California lawmakers OK bills banning certain chemicals in foods and drinks
California lawmakers are working through hundreds of bills before the legislative session ends on Thursday.
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California lawmakers are working through hundreds of bills before the legislative session ends on Thursday.
Most fast food workers in California would get a raise next year under a new bill in the state Legislature.
California lawmakers have approved legislation requiring major companies to disclose a sweeping range of greenhouse gas emissions.
California lawmakers have voted to end a ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
Most fast food workers in California would get a raise next year under a new bill in the state Legislature.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at clearing the way for construction of a controversial student housing project in a historic Berkeley park.
A landmark bill aiming to decriminalize the possession and use of certain hallucinogenic drugs is headed to the governor's desk.
A new bill has reached Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk that would decriminalize natural hallucinogens for personal use. But will he sign it?
State Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill that would decriminalize some natural psychedelics is headed to the governor’s desk after being approved by legislators.
California lawmakers have passed legislation requiring judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity in custody and visitation proceedings.
California lawmakers have voted to outlaw discrimination based on caste.
The master plan includes investments in pathway programs for technical colleges, apprenticeships, and dual-enrollment programs.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning to spend $360 million demolishing a sprawling former furniture factory at San Quentin State Prison and replacing it with something reminiscent of a college campus.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is scheduled to hold a joint press conference with Australian Ambassador to the US Dr. Kevin Rudd on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden's administration has agreed to investigate how California manages its water after some Native American tribes and environmental groups complained the state's policies are "rooted in white supremacy."
Environmental advocates in California are launching a campaign to ask voters to ban new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and hospitals.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has offered to help negotiate an end to the strikes that have hobbled Hollywood.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has contacted all sides of the strikes that have hobbled Hollywood, his office said Wednesday, offering to help broker a deal to restart an industry that is crucial to keeping the state's economy humming amid signs of weakness.
Beavers have long been treated as a nuisance for chewing down trees and shrubs and blocking up streams.
A Southern California school board has resolved a dispute with Gov. Gavin Newsom over a social studies curriculum.
The idea of putting solar panels on top of the world's thousands of miles of irrigation canals has long seemed like a good one.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says looming multi-billion budget deficits will not change his agenda for his second term in office.
The campaign called Heat Ready CA is a statewide educational tool on how to protect yourself and others when temperatures spike.
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving more than 50 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders.
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years for two infamous murders.
Highway 99 just north of Yuba City is closed in both directions following a five-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
The move is in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Highway 99 just north of Yuba City is closed in both directions following a five-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
PG&E announced Tuesday the Biden administration is committed to providing them a $15 billion guaranteed low-interest loan.
Researchers say the study "fundamentally changes our understanding of ground squirrels."
California prosecutors are gearing up to crack down on repeat retail theft offenders after Californians overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36, better known as the tough-on crime bill.
For the first time ever, the X Games will call Sacramento home and will be held in the city from 2025 through 2027, officials announced Thursday.
Sacramento police say of the city's 6,000-plus meters, more than 1,300 have been damaged in the past three months.
A number of prominent Sacramentans have called the place home.
One family from South America is making Sacramento their new home thanks to United Way's literacy tutoring program.
A husband and wife were left in critical condition following a house fire in Sacramento, officials said Tuesday.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers say the study "fundamentally changes our understanding of ground squirrels."
Officials say "clear indicators of arson" have been found in the investigation into what started the fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico.
The brothers, age 17 and 19, have not been seen since Saturday when then entered the water at Thermalito Afterbay.
Sacramento State football is reportedly set to bring on University of Nevada, Las Vegas assistant coach Brennan Marion to lead its program.
The teams exchanged leads seven times over the final 75 seconds, with Murray nailing the game-winner 10 seconds after DeMar DeRozan put the Kings (13-14) in front with a baseline dunk.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Hornets are "in discussions" to bring on Michael Vick to lead the program.
The San Francisco 49ers have suspended linebacker De'Vondre Campbell for the final three games of the regular season after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.
The Athletics have added another option for their refurbished rotation, acquiring Jeffrey Springs in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is proposing a statewide policy that school districts do not cooperate with ICE.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout confirmed.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
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.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The fire prompted a massive response from crews across the state, including five strike teams out of Auburn in Placer County.
The goal is to attract more women to the profession.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
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.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
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.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Rescue swimmers responded to a sinking boat near the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting the rest of the week.
Our produce man always has the best deals in seasonal fruits and veggies.
The move comes after speculation that Sacramento State was talking with Michael Vick.
California's capital city was recently ranked near the top of two different lists, much to the delight of local businesses.