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Sacramento woman seeks justice after mail carrier's fatal interaction with her dog
Ring camera footages shows a mail carrier's decision to throw an apparent rock a dog's head.
Fairfield mom says preschool program "lost" her 2-year-old for unknown amount of time, files police report
A mother filed a police report this week after she says a Fairfield preschool program "lost" her child for an unknown amount of time.
Shooting involving Sacramento police near Matsui Park sends suspect to hospital
A suspect search near a Sacramento park ended with an officer-involved shooting that sent the suspect to the hospital Friday.
Harness horse racing has final lap at Sacramento's Cal Expo
Horses took to the track for the final time Friday night as harness racing came to a close at Cal Expo. Fairground managers announced recently that they are terminating the racing contract.
Robbie Ray's gem leads Giants over Rockies 4-0
Robbie Ray held the Colorado Rockies to two singles over seven shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory Friday night.
Search underway for missing kayaker who flipped in American River
A search is underway for a kayaker who is missing after flipping in the American River on Friday evening, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said.
Sherri Papini claims 2016 kidnapping story was true in trailer for new docuseries
Sherri Papini is speaking out publicly for the first time since her hoax kidnapping in a new four-part docuseries.
Athletics extend Marlins' losing streak with 6-1 win
Gunnar Hoglund won his major league debut by allowing one run over six innings to lead the Athletics over Miami 6-1 and extend the Marlins' losing streak to six.
Van brings mental health care to rural areas of Stanislaus, Merced counties
A new resource is hitting the road, bringing mental health care to the Central Valley.
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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
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Cal Fire, U.S. Forest Service take part in annual aerial training ahead of dry summer months
Cal Fire and U.S. Forest Service crews took part in an annual training program to learn how to coordinate aerial attacks on wildfires as California braces for another fire season.
James B. Milliken named next University of California president
James Milliken, the chancellor of the University of Texas, has been named the next University of California president by the UC Board of Regents.
California's population grows for second year in a row, report finds
New data from the California Department of Finance shows the state's population grew in 2024, the second year in a row.
Dozens of states sue over Trump administration's cuts to AmeriCorps
California and nearly two dozen other states are suing the Trump administration over drastic cuts to the AmeriCorps agency.
Steve Hilton, former Fox News personality, announces run for California governor
The conservative commentator announced his candidacy for the Republican ticket on Monday, saying, "It's time to make California Golden Again."
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Onion delights and Mother’s Day highlights | What’s in Season with Michael Marks
Here is the full May episode of What's in Season with Michael Mark.
Horse racing officially ends at Sacramento's Cal Expo
Horses took to the track for the final time Friday night as harness racing came to a close at Cal Expo. Fairground managers announced recently that they are terminating the racing contract.
Fairfield mom says preschool "lost" her child for unknown amount of time
A mother filed a police report this week after she says a Fairfield preschool program "lost" her child for an unknown amount of time.
Sacramento woman dog dies after mail carrier throws rock at it
A Sacramento woman is seeking justice after a mail carrier's decision to throw a rock at her dog's head led to its death.
Kayaker goes missing after flipping in American River near Auburn
A search is underway for a kayaker who is missing after flipping in the American River on Friday evening, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said.
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Trump signs executive order cutting funding to PBS, NPR
The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies "to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS."
California's population grows for second year in a row, report finds
New data from the California Department of Finance shows the state's population grew in 2024, the second year in a row.
House votes to block California's ban on new gas-powered vehicles in 2035
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to block California from implementing plans to block new sales of gas-powered vehicles in a decade.
Waltz out as national security adviser, but Trump says he'll be U.N. ambassador
President Trump says he is nominating Mike Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Former VP Harris supporters feeling hopeful after speech at San Francisco event
In a highly anticipated first speech since losing the presidential election, Kamala Harris didn't hold back in attacking the Trump administration.
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Robbie Ray's gem leads Giants over Rockies 4-0
Robbie Ray held the Colorado Rockies to two singles over seven shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory Friday night.
Sacramento Kings officially announce Doug Christie as head coach: "Unfinished business"
The Sacramento Kings have made it official: Former player and interim coach Doug Christie will get his shot as head coach.
Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach after 29 seasons
Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.
Rockies rally past Giants 4-3, deny Verlander his 1st win since joining San Francisco
Jordan Beck hit a tying double in the eighth inning and Hunter Goodman singled home the go-ahead run two batters later as the Colorado Rockies rallied past San Francisco 4-3 on Thursday night to deny Justin Verlander his first win with the Giants.
Jeffrey Springs throws 6 scoreless innings to help Athletics beat Rangers 3-0
Jeffrey Springs gave up two hits over six scoreless innings, Jacob Wilson and Miguel Andujar each had two hits and an RBI and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 3-0.
2-run homer by Rooker and grand slam by Butler in 9th lifts A's over Rangers 7-1
Brent Rooker hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and Lawrence Butler followed with his first career grand slam as the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Wednesday night.
Jacob deGrom shines in Rangers' 15-2 victory over A's
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom struck out seven over six scoreless innings for his first win in more than two years and the Texas Rangers had their best offensive game this season to beat the Athletics 15-2.
San Francisco Giants lose to Padres 7-4
Xander Bogaerts went 2 for 4 with three RBIs, Nick Pivetta struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4.
Former 4-star recruit Mikey Williams commits to Shaq and Bibby-led Sacramento State
A day after NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal was announced as the new general manager of the Sacramento State men's basketball program, former 4-star recruit Mikey Williams was confirmed to have committed to the university.
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
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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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Athletics extend Marlins' losing streak with 6-1 win
Gunnar Hoglund won his major league debut by allowing one run over six innings to lead the Athletics over Miami 6-1 and extend the Marlins' losing streak to six.
Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning Orb wants to verify you're human
Altman's World venture wants to convince people to scan their eyeballs to prove they're human amidst a proliferation of AIs and bots.
7 killed when tour van and pickup truck collide near Yellowstone
The driver of a Dodge Ram pickup and six people inside a Mercedes passenger van died. The van was carrying a tour group of 14 people.
Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach after 29 seasons
Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal in sex trafficking, racketeering case
Sean "Diddy" Combs formally rejected a plea deal offer in court Thursday. It came during the final pre-trial hearing in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 announced
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, officials say
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
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Van brings mental health care to rural areas of Stanislaus, Merced counties
A new resource is hitting the road, bringing mental health care to the Central Valley.
SharkNinja recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after burn injuries
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
Diabetes deaths fall to lowest levels in years, in early CDC figures
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
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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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House votes to block California's ban on new gas-powered vehicles in 2035
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to block California from implementing plans to block new sales of gas-powered vehicles in a decade.
West Sacramento gives green light to Club Pheasant project, welcoming new business hub in old space
Plans to revitalize a beloved local landmark got the final approval at Wednesday night's West Sacramento City Council meeting.
Valero consults Bay Area developer to assess future of Benicia refinery site
A Bay Area developer said it is working with Valero to assess the potential future of its refinery in Benicia, which could cease operations as soon as next year.
Sacramento small business owner wants solutions from city for homelessness
A Sacramento woman says she's spent nearly a year trying to find a solution to a growing homeless encampment across from her family's 40-year-old landscaping business but has had no support from the city.
Here are new plans for the former Club Pheasant site in West Sacramento
A well-known name in the restaurant industry is stepping forward with a new plan to bring dining back to the former Club Pheasant building, and we got our first look at what kinds of food and drinks will be offered.
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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.
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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.