovative real-time information center last August.
Gas prices are soaring in California. This is directly impacting small business food trucks and delivery drivers in San Joaquin County.
After previous years of low literacy rates, San Joaquin County is actively making changes to improve student reading scores.
Authorities are asking for help in finding a man who went out fishing in San Joaquin County and never returned.
One person died in a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 4 near the Old River Bridge in the Discovery Bay area, officials said on Saturday.
A Central California man has been convicted of attempted murder for setting an elderly homeless woman on fire during an incident last year, prosecutors said.
Barry Hickerson has more than 40 years of experience as a paramedic and has worked for 12 years for Farmington Fire in San Joaquin County. That is, until a few weeks ago, when he tendered his resignation after several others did the same.
A sergeant with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty, the department says.
Farmington, a small town in San Joaquin County, is facing a major fire department issue with their battalion chief recently resigning and the county launching an ad-hoc committee.
Just behind what's left of the historic Sunset Theater, lying flat on its back, is the original sign still completely intact. It's the same sign the community is now trying to save.
The man who admitted to setting a mobile home on fire in Stockton, California, killing a mother and two of her young sons, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Authorities say the body of a man who was apparently abducted in Tracy last week was found at Lake Berryessa.
A student has died after they were struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle near the UC Davis campus, officials say.
The Cartel del Noreste has been accused of trafficking weapons, drugs and people, and is characterized by its violent practices and extortion.
Miami Fire said crews were called to the corner of 9th Street and South Miami Avenue in Brickell after getting reports of a possible overdose of a 20-year-old man.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
One person died and another was hospitalized after a construction site collapse in Stanislaus County on Tuesday, officials said.
A student has died after they were struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle near the UC Davis campus, officials say.
Prosecutors will not file homicide charges in the deadly shooting at Natomas High School, saying the student who opened fire acted in self-defense during an attempted robbery on campus.
The Cartel del Noreste has been accused of trafficking weapons, drugs and people, and is characterized by its violent practices and extortion.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
The regional transit station along Meadowview Road has nearly 700 parking spaces and SacRT says it's never full. Now, there's a plan to turn these empty parking spaces into a new transit-oriented community.
Prosecutors will not file homicide charges in the deadly shooting at Natomas High School, saying the student who opened fire acted in self-defense during an attempted robbery on campus.
A proposed crematorium in Sacramento, which sits within 1,000 feet of homes and an elementary school, is drawing concern from nearby residents who say they fear potential health and air quality impacts.
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.
Frustration over rising power bills is a common complaint in California, and the state is bracing for increases in power consumption as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022.
Jacob Wilson hit a two-run single and made a nice defensive play at shortstop, helping the Athletics to a 2-1 win over Texas on Tuesday night that ended a seven-game losing streak against the Rangers.
Nathan Eovaldi allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings, Jake Burger homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers snapped the Athletics' five-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Monday night.
Doug Christie will return for a second full season as coach of the Sacramento Kings despite the team having one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
Deni Avdija had 25 points and 10 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 23 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
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.
It's meant for people to just swing by and drop off non-perishables that could go to waste.
Ashley Sharp reports.
One person died and another was hospitalized after a construction site collapse in Stanislaus County on Tuesday, officials said.
Frustration over rising power bills is a common complaint in California, and the state is bracing for increases in power consumption as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
In the small town of Loomis, a growing population is already top of mind for many residents. Now, a proposal to allow digital signs in town is adding to that conversation and raising concerns about what Loomis could become.