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City of Lodi split 3 ways in California redistricting proposal, mayor speaks out
Lodi Mayor Cameron Bregman is sounding the alarm over the newly redrawn California congressional maps that would cut his city into three separate congressional districts.
Yolo County grand jury report finds homelessness is up, not enough being done to address it
A recent Yolo County grand jury report found that not enough is being done to address the growing homeless population countywide.
Man helped divers locate missing mother and infant in San Joaquin County canal
A Waterford man who followed the case of a missing mother and her infant daughter helped volunteer divers locate their bodies in a submerged SUV in a San Joaquin County canal, bringing an emotional end to a month-long search.
Injured hiker airlifted from Mt. Shasta after serious fall near ice sheet
A hiker seriously injured after a fall had to be rescued off one of California's highest peaks over the weekend.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
California resident in Lake Tahoe area tests positive for plague
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Unidentified flying object crashes and explodes in Poland
Local police said they received reports of the crash around 2 a.m. and found burned metal and plastic debris at the scene.
Suspect who barricaded in downtown Sacramento apartment taken into custody
A suspect officers believe may be armed with a knife has barricaded themselves in a downtown Sacramento apartment Wednesday.
A fire in one of world's tallest trees may lower its place in world rankings
Authorities in Oregon are trying to extinguish a fire burning in one of the world's tallest trees. It may lower the tree's standing in global height rankings.
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Why didn't laws to protect kids online prevent alleged Roblox kidnapping?
CBS News California examined why and how a recent alleged kidnapping might have been avoided if the laws were working the way they were supposed to.
California's top prosecutors honor "American Nightmare" survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn
They were mocked, doubted and even called liars. But now, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, the couple once accused of staging a kidnapping hoax, are being honored by California's top prosecutors. Here's how their relentless pursuit of justice helped solve cold case crimes and the exclusive confessions they helped uncover.
Fact-checking Trump and Newsom's claims about California gas prices
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
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Democrats unveil maps of California's redistricting proposal
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
California counties brace for potential November special election costs
California county election offices are preparing for a potential November special election following Gov. Newsom's announcement that he is moving forward with a plan to counter Republicans' attempt to redraw Texas congressional districts.
California Supreme Court rules rooftop solar credit rollback needs revisiting
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday that state regulators were given undue deference in deciding to roll back rooftop solar credits for homeowners, reversing an appeals court ruling that upheld the regulators' decision.
California adds 2 Firehawk helicopters to strengthen state's firefighting capabilities
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the addition of two Firehawk helicopters to strengthen that state's firefighting capabilities.
California deploys firefighting resources in multiple northern counties ahead of increased fire risk
In anticipation of critical fire weather conditions forecast for parts of Northern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved the pre-deployment of firefighting resources in multiple counties.
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Suspect barricaded with a knife in downtown Sacramento
Crisis negotiators are at the scene.
Bench for the blind community stolen in Stockton
The ivy-green bench, honoring famed disability rights advocate Helen Keller, was unveiled in late June. Now, the bench is gone without a trace.
Volunteer assisted in finding missing mother, infant in San Joaquin County canal
A Waterford man who followed the case of a missing mother and her infant daughter helped volunteer divers locate their bodies in a submerged SUV in a San Joaquin County canal, bringing an emotional end to a month-long search.
Yolo County homelessness on the rise, grand jury report finds
A recent Yolo County grand jury report found that not enough is being done to address the growing homeless population countywide.
California Assembly, Senate elections committees approve Newsom's Electio Rigging Response Act
Brady Halbleib reports.
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Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
City of Lodi split 3 ways in California redistricting proposal, mayor speaks out
Lodi Mayor Cameron Bregman is sounding the alarm over the newly redrawn California congressional maps that would cut his city into three separate congressional districts.
Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
California GOP legislators file emergency petition to put redistricting efforts on hold
Republican state legislators have filed an emergency petition with the California Supreme Court to put a Democratic-led mid-decade redistricting effort on hold.
Trump working to arrange a summit between Putin, Zelenskyy
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
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Langeliers hits 2-run HR, Soderstrom extends hitting streak as Athletics top Twins 6-3
Shea Langeliers hit his 27th home run, Tyler Soderstrom extended his hitting streak to 17 games and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. detained in Mexico after deportation
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
Jo Adell drives in 4 to lead Angels past Athletics 11-5
Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.
