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Our hottest days of the year so far are on the way as we get ready for Mother's Day weekend.
It's official. The Sacramento Zoo is moving to Elk Grove after the city council gave the official go-ahead on Wednesday night
A Caltrans project to widen Highway 70 could add to the already crazy Marysville traffic and residents are growing increasingly annoyed, calling their local roads a makeshift highway.
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
Nick Hope, at 100 years old, looks back on his long life and chooses not to focus on the atrocities he has endured at the hands of evil men.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved a flat rate for electric bills on Thursday. The flat rate will impact Investor-Owned Utilities like PG&E.
Wednesday was day three of the preliminary hearing of the high-profile Tahoe murder case from June 2021. The wife of the accused killer who is also the daughter of the victim took the stand.
A judge ruled that former MLB pitcher Danny Serafini and Samantha Scott will stand trial in a Lake Tahoe murder case.
Volunteers built a deck and cleaned out his backyard before installing new landscaping and a walking path. Paul Boudier was leading the charge.
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
A mother was scared for her family after two suspects rang her doorbell with what looked like a semi-automatic gun, and it was all caught on camera.
A year ago, the Davis community rallied around a struggling local store. Now, the owner says it's suffering financially once again and is set to go out of business.
The Sacramento Zoo's move to Elk Grove is heading for a critical vote by the Elk Grove city council.
Our hottest days of the year so far are on the way as we get ready for Mother's Day weekend.
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
The co-owner of a San Francisco marijuana dispensary says it's a challenge to draw in customers lately.
California high school students might need to add another class in order to graduate if lawmakers certify a proposal that would add financial literacy to the list of graduation requirements.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
A Caltrans project to widen Highway 70 could add to the already crazy Marysville traffic and residents are growing increasingly annoyed, calling their local roads a makeshift highway.
A judge ordered Thursday afternoon that the suspects in a Tahoe murder case involving a former MLB pitcher to stand trial.
There are five fire stations in the city of Manteca, but people in new developments in the southwest part of town worry about slower response times.
The CPUC said this change isn't adding a cost but instead, the flat rate readjusts the structuring of your electric bill to cover costs for infrastructure.
Volunteers built a deck and cleaned out his backyard before installing new landscaping and a walking path.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Ezequiel Tovar had a triple and double and Brenton Doyle hit a three-run homer in a seven-run outburst in the fourth inning as the Colorado Rockies snapped a four-game skid with a 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Jimmy Johnson, who played 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died at age 86.
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
Eric Stevens planned to buy his 90-year-old mom a wheelchair with his tax refund. Instead, he got a lousy piece of paper from the Franchise Tax Board saying they intercepted $1,483 — his entire tax refund.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Ezequiel Tovar had a triple and double and Brenton Doyle hit a three-run homer in a seven-run outburst in the fourth inning as the Colorado Rockies snapped a four-game skid with a 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
The price of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal has more than doubled since 2014, data show.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Tyler was diagnosed with a rare ganglioglioma, a complex and inoperable brain tumor, six years ago.
A new device is helping people with heart problems avoid open heart surgery and UC Davis is one of the first facilities in the country to use it.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Neighbors in Roseville will soon see their energy bills go up after the city council approved a proposal allowing Roseville Electric to raise its prices.
Some California restaurants are bracing for big changes to how they charge customers as a new law takes effect this summer that bans hidden fees from people's bills.
The first numbers are in to show the impact of California's increase in fast-food worker salaries on consumer prices.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.
The co-owner of a San Francisco marijuana dispensary says it's a challenge to draw in customers lately.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Neighbors in Roseville will soon see their energy bills go up after the city council approved a proposal allowing Roseville Electric to raise its prices.
PAWS for a purpose helps shelter pets and family pets right here in our community with medical and dental costs. The fundraiser is on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the District 56 Center in Elk Grove.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
Two animal welfare measures are moving forward at the California State Capitol with the goal of humanely controlling evergrowing pet populations.
A mountain lion snatched and killed a cat overnight in Calaveras County, the pet's owner told CBS Sacramento on Thursday.
A Natomas woman said the typical trip to the dog park ended in tragedy, with her pet being attacked and killed.
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.
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
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.
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.