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A speeding driver was pulled over on a Stockton highway and was found with hundreds of fentanyl pills, a loaded gun and a two-month-old baby in the backseat, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.
A large amount of meth was seized by officers during a traffic stop on Highway 99 near Manteca on Wednesday morning.
A man was found guilty of first-degree murder for the shooting death of a beloved Lodi podiatrist back in 2018, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announced on Sunday.
Traffic is being diverted along Highway 26 near Stockton due to a vehicle fire that left one person dead Wednesday morning.
San Joaquin County is the latest in Northern California to recommend all residents, even if fully vaccinated, wear masks indoors in public settings amid an increase in coronavirus Delta variant cases.
A scathing report was released on San Joaquin County's response to COVID-19 raising questions as to whether the county could have stopped the spread sooner and prevented some of the deaths.
The suspect arrested after a wild crime spree that stretched from Lathrop to Ripon - and that left one person dead - has been identified.
A wild crime spree stretched from Lathrop to Ripon on Monday, leaving one person dead -- along with a trail of destruction.
In at least one local county, homicides nearly doubled in the span of a year.
Approximately 1.5 tons of illegal fireworks were confiscated in San Joaquin County in June. In just one month, arrests have been made in every city throughout the county.
Deputies were serving a restraining order along with an eviction notice to Robert Bradford, 35, on E. Stewart Street when several explosives were found along with various other weapons.
The road to this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show passed through a pandemic and a major change of date and venue. For San Joaquin County's Bill McFadden, one of the nation's best-known dog handlers, the road also proved dangerous.
A mosquito that can spread yellow fever was detected in San Joaquin County for the third year in a row.
There's a pesky problem plaguing Galt. Several residents are dealing with ants swarming their properties and swimming pools.
Police say an Escalon man was charged with reckless endangerment Monday morning after firing his gun into the air to defend his pet duck.
A woman has died after an SUV crashed into the water in the Delta late Monday night.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said a man wanted for attempted murder after he allegedly shot his girlfriend in the face was arrested in Oregon.
The owner allegedly sold cards to undercover state agents.
A local sheriff's department is asking for the public's help to find a man accused of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend.
An owl that had been illegally kept as a pet has been released back into the wild.
San Joaquin County authorities are responding to reports of devices in Tracy that could be explosive.
Law enforcement officers are seriously cracking down on sideshow activity in the Central Valley.
CHP aircraft helped stop vehicles suspected of illegally racing on Highway 99 over the weekend.
Officers have arrested a Tracy man in connection to a series of recent incidents where rocks have been thrown onto cars - including one where a California Highway Patrol vehicle was hit.
In response to the recent spike in street racing and "sideshows" across the region, officers are getting more training on how to deal with such incidents.
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.