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For Principal Ed Santopadre, a new school year is always hectic. But the 2017-18 year is setting a new standard, with a large part of his campus construction zone still unfinished.
School crossing signs are posted at the intersection where prosecutors allege a retail store owner targeted Vacaville's Will C. Wood High School students for drug sales.
Nightfall didn't bring much relief from the heat for residents in Vacaville thanks to a rare weather phenomenon.
A 48-year-old woman has died after her car was struck by a suspected drunk driver, police say.
A small plane has crashed near Interstate 505 and Vaca Valley Parkway in Vacaville.
An unexpected hot air balloon landing caused a stir in a Vacaville neighborhood on Wednesday.
A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in flames in Vacaville.
A couple of Solano County sheriff's deputies are one llama's heroes after they saved it from traffic.
One man is dead and an officer was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting in Vacaville.
"The 'Blue Whale Challenge' app involves the enticement of students into risky behavior that could result in the final challenge of taking one's life.
Firefighters made quick work of flames burning at a hay processing plant.
A student at a Vacaville middle school has been arrested on suspicion of bringing a weapon to campus, police say.
CBS13 has heard of a variety of dirty high-pressure sales tactics like claiming burglaries are up in your neighborhood, that your current company is out of business, and they have rock bottom prices, but you must act that day to get the deal.
Monday night, a car parked on Williams street near Merchant went up in flames in front of a Vacaville gas station. Investigators soon realized the vandals had left a disturbing message.
Shots rang out at a Vacaville apartment complex late Thursday morning, leaving several people injured.
A man has died after crashing his car while going south on Interstate 505.
Ace Hardware manager Ryan Carrigan describes what happened when thieves broke into the Vacaville store in the early-morning hours.
Fairmont elementary school in Vacaville was placed on lockdown this morning as police searched for suspicious person in the area.
Rescue crews are working to get a wayward sea lion back home safely.
A firefighter's oath binds them to protect those in danger in the community they serve. Tuesday morning, that promise made a lasting impression on a Vacaville high school student.
Detectives have made an arrest in the cold case murder of a Vacaville teenager.
Police are turning to the public to help identify a woman accused of groping two Walmart employees and a Walmart customer.
Police found hand-written notes from both Eric and his mother that expressed her will to die and how the suicide were to take place.
A man has been arrested after he allegedly assisted in the suicide of his 69-year-old mother.
The body of a man was discovered at a Vacaville golf course operated by a Travis Air Force Base squadron Thursday afternoon.
The Lincoln councilmember made the comments during the inaugural meeting for Twelve Bridges High School's new 'Club America," a high school chapter of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA.
After hours of emotional testimony, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 to move forward with the proposed Hope Way Apartments development in Penryn.
The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation out of Uvalde, Texas, claims that it reached a "conditional truce" between the rival gangs in Stockton, but the mayor of Stockton said she doubts their claim.
Folsom has a thriving cycling community, thanks in large part to its extensive paved trail system. But for years, riders have faced one major gap, where both trails stop at Highway 50 along Placerville Road.
Grass Valley is known for its Christmas charm, but for the third year in a row, some shop owners are also displaying menorahs in their storefronts. Merchants say it's a small gesture to be even more inclusive.
The Lincoln councilmember made the comments during the inaugural meeting for Twelve Bridges High School's new 'Club America," a high school chapter of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA.
The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation out of Uvalde, Texas, claims that it reached a "conditional truce" between the rival gangs in Stockton, but the mayor of Stockton said she doubts their claim.
The Solano County Sheriff's Office said some of its staff are on administrative leave after a partially written racial slur was allegedly found taped to a wall in the county jail.
After hours of emotional testimony, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 to move forward with the proposed Hope Way Apartments development in Penryn.
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Sacramento police on Sunday said a thief stole a portion of a public artwork that is located in North Sacramento.
The rider of the electric unicycle was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
Sacramento police said the suspect was arrested by the California Highway Patrol in connection with a pursuit and firearm charges.
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger on a Sacramento Regional Transit light rail train was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison, authorities said Monday.
Medical staff at the California International Marathon used a defibrillator to help a runner regain a pulse after she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest halfway through the race on Sunday.
The share of borrowers who are 30-plus days late on paying back their loans is now at 11%.
As more families in Northern California turn to charities for a helping hand this holiday season, the Salvation Army is facing one of its busiest years yet.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
FIFA announced the match-ups and times for the six World Cup 2026 games that will be played at Levi's Stadium.
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Sacramento State is hiring Arizona assistant head coach and Northern California native Alonzo Carter as the next head football coach.
Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead Minnesota past the Sacramento Kings 117-103 in the Timberwolves' second straight game without star Anthony Edwards.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24.
Tommy Rittenhouse threw two of his three touchdown passes to Daniel Sobkowicz, Chris Taylor returned a kickoff 91 yards for a score, and unseeded Illinois State beat UC Davis 42-31 in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.
The Lincoln councilmember made the comments during the inaugural meeting for Twelve Bridges High School's new 'Club America," a high school chapter of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA.
President Trump on Tuesday more than doubled the list of countries subject to his travel ban or to heavy restrictions, bringing the total number of nations affected to 39.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and Justice Department thwarted "what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot" in Southern California.
A steady stretch of nonstop fog over the last couple of weeks isn't just dampening moods, it may be taking a toll on physical health as well.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
The plan is to embed street medicine training directly into residency programs across multiple hospitals.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Ray Cathey is on a journey from silence to new sounds. Cathey's hearing took a pounding when he was an air rescue paramedic during the Vietnam War.
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.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, 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.
Steve Large reports on the backlash surrounding a Lincoln councilmember’s comments connecting trauma and sexual orientation.
Kayla Moeller reports on the merchant Menorahs initiative in Grass Valley.
Dozens of miles of trails are separated by Highway 50, but that could soon change as Folsom is planning to create a Highway 50 trail undercrossing.
The Stockton mayor talks about an alleged ceasefire between gangs that a Texas group claims to have brokered.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted to continue with the affordable housing project in Penryn.