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Peterbilt driver dies after crashing down embankment into tree in Auburn
A Peterbilt driver who was traveling through Auburn died after crashing down an embankment and into a tree, authorities said Friday.
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A Peterbilt driver who was traveling through Auburn died after crashing down an embankment and into a tree, authorities said Friday.
Placer County is taking steps to address homelessness with their opening of the first-of-its-kind mobile temporary shelter.
Parents and former students say low-income and Hispanic families could be very hurt by the closure of the school.
The CHP has released more information about a deadly I-80 crash near Newcastle over the weekend that involved seven vehicles.
A Placer County deputy recently stopped a suspect driving a stolen truck, authorities say.
A gas station employee locking the front door of a gas station was apparently enough to keep would-be robbers armed with a gun from coming inside.
Placer County sheriff's deputies arrested a man suspected of strong-arm robbery at a local Home Depot.
Though Northern California saw multiple storms, first responders say they continued to respond to crash scenes related to stormy weather.
Caltrans is advising motorists to use alternative routes.
A suspect is now under arrest after a North Auburn-area stabbing left a person in critical condition on New Year's Day.
Not only did an alleged shoplifter get arrested, he also had his dog seized by animal control officers.
Schools in Auburn will be closing their doors as Placer County is forcing the Auburn Union School District to consolidate its five campuses down to three after financial projections show the district won't last if money can't be saved.
A man who had gone to visit his wife's grave at the Auburn Cemetery was attacked after he confronted someone who was vandalizing his car, deputies say.
On Saturday afternoon, the driver in a hit and run located by officers approached them with a knife in hand
The department received multiple reports of windows smashed, belongings taken
The extreme heat is affecting people and the power grid while also taking a toll on wild animals.
Started as a routine traffic stop in North Auburn
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An Auburn man who went out to buy a new pair of shorts is now $20 million richer thanks to an extremely lucky Scratchers ticket.
The Auburn Police Department is looking for feedback on what it is doing right and what could use some help.
Due to its proximity to the American River and plenty of dry brush to burn, the city of Auburn is a high-risk area for wildfire, so city officials are taking action to protect the area from potential disasters.
Essentially, the system allows officers to hear emergency calls in real-time while the caller speaks to a dispatcher. No longer will officers wait for dispatchers to relay the caller's information. Not only is it immediate, but it gives context to a situation such as when a person is hiding from danger.
An Atwater man was killed after a truck slammed into a tree near Auburn Monday night.
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Officers in Modesto have given out dozens of tickets for infractions around schools this week, police say.
A former deputy with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office was sentenced to seven years in prison for dragging an inmate by her hair and throwing her into another jail cell in what the judge called a callous and "unreasonable" use of force.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
Jack Russell, the frontman of rock band Great White who survived the 2003 Station Nightclub Fire in Rhode Island, has died.
A beloved Land Park ice cream shop is for sale, but there is hope that the new owners will continue its sweet legacy.
CDFW confirmed when they find the bear that attacked the 24-year-old man on North Fork Road, it will be euthanized.
Patricia Portella-Wright has been missing since Aug. 3. Her boyfriend has been arrested.
Within the indictment is a photo of a prescription that appears to name a Stockton pharmacy.
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An unsealed federal indictment in the Matthew Perry ketamine overdose case has supporters of California's Prop 36 calling the case a cautionary tale.
Mark Orr, the Sacramento State athletics director, was appointed to a new role on the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee, the university announced Thursday.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg said Tuesday that Rio City Café in Old Sacramento will close on Saturday.
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A man was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of a mother of four in Sacramento, prosecutors said Thursday.
Millions of dollars are about to be handed out to help keep kids safe in Sacramento, and a workshop was held to ask people how the funding should be spent.
For the second day in a row, a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome was diverted, this time to Canada because of a medical issue aboard the plane.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Two men and a woman were arrested in San Mateo Tuesday evening following an armed robbery at a shopping center and attempted carjacking, police said Wednesday.
A United Airlines flight out of San Francisco was diverted to Sacramento after experiencing mechanical issues, the airline confirmed.
In an open letter released on Tuesday, Newsom called on all school districts to curtail cellphone use.
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority president and CEO Steve Hill says he is optimistic three key documents needed to begin construction on a new stadium for the Athletics would be approved Dec. 5.
Logan Webb threw seven-plus shutout innings, Grant McCray had his first career hit and home run, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 6-0 on Thursday to avoid a sweep.
Powered by JJ Bleday's first career grand slam, the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the New York Mets 7-6 in the longest nine-inning game in the pitch-clock era.
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
The Sacramento Kings have released their 2024-25 NBA regular season schedule, and they'll kick things off right at home.
An unsealed federal indictment in the Matthew Perry ketamine overdose case has supporters of California's Prop 36 calling the case a cautionary tale.
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority president and CEO Steve Hill says he is optimistic three key documents needed to begin construction on a new stadium for the Athletics would be approved Dec. 5.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
More California mayors who are Democrats are stepping forward to support a statewide ballot initiative on retail crime that Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes.
Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1 in New York City.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
A Stockton gas station owner took it upon himself to keep prices low. At Ernie's General Store, the cash price for a gallon of gas is $3.99.
The federal government announced Wednesday that it will keep interest rates where they are for now, but that could change in the next few weeks.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team are on the lookout for the best back-to-school deals so that parents and families can save money.
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Customers are speaking out about their experience with the Flashfood app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
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A Sacramento woman who wanted to do a good deed by donating her car to charity ended up getting more than she bargained for.
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American credit card debt hit a record Tuesday, especially impacting younger adults who are putting more on their credit cards.
A Salida homeowner contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to tell us that she was charged for flooring she never received.
The federal government announced Wednesday that it will keep interest rates where they are for now, but that could change in the next few weeks.
Hundreds of people were allowed to return home Tuesday after being forced to flee a wildfire west of Reno that also shut down Interstate 80 along the California-Nevada line.
A new wildfire in Tuolumne County erupted overnight into Friday, prompting evacuation orders.
Ground crews are not only battling flames in the dark, but they're also dealing with tough terrain and dense brush. The only light they have is from the fire and a small headlamp on their helmets.
Fire crews are battling a vegetation fire that is threatening structures in the Penn Valley area of Nevada County on Wednesday.
Another wildfire in El Dorado County on Wednesday has forced evacuations in the Cameron Park area.
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.
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