CBS News Live
CBS News Sacramento: Local News, Weather & More
Sacramento
Getting Answers
Latest News
More
Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to make "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stop in Folsom
Sanders and AOC are crisscrossing western states for what they're calling a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.
Carmichael neighbors suspect TikTok prank after teens with guns knock on their front doors
People in Carmichael are concerned after kids who appear to be carrying guns have been knocking on their front doors.
Davis police continue search for suspect in Picnic Day triple shooting
The search for a suspect continues Monday in Davis after a shooting at Community Park caused chaos as thousands celebrated UC Davis' beloved Picnic Day tradition on Saturday afternoon.
Body found in San Joaquin County in 1981 identified 44 years later
The body of a Black man found floating in water in rural San Joaquin County in the 1980s has been identified more than four decades later, authorities said Monday.
Metro Fire now suspects arson in string of Carmichael tree fires
Metro Fire said there have been at least seven or eight fires over the past two weeks that they believe were the work of an arsonist.
Woman found dead in home in Sacramento's Oak Park, persons of interest sought
Sacramento police said Monday night they are searching for multiple persons of interest after a woman was found dead in an Oak Park home.
New cold case task force developed in San Joaquin County
More than six hundred homicides, missing persons and sexual assault cases that remain unsolved are now at the forefront of a new task force.
Elk Grove man accused of kidnapping Kern County girl he communicated with on Roblox
An Elk Grove man is accused of kidnapping a young Kern County girl he communicated with on the popular gaming platform Roblox, authorities said Monday.
Toddler dies after being found unresponsive in Wilton-area pool
A toddler died in the hospital after being found unresponsive in a pool in the Wilton area, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said.
CBS News California Investigates
More
CBS News California Investigates
FAIR Plan Fix: What are lawmakers doing to fix California's insurance and why is it taking so long?
FAIR plan problems are nothing new, but suddenly, everyone is paying attention to California's insurance crisis. Are we any closer to a fix? CBS News California investigates the flood of insurance-related bills in the aftermath of the L.A. fires and why it's taken so long for lawmakers to take action.
California wants fewer homeowners insured on the FAIR Plan. Data show the state's strategy may not be enough.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
CA Insurance Commissioner to require more FAIR Plan transparency following CBS News California Investigation
The public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials. Should that be legal? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing to fix it following a CBS News California Investigation. WATCH THE FULL INVESTIGATION HERE: California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive CONTINUING COVERAGE: Investigating California's Insurance Crisis
California News
More
Newsom OKs $2.8B to close California's Medicaid funding gap
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Inmate from El Dorado County walks away from Northern California conservation camp
Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from a Northern California conservation camp on Thursday.
California law could help reunite family with painting stolen during World War II
A painting worth tens of millions of dollars was stolen by the Nazis during World War II and the fight to get it back recently made it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jay Leno rallies around California State Capitol to push classic car smog exemption law
Legendary late-night talk show host Jay Leno visited the California State Capitol on Tuesday to help push a proposed rolling exemption from smog checks for classic cars.
Hantavirus, which killed Gene Hackman's wife, linked to 3 deaths in rural California town
Three people in a rural California town have died from hantavirus, the same infection that authorities said killed Gene Hackman's wife earlier this year.
Latest Videos
MoreLatest Videos
Suspicious death investigation underway in Sacramento's Oak Park
Sacramento police said Monday night they are searching for multiple persons of interest after a woman was found dead in an Oak Park home.
Investigation into triple shooting at Davis' Picnic Day continues
The search for a suspect continues Monday in Davis after a shooting at Community Park caused chaos as thousands celebrated UC Davis' beloved Picnic Day tradition on Saturday afternoon.
2-year-old boy drowns in Wilton neighbor's pool
A toddler died in the hospital after being found unresponsive in a pool in the Wilton area, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said.
San Joaquin County creates new cold case task force
More than six hundred homicides, missing persons and sexual assault cases that remain unsolved are now at the forefront of a new task force.
How space travel affects the body | The Answer
The Blue Origin NS-31 mission is just the latest to take off in the growing trend of commercial space flights, but as more non-astronauts venture into the stars, doctors want to know how this kind of travel affects our human body. We find out more in this segment of The Answer.
