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Dogs sniff out $10 million worth of drugs hidden in jalapeño paste
Thousands of pounds of narcotics were removed from vats of jalapeño paste that entered the U.S. last week in the back of a commercial truck, border agents said.
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Thousands of pounds of narcotics were removed from vats of jalapeño paste that entered the U.S. last week in the back of a commercial truck, border agents said.
A man has been arrested, accused of illegally selling drugs in Sacramento County.
There was enough cocaine found on board for about 8,000 doses, with an estimated value of more than $111 million, officials said.
Cash, drugs, and guns were seized from two Elk Grove homes as part of a month-long investigation by the Elk Grove Police Department's Special Investigations Unit.
San Francisco city officials said more than 100 kilos of narcotics were seized and over 300 suspected drug dealers were arrested in the past three months in the Tenderloin and South of Market, as part of an ongoing drug crackdown.
What was seized: nearly 1,000 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 14 firearms, and nearly $50,000. There were two methamphetamine conversion laboratories with multiple 55-gallon drums filled with a total of 4,000 pounds of liquid methamphetamine in various stages of conversion.
A 34-year-old man from Stockton was arrested on various drug and weapons charges, said Escalon Police Department.
Police said they first saw a red flag when the man and woman in the car "gave conflicting information about her 'due date.'"
Two Mexican nationals living in Sacramento and Stockton have been charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine packaged for sale.
Prosecutors allege that Goran Gogic and others used "meticulous planning" to transport cocaine from Colombia to Europe through U.S. ports.
A Vallejo man is facing a possible life sentence in federal prison after pleading guilty in a methamphetamine dealing case, federal prosecutors said.
A California Highway Patrol K9 helped officers make a massive drug bust during a traffic stop in the Central Valley last week.
Over 600,000 dollars of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia was confiscated in a drug bust operation in Sacramento, said the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
On Thursday detectives raided a drug den in South Lake Tahoe, arresting two for drugs and weapons charges, said the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
A drug bust in Turlock ended with multiple arrests and a large amount of contraband, said Patterson Police Services.
Friday morning, agents from the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force served a search warrant for illegal substances at 680 Manzanita Avenue in Chico.
Multiple people were arrested at a Rocklin residence for allegedly selling a wide array of illegal drugs and for the possession of stolen vehicles, police said Thursday.
Around 1 pm on Tuesday, October 5, detectives arrested 25-year-old man, Victor Corella for the possession of 4,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, said the Fresno County Sheriff's Office.
The Temple City resident reportedly had methamphetamine, heroin and oxycodone in her vehicle.
A large drug sales bust in El Dorado County has resulted in five arrests, authorities say.
A narcotics detection dog is being credited with helping deputies uncover a large stash of marijuana that was allegedly being moved out of state.
An estimated $312 million worth of cocaine seized from smugglers in the eastern Pacific Ocean has been brought to San Diego.
Sacramento neighbors fed up with a problem house in their neighborhood are finally getting some relief.
A New York attorney is in the Sacramento County jail Friday, accused of running a drug operation in El Dorado County.
Cereal boxes weren't enough to fool officers in Merced.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is still on. Here's what happens during the annual sale.
Work crews are cleaning up after an early morning fire apartment fire forced more than a dozen people to evacuate.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Prosecutors announced Tuesday that they are not yet ready to file new charges against Henry Stanley, 37, arrested five days ago on suspicion of killing his wife Megan Duncanson, 29.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
A suspect was arrested as authorities investigated a bomb threat at a Sacramento library, officials said Tuesday.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is still on. Here's what happens during the annual sale.
We got a look at some newborns on display at the Sacramento Zoo and how a baby boom there could help protect some species from extinction.
A man and child died in a fire at an apartment complex in south Sacramento, officials said Monday.
On this first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump supporters are in solidarity like never before.
Thousands of music fans braved the heat to help celebrate the opening of a new outdoor Sacramento concert venue. Here's a look at the site and what's being done to keep people cool.
California has set a goal of having five million electric vehicles on the road in the next six years, and training is now underway to ensure there are enough people with the high-tech skills to maintain them.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
Banking services from Patelco Credit Union halted following a ransomware attack have been mostly restored although questions about customers' personal information remained.
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson is back in court on Tuesday in a new effort to prove his innocence.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides haven't made progress on a new deal.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
One California lawmaker called out Musk for his announcement that he will move his companies to Texas, while another lawmaker agreed with the billionaire's concerns.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the second night of the 2024 RNC, where Donald Trump will become the GOP presidential nominee.
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
At least 58 illnesses have been reported across 27 states from now-recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
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.
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.
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.
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
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.
Jessie Fischer's Airbnb rental off Highway 140 was one of those homes flattened by the fire on the Fourth of July.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
Firefighters are battling a 168-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
As crews make progress on the Pay Fire in El Dorado County, local downtown businesses said they feel lucky the situation wasn't much worse.
All evacuation warnings were lifted Monday for a fire that sparked over the weekend near Placerville.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
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.
Metro Fire officials say it's been a busy week for apartment fires in the Sacramento area.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
The Stockton community is remembering Misty Holt-Singh who was killed 10 years ago Tuesday in a crime that left a lasting impact on the city.
Yolo County prosecutors announced Tuesday they are not yet ready to file new charges against Henry Stanley, 37, arrested on suspicion of killing his wife Megan Duncanson, 29.
We previously mentioned a Sears store in Stockton that's closing once had a bomb shelter underneath. Well, it wasn't the only building in our area that had one. In this segment of The Answer, we dig up a story Tony Lopez did several years ago on why our area was a target during the Cold War and where other bomb shelters can still be found today.