California bill could change how ethnic studies classes are taught
New legislation is proposing what can be taught in ethnic studies classes and what should be left out of the courses, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Democratic strategist weighs in on possible Kamala Harris run for California governor as poll predicts high support
Former Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't announced her future plans yet but even without entering the race for California governor in 2026, one poll shows the race would be hers to lose if she did.
Sacramento's lease agreement with nonprofit to protect a bocce court comes as city reveals structural deficit
New figures for the 2025-26 fiscal year put the funding gap at $62 million for the City of Sacramento. How that impacts the city parks next will be up to the city council.
California senators grill CPUC over approval of 6 PG&E rate hikes in past year
State senators grilled the California Public Utilities Commission over the approval of six PG&E rate increases in the past year.
Fired Yosemite National Park employee shares heartbreak over losing dream job
There could be a clash between federal workforce cuts and your family trip to Yosemite National Park.
Placer County supervisor asks constituents if they want a DOGE-like citizen efficiency committee
A Placer County supervisor is asking her constituents if they would like to have a citizen-led committee similar to DOGE.
How a California man became the first undocumented immigrant to practice law in the state
Sergio Garcia can now walk into his own law firm in Chico, California, only after he went up against the full weight of the U.S. federal government as an undocumented immigrant and won.
New Cal Fire maps show big increase in Auburn's very high wildfire severity acreage in past decade
Cal Fire's new maps show Auburn increased its very high severity zone acreage to 800 this year compared to 326 acres a decade ago.
Human clinical trials to begin for drug that could lead to Sacramento-area teenager speaking for first time
New FDA-approved human clinical trials are beginning for a drug that could give a teenager the opportunity to speak for the first time. A Sacramento-area family is calling it a miracle.
California farmworker explains how undocumented immigrants find work
California has more undocumented immigrants than any other state in the country, and there is plenty of work done to bring them here, even if the law does not allow it.
State Farm asks for approval to increase California home insurance rates by an average of 22%
State Farm General also had a blunt warning to Californians about the future of insurance in the state.
Trump's California water claim denied by state: "The military did not enter California."
California's longtime water war is now getting new national attention.
Mixed-status Modesto family worry about Trump administration's immigration policy
With ICE raids ramping up nationwide, one undocumented Modesto couple sat down with CBS Sacramento to talk about their concerns.
California fire victims could recover damages from oil companies under proposed law
A newly proposed California state law would create a new pathway for victims of wildfires and insurance companies to sue oil companies over climate change.
Sacramento city leaders will begin identifying areas to cut to solve budget deficit
This week, Sacramento city leaders will begin a painful process of identifying what cuts they will be forced to make this year to solve another massive budget deficit.