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High-speed rail could be the ticket to pick up the pace of economic recovery in California. Tuesday, dozens turned out for a meeting in Modesto to learn where they fit in the large project that could run right through town.
Some seniors citizens in Modesto say crossing the street in front of their home means making a potentially deadly decision.
A man under federal investigation allegedly started a fire inside his home just as investigators approached the house to question him.
A 10-year-old Modesto girl may not be a hero, but her family says she's a miracle after surviving being hit by a car last month.
A 10-year-old girl is being hailed a hero for risking her own life to save another child.
A faulty tire, extreme heat and an overloaded vehicle may have contributed to a Father's Day rollover crash that killed four members of Modesto family near Bakersfield.
A Modesto man has covered his front lawn in crosses to honor local military men and women, as well as local law enforcement members.
Gusty winds have prompted air officials in the San Joaquin Valley to warn of a potential health hazard from blowing dust.
Hundreds of people are lined up in Modesto hoping to get the smile they haven't been able to afford.
Modesto police say a driver who had been shot slammed into two parked cars, took out a fire hydrant and hit two pedestrians before
Two schools in Modesto are no longer on lockdown, according to school officials.
One person was shot dead and two were hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in Modesto on Tuesday afternoon.
A Modesto homeowner has shot and critically wounded one of two masked suspects who broke into his home early Tuesday morning, according to police.
For single dad Mark Spivey and his son Dave, slain Deputy Robert Paris was every ounce a hero.
Police in Modesto say the burned remnants of a Modesto apartment where a suspect was holed up following the shooting deaths of a deputy and a civilian is no longer considered an active crime scene. However, they will not comment on the suspect's whereabouts or possible condition.
Authorities have identified the deputy who was shot in killed in Modesto Thursday as Robert Paris. He and another man, a civilian, were shot in the 2100 Block of Chrysler Drive in Modesto while serving an eviction notice at a residence.
In an affidavit released Tuesday, Stanislaus County authorities revealed the developments that led to the arrest of former Modesto teacher James Hooker for sexually assaulting a former student.
Fire investigators are at the scene of a home that caught fire in Modesto overnight.
A former Modesto high school teacher who made national news when he began dating one of his former students has been arrested for sexual abuse of a different student 14 years ago.
A Modesto man is one of eight so far to claim $227,955 after matching five of the numbers in Friday's record Mega Millions jackpot.
When burglars broke into the coach's home, they didn't just steal from one family - they took money from dozens of girls who play softball.
Hoping to win the $363 million jackpot Tuesday night, Lotto players were flocking to Obrien's Market in Modesto after the store sold a lucky ticket last week.
A 41-year-old teacher leaves his wife and his three children to date one of his high school students — and there's nothing illegal about it.
A Modesto store clerk's wallet may have helped save his life during a shooting Wednesday night.
Police in Modesto are investigating a deadly car accident.
More than 2,400 Thanksgiving dinners were handed out at a turkey giveaway on Tuesday.
A Modesto man in a wheelchair died after being hit by a truck while using a crosswalk, police said Tuesday.
Jean Rather, the wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, died Tuesday at the age of 89 following a battle with cancer.
A six-year-old and her parents are being called heroes by a Northern California community for jumping into a canal to save a 75-year-old woman who drove off the road.
An inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento is accused of the attempted homicide of two officers while they were transferring him back to his cell, authorities said Tuesday.
California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty declared victory Tuesday evening in Sacramento's mayoral race.
A six-year-old and her parents are being called heroes by a Northern California community for jumping into a canal to save a 75-year-old woman who drove off the road.
The fire happened on Normington Drive.
An inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento is accused of the attempted homicide of two officers while they were transferring him back to his cell, authorities said Tuesday.
Expect slick roads in the Valley and more chain controls across the Sierra leading up to Thanksgiving.
A husband and wife were left in critical condition following a house fire in Sacramento, officials said Tuesday.
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.
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.
The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown over an interaction he had with a referee in Sunday's game.
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.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
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.
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.
A married couple was left in critical condition after suffering significant burns in a north Sacramento house fire on Tuesday.
'Tis the season for giving and the holiday cheer is kicking off across Lodi.
The boy's father said he was defending his cousin's boyfriend when he was shot.
He said he has already proposed a new financing district to pay for things like new sidewalks and streetlights in parks.
Madisen Keavy reports.