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A train that derailed in western Arizona Wednesday evening was carrying corn syrup, the railroad said, after the county sheriff's office said it may have been carrying hazardous materials.
Significant rains and snowfall since the end of 2022 have freed over half of California from drought.
Record snowfall and rain have helped to loosen drought's grip on parts of the western U.S. as national forecasters and climate experts warned Thursday that some areas should expect more flooding as the snow begins to melt.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced $1 billion in funding to address homelessness across the state, and plans to deploy more than 1,000 small homes for those living in encampments.
The recent back-to-back storms are hitting California's critical agricultural regions, and they may also impact the U.S. food supply.
Governor Gavin Newsom was in Monterey County on Wednesday, where a levee break left nearly an entire town under water.
A pioneering lab at UCLA has been developing humanoid companions meant to work, and maybe even play alongside us.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he wants state regulators to decide whether to impose the nation's first penalty on oil companies for price gouging, pivoting after months of negotiations with legislative leaders failed to reach an agreement on a bill aimed at reining in the state's notoriously high gas prices.
Northern California officials were working Tuesday to identify the families of 160 people whose remains were found in a Hayward warehouse used by a cremation business whose license was suspended.
Chevron has not complied with a new California law requiring it to disclose how much money it is making from selling gasoline in the state, setting up a showdown with state regulators over data that Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration requested in order to impose the nation's first penalty on excessive oil profits.
Here's why we care about pi and its day of celebration, which is March 14.
Facebook parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
President Joe Biden and the leaders of two close U.S. allies were set Monday to formally announce that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. to modernize its fleet amid growing concern about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Drake is going back on tour come summer, but Northern California fans will only get one chance to see him.
Every weekday, Patricia Moran has up to a dozen children in her San Jose home day care center, mostly from low-income families - and sometimes the kids are as young as 2 weeks old because their parents can't afford to take more time off from work.
Victoria Island, home to thousands of acres of farms and fields in the southernmost part of the county, is under threat if this one levee holding back the rushing water of the Victoria Canal fails.
Unsettled weather returns as Halloween approaches. Widespread rain and Sierra snow is expected to linger through the weekend. Here's the impacts it may bring to your trick-or-treating plans.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has detected a fungus in some Sutter County bats and there's a chance they could start dying within the next few years.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
The former California governor took to X to explain his feelings about the election.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot in the south Sacramento area, police said Wednesday night.
The Sacramento Police Department launched a new high-tech crime-fighting tool that, within 48 hours of its launch, they credit as helping officers solve a robbery in Old Sacramento.
Sacramento police are searching for a suspect after a Chando's Tacos employee was robbed at gunpoint Monday night.
The study underscores Sacramento's potential to significantly enhance the Pac-12's footprint, highlighting its would-be position as the second-largest designated market area and the second-largest economy among conference markets.
More people in California's capital city are opting to use bicycles to minimize their carbon footprint. One nonprofit is working to keep streets safe for bicyclists.
On Wednesday, actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain his feelings about the election and to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket.
Authorities say a man who shot and wounded a police sergeant during what officials called an ambush attack was killed by responding officers over the weekend in Fresno, California.
Registered voters in California will be weighing in 10 statewide ballot propositions and will select their next U.S. senator in the 2024 election.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Ski resorts around Lake Tahoe are starting to reveal their targeted opening days for the 2024-25 winter season.
Following their incredible run to the 2024 World Series title, the Boys in Blue are ready to celebrate their victory with the Dodger Faithful, announcing a miles-long parade through the streets of downtown Los Angeles.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Anthony Volpe's grand slam powered the Yankees' to an 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday.
Yuba College in Marysville has no head football coach, and now the rest of the season could be in jeopardy.
The daughter of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died days before her 2nd birthday, Ward announced on social media Tuesday.
A first-of-its-kind mobile voting center in our region is making stops every day in communities like Dunnigan, Madison, Yolo, Zamora and Knights Landing.
Voter fraud by noncitizens is very rare and does not occur in numbers that could swing a federal election, studies show.
In response to a question about Biden's "garbage" comment, Kamala Harris said she "strongly" disagrees with "any criticism of people based on who they vote for."
On Wednesday, actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain his feelings about the election and to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket.
Ballot drop boxes have long been targets of misinformation, according to experts, who say the false claims surged during the 2020 election.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
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 examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout confirmed.
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.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The Call Kurtis team has found that some companies you may already be doing business with may offer streaming for free, or at deeply discounted rates.
During the last few years, the issue for the real estate market in Sacramento was that few homes were for sale. But, that has changed. Inventory is now up. Unfortunately, demand for that residential inventory isn't.
When a Lodi woman went to use the protection plan she purchased, she was told the company was out of business.
The Call Kurtis team is always looking for ways to help you save money. That includes getting haircuts at heavily discounted prices that are worth getting a trim for.
The goal is to attract more women to the profession.
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.
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.
Trading paws for wheels — that’s the debate happening in Tahoe City as city officials decide whether to replace a popular dog park for a skate park.
Plans are now underway to build a new station there. Here's how much it could cost.
Yolo County's elections office is hitting the road to help more people have access to voting centers. A first-of-its-kind mobile voting center in our region is making stops in the most rural parts of the county leading up to Election Day.
The oldest mall in Modesto is finding itself in a difficult situation. As traffic patterns have changed through the years near Vintage Faire Mall, city leaders have a plan to fix it — but it'll mean surrendering a large piece of land.
Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent more than 30 years behind bars for the 1989 murder of their parents, have received support in their bid for clemency from Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
