Watch CBS News
An owner of San Francisco towing companies who is already facing multiple indictments is facing an additional charge for allegedly plotting to burn the tow trucks of his competitors, prosecutors said.
The man who ignited the fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico was sentenced to 11 years in state prison, officials said Wednesday.
The man accused of arson in connection with a fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico in December has admitted his guilt, officials said.
A suspect has been arrested after a fire near Macy's in Modesto caused about $4 million in products to be damaged or destroyed earlier this week, the fire department said.
An arrest was made after multiple trash cans caught fire in a Carmichael neighborhood, officials said.
The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire that severely damaged the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico last month, officials said.
A Cal Fire employee from Sonoma County was arrested Friday on suspicion of arson for allegedly setting several fires in the past month, officials said.
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire in 2022 that forced hundreds of Amador County residents to evacuate, officials said.
Prosecutors said Spencer Anderson admitted to throwing a lit firework from his vehicle in the area where the Thompson Fire started in Butte County.
A Nevada County man is facing several counts of arson.
The man accused of causing the Park Fire had his first appearance in court on Monday and is being charged with reckless arson along with several enhancements.
A Chico man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fast-growing Park Fire, which is now California's largest wildfire this year after burning at least 124,000 acres, prosecutors said.
A suspicious fire investigation is underway Wednesday at a south Sacramento gas station building that firefighters said burned in a fire last week.
A search continues for a suspect accused of setting a mobile home trailer on fire in Stockton, killing three people inside. A man identified the victims as his daughter and grandsons.
A former professor was sentenced to more than five years in prison for starting three fires behind firefighters working one of California's largest wildfires in state history.
Two suspects have been arrested in an arson investigation on the Sacramento State University campus over the weekend.
Sacramento police say 28-year-old James Joseph is facing arson and homicide charges.
Authorities are looking for two suspects who allegedly lit two fires on the Sacramento State University campus over the weekend.
A man pled guilty to starting a fire that destroyed the Moore's Riverboat Restaurant and nearby docks in July 2022, Cal Fire said on Thursday.
A man accused of committing arson on the Sacramento State campus in December was recently arrested near Los Angeles, officials said Friday.
Authorities are searching for a man they say is suspected of starting a fire on the Sacramento State campus earlier this month.
A Marysville man was sentenced to 16 years in state prison for dousing his roommate in hand sanitizer and lighting her on fire in September, prosecutors said.
Authorities are asking the Sacramento State University community to be on alert after a pair of suspected arson incidents outside a dorm building.
In El Dorado County, police have arrested the person, they say, is responsible for several fires last month. Steven Saunders was arrested without incident and is being charged with setting five fires in El Dorado and Amador counties. Fires happened in Pollock Pines and one in Logtown.
Thousands of people gathered at the California State Capitol making their voices heard as part of a nationwide "Hands Off!" protest while others in north Sacramento called for a recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Matt Chapman hit a pair of RBI doubles to back a strong start by Robbie Ray and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 to extend their winning streak to six games.
Jacob Wilson atoned for hitting into a triple play with a two-run double that sent the Athletics on their way to a 7-4 win over the reeling Colorado Rockies.
Seven students and five recent graduate students of UC Davis had their visas terminated by the federal government, the university said on Saturday.
A man has life-threatening injuries after he was shot in Rio Linda on Saturday afternoon, deputies said.
Thousands of people gathered at the California State Capitol making their voices heard as part of a nationwide "Hands Off!" protest while others in north Sacramento called for a recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The governor is working to blunt the retaliatory tariffs expected after the Trump administration's "Liberation Day" plans.
Three people in a rural California town have died from hantavirus, the same infection that authorities said killed Gene Hackman's wife earlier this year.
Matt Chapman hit a pair of RBI doubles to back a strong start by Robbie Ray and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 to extend their winning streak to six games.
Jacob Wilson atoned for hitting into a triple play with a two-run double that sent the Athletics on their way to a 7-4 win over the reeling Colorado Rockies.
One anti-violence advocate believes more work needs to be done to prevent these types of tragedies.
At Taylor's Market in Sacramento's Land Park neighborhood, they could be taking a direct hit from these tariffs because 50% of the food they sell is imported.
There may soon be more dancing, DJs and live music in Sacramento.
From Opening Day to the open road, this baseball season, a Massachusetts man in failing health is on a mission to visit all 29 MLB parks in the U.S.
Times are already tough for many family-owned businesses, and now a series of smashed windows is adding thousands of dollars in extra expenses.
Three people in a rural California town have died from hantavirus, the same infection that authorities said killed Gene Hackman's wife earlier this year.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a message directed at world leaders on Friday in an attempt to blunt the retaliatory tariffs expected after the Trump administration's "Liberation Day" plans.
A major piece of funding for the California State Library has been terminated, officials say.
Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.
Matt Chapman hit a pair of RBI doubles to back a strong start by Robbie Ray and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 to extend their winning streak to six games.
Jacob Wilson atoned for hitting into a triple play with a two-run double that sent the Athletics on their way to a 7-4 win over the reeling Colorado Rockies.
Zach LaVine had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Domantas Sabonis added 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists and the Sacramento Kings rolled past the Charlotte Hornets 125-102 on Friday night to remain in 10th place in the Western Conference standings.
Willy Adames hit a winning two-run single with two outs in the 11th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants over the Seattle Mariners 10-9 Friday in their home opener to extend their winning streak to five.
After nearly 80 years, the Modesto Nuts are playing their final season in the city before moving to San Bernadino.
Thousands of people gathered at the California State Capitol making their voices heard as part of a nationwide "Hands Off!" protest while others in north Sacramento called for a recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a message directed at world leaders on Friday in an attempt to blunt the retaliatory tariffs expected after the Trump administration's "Liberation Day" plans.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
A lot of smokers are switching to e-cigarettes to try and kick their nicotine fix, but does vaping really help kick the habit?
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.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
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's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
As the demand for eggs skyrockets, so is the demand for chickens.
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.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
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.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
A Butte County family is suing the California FAIR Plan and the underlining carriers after smoke damage claims made as a result of the Park Fire were denied.
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major lumber company, in a $75 million partnership to build and maintain fuel breaks throughout California and Oregon.
Research is just beginning on the impacts that the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California had on the health of first responders.
Federal funding cuts to the U.S. Forest Service are raising concerns in Placer County about whether there will be enough resources to prevent wildfires.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sacramento leaders are gearing up and hitting the streets with local first responders, who say it's become a sort of unspoken friendly competition.
Thousands of people gathered at the California State Capitol making their voices heard as part of a nationwide "Hands Off!" protest.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
A man has life-threatening injuries after he was shot in Rio Linda on Saturday afternoon, deputies said.
The protests were part of a larger movement.