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Return-to-office order delayed for thousands of California state workers
Nearly 100,000 California state workers will have their return-to-office mandate delayed by a year, under a new agreement between the state and SEIU Local 1000.
3 Turlock homes damaged, 2 firefighters hurt after fire erupts in neighborhood
An investigation is underway to determine what started a fire in a Turlock neighborhood that left three homes damaged over the weekend.
Sacramento bar Public House closing after more than a decade in business
A longtime Sacramento bar will be pouring its last round on Monday.
California's gas prices are set to increase on July 1. Here's what to know.
Many Californians are confused by how much more they will be paying at the pump.
Minivan crashes into Galt church nursery on Sunday morning
A Galt church was struck by a minivan on Sunday morning, with the vehicle ending up embedded into the nursery.
Plane passenger caught with 16 live snakes, including a rhino rat snake
Customs officers said they stopped a plane passenger with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure this month.
Dad jumps in to save daughter who fell from Disney cruise
A father jumped into the ocean to save his daughter after she fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship near Fort Lauderdale.
Oakland man who threw rock at Vallejo firefighter arrested after short chase, police said
An Oakland man who threw a large rock at a firefighter in Vallejo has been arrested, police said Sunday.
WWII veteran in Lodi wants 100,000 letters for his 100th birthday
Frank S. Wright wants 100,000 birthday cards from people around the country to celebrate this momentous day.
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California launches investigation into State Farm's handling of claims following LA fires
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California Investigates, the California Insurance Commissioner announced a formal Market Conduct Examination of State Farm.
California bill targeting anti-aging skincare sales to minors dies without vote | "Sephora kids" investigation
CBS News California's Julie Watts and her daughter's fifth-grade class go undercover shopping and head to the State Capitol to investigate how the skincare industry makes billions by selling potentially harmful products to tweens.
Skincare industry profits from marketing products tweens shouldn't use
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
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Return-to-office order delayed for thousands of California state workers
Nearly 100,000 California state workers will have their return-to-office mandate delayed by a year, under a new agreement between the state and SEIU Local 1000.
California state budget hinges on unwritten housing bill as deadline looms
Deadline day is coming fast for California's state budget, and there is still uncertainty over a housing bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom says must be passed or he won't sign any part of this year's budget agreement.
California's gas prices are set to increase on July 1. Here's what to know.
Many Californians are confused by how much more they will be paying at the pump come July 1.
University of California being investigated by DOJ over possible discriminatory hiring practices
The Department of Justice launched an investigation into the University of California and its campuses, saying there are concerns about potential race and sex-based discrimination in the UC's hiring practices.
California bill would create regional housing authority to tackle homelessness
Supporters say it's an aggressive approach to getting more people off the streets and into permanent homes.
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22 cars vandalized on Yuba City road
About 22 vehicles were vandalized near Portola Valley Road, which runs between Lincoln Road and Harbor Town Drive.
California's largest state worker union reaches deal for return-to-office pause
Nearly 100,000 California state workers will have their return-to-office mandate delayed by a year, under a new agreement between the state and SEIU Local 1000.
Forward progress stopped in Marysville Fire in Yuba County
A fire near Bullards Bar Reservoir in Yuba County prompted evacuation warnings Sunday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
Arrest made after firefighter attacked in Vallejo
An Oakland man who threw a large rock at a firefighter in Vallejo has been arrested, police said Sunday.
Sunday evening Northern California weather forecast: June 29, 2025
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Senate kicks off "vote-a-rama" on Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
After debate on President Trump's massive tax bill stretched into early Monday, the Senate kicked off what's expected to be a marathon vote series on the "big, beautiful bill."
What's in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" nearing a final vote in the Senate
Republicans released an updated version of the legislation late Friday.
Senate advances Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in narrow vote
Congress is racing to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline to send the tax and spending bill to the president.
Trump says he's "terminating all discussions on trade with Canada"
President Trump said he'll let Canada know what their tariff rate on exports to the U.S. will be soon.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom files $787 million lawsuit against Fox News
California's governor is taking Fox News to court in a personal capacity, accusing the network of defamation over comments related to the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles.
