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On her birthday, Ukrainian refugee Lubov Karga has made it to the United States, thanks to the kindness of strangers and a determined daughter. Captain Zlatoslava Karga of the United States Air Force, stationed at Travis Air Force base, got her mother out of Kyiv.
The project is expected to take three years to complete.
A 25-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a power pole just outside of Vacaville, the Solano California Highway Patrol said Friday afternoon.
A seven-year-old child was injured in a shooting that happened on a Vacaville freeway Monday afternoon, the Solano area California Highway Patrol said.
Winters police said on Friday that the sighting was in the Putah Creek and orchards area southwest of the city.
Fish and wildlife officials are investigating another reported bear sighting in Vacaville on Thursday.
According to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the bear returned home on its own sometime between last night and 9 a.m. this morning.
A firefighter was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency while battling a grass fire just north of Vacaville on Thursday.
Looking for a job? The new Raising Cane's store in Vacaville is looking to hire more than 150 people.
A major crash involving two vehicles shut down part of a road in Vacaville Thursday night.
The scene was in the area of Markham Avenue and Novato Drive. A suspect was refusing to come out of a home, but eventually surrendered.
An alert resident at a Vacaville apartment complex helped police find and arrest the suspect in an armed robbery at a Wingstop restaurant last week.
Thursday, stolen items were recovered from staff members at Premier Day Spa in Vacaville, said the Vacaville Police Department.
A celebration unfolded at Willis Jepson Middle School in Vacaville, complete with the district's only mariachi band, after the school was recognized by the state as a "School to Watch." The honor is based on academic excellence, organizational structure and social equity.
A passenger in a car being driven by a person suspected of being under the influence has died after a crash near Vacaville on Sunday night.
A tractor-trailer that was hauling two dump trailers caught fire along westbound Interstate 80 late Thursday morning.
A dispute between neighbors ended with one of them getting arrested for allegedly brandishing a handgun, deputies say.
An entire staff at a Vacaville bagel shop quit their jobs in protest, and now the video they posted to TikTok showing their final day is going viral with six million views.
A semi-truck is blocking several lanes on eastbound I-80 near Davis Street in Vacaville, said Caltrans District 4.
Early Friday morning, Vacaville Police Department took into custody a Vacaville student who was seen posting a video on Instagram naming classmates he would kill.
A heavy law enforcement presence gathered at Kaiser Vacaville following reports of a person with a gun inside the hospital, police said Thursday evening.
A deadly crash has traffic backed up along westbound Interstate 80 early Monday morning.
The Vacaville Police Department is investigating a major injury solo vehicle collision at the intersection of Leisure Town Road and Sequoia Drive.
The Vacaville Police Department is looking for more victims after police say a man tried to run down people outside several busy shopping centers.
The man convicted on federal gun charges after a 2020 high-speed chase that ended in Vacaville with his car catching fire - and the ammunition inside exploding - has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Iran attacked Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE, claiming retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as the war in the Middle East ramps back up.
Brandon Nimmo set season highs with four hits and five RBIs, Corey Seager scored three times and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 to move within one game of Houston atop the AL West.
The Sacramento Zoo's future in Land Park is officially taking another step forward. The city council approved an updated expansion plan that has already changed following community feedback.
A proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility near Vacaville drew hours of public opposition Tuesday as California Energy Commission officials held their final in-person public hearing on the controversial project.
A proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility near Vacaville drew hours of public opposition Tuesday as California Energy Commission officials held their final in-person public hearing on the controversial project.
A wildfire rapidly expanded in Mariposa County, prompting evacuation orders, road closures and a power shutoff as firefighters worked to slow the flames in difficult terrain.
The Sacramento City Council has approved a $2.2 million project aimed at making streets safer for students walking and biking to seven schools.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Iran attacked Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE, claiming retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as the war in the Middle East ramps back up.
The Sacramento Zoo's future in Land Park is officially taking another step forward. The city council approved an updated expansion plan that has already changed following community feedback.
The Sacramento City Council has approved a $2.2 million project aimed at making streets safer for students walking and biking to seven schools.
Plans for a long-awaited bike and pedestrian trail along the Sacramento River are facing another hurdle after state flood officials approved two new private fences along a section of the riverfront.
Sacramento could soon have more places where people can legally enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors during special events.
A Sacramento man was arrested after police said he threatened two people with a sword and later barricaded himself inside a home last weekend.
Suisun City and the California Forever development group announced on Tuesday that they have finalized the first phase of a revitalization plan for the downtown area of the city.
It's all aimed at reducing highway fatalities and targeting fraud by removing 110 commercial driver's license schools across the nation.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
A California man is the now the ninth person charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in June.
California adoptees are pushing for a bill that would give them access to their birth certificates, which are currently sealed by the state when adoption is finalized.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Brandon Nimmo set season highs with four hits and five RBIs, Corey Seager scored three times and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 to move within one game of Houston atop the AL West.
Brandon Lowe scored from third base on an error with two outs in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-12 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
The longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports football analyst said he came to rely on alcohol to get off pain medications after multiple back surgeries.
Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season as the San Francisco Giants snap the Atlanta Braves' seven-game winning streak with a 7-3 win.
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
A bill that would toughen penalties for assaults against utility workers is being sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the California legislature.
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
California lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at closing gaps in the state's fireworks oversight laws following the deadly 2025 explosion at a fireworks facility in Esparto that killed seven workers.
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
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.
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.
A wildfire rapidly expanded Tuesday in Mariposa County, prompting evacuation orders, road closures and a power shutoff as firefighters worked to slow the flames in difficult terrain.
An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
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.
Meteorologist Ashley Nanfria says windy, dry conditions will continue on Wednesday with chances of rain on Thursday.
Ashley Sharp reports.
The Sacramento City Council has approved a $2.2 million project aimed at making streets safer for students walking and biking to seven schools.
Carmela Karcher reports.
Madisen Keavy reports.