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A Natomas man, who previously admitted to committing a hate crime as part of a plea deal, intends to withdraw his plea and wants a new lawyer.
California health officials are warning consumers that certain sprouts distributed by a Central Valley company may be contaminated with salmonella.
Amusement parks thrown for a loop by the slumping economy over the last few years are starting to rebound, drawing bigger crowds over the past year and spending more money on new attractions and shows this season.
A Sacramento State University student who died after being hit while riding her bike near campus early Friday morning has been identified.
A Sacramento woman and her dog could be reunited today after a five-year separation.
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says he's planning on going to the NBA Board of Governors meeting next month to plead Sacramento's case to keep the Kings.
Hundreds of people are getting free health care at a clinic at Cal Expo in Sacramento this weekend.
How the United States Postal Service works is a mystery to many.
Pensions for public workers are making big news today, especially at CalSTRS, where the giant retirement fund for teachers is now $56 billion short. The California State Teachers' Retirement System now admits it has a $56 funding gap, an increase of nearly $16 billion since this February announcement.
Firefighters were able to get a handle on a house fire off Geneva Place in the Alta-Arden area, according to Sacramento Metro Fire Department.
A woman walked out of a grocery store, got in her vehicle and said she was raped and carjacked by a man sitting in her backseat.
Gov. Jerry Brown is proposing changes to California's public pension system, just days after budget talks broke down in part amid disagreements over pension reforms.
Today on The Don Geronimo Show, we talk about the media attention Dave has been getting with his #HereWeBuild movement, Janet's TSA nightmare, and Don plays a new educational video.
One of two female suspects wanted for allegedly passing thousands of dollars in counterfeit cash at local businesses has been arrested.
The California Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to reconsider the case of a Sacramento juror who refused to turn over his Facebook postings about the trial he was deciding.
Supporters say Prop 36 will force people into treatment and get them off the street. But are there enough treatment beds? And who’s going to pay for it? Opponents say Prop 36 will fill up jails and mark a return to the 1980s war on drugs. But will it? CBS News California is fact-checking the claims and analyzing the concerns.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses California's importance in the battle for the U.S. House, the importance of voting and the efforts from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump's presidential campaigns.
Steve Large reports.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
As harvest season wraps up, some Sutter County farmers are having unwanted help picking crops from thieves who are apparently treating these orchards like an all-you-can-eat buffet.
As harvest season wraps up, some Sutter County farmers are having unwanted help picking crops from thieves who are apparently treating these orchards like an all-you-can-eat buffet.
The wind is intensifying across our region and thousands could be in the dark. PG&E is calling for power safety shutoffs in multiple areas across Solano County. is calling for power safety shutoffs including in Solano County.
Two men are dead after a head-on crash on a rural road north of Tracy on Thursday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
PG&E says they've reduced the number of counties that could see power shutoffs as critical fire danger weather moves into Northern and Central California.
PG&E already cut power to up to 2,000 customers in Solano and Yolo counties Thursday night as a precaution to protect from wildfire.
Sacramento County tests its emergency alert system each year to ensure people can be instantly notified about threats in their community.
Sacramento is seeing a 30% increase in homicides this year. City leaders took the first steps in passing controversial new gun laws to help prevent violence.
The only museum in Sacramento showcasing African American history is in jeopardy of closing after losing critical grant funding.
Drivers in Sacramento are dealing with the first full day of a major freeway closure Saturday with the weekend shutdown of the connector between northbound Highway 99 and westbound Highway 50.
Hundreds of people are in Sacramento this weekend to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.
An inmate who escaped from a Northern California jail last month was located and arrested at his home on Thursday, deputies say.
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Tens of thousands of PG&E customers could still be in the dark as critical fire danger weather moves into Northern and Central California.
Millions of people across California will participate in the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, a day dedicated to practicing earthquake safety.
In California's 3rd Congress District, Republican incumbent Kevin Kiley and Democratic challenger Jessica Morse are going after each other on TV.
The Dodgers are just one win from earning a World Series berth after yet another dominant performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, a lopsided 7-2 victory over the New York Mets
In west Roseville, a 10-field soccer complex is under construction and now has a name: the Placer Valley Soccer Complex.
Free agent forward Doug McDermott agreed to a one-year deal with the Kings, ESPN's Shams Charania first reported on Wednesday. Charania said the Kings finalized the deal late Tuesday night.
Tom Brady takes 5% control of the Raiders. He can't come of out retirement and play again unless he sells his stake in the team.
The NY Jets are finalizing a deal to acquire Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting the wide receiver with Aaron Rodgers.
With just days to go until election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump took unlikely roads to hopefully sway undecided voters.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Former President Jimmy Carter, the first president in U.S. history to reach the age of 100, cast an early vote in Georgia.
Trump played Rufus Wainwright's cover of Cohen's "Hallelujah" at a Monday town hall, as well as other songs.
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them.
Recalled product sold nationwide can cause serious, potentially deadly burns in less than a second.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
A new UC Davis clinic is offering hope to those who are struggling with depression.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
There are many money-saving deals out there for senior citizens these days that you may not know about.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
Booster seats and car seats are the law for children under eight years old, but a new study reveals many kids aren't being kept in them.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
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.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Supporters say Prop 36 will force people into treatment and get them off the street. But are there enough treatment beds? And who’s going to pay for it? Opponents say Prop 36 will fill up jails and mark a return to the 1980s war on drugs. But will it? CBS News California is fact-checking the claims and analyzing the concerns.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses California's importance in the battle for the U.S. House, the importance of voting and the efforts from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump's presidential campaigns.
Steve Large reports.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
As harvest season wraps up, some Sutter County farmers are having unwanted help picking crops from thieves who are apparently treating these orchards like an all-you-can-eat buffet.