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White Sox rally for 4 runs in seventh to beat Giants
Jonathan Cannon and five relievers combined to strike out 11. Tyler Gilbert (2-1) struck out two in an inning for the win.
Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. power Yankees to rout of A's
Aaron Judge homered twice to reach 30 for the sixth time and the Yankees cruised to a 12-5 romp over the A's on Sunday.
Houser goes 7 innings and Benintendi homers as White Sox blank Giants 1-0
Chicago evened the series 1-1 and is 19-11 all-time against San Francisco.
Rooker, Kurtz homer off Schmidt to back Sears, lead Athletics over Yankees
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 7-0 Saturday.
Patrick Bailey's clutch 2-run triple lifts Giants over White Sox, 3-1
The White Sox came into the game as the worst team in the majors with men in scoring position and stayed that way on Friday night.
Yankees reach halfway point with 3-0 victory over A's
The Yankees beat the Athletics 3-0 on Friday night to reach the halfway point of the season.
Marlins top Giants 12-5 to complete series sweep
Kyle Stowers and Agustín Ramírez each homered and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 12-5 on Thursday to complete a three-game series sweep.
Dietrich Enns throws 5 scoreless innings in return to majors as Tigers beat A's
Dietrich Enns pitched five scoreless innings in his return to the majors as the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-0.
Former CSU star Nique Clifford drafted, will play for Kings
Former Colorado State University basketball star Nique Clifford will play for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA.
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James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
World's largest telescope unveils first images of galaxies in stunning detail
The debut images from a powerful telescope at Chile's Vera Rubin Observatory show distant galaxies and star-forming regions in spectacular detail.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
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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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Plane passenger caught with 16 live snakes, including a rhino rat snake
Customs officers said they stopped a plane passenger with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure this month.
2 firefighters killed in ambush in Idaho, shot at while responding to wildfire
Two firefighters were shot dead and a third wounded on an Idaho mountain when they were ambushed by a man who set the fire to lure them to the area, the local sheriff says.
White Sox rally for 4 runs in seventh to beat Giants
Jonathan Cannon and five relievers combined to strike out 11. Tyler Gilbert (2-1) struck out two in an inning for the win.
Senate kicks off "vote-a-rama" on Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
After debate on President Trump's massive tax bill stretched into early Monday, the Senate kicked off what's expected to be a marathon vote series on the "big, beautiful bill."
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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Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer calls music mogul's prosecution a "fake trial"
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense attorney gave his closing argument a day after the prosecution's. Jurors will start deliberating on Monday.
Lalo Schifrin, composer of iconic "Mission: Impossible" theme, dies at 93
The Argentine won four Grammys and was nominated for six Oscars, including five for original score for "Cool Hand Luke," "The Fox," "Voyage of the Damned," "The Amityville Horror" and "The Sting II."
Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Harvey Weinstein guilty of criminal sexual assault as jury reaches partial verdict
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys visionary leader, dies at age 82
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
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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.
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns in protest
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
RFK Jr. taps allies, COVID vaccine critics for CDC advisory panel
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
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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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Fire on River Plaza Drive in Sacramento knocks out power to nearby businesses
There was a 1-acre grass fire near River Plaza Drive, the fire department said.
Mass deportations could cost California's economy $275 billion, report says
The Bay Area Council Economic Institute has released some striking data about the potential impact of mass deportations on the state economy.
A's a boon to some local business, others left waiting for major league momentum
Now, two months into the season, some call it a success. Some call it a strikeout, still waiting on the business boom they were hoping for.
Union, community leaders push for city council to reject Sacramento Railyards deal
The Sacramento City Council is scheduled to vote on the railyards deal on June 10.
California lawmakers approve pausing 25% tax increase on legal cannabis industry
California lawmakers on Monday unanimously approved a bill that would pause an impending 25% tax increase on the state's legal cannabis industry, as it struggles to compete with the black market.
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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.