Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
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Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
The CDC looked at emergency medical services data from 27 states.
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.
Court orders that prohibited two criminal defendants from possessing firearms while they awaited trial were constitutional because they were in line with past restrictions on firearms.
A 14-year-old student at a high school in Santa Rosa was arrested Wednesday on multiple gun charges for allegedly manufacturing firearms using a 3D printer, police said.
The number of guns found by TSA officers last year was the highest annual total for the agency since it was created in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks.
A hold-up at a Stanislaus County gun show has police looking for a pair of armed robbers and the 33 handguns they got away with.
Police say they were able to get some illegal guns off the streets of Stockton over the weekend. In three separate incidents -- two of which involved suspects in cars -- officers recovered guns from suspects.
California cannot ban gun owners from having detachable magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, a federal judge ruled Friday. The decision from U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez won't take effect immediately. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, has already filed a notice to appeal the ruling. The ban is likely to remain in effect while the case is still pending.
"We have allowed the cartels to amass an army," a former ATF senior special agent told CBS News.
If approved, the proposed rule would expand background check requirements to cover more sellers.
An Elk Grove man is facing an attempted murder charge after assaulting his girlfriend and threatening her with a gun following an encounter that also led to the arrest of his mother, police said Wednesday.
A 15-year-old boy is under arrest after an assault with a firearm investigation in south Sacramento that led to several guns being seized by police.
Extreme risk protection order laws allow people to petition to have an individual's firearms temporarily taken away. Here's how they work.
An Amazon truck driver died after being shot on a freeway in Lathrop. A 71-year-old woman was shot at while driving her car in Stockton. Though it's a motive so far only confirmed for one of these shootings, are road rage incidents involving guns on the rise?
Emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the United States dropped slightly since 2020, but the rate in 2022 was still above pre-pandemic levels.
"Our police officers have cried and are crying with Nashville and the world," police chief John Drake said at the vigil.
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
Galt Police are searching for the shooting suspect that they said sent two teenagers to the hospital on Wednesday night.
The executive order seeks to ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer.
Visa and Mastercard paused their decision to start categorizing purchases at gun shops.
The final findings of a committee formed by the defense secretary included 127 recommendations. Several were deemed "high priority" in relation to accessing firearms.
The number — roughly 18 per day — is sparking concern at a time when more Americans are armed.
The Supreme Court's expansion of gun rights in June — for the first time in a decade — is testing whether laws aiming to curb gun violence can withstand legal scrutiny.
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
A North Highlands business was burglarized three times in the last ten days. Thieves made off with about 100 motorized bikes totaling more than $120,000 in losses.
The $10 billion state bond will fund wildfire prevention, clean water, and protect against climate risks. It also has millions of dollars earmarked for California state parks.
The memorial honors the 67 service men and women from Tracy who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
A study into Narcan could shape how first responders treat overdose patients.
Mayor Steinberg and Republic FC officials are announcing new plans for a soccer stadium and entertainment venue at the downtown railyard.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
A study into Narcan could shape how first responders treat overdose patients.
A driver was arrested for murder in Fairfield after police said he ran over a man in a parking lot multiple times and took off from the scene late Thursday morning.
A North Highlands business was burglarized three times in the last ten days. Thieves made off with about 100 motorized bikes totaling more than $120,000 in losses.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Sacramento Republic FC announced Thursday new plans for a soccer stadium and entertainment venue at the downtown Railyard.
It won't be a nail-biter election night for dozens of candidates in Sacramento County, and that's because they've already been declared the winner.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot in the south Sacramento area, police said Wednesday night.
The Sacramento Police Department launched a new high-tech crime-fighting tool that, within 48 hours of its launch, they credit as helping officers solve a robbery in Old Sacramento.
Sacramento police are searching for a suspect after a Chando's Tacos employee was robbed at gunpoint Monday night.
The $10 billion state bond will fund wildfire prevention, clean water, and protect against climate risks. It also has millions of dollars earmarked for California state parks.
Strong wind gusts ripped through Northern California overnight and into Wednesday, causing some damage and keeping fire crews on alert.
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers were without power Wednesday morning following a new round of public safety outages because of high winds and low humidity.
California has the most electoral votes of any state — 54. Here's how the Golden State will affect the Electoral College in upcoming presidential election.
The A's have officially dropped "Oakland" from their name.
Both the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to shrug off their so-so starts to kick off the second half of the NFL season with a win.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Sacramento Republic FC announced Thursday new plans for a soccer stadium and entertainment venue at the downtown Railyard.
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
A River City High School girls' water polo player is making a big splash, ranked the best-scoring player in the country by MaxPreps in both points and goals.
Sacramento Republic FC is parting ways with head coach Mark Briggs.
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
A study into Narcan could shape how first responders treat overdose patients.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
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.
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 Call Kurtis team has found that some companies you may already be doing business with may offer streaming for free, or at deeply discounted rates.
During the last few years, the issue for the real estate market in Sacramento was that few homes were for sale. But, that has changed. Inventory is now up. Unfortunately, demand for that residential inventory isn't.
When a Lodi woman went to use the protection plan she purchased, she was told the company was out of business.
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.
A North Highlands business was burglarized three times in the last ten days. Thieves made off with about 100 motorized bikes totaling more than $120,000 in losses.
The $10 billion state bond will fund wildfire prevention, clean water, and protect against climate risks. It also has millions of dollars earmarked for California state parks.
The 5th annual red-carpet premiere honoring dozens of filmmakers in the making with developmental disabilities was held in Vacaville. The filmmakers shot their films this summer and got to show their stories off to a packed crowd.
Madisen Keavy reports.
Police are searching for a driver who took off from a hit-and-run collision in Manteca Wednesday night.