San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan enters 2026 California governor's race
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A Central Valley man described by authorities as one of the state's "most prolific and dangerous" firearms traffickers has been arrested, according to San Jose police.
Police in San Jose provided an update into a deadly shootout with an armed suspect on Wednesday, saying he took part in a multi-day crime spree that involved multiple armed robberies, carjackings and shootings with law enforcement.
The mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on California's billionaires, as leaders debate the benefits of the proposal.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced charges against the 17-year-old accused of shooting three people at San Jose's Westfield Valley Fair mall on Black Friday.
Three people were taken to the hospital after they were shot at San Jose's Westfield Valley Fair on Black Friday, police said.
A California man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after being convicted of stealing missile tracking technology trade secrets from his employer, prosecutors said.
Police in San Jose announced Friday the arrests of seven people in connection with a violent smash-and-grab robbery in which an 88-year-old jewelry store owner was brutally attacked.
The brother of the late NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman is suspected of driving into a South San Jose post office early Sunday morning, officials said.
Officials in San Jose announced that a 4th of July drone show would take place at Lake Cunningham after Tuesday's explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Yolo County led to the cancellation of the fireworks display.
Excitement is building on the West Coast as soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami squad is set to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.
Ty Emberson had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 18 shots, and the Edmonton Oilers completed a four-game season series sweep of the San Jose Sharks with a 3-0 victory in the regular-season finale for both teams.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for what prosecutors had called a "vigilante shooting spree" targeting a man suspected of molesting Velasquez's relative.
A former university employee from San Jose is facing federal theft charges after he allegedly used a credit card from his employer to buy Apple products that he resold.
A Stockton couple was arrested last week on suspicion of drug and weapons violations following alleged narcotics sales in the Bay Area, police said Monday.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Reno was forced to make an emergency landing in Sacramento Wednesday evening, the second such incident involving a Southwest flight from the Bay Area in as many days.
A Central Valley man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a deadly shooting in East San Jose late last month.
The debate over Proposition 36, the ballot measure would allow felony charges and increased sentences for theft and drug crimes, is heating up between Gov. Gavin Newsom and California's mayors.
More California mayors who are Democrats are stepping forward to support a statewide ballot initiative on retail crime that Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes.
Three former guards at the Santa Clara County Jail pleaded guilty Tuesday in the 2015 beating death of inmate Michael Tyree, two years after their murder convictions were overturned.
A suspect linked to organized retail theft in San Jose was arrested this week in Sacramento after leading law enforcement officials on a chase, authorities said Wednesday.
A woman was arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday following a deadly stabbing in San Jose earlier this week, police said.
Court documents in the case of three San Jose family members charged in the alleged child-abuse death of a three-year-old girl during a brutal 2021 exorcism ritual at a makeshift church reveal the child fought to escape even as she declared her love for her mother, who was one of her assailants.
The "holy grail" of shipwrecks has been controversial since it was discovered, because it is both an archaeological and economic treasure.
John Carlson scored three goals for the first hat trick of his 17-year NHL career, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped their six-game losing streak with an emphatic 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night.
A spring storm system is bringing rounds of rain and thunderstorms to Northern California, with the most active weather expected Friday into the weekend, when the Sierra will get a dumping of more snow.
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.
A suspicious death investigation is underway near a Modesto boat launch, police said on Thursday.
Details on charges were not immediately available, but the Yolo County District Attorney's Office said it will announce indictments on Friday, formally charging suspects in the July 1, 2025, explosion.
John Carlson scored three goals for the first hat trick of his 17-year NHL career, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped their six-game losing streak with an emphatic 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night.
The attorney for the man shot by ICE agents in Patterson is disputing federal claims and raising questions about what led up to the shooting, and what's happening now at the hospital.
A spring storm system is bringing rounds of rain and thunderstorms to Northern California, with the most active weather expected Friday into the weekend, when the Sierra will get a dumping of more snow.
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.
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.
The bill would allow drivers to install federally approved E-85 conversion kits, giving more vehicles access to the lower-cost fuel option.
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
The cost of diesel fuel is nearing $8 per gallon in parts of California, creating significant pressure on small trucking companies already struggling.
Northern California lawmakers denounced President Trump's latest threats against Iran on social media, vowing to wipe out "a whole civilization, and mirroring other Democratic lawmakers nationwide who are now calling for his removal from office.
Vanity plates are a popular way for people to personalize their cars in California, and they help generate millions of dollars for nonprofit causes. Now, a new lowrider license plate is being proposed.
John Carlson scored three goals for the first hat trick of his 17-year NHL career, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped their six-game losing streak with an emphatic 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night.
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 Thursday afternoon to clinch their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2016.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night.
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
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.
Political analyst Gary Dietrich breaks down California's oil amid the war in Iran and the shooting involving ICE agents in Patterson.
For the first, the family and attorney of the man shot by ICE agents got to see him in person for the first time.
Details on charges were not immediately available, but the Yolo County District Attorney's Office said it will announce indictments on Friday, formally charging suspects in the July 1, 2025, explosion.
A neighborhood in Sacramento is raising concerns about plans to build a crematorium to a mostly empty business suite.
In Union Pacific’s first-ever coast-to-coast steam tour, the world’s largest train is rolling through Marysville Thursday.