California State Fair adding cannabis award
The California State Fair will add a "cannabis cultivation" category to its annual competitions beginning next year. Kurtis Ming has more.
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Newsom and Biden address California wildfire response
President Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom toured wildfire damage in Northern California on Monday. They will then attend a campaign event for Newsom ahead of Tuesday's recall vote. Watch their remarks.
Firefighters race to contain raging Caldor Fire
Fire crews are desperately trying to prevent the Caldor Fire from consuming a national treasure. The massive wildfire is nearing Lake Tahoe. Carter Evans has the latest.
Mammoth Dixie Fire grows to California's second-biggest ever
It's covered an area more than two-and-a-half times that of New York City, as California's fire season continues on a record-setting pace.
GOP congressman on California wildfires
California's largest wildfire, the Dixie Fire, has destroyed at least 100 buildings in Greenville and Canyondam, about six hours north of Sacramento. Thousands have been forced to evacuate. Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a Republican whose district includes Greenville, spoke with CBSN's Elaine Quijano about the government's response.
2 charged with plotting to attack Democratic HQ in Sacramento
Both Northern California residents are accused of conspiring to destroy the building with fire or explosives, and one faces various weapons charges.
Delta flight diverted to Sacramento after passenger dies on board
Plane was headed to Seattle from Mexican resort city of Cabo when the passenger became unresponsive, an airport spokesperson said.
Doctor appears in court video call while performing surgery
The state medical board that it "expects physicians to follow the standard of care when treating their patients."
Massive unemployment fraud found in California prisons: Prosecutors
California has paid out at least $140 million in benefits and at least 158 claims have been filed for 133 inmates on death row, according to Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.
California pastor holds rally in defiance of COVID guidelines
Worship Pastor Sean Feucht has been holding Christian concerts across the U.S., like one on Sunday, in defiance of social distancing measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Victims face Golden State Killer ahead of sentencing
Survivors of the so-called Golden State Killer had the opportunity to come face-to-face with him in a Sacramento courtroom on Tuesday before he is sentenced for his crime spree.
California to reopen places of worship
New guidance from the California Department of Public Health calls for churches, mosques, synagogues and other religious groups to limit attendance to 25% of the building's capacity, or a maximum of 100 people, whichever is lower. CBSN Los Angeles has the details.
Paraglider rescued from power lines
A paraglider is safe after getting tangled in live wires north of Sacramento, California. Jonathan Vigliotti explains how he was rescued.
Lawmaker proposes human body compost
A California lawmaker is introducing a new bill that would make it easier to compost dead bodies — an eco-friendly alternative to burials. CBS Sacramento's Laura Haefeli reports.
Air National Guard to salute frontline workers in California
Four fighter jets will fly over parts of California on Wednesday morning, passing over medical facilities from Sacramento to the Bay Area to Southern California.
Paraglider caught in power lines rescued in California
Officials had to turn off the electricity, impacting nearly 5,000 residents.
Genealogy leads police to real killer of woman in 1985
Similar testing using public genealogical websites has been used to solve the most notorious murderers in California.
Ex-sportscaster drops sex assault lawsuit against Kings coach
It's not clear why the suit has been dropped.
3 school workers charged in death of special needs student
The student was reportedly restrained face-down for nearly an hour before becoming unresponsive
Dramatic video shows woman "saved lives" before being killed
The video shows a man kicking in a door while grasping a woman with one hand and his gun with the other, while the woman warns others to lock their door
Stephon Clark's two young sons to get $2.4 million from Sacramento
Unarmed black man was shot dead by cops in grandparents' backyard, prompting widespread protests; parents' and grandparents' claims in $20 million suit still pending
Anti-vaccine activist livestreams himself shoving California lawmaker
Kenneth Austin Bennett livestreamed the confrontation with California state Senator Richard Pan on Facebook
5 officers across the country fatally shot over the last 9 days
Despite the spate of killings, officer fatalities are down 35% compared to the same time last year
Sacramento police say bodycam footage shows officer ambushed
The department has faced criticism because it took 45 minutes to transport rookie Officer Tara O'Sullivan to a hospital
Automotive writer goes missing while test-driving motorcycle
Police say they've recovered nearly all of Davey Johnson's belongings – including his motorcycle – but have no idea where he is
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