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Russian family that escaped after invasion resettled in Sacramento
Almost a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, millions of people remain displaced around the world including in Northern California.
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Almost a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, millions of people remain displaced around the world including in Northern California.
Life in Ukraine looks different than it did just over a year ago, as this week marks the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sacramento's Slavic community rallied around refugees who came to the area to escape Russian missiles, bombs, and tanks that have been heard in cities across Ukraine. Many of those refugees have found a respite within the Spring of Life Church in Orangevale
"Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia — never," the president told a crowd of 30,000 in Warsaw.
A man later took it upon himself to paint over the swastika a few hours later.
Ukrainian expats say they feel a boost from a Presidential visit as they prepare to commemorate the first day of defense against a Russian invasion.
President Biden boarded a plane with its shades drawn in a dark hangar outside of D.C. before dawn on Sunday to make the unannounced trip to Kyiv.
On a surprise visit, Mr. Biden vowed to "reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
The vice president says that the United States has seen evidence of gruesome crimes perpetuated by Russian forces against Ukrainian civilians.
It may get increasingly difficult for U.S. citizens in Russia to leave as the situation worsens, as U.S. credit and debit cards continue to not work in the country and the U.S.' ability to help becomes "severely limited."
Pete Reed "always kept everybody else around him safe," his wife told CBS News. "I heard from someone that he was protecting someone else with his body when he died."
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
The 19-year-old from Russia's Arkhangelsk region must wear the device while she is under house arrest after she was charged over social media posts that authorities say discredit the Russian army and justify terrorism.
Captain Pavlo Chernyavsky treasures a highly symbolic memento President Biden gave him in return, but says what he and his men really need, is more heavy weapons.
The Kremlin has long cast dire warnings over the potential ramifications of the U.S. and its NATO allies' "direct involvement" in the grueling conflict.
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists warns that "unprecedented danger" has pushed the world closer than ever to catastrophe: "We are on the brink of a precipice."
At least nine people were killed and 64 others wounded in Dnipro, where a Russian missile strike destroyed a section of an apartment building.
Ukraine quickly denied the Russian claim about Soledar, saying "severe" fighting over the town, the strategic importance of which is up for debate, was ongoing.
Here are some areas of potential agreement in the 118th Congress, despite the deep partisan division.
Zelenskyy thanked "the free people of the free world" for their support of Ukraine and its people against Russia.
The impact of Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for his forces in Ukraine to observe a unilateral, 36-hour cease-fire was in doubt Friday after Kyiv officials dismissed the move as a ploy.
The strike, using a U.S.-supplied precision weapon, marks one of the deadliest attacks on the Kremlin's forces since the war began more than 10 months ago.
The strategy appears to violate the laws of war and could help build a case for genocide.
The largest Slavic church in the country is located in Sacramento, and they are asking for your help in serving the thousands of immigrants here and overseas trying to escape the war in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president's chief of staff said the American citizen, who had been working in the city of Kherson, "helped our people."
The triple peace prize award was seen as a strong rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, not only for his action in Ukraine but for the Kremlin's crackdown on domestic opposition.
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The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
Law enforcement officials seized 25 assault rifles allegedly being trafficked into California from Arizona.
Domantas Sabonis will be switching to a previously retired jersey number after getting special permission from the family of a Kings legend.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Domantas Sabonis will be switching to a previously retired jersey number after getting special permission from the family of a Kings legend.
Robert Castaneda says a new program would have made his transition to a successful life beyond prison walls much easier.
Miranda Smith became a teacher after feeling inspired by her own teachers while growing up as a legally blind student. Now, the community is rallying around her as she battles leukemia.
A sexual predator with a criminal history spanning decades could soon be released to live in Stanislaus County. Now, county officials are trying to stop his release.
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Sacramento police said officers seized loaded guns, drugs including fentanyl, multiple pipes, and syringes, and made 12 arrests.
After a CBS13 story, an east Sacramento neighborhood got a solution to blocks of streetlights that stayed on, day or night, prompting another Sacramento neighborhood to call us for help.
This year, more than 60 people have died in Sacramento County from car crashes, and the city of Sacramento has been ranked one of the most dangerous places in the country for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
A minivan driver was arrested for a DUI after crashing into the back of a Sacramento Regional Transit bus in the Arden-Arcade area, the California Highway Patrol said Wednesday night.
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.
Robert Castaneda, who was incarcerated at Solano State Prison for 20 years, says a new program would have made his transition to a successful life beyond prison walls much easier.
California regulators disclosed which areas of the state insurers will have to cover if they want to take advantage of financial incentives intended to resolve the homeowners' insurance crisis.
The California Senate has approved a bill that would ban school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school.
Without work, many who have been behind bars for years face significant challenges transitioning back into society. A new program inside California state prisons is working to change that.
A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area has qualified for the Nov. 5 ballot.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, July 12, vs. the Great Falls Voyagers.
Domantas Sabonis will be switching to a previously retired jersey number after getting special permission from the family of a Kings legend.
Swimmer Lia Thomas' attempt to overturn World Aquatics' policy for transgender athletes, which she felt were discriminatory, has been dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The Oakland Ballers will have one of their players, pitcher Elijah Pleasants, join the San Francisco Giants organization after the big league team purchased his contract.
Jerry West, the Lakers Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86.
The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
The California Senate has approved a bill that would ban school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school.
The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
The G7 leaders have separately agreed to give Ukraine a $50 billion loan amid the war with Russia.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The town of Loomis geared up for a major grand opening with Thursday marking the official opening of a new Costco.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
The majority of Americans can't afford an emergency expense of a thousand dollars. We looked for a fun way to start saving.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
As we get deeper into fire season, you may be wondering if your local fire crew is fully staffed. The Eldorado National Forest said it is pretty close.
The Corral Fire has prompted homeowners in a Tracy neighborhood to call on city leaders and developers to expand the number of entry and exit points to their neighborhood in case of emergency.
Some of the fire engines that are assigned to the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County traveled more than 100 miles.
Crews late Monday afternoon responded to another vegetation fire burning just northwest of the Corral Fire, which scorched more than 14,000 acres near Tracy over the weekend.
One home has been deemed a total loss in the Corral Fire and one neighbor said he and another neighbor, tried to save it.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
Sunday has been upgraded to a First Aler Action Day due to a Red Flag Warning in the Sacramento area.
An arrest has been made in the shooting that left a man dead in the parking lot of an Arden Arcade shopping center.
Dolores Huerta la heroína que cambió la historia de los campesinos en este país, sigue en pie de lucha. A sus 94 años no descansa en sus esfuerzos para defender los derechos humanos y su compromiso con el cambio social. La heroína habla con CBS 13 sobre temas importantes para los Latinos, mujeres y familias en nuestras comunidades.
Sacramento is kicking off summer with a special weekend of just $1 admission at the city's public pools.
There has been no word yet on any injuries.