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Volunteer diver finds bodies to bring closure to 2 Central Valley families
Juan Heredia says he does this because he wants to use his 28 years of diving experience to bring families closure.
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Juan Heredia says he does this because he wants to use his 28 years of diving experience to bring families closure.
The California Garlic Festival will be moving to a new venue for this year's edition of the event.
Authorities in San Joaquin County are searching for a man accused of shooting his stepfather in the Lockeford area this week.
Two Modesto residents died in a head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver early Thanksgiving morning in Merced County, authorities said Friday.
A Merced teen was arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that happened near schools in Modesto last week, police said Monday.
A tornado warning has been issued for part of Merced County on Monday afternoon.
Dozens of people who apparently were smuggled into the United States were found working and living in "horrible" conditions at an illegal marijuana plant in California's Central Valley, authorities said Thursday.
The closure was in place for the southbound lanes for more than 12 hours.
California Highway Patrol says the mudslide was caused by a breached canal Tuesday night in Livingston.
Walmart will pay half a million dollars in civil penalties to the state of California over allegations that it was selling and allowing third-party vendors to sell brass knuckles on its website.
A suspected killer was found dead of a self-inflicted injury in Merced, authorities say.
A big rig driver has died after a crash involving a DUI suspect in Merced late Monday night.
Police said detectives were canvassing the area for witnesses and video surveillance.
Usually, they're turned into products like tomato paste for use in ketchup and sauces. But this year, the processor is tapping into something else hidden inside: fresh drinking water.
The California man accused of kidnapping and killing an 8-month-old baby, her parents and uncle earlier this month pleaded not guilty Thursday.
A vigil was held Monday, at the California state capitol - to remember the lives of four people, including an 8 month-old killed in Merced County.
Prosecutors on Monday charged a California man in the kidnapping and killings of an 8-month-old baby, her parents and uncle.
Two brothers are now under arrest in connection with this week's kidnapping and killings of four California family members -- with one brother held on suspicion of murder and the other accused of being an accessory, authorities said Friday. Alberto Salgado was arrested in the case Thursday night on preliminary charges of criminal conspiracy, accessory, and destroying evidence in connection with the case.
Two brothers are now under arrest in connection with this week's kidnapping and killings of four California family members -- with one brother held on suspicion of murder and the other accused of being an accessory, authorities said Friday.
Jesus Manuel Salgado, a suspect already in custody in connection with the kidnapping and killing of four Merced family members -- including a baby girl -- was formally arrested late Thursday in the case, a sheriff's office said.
Investigators in California are working to determine the motive behind the killing of a family of four -- including an 8-month-old baby.
Authorities are still trying to determine a motive for the killing.
The search for a family of four kidnapped in California continues Wednesday after authorities took a person of interest into custody and released new details about the case Tuesday.
The search for a family of four kidnapped in California continues Wednesday after authorities took a person of interest into custody and released new details about the case Tuesday.
Authorities say one of the victim's ATM cards was used at an ATM in Atwater, not far from where the victims' empty vehicles were found on fire.
California Rep. John Garamendi announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
The music lineup for the 2024 Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento has now been revealed.
Dogs who have been in shelter care for over 30 days can be adopted for free this week in Modesto in an effort to find these long-stay pets a permanent home.
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President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
The fire was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers on Sunday evening, officials said.
Authorities were looking for a group of hikers missing within the fire zone of a Northern California wildfire that erupted over the weekend.
California Rep. John Garamendi announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
The music lineup for the 2024 Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento has now been revealed.
Adjustments have been made Sunday to some of the evacuations caused by a fire that sparked on Saturday afternoon near Placerville.
We got a look at the only Sacramento hospital that specializes in burn injuries and takes patients from all across Northern California.
Illegal fireworks likely caused the roof of Natomas Middle School to catch fire Thursday night, the Sacramento Fire Department said.
Here is a look at the creative ways Sacramento County's animal shelter is trying to reduce stress for animals caused by fireworks.
The ballpark hosted the 11th annual Fourth on the Field celebration as the River Cats played an Independence Day away game.
We got our first look at a new Sacramento Metro Fire aircraft that will soon be used to fight fires from the skies.
Saturday was the first of the two free fishing days of 2024 in California.
Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support.
Newsom's pitch is part of an effort from President Biden's re-election campaign and the White House to reassure party activists and the broader electorate that Biden is up to the job.
This major heat has no signs of slowing down either with more triple digits in the forecast through next week. This heat wave has the potential to be historic for Northern California if this streak continues.
A Butte County couple fought side-by-side with firefighters to save their home from the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned thousands of acres in the Oroville area, has already destroyed several homes and cars, and has left multiple firefighters injured.
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Sunday.
Bo Naylor connected for a pinch-hit, three-run homer o give the Guardians a 5-4 win over the Giants on Sunday.
The 47-year-old won 16 world championships over his nearly 20 years in the WWE, going toe-to-toe with the likes of Kurt Angle, Triple H and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.
The Sacramento Kings have acquired six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan from the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal involving the San Antonio Spurs.
Malik Monk officially resigned with the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, signing his four-year, $78 million contract with the team and city that he says "just felt right."
President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
Ahead of a potentially pivotal week on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its contacts with lawmakers amid growing calls for the president to step down from the Democratic ticket.
Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
We got a look at the only Sacramento hospital that specializes in burn injuries and takes patients from all across Northern California.
More than 40 years since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, studies now show HIV cases nationwide are decreasing, but there is one group seeing a growing number of new HIV cases.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
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.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
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.
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?
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.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
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.
Adjustments have been made Sunday to some of the evacuations caused by a fire that sparked on Saturday afternoon near Placerville.
The Fourth of July looks quite different for the Butte County city of Oroville this year.
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.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
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The scene was along Essen Way, just off of Cosumnes River Boulevard, on Monday.
A group of young hikers were unaccounted for when the Royal Fire broke out on Sunday.
The wildfire, which threatened the Placerville Airport at one point, has burned 77 acres.