Homeless Men Sue Manteca Over New Ordinances, Claiming Discrimination
The lawsuit claims the city's new ordinances making being homeless a crime, "with the discriminatory purpose of driving the homeless from the city."
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The lawsuit claims the city's new ordinances making being homeless a crime, "with the discriminatory purpose of driving the homeless from the city."
Berkeley city leaders have approved a controversial ordinance that cracks down on homeless people in an effort to clean up the city.
Homeless people in Ventura County will get a treat this weekend when a father donates the banquet from his child's canceled wedding to those in need.
Up until a couple years ago, 13-year-old Jenna Wright was homeless.
Sheriff's detectives are investigating the discovery of a body on Monday morning in South Sacramento.
The county is talking tough, promising the change residents say is so desperately needed. A vote on Tuesday though means the shelter will stay open at least the next few months.
Lynne Guensler and her homeless friends now call this small piece of affluent community of land park home.
From makeshift tents and sleeping bags, to a shopping cart filled with bedding, it appears the homeless are here to stay.
With the city's population growing some are concerned the idea of homeless congregating around fast-food restaurants is growing with it.
Lawrence Park is a popular rest area for Lodi's homeless, but next door to the park, volunteers like Theresa Bromme at the Lodi Eagles say the transients stay too long waiting for their next meal.
Our drought could soon be drying up local food banks. . The Elk Grove and Sacramento food banks are feeling the ripple effects of the drought with less fresh produce available to feed hungry families.
Two area schools teamed up to fix broken bicycles for the annual bike day at Sacramento's Loaves and Fishes.
A Yuba County police dog is recovering after getting stabbed during a chase.
The archdiocese took down the sprinklers after a barrage of criticism because the system installed at St. Mary's Cathedral was drenching homeless people at night.
Police in Turlock are looking for a missing man who is considered to possibly be at-risk.
A local non-profit called Create Now brings thousands of children in need to cultural events like free concerts and plays.
Neighbors say they're having lots of trouble with homeless in the area. What's interesting is police took a report of shots fired around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Responding officers found no evidence of a shooting. The body was discovered on Thursday.
The issue has plagued areas like one near Arden Fair mall where drivers encounter people holding signs, begging for money, and some don't take no for an answer.
Lodi business owners told city hall they've seen a significant number of homeless coming through their alleyways, and they say the crimes they are witnessing have them too afraid to approach the homeless themselves.
It's been almost two months since Mark Anthony Green was homeless, living on the banks of the Sacramento River on and off for more than 20 years. He's a different man today.
The pastor has already drummed up support from other community members, but he now wants to get the county on board to fix the area's growing homeless problem.
On Dec. 4, homeless encampments became illegal in the city under Manteca's Municipal Code. The city attorney can also prosecute people cited for public urination or defecation.
Police say that two teens have been arrested for allegedly attacking a Sonora homeless man.
The idea differs from Homeless Haven, a community built by activists as an experiment to keep the homeless population out of city parks. The tent city closed after more than a year in November 2013 after officials said it was too successful and attracted more homeless people to the area.
A local pastor has a new message to preach after spending 14 days sleeping on the streets of Sacramento.
Women now make up 49% of the overall legislature and, for the first time, will hold a majority in the state Senate.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder's bench players combined for 40 points in a 130-109 win over Sacramento on Monday night that extended the Kings' losing streak to four.
Several swans were found dead in and near Mather Lake in the Mather Regional Park this week.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
Trading and comic stores are becoming a target among criminals looking to make off with thousands of dollars in hard-to-track merchandise in a matter of minutes.
Expect slick roads in the Valley and more chain controls across the Sierra leading up to Thanksgiving.
Drivers have been bumping into and getting stuck on raised medians installed within the past month.
Several swans were found dead in and near Mather Lake in the Mather Regional Park this week.
A Rancho Cordova property manager shot and killed a burglar who broke into his shop in the middle of the night.
Women now make up 49% of the overall legislature and, for the first time, will hold a majority in the state Senate.
The Sacramento Police Department is trying out a new air asset that's designed to improve response times.
Last year, Sacramento had 55 traffic fatalities, which was an all-time high for the city. Now, the city is launching new traffic safety efforts to try and get that number down to zero.
Two people were shot and killed in the Northgate area of Sacramento, police said Tuesday.
The Sacramento City Council has given the green light for a cannabis lounge pilot program.
Sacramento city leaders on Tuesday will consider passing new rules cracking down on sideshows. It comes as the number of street takeovers continues to grow.
Women now make up 49% of the overall legislature and, for the first time, will hold a majority in the state Senate.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Health officials in California are alerting consumers of a voluntary recall of a batch of cream top, whole milk that was produced by Raw Farms, LLC, in Fresno County after bird flu was detected in a sample.
Thousands of University of California health and service workers have hit the picket line as of Wednesday morning.
Cam Thomas scored 34 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Kings 108-103 in Nets coach Jordi Fernandez's return to Sacramento.
Josh Jacobs rushed for 106 yards and matched a career high with three touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers trounced the short-handed San Francisco 49ers 38-10.
Miles Hastings threw three touchdown passes for UC Davis, but it was Lan Larinson's 59-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter that helped the Aggies hold off Sacramento State 42-39 in the 70th Causeway Classic on Saturday.
The 70th annual Causeway Classic, a football tradition between UC Davis and Sacramento State, introduced some new action this year to their long-standing rivalry.
Sacramento State will host UC Davis for the 70th Causeway Classic on Saturday. You can watch the game on KMAX31.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Cold temperatures mean more people indoors, and more people indoors means more of a chance of spreading sickness.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said they have identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County.
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.
Women now make up 49% of the overall legislature and, for the first time, will hold a majority in the state Senate.
Several swans were found dead in and near Mather Lake in the Mather Regional Park this week.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
Trading and comic stores are becoming a target among criminals looking to make off with thousands of dollars in hard-to-track merchandise in a matter of minutes.
Esteban Reynoso reports.