Smith's 3-run single, Gilbert and Fitzgerald HRs help the Giants beat the Rays 7-1
Dominic Smith hit a three-run single and Drew Gilbert and Tyler Fitzgerald added solo homers as the San Francisco Giants beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1.
Morales, Rooker lead Athletics to 7-2 win over Angels
Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
Rays rally late to beat Giants 2-1, spoil Verlander's strong start
Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe hit consecutive two-out RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for the second straight day to beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1.
Jake Moody's field goal lifts 49ers past Raiders 22-19
Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty proved he could deliver hits and absorb them at the NFL level.
Athletics hit 3 home runs in 10-3 win over Angels
Colby Thomas, Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz homered, rookie Jack Perkins had seven strikeouts in five solid innings and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-3 on Friday night.
Diaz singles in deciding run in 9th in Rays' 7-6 victory over Giants
Yandy Diaz had an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 on Friday night.
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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at age 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
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How to experiment with asking banks to lower your credit card interest rate
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.
What happens to your photos and videos when you die? How to keep memories after you're gone
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
When new flooring is marketed as waterproof, is it really "waterproof"? A Sacramento family's saga.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
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Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Unidentified flying object crashes and explodes in Poland
Local police said they received reports of the crash around 2 a.m. and found burned metal and plastic debris at the scene.
A fire in one of world's tallest trees may lower its place in world rankings
Authorities in Oregon are trying to extinguish a fire burning in one of the world's tallest trees. It may lower the tree's standing in global height rankings.
Trump admin could block student loan relief for some public servants
Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
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Terence Stamp, star in "Superman" films, dies at 87
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's love of orange sparks branding frenzy on social media
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Taylor Swift joins Kelce brothers on "New Heights" podcast
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Taylor Swift announces new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," coming Oct. 3
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Netflix extends partnership with Prince Harry and Meghan in multiyear deal
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, announced Monday that their media company's partnership with Netflix has been extended with a multiyear, first-look deal.
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California resident in Lake Tahoe area tests positive for plague
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Why is Instagram's new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it?
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
CU Buffs Coach Prime gets emotional while revealing bladder cancer diagnosis
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Trans community pushes back as Kaiser pauses youth gender-affirming surgeries
The California transgender community is pushing back against Kaiser Permanente's announced pause on gender-affirming surgery for patients 18 and under.
Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
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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.
Amid nationwide economic blackout day, Sacramento's Zanzibar faces closure after 26 years
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 sees positive results from retail theft reporting app
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.
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AT&T plans to replace legacy landline network in California encounter some resistance
AT&T is pushing to get rid of its legacy copper landline services and instead replace them with advanced fiber optic networks. But not everyone is on board with getting rid of their landline.
California's Clean Air Vehicle carpool sticker program set to end in September
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Haus of Comedy moving into new space in Old Sacramento
There will soon be another spot in Old Sacramento to tickle your funny bone.
Sacramento's Kiki's Chicken removes 10 locations from network in effort to "return to our roots"
Popular Sacramento-based restaurant chain Kiki's Chicken Place is making significant changes to its business model, announcing that 10 locations across the region will be rebranded and no longer affiliated with its network.
New entertainment venue in West Sacramento set to open at former Safeway location
A brand-new entertainment venue in West Sacramento is set to open next week. The Boulevard will feature an arcade, bowling alley and restaurant.
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An owner's pack of dogs is harming animals in south Natomas for second time this year
The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento is asking the public to beware of three husky-mix dogs on the loose in south Natomas that are responsible for killing a cat and biting a dog.
West Sacramento man sending ashes of wife, dog to space
Filled with otherworldly wonder, one local man is fulfilling his late wife's final wish: to travel into the great beyond.
Loose dogs caught on camera killing pet cat in Yuba City, animal services increases patrols
The 21-year-old cat, Alfie, had to be euthanized after suffering internal injuries and a detached hip.
Search underway for possible Amador County dog killer after family pet found dead in driveway
An Amador County family hopes the community will have their answer as to who could have killed their beloved family pet in their front yard.
Sacramento SPCA provides shelter for animals displaced by LA fires
The SPCA took them in to free up space and resources for the influx of animals displaced by the fires in Southern California.
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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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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.
Yolo County basketball star inches closer to goal of 3K career points, totaling 1K this season
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.
Sacramento Chick-fil-A customer celebrates 90th birthday at restaurant he's become a staple at
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
California high school senior uses own money to buy holiday gift for every student at school
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
Dozens of people with disabilities set sail for first time at Sacramento Deep Water Channel
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.