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Fire at Rancho Cordova salvage yard burns dozens of vehicles
Dozens of vehicles at a salvage yard burned in a fire in the Rancho Cordova area on Friday evening.
Many California drivers to retake written DMV test after receiving letter that stated "irregularities"
Thousands of California licensed drivers who already passed their tests are receiving letters from the DMV stating their licenses are about to be cancelled.
Stowers hits 2 of the Marlins' 5 HRs in a 12-5 win over the A's
Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night.
Where to see 4th of July fireworks this weekend around the Sacramento region
We compiled a list of where you can view fireworks around the Greater Sacramento area.
Sacramento dispatchers brace for uptick in calls for July 4th holiday
Emergency dispatchers are bracing for the Fourth of July holiday, often the busiest time of the year.
Jake McCarthy hits 2 HRs, drives in 6 runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the Giants
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
Rancho Cordova driver, SacRT train collide; bus bridge expected through holiday weekend
A Sacramento Regional Transit train and a pickup truck collided on the Gold Line in Rancho Cordova on Friday afternoon.
Golden Gate Bridge to close for fireworks celebrating America's 250th. Here's what to know.
The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed for several hours on July 4, as fireworks will be launched from the span for the country's 250th birthday.
Man dies at South Yuba State Park after being pulled out of river
A 22-year-old man died on Wednesday after being pulled out of a river at South Yuba State Park in Nevada County.
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Hilton to face Becerra in election for California governor, CBS News projects
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Compare the candidates for California governor, side by side, on the issues that matter to you
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
CBS News California launches interactive governor's race candidate guide
Developed by CBS News California Investigates, the guide provides the opportunity to compare full, uninterrupted responses from the candidates to questions about a range of policy topics.
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Boyle Heights residents outraged after LAPD tows vehicles amid warehouse fire emergency
After nearly two weeks of emergency vehicles, the smell of rotting food and a massive warehouse fire impacting Boyle Heights residents, some families are now facing extra financial strain after their vehicles were towed by Los Angeles police in the midst of the firefighting efforts.
California officials use license plate readers, drones to crack down on porch pirates
To stop porch pirates, Irvine police have been using aerial drones to follow suspects from residential areas and shopping malls.
Traffic, distance and algorithms: What factors go into rideshare fares?
A Consumer Reports study published Tuesday claimed that Uber and Lyft sell nearly identical rides for a wide range of rates.
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California budget allocates $20 million to restart CalFresh pilot program
Assemblymember Alex Lee announced on Wednesday that $20 million in the 2026-27 fiscal budget has been allocated to restart the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Program after the program paused at the end of June due to a lack of funding.
California ag detectives recover 2,000 pounds of stolen peaches, sheriff says
Two men were arrested in Central California after detectives found about 2,000 pounds of stolen peaches loaded onto a trailer, authorities said.
California state workers return to the office 4 days a week beginning July 1
The City of Sacramento is on the cusp of transformation as most state workers are set to return to the office four days a week under a mandate ordered by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Downtown businesses are welcoming the added foot traffic.
Newsom signs $352 billion state budget, delaying some healthcare cuts
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money to help speed up the state's vote count ahead of the November election.
Bureau of Land Management opens public California land for oil and gas leasing
Fracking and drilling could be coming back to California. Environmental advocates say it could be devastating to wildlife and communities.
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Granite Bay tennis player who overcame rare disability serves up inspiration
Tony Lopez reports.
A behind the scenes look at Sacramento dispatchers' work before busy July 4th holiday
Emergency dispatchers are bracing for the Fourth of July holiday, often the busiest time of the year.
Fire at a Rancho Cordova salvage yard burns dozens of vehicles
Dozens of vehicles at a salvage yard burned in a fire in the Rancho Cordova area on Friday evening.
Witnesses recall skydiver crashing at Folsom Pro Rodeo
A skydiver was seen making a hard landing during the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday night.
Friday evening weather forecast - July 3, 2026
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.
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Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
NCAA chief: No plan to change rules on transgender athletes after SCOTUS ruling
NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.
