U.S. woman reportedly dies in controversial "suicide capsule" in Switzerland
The "Sarco" capsule is designed to allow a person sitting inside to push a button that injects nitrogen gas into the sealed chamber.
The "Sarco" capsule is designed to allow a person sitting inside to push a button that injects nitrogen gas into the sealed chamber.
Despite years of national strategies to address the suicide crisis in the U.S., rates continue to rise.
Nearly two decades later, there is a hurt that still haunts one Stockton veteran who is a Purple Heart recipient. He says mental health needs to be prioritized for everyone.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
An addition to the most iconic span in the Bay Area was commemorated on Monday, with some saying the finished project was a long time coming.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
When it comes to youth, suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death. It's so serious that the California Department of Public Health has launched a new campaign to fight it.
Suicide-prevention barriers at San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge have been completed more than a decade after officials greenlighted a project to install stainless-steel mesh nets on both sides of the 1.7-mile bridge.
The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least 1968, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter crew had a grisly Friday evening.
September is Suicide Prevention Month and California is awarding over $16 million in youth suicide prevention efforts.
This Suicide Prevention Month, California is awarding over $16 million in youth suicide-prevention efforts. That's along with grants to tribal and community organizations with the same mission. And with kids headed back to school, California announced it created a new youth suicide prevention hub and a back-to-school mental health hub.
More than half of all U.S. gun deaths are suicides — and suicide by gun is even more frequent among veterans.
The age group that saw the largest percentage increase in suicides last year was adults 65 years or older.
Mental health experts say the three-digit number has made help more accessible than before.
Experts believe the increases are a result of several factors, including social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and limited access to mental health services.
The final findings of a committee formed by the defense secretary included 127 recommendations. Several were deemed "high priority" in relation to accessing firearms.
The CDC says findings from a 2021 survey underscore the urgency for families and schools to intervene in worsening mental health among teens.
A disturbing video showed multiple people attacking the girl as she walked with her boyfriend in a hallway at a New Jersey high school. Adriana Kuch died of suicide two days after the video was posted online.
When analyzed by race and ethnicity, non-Hispanic White people were the only group that saw age-adjusted suicide rates decline in 2021.
TikTok recommends self-harm and eating disorder content to some users within minutes of joining the platform, according to a new report published by the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
The lawsuit alleges that, on the night Katie Meyer died, she received a formal written notice from the university regarding a disciplinary matter.
Before Tuesday's River Cats game, a star athlete talked about turning his pain into purpose. Drew Robinson, a suicide survivor, is part of the SF Giants mental health team.
An inmate died in Stanislaus county from a self-inflicted injury.
A new study published Thursday by a leading non-profit organization that focuses on gun violence prevention found that there is a direct correlation in states with weaker gun laws and higher rates of gun deaths, including homicides, suicides and accidental killings.
The Sacramento Kings lost their season opener 117-115 against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves at the Golden 1 Center on Thursday night.
A massive, ten-story-tall billboard is now up just blocks away from the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
A rise in mental health issues is straining resources across the country and forcing people to wait for appointments.
Nevada County is having trouble with their mail-in ballots due to a printing error. With Election Day nearing, county officials are working around the clock to fix the problem.
A new development set to bring 3,000 new housing units to West Sacramento's Southport community was hit with an appeal filed by a neighbor claiming that the existing environmental review for the project is outdated.
ESPN has named the Golden 1 Center, home of the Sacramento Kings, as the best arena in the NBA.
Here's a list of road closures around the Sacramento area as thousands of athletes are expected to participate in the 2024 Ironman California race.
The CHP 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 confirmed.
The Sacramento Kings lost their season opener 117-115 against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves at the Golden 1 Center on Thursday night.
A massive, ten-story-tall billboard is now up just blocks away from the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.
A Sacramento man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine, prosecutors said Thursday.
We looked into how the area could become a new place for local entertainment and people wanting to open up micro businesses.
Two weeks out from the 2024 general election, there are two Sacramento-area municipalities with a Measure O on the November ballot. Depending on where you live, they do different things.
There's a call in downtown Sacramento to "save the clocktower." It's a memorable line from the "Back to the Future" movie, but now this drama is playing out in real life at Sacramento City Hall.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Ski resorts around Lake Tahoe are starting to reveal their targeted opening days for the 2024-25 winter season.
Oct. 21 was the last day to register online or by mail to vote in California for the 2024 election. Here's what you need to know if you missed the deadline.
An inmate who escaped from a Northern California jail last month was located and arrested at his home on Thursday, deputies say.
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders in nearly every pitching category.
Bronny James entered the game with his father, LeBron James, with four minutes left in the first half and the Los Angeles Lakers leading the Minnesota Timberwolves.
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel has been released from the hospital after being treated for a bout of pneumonia.
MLB's pitch to have the Oakland A's play on an artificial turf field for its inaugural season in West Sacramento struck out. It's a push that was promptly met with player pushback.
A massive, ten-story-tall billboard is now up just blocks away from the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.
Nevada County is having trouble with their mail-in ballots due to a printing error. With Election Day nearing, county officials are working around the clock to fix the problem.
For more than 150 years, federal boarding schools for Native children forced them to assimilate, and often caused physical and emotional abuse.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
Health care hasn't figured prominently on the campaign trail this fall. These voters wish it would.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP 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 confirmed.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
During the last few years, the issue for the real estate market in Sacramento was that few homes were for sale. But, that has changed. Inventory is now up. Unfortunately, demand for that residential inventory isn't.
When a Lodi woman went to use the protection plan she purchased, she was told the company was out of business.
The Call Kurtis team is always looking for ways to help you save money. That includes getting haircuts at heavily discounted prices that are worth getting a trim for.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
There are many money-saving deals out there for senior citizens these days that you may not know about.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
The city of Modesto is seeing a rise in accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats. What's driving the demand, and by how much?
A massive, ten-story-tall billboard is now up just blocks away from the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.
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A rise in mental health issues is straining resources across the country and forcing people to wait for appointments.
Nevada County is having trouble with their mail-in ballots due to a printing error. With Election Day nearing, county officials are working around the clock to fix the problem.