8 people arrested in deadly 2025 Esparto fireworks explosion
Eight people, including five people facing murder charges, were arrested in connection with the Esparto explosion, authorities said on Friday.
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Eight people, including five people facing murder charges, were arrested in connection with the Esparto explosion, authorities said on Friday.
A report from a state task force on the deadly Esparto fireworks explosion laid out 37 recommendations officials say will modernize oversight, close legal loopholes and strengthen coordination between the local, state and federal levels.
The county says the three-day event will celebrate Yolo's food and wine, as well as growers and other local businesses.
A Yolo County grand jury report about the 2025 Esparto fireworks explosion says that although numerous local officials "knew about the fireworks businesses, none of them took any action."
Crews are working to clean up after a load of rice was spilled all over an off-ramp in Woodland early Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities arrested a Woodland man who is accused of attempting to lure two young children to a remote area, and they said investigators learned the man had an active arrest warrant for similar alleged crimes that was issued nearly a decade ago.
Investigators believe drugs or alcohol were factors in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in rural Yolo County that left two people dead.
One person has died after a pair of bicyclists collided on a bike path in Davis on Monday, officials said.
Authorities have arrested four suspects in connection with a recent series of thefts from cluster mailboxes across Yolo County.
Davis residents' complaints about a recent uptick in foul odors from the Yolo County Landfill are not unfounded, air quality officials say.
Thousands of dollars' worth of stolen beehives were recovered by authorities in rural Yolo County this week.
A rockslide blocked State Route 16 near the Yolo and Colusa County line on Wednesday morning, authorities say.
A person police described as a repeat offender was arrested after a pursuit around Yolo County ended at the Target in West Sacramento Sunday afternoon.
Those who oppose the trail say the impacts to the surrounding land and community are not worth it.
California fire officials have finished their investigation into the deadly Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion, with the report now being sent to prosecutors.
Davis police were asking for the public's help to identify a suspect they believe is responsible for a series of indecent exposure incidents near Olive Drive earlier this month.
A Yolo County jury on Tuesday convicted Paul Allen Perez of murdering his five infant children in a case that spans a decade and multiple counties.
For one Yolo County business owner, there's a bittersweet celebration at his home in light of the news.
Hands-on restoration work has spawned a big salmon comeback in Yolo County.
A coconut oil spill in Yolo County has forced some roads off Interstate 80 to close Friday afternoon.
An arrest was made in Crescent City as law enforcement officers continue to investigate the deadly Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion.
One person has died following an incident involving two dump trucks at the Yolo County landfill near Davis Wednesday morning, officials say.
One person is reportedly trapped after the accident, officials say.
Cal-OSHA says it found 15 violations at the Esparto fireworks facility where multiple explosions killed seven workers back in July.
There are growing calls for safety on a deadly stretch of County Road 102 in Yolo County.
A 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle stolen in San Mateo County more than three decades ago has finally been returned to its original owner.
Tyler Muehl, 18, pleaded guilty in federal court after a viral video captured him attacking the sea lion at La Jolla Cove.
An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."
A cross-country road trip usually means loading up the car, turning on the GPS and settling in for a long drive. Walker Sutton chose a very different way to get from San Francisco to New York: by bicycle.
For most people, turning 100 would be reason enough to slow down. Not Ruby McNally, who celebrated the milestone by doing what she has done to mark several of her biggest birthdays: jumping out of an airplane.
Sacramento's population is growing, but the city currently has 150 fewer police officers than it did back in 2008. Some officers are saying low pay is to blame.
A 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle stolen in San Mateo County more than three decades ago has finally been returned to its original owner.
A cross-country road trip usually means loading up the car, turning on the GPS and settling in for a long drive. Walker Sutton chose a very different way to get from San Francisco to New York: by bicycle.
Tyler Muehl, 18, pleaded guilty in federal court after a viral video captured him attacking the sea lion at La Jolla Cove.
For most people, turning 100 would be reason enough to slow down. Not Ruby McNally, who celebrated the milestone by doing what she has done to mark several of her biggest birthdays: jumping out of an airplane.
Sacramento's population is growing, but the city currently has 150 fewer police officers than it did back in 2008. Some officers are saying low pay is to blame.
Bicycle advocates are calling for immediate changes to local roads and bike infrastructure after 10 bicyclists have been killed on Sacramento-area roadways so far this year.
Sacramento police arrested a suspect Monday night after he armed himself with a knife and lit fires at an apartment building, officials said.
A road worker on U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento was killed in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver overnight Monday, authorities said.
Most high school students don't set foot on a college campus until after graduation. At one Sacramento City Unified School District campus, it's a graduation requirement.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
Wagering on wildfires — that's what some people are doing on some prediction markets. But lawmakers say betting on a disaster crosses a line, and they're now pushing for new restrictions to stop it.
Nine schools just across the California-Nevada border will remain closed Wednesday as the Bug Fire continues to bring evacuations and power outages to communities north of Reno.
A preliminary report on the February avalanche that killed nine people released by the backcountry guide company involved assigned no blame for the tragedy.
Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco's backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams.
The San Francisco 49ers begin their quest for a sixth Super Bowl title on Thursday, kicking off the 2026 preseason with a matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
The AL-best Tampa Bay Rays have become the second East Coast team in major league history to go 9-0 on a West Coast trip.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The Sacramento River Cats have announced their 2027 schedule – which includes, for the first time in franchise history, a home game on the Fourth of July.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Wagering on wildfires — that's what some people are doing on some prediction markets. But lawmakers say betting on a disaster crosses a line, and they're now pushing for new restrictions to stop it.
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
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.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
CBS News Sacramento spoke with the head of UC Davis Children's Hospital about the rising cases and why measles specifically is the most infectious disease.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
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 burning in rugged terrain west of Lake Tahoe reached 15% containment Thursday as firefighters made overnight progress, though recreation areas remain evacuated and an evacuation warning is still in effect.
A fire in the area of Yuba Ridge Drive near Nevada City forced an evacuation order and warnings.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of intentionally starting the Fred Mountain Fire, one of two wildfires that have merged at the California-Nevada border as thousands of people remain under evacuation orders and warnings.
Crews in Northern California's El Dorado County have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire that prompted mandatory evacuation orders and warnings for parts of the Somerset area, officials said Monday.
It's a loss one friend says came after Susan Solari made the heartbreaking decision to stay behind with the dogs she loved.
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.
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For most people, turning 100 would be reason enough to slow down. Not Ruby McNally, who celebrated her milestone birthday by doing what she has done to mark several of her biggest birthdays: jumping out of an airplane.
Sacramento's population is growing, but the city currently has 150 fewer police officers than it did back in 2008. Some officers are saying low pay is to blame.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.