U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
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Labor activist Dolores Huerta says Trump "does not know history"
Longtime labor activist Dolores Huerta says President Trump's disparaging remarks about Mexicans show he "does not know history," and called on Latinos in California, Texas and other states to push for change.
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Stowers hits 2 of the Marlins' 5 HRs in a 12-5 win over the A's
Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night.
Jake McCarthy hits 2 HRs, drives in 6 runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the Giants
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
A's beat Dodgers 7-1 to snap 4-game skid
Shea Langeliers hit his 20th home run and the Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night to stop a four-game losing streak, their longest this season.
U.S. takes down Bosnia 2-0 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Athletics' slugger Brent Rooker to undergo season-ending left knee surgery
The Athletics will be without slugger Brent Rooker for the remainder of the season as he will undergo left knee surgery, manager Mark Kotsay said on Wednesday.
Bay Area hosts first U.S. men's World Cup knockout match on home soil in 32 years
The San Francisco Bay Area repeated history with Wednesday's FIFA Men's World Cup round-of-32 match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Edman homers, Roberts earns 1,000th managerial win as Dodgers beat A's 9-3
Tommy Edman had four hits including his first home run of the season, and Dave Roberts became the fastest manager in history to reach 1,000 career wins after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-3 on Tuesday.
Dodgers say Ohtani will skip pitching start Wednesday against Athletics to get extra rest
The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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Stowers hits 2 of the Marlins' 5 HRs in a 12-5 win over the A's
Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night.
Jake McCarthy hits 2 HRs, drives in 6 runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the Giants
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
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California to provide 400 free diapers for newborns at dozens of hospitals
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.
UC Davis equestrian team speaks for first time on program cut, fight to reinstate
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
Roseville dress shop owners talk potential tariffs impact on wedding, prom season
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
Placer County's Sip Into Spring wine tasting event is this weekend
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.
How Mexico, Canada tariffs taking effect Tuesday will impact Sacramento
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
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California launches tool to track whether AI is costing workers jobs
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
AT&T's renewed push to shut down California landline service faces growing backlash
There's renewed backlash in Northern California over letters AT&T sent to customers in Nevada County saying their home phone lines will be discontinued next year.
Sacramento Water Taxi offers on-demand rides along the river
Old Sacramento is one of the city's top tourist attractions, but finding a way to enjoy the water can be a challenge. A new business is now making a big splash in the area.
Sacramento tourism leaders announce GoldenSky festival will return, CIM doubles in size
The spotlight was on Sacramento's growing tourism industry at the city's annual State of Tourism address held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, hosting leaders, business owners and lawmakers from across the region.
California Assembly approves bill cracking down on restaurant reservation black market
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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Sacramento's Front Street Shelter may launch "Final Plea" program to save at-risk animals
A new proposal aimed at saving more animals at Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter could soon give the public a last chance to adopt pets facing euthanasia.
Zebra escape: Zeus gets loose again in Lincoln and returned home safely
A zebra that's become a familiar sight in Placer County was on the loose again Monday, but animal services say the situation ended safely.
Natomas family dog fatally attacked by loose dog, owner warns neighbors to stay safe
A Sacramento woman is in mourning after her small dog was viciously attacked by a loose dog just outside their Natomas home on Friday.
Lodi Animal Services expands shelter space with new facility set to open in March
The Lodi Animal Shelter is undergoing a much-needed expansion and is giving a warning to owners ahead of the wet and windy weather season.
Dozens of abandoned Chihuahuas found in Modesto home, foster homes sought by animal rescue
An animal rescue group is urgently searching for foster homes and donations after finding what they believe may be as many as 80 abandoned Chihuahuas inside a Modesto rental home.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
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Teenage-style romance sparks healthy living in Yuba City widows
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.
California dog found in Michigan reunited with family 5 years after going missing
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.
Routine call turns heroic as Rancho Cordova deputy helps delivery baby in store parking lot
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
Nonprofit turns old Modesto baseball field into thriving community garden
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.
Sacramento could be home to America's Favorite Teacher
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.