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Folsom prison employee suffers minor injuries in assault by inmate
A source told CBS13 the employee was a registered nurse and the inmate attempted to sexually assault the woman "in an open area" within the facility.
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A source told CBS13 the employee was a registered nurse and the inmate attempted to sexually assault the woman "in an open area" within the facility.
An inmate at the California State Prison, Sacramento in Folsom was taken to the hospital after he was stabbed Sunday morning, according to the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
State corrections officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person as a homicide.
Drone drops deliver drugs right inside the walls of California state prisons. The alleged felony flights have led to a federal complaint against four men, including two in the Sacramento region.
Tens of thousands of California inmates have been released early after serving a fraction of their sentence under Prop 57 policies, but CDCR has yet to release recidivism data for any of them.
State prison officials are investigating after two inmates were killed in separate attacks at two Northern California prisons.
A correctional officer from Elk Grove who was fired from his job in 2018 pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges stemming from two on-duty 2016 assaults, one of which was fatal, under a plea agreement in which prosecutors will seek less than 13 years in prison when he is sentenced in October.
An inmate died after being attacked in the recreation yard of a Northern California prison, authorities said Sunday.
Two men serving life sentences in prisons in Folsom and Susanville are suspected of killing their cellmates over the weekend, authorities said Monday.
A former California correctional officer pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to submitting a false report in connection with a federal civil rights investigation into the death of an inmate at a Sacramento-area prison.
Officials have launched an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento.
A man affiliated with the white supremacist Aryan Brotherhood prison gang pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to distribute heroin and methamphetamine inside and outside California's prisons, federal officials announced.
An inmate at California State Prison - Sacramento was shot and killed by corrections officers on Wednesday when he and three others were allegedly trying to kill another inmate.
Two former California state prison guards were charged Thursday with trying to cover up an attack by one officer that caused the death of an inmate.
An inmate reportedly stabbed two correctional officers at California State Prison, Sacramento Monday morning.
California prison officials on Wednesday said one inmate killed another at a maximum security state prison east of Sacramento.
Prison officials are investigating the death of an inmate as a homicide after he was attacked by two inmates in the general population yard Monday.
An inmate was fatally shot while he and another suspect allegedly attacked an inmate at the California State Prison, Sacramento Wednesday.
Authorities say an inmate has been killed at a Northern California state prison and two other prisoners are suspects in his death.
A man serving a life sentence for fatally shooting seven people at a small Northern California vocational college has died in prison.
Officials say the son of a notorious child killer hanged himself in a California prison at age 32.
An inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento has died after being shot by a correctional officer.
Two inmates already serving life sentences are being named as suspects in the slaying of a third inmate at a Northern California state prison.
The state corrections department says it happened Friday afternoon at the prison in the Sacramento area as guards tried to break up a fight in the recreation yard of the New Folsom Prison.
A correctional officer is recovering after being attacked by an inmate at California State Prison-Sacramento.
The Manteca Police Department is using seven high-tech drones on the Fourth of July to try and crack down on anyone using illegal fireworks within city limits.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
About half of Americans believe anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination.
Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to a wildfire on Tuesday.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning.
The Manteca Police Department is using seven high-tech drones on the Fourth of July to try and crack down on anyone using illegal fireworks within city limits.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.
An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
From one capital city to another, the Supreme Court ruling handed down Friday would allow cities like Sacramento to implement civil punishments to eliminate homeless encampments.
Sacramento will now have more enforcement power over the homeless in public places. With the Supreme Court ruling, homeless individuals could face fines, charges or jail time if they don't comply with city guidelines.
A Sacramento high school girls robotics team is fresh off their trip to the championships, placing fifth internationally. The St. Francis High School Team was excited to return home to a new robotics lab on campus.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
Nearly a half-million members of Patelco Credit Union, with branches across the Bay Area and Northern California, lost access to banking services following what the CEO called a "serious security incident" over the weekend.
Several new California laws have gone into effect as of July 1, 2024, ranging from tenant security deposits being capped to hidden fees being banned and requiring bars to offer date rape drug testing kits.
With just hours to spare, Democratic legislators announced Sunday night an agreement on a Prop 47 reform initiative they plan to put on a ballot.
California lawmakers have unveiled two bond measures that would go to voters in November.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
The Supreme Court ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions.
It's a welcome number for the candidate, who caused widespread concern among Democrats after his debate performance
Former President Donald Trump is trying to overturn his recent felony conviction in the New York "hush money" criminal case.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
The forward progress of a fire in El Dorado County that forced people to evacuate their homes on Saturday afternoon has been stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Firefighters are working on a grass fire that quickly spread to four acres and is threatening structures on Saturday afternoon.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
Ashley Sharp reports.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.
Ashley Sharp reports.
Esteban Reynoso reports.
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