Politics
More
Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to make "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stop in Folsom
Sanders and AOC are crisscrossing western states for what they're calling a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.
Newsom OKs $2.8B to close California's Medicaid funding gap
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Operations of Rocklin board game business at standstill amid Trump tariffs
President Trump's tariffs on China are leaving a Rocklin small businessman wondering if he'll have any business left.
White House releases results from President Trump's physical
President Trump underwent the physical on Friday at Walter Reed Hospital.
Sen. Bernie Sanders makes surprise appearance at Coachella
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had a rally earlier in Los Angeles, urged young people to "stand up and fight" at the music festival.
Latest Sports
Walker struggles as Phillies allow 3 homers in loss to Giants in series opener
Willy Adames and Mike Yastrzemski homered, and Tyler Fitzgerald also went deep, doubled and tripled to lead the Giants to a 10-4 win over the Phillies.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Kodai Senga leads Mets past Athletics 8-0 in rubber match game
Kodai Senga became the first Mets pitcher to threw seven innings this year, and New York beat the Athletics 8-0 for its fourth straight series win.
Sabonis, Valanciunas lead Kings past Suns in finale; host Mavs in play-in
Domantas Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas each had a double-double, and Sacramento clinched homecourt advantage for the Kings' first play-in game, beating the Phoenix Suns 109-98 on Sunday.
Carlos Rodón makes two big mistakes as Giants top Yankees
Jung Hoo Lee homered in consecutive at-bats off Carlos Rodón, and the visiting Giants rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Yankees 5-4 Sunday.
Athletics beat Mets 3-1 for their second win in West Sacramento
J.T. Ginn allowed one run in five-plus strong innings and the Athletics beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Saturday for their second home win since relocating to West Sacramento.
Warren earns first career win as Yanks beat Giants 8-4
The Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 on Saturday.
Kings' Domantas Sabonis set to win 3rd straight NBA rebound title
Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis is about to join a pretty special group of rebounders.
Mets hold off Athletics to win 7-6
Pete Alonso homered and drove in three runs, Brandon Nimmo also hit a home run and Griffin Canning was solid into the sixth inning as the New York Mets held off the Athletics 7-6 on Friday night.
First Alert Weather
More
Space News
Gayle King hopes to inspire others with historic flight to space
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about the opportunity to travel to space, the support she's received and the message she hopes to send to others.
"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.
Consumer Investigations
More
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.
Around The Nation
More Around The Nation
Starbucks is changing its barista dress code. Here's the new look.
Starbucks is creating a new dress code for store employees in an effort to revamp its cafes. Here are the new guidelines.
Trump considers pause on auto tariffs, says carmakers need more time
President Trump is considering exempting U.S. automakers from paying steep tariffs that could damage the industry.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
Gayle King describes space launch: "Can't even believe what I saw"
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King describes the peace and perspective of her roughly 10-minute spaceflight with an all-female Blue Origin crew.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Entertainment News
More Entertainment News
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, star of original "Dennis the Menace" TV series, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Bruce Springsteen releasing "Lost Albums" with songs never heard before
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Health News
More Health News
Newsom OKs $2.8B to close California's Medicaid funding gap
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Davis college student studying to be doctor survives stroke, brain surgery: "A second chance"
A teen stroke survivor speaks on life-changing brain surgery and aspirations to become a doctor
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Consumer News
More Consumer News
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.
Business News
More Business News
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.
State seems receptive to State Farm's emergency rate hike request
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
California bill seeks to create "hospitality zones" with 4 a.m. last call
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Gilroy Garlic Festival announces return six years after mass shooting
Organizers of the Gilroy Garlic Festival have announced the event will return this summer in a new form at a new location, six years after the festival ended in a deadly mass shooting.
East Sacramento business latest in city to become victim of vandalism
Times are already tough for many family-owned businesses, and now a series of smashed windows is adding thousands of dollars in extra expenses.
Pet News
More Pet News
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.
Roseville SPCA seize 100 rabbits from home
The Placer SPCA is now caring for more than 100 rabbits rescued from a home in Roseville on Monday.
Sacramento needs new animal shelter as Front Street is too outdated, study finds
Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter is seeing a double-digit drop in animal adoption rates. Now, a new report shows that the facility's small size is partially to blame.
Drought News
More Drought News
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.
Uplifting News
More Uplifting News
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.