Emotional preliminary hearing for Eric Abril reveals new details in 2023 Roseville park shootout
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
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It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
An email chain obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveals 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.
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.
Tens of millions in unpaid wages and a state agency blatantly violating state law—our investigation exposed it and now the state auditor is confirming it.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are responding to our CBS News California investigation, which found that damage claims from potholes and debris on California freeways tripled in the first half of last year while Caltrans cut its damage payout rate in half.
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 found damage claims from potholes and debris on California freeways tripled in just the first half of 2023, while Caltrans cut damage payouts in half. We’re investigating why.
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?
Hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country say they re-sell or trade their duty weapons.
We've discovered, each year, thousands of guns once carried by officers are turning up at crime scenes around the country.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable.
Here's a glimpse into how things really work inside the California State Capitol. The capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does, and bills prompted by our reporting are the perfect examples.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
A CBS News analysis found police were called to California schools more than 10,000 times in a year, but rarely for reasons that resulted in an arrest. Some believe that’s because, in addition to obvious crimes, California law requires school staff to call police for behavioral issues that could be better handled by trained school staff and counselors. A bill introduced in the wake of our Handcuffs in Hallways investigation aims to reduce unnecessary calls for police at schools, but one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
A CBS News analysis found police were called to California schools more than 10,000 times in a year, but rarely for reasons that resulted in an arrest. Some believe that’s because, in addition to obvious crimes, California law requires school staff to call police for behavioral issues that could be better handled by trained school staff and counselors. A bill introduced in the wake of our Handcuffs in Hallways investigation aims to reduce unnecessary calls for police at schools, but one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one California agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. If allowed to stand, its legal argument could impact law enforcement policies across the state.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
A plan is underway to make all California rentals pet-friendly. Pet owners are limited to where they can rent and oftentimes pay hefty additional fees. Those would be eliminated under this new push.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal, but now state law requires them on some campuses – and they're everywhere from vending machines to bars. Fentanyl test strips are intended to help young people avoid fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescriptions or drugs. But many warn that test strips alone could do more harm than good. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Also Thursday... A growing number of Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Prop. 47, despite Governor Newsom's opposition. Some of those mayors were on a now infamous Zoom call with the governor last week.
Also Thursday... Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Prop 47 despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition.
The lesson featured a picture of President Trump on a slide about the cult of personality. Another shows Elon Musk underneath a saluting Hitler on a slide about fascism.
The decision from this meeting will impact policyholders everywhere but particularly those who live in fire country — like Placer County.
A house fire in Stockton left six people displaced and one person injured, officials said.
A driver was arrested after fleeing from a traffic stop and crashing in Roseville, police said.
What appeared to be a rare type of whale that got stuck in shallow waters near the Emeryville Marina Tuesday morning was euthanized after struggling into the afternoon, officials with the Marine Mammal Center said.
A celebration of life was held Tuesday for Marysville police officer Osmar Rodarte, who was shot and killed while on duty last month.
Legendary late-night talk show host Jay Leno is visiting the California State Capitol on Tuesday to help push a proposed rolling exemption from smog checks for classic cars.
It is the city's latest effort to pour into the city's nightlife.
The lesson featured a picture of President Trump on a slide about the cult of personality. Another shows Elon Musk underneath a saluting Hitler on a slide about fascism.
The decision from this meeting will impact policyholders everywhere but particularly those who live in fire country — like Placer County.
The union letter describes extreme concern and claims the city manager told city employees that there "will be layoffs" in order to solve the city's budget deficit.
It is the city's latest effort to pour into Sacramento's nightlife.
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.
Legendary late-night talk show host Jay Leno visited the California State Capitol on Tuesday to help push a proposed rolling exemption from smog checks for classic cars.
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.
The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and said they won't extend the contract of general manager Calvin Booth in the final week of the NBA regular season.
Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a solo shot in the seventh and the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 5-4 on Monday night.
Hunter Greene came within one out of a complete game, outlasting Logan Webb in an old-fashioned pitchers' duel between All-Star starters, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 to stop their seven-game winning streak.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Zach LaVine scored 43 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, DeMar DeRozan added 37 Monday as the Sacramento Kings rallied for a 127-117 victory over the Detroit Pistons and strengthened their bid for a first-round home game in the play-in tournament.
Legendary late-night talk show host Jay Leno visited the California State Capitol on Tuesday to help push a proposed rolling exemption from smog checks for classic cars.
More than 16,000 probationary workers at six different agencies were fired in mid-February.
The union letter describes extreme concern and claims the city manager told city employees that there "will be layoffs" in order to solve the city's budget deficit.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Across the U.S., tens of thousands have been attending rallies held by the Vermont Senator, who says that the nation is moving rapidly toward what he calls an oligarchy influenced by billionaires.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
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.
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.
Steve Large reports.
Sacramento police said the gunshot victim has been taken to an area hospital.
The HOA says this $25,000 assessment is for rotting decks and staircases. But residents tell us these issues have been around for years.
Kayla Moeller reports.
A history lesson is going viral after a Granite Bay High School teacher's lesson even had Elon Musk responding to it.