North Highlands undercover prostitution sting results in 56 arrests, sheriff says
An undercover prostitution sting in Sacramento County has resulted in the arrest of dozens of people, detectives say.
An undercover prostitution sting in Sacramento County has resulted in the arrest of dozens of people, detectives say.
A former Placer County sheriff's deputy was arrested Wednesday on accusations of soliciting prostitution while he was on and off duty.
A massage parlor in Stockton was recently shut down for offering "sex acts" in exchange for money during massages, said the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
Police in California would no longer be able to arrest anyone for loitering with the intent to engage in prostitution under a bill advanced by state lawmakers on Friday amid debate over whether the move would help or harm sex trafficking victims.
A Stockton man has been arrested on suspicion of taking a 17-year-old girl to Tracy to be prostituted.
Nearly 20 people were arrested in a series of stings targeting human trafficking in Sacramento County over the past few months, authorities say.
Lodi Police arrested a 53-year-woman from San Jose Tuesday and charged her with prostitution.
City Council looking at legislation where owners of properties where illegal activity occurs could face fines or criminal charges.
A Florida man is accused of inviting a California woman on an all-expenses paid trip to party in Orlando and then forcing her into prostitution.
A man was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for sex trafficking a child Friday, according to the Department of Justice.
Detectives say they have arrested 14 people in a human trafficking sting in El Dorado County.
Three women have been arrested in Roseville on prostitution charges, police say.
An undercover prostitution sting has resulted in the arrest of eleven men in Roseville.
Six people have been charged with running what officials say was an organized prostitution ring.
Ralph Shortey was best-known for more eccentric bills, including one that would allow property owners to shoot down drones and the fetus bill, which drew national ridicule in 2012.
Police in Citrus Heights are cracking down on massage parlors suspected of prostitution.
The lawsuit against several California district attorneys and the state's attorney general was filed last year by a San Francisco-based group that includes current and former sex workers.
Federal prosecutors say Cleveland has been chosen as the site of one of six national enforcement teams focusing on human trafficking.
Southern California authorities have apologized to a South Carolina nurse who was incorrectly charged with prostitution and flew across the country to clear up the paperwork mix-up.
A man and a woman are in jail for allegedly pimping a 16 year old girl. Bail for each of the suspects has been set at $2 million. Sacramento Sheriff arrested Devonte Wright, 25, and Imani Bryant, 20.
Investigators say some of the massage parlors they've shut down because of alleged prostitution and human trafficking are trying to reopen under new ownership. But police worry that's not always the case.
Northern California law enforcement officials are turning to social media to combat prostitution by posting names of men arrested on solicitation charges.
On Wednesday, the FBI seized the domains of the San Francisco-based site, as well as SFRedbook.com and slapped the owners with a slew of charges, including promoting prostitution.
Investigators say Chester Brown was using a Motel 6 to force at least four teenage girls to engage in sexual acts with men for money.
A 911 call from a teen who says she was kidnapped and forced to prostitute herself lands a man behind bars.
The City of Davis is making it easier than ever before for people to build ADUs, or accessory dwelling units. The units are smaller homes built on existing properties and they are only continuing to get more popular.
Wednesday afternoon, one Chico family set out to Bidwell Park and, by chance, witnessed what authorities say was the car fire that sparked the Park Fire.
Emergency repair work is continuing on a Sacramento street after a large sinkhole caused a city truck to get stuck.
Some people who are unhoused in Stockton they have one question: where do we go now?
An Elk Grove family wants justice after their teen was stomped on the head in a youth basketball game in Alameda.
Evacuations have been ordered for parts of both Butte and Tehama counties.
A Chico was arrested on suspicion of starting the fast-growing Park Fire, which is now California's largest wildfire this year, prosecutors said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order for the removal of homeless encampments in the state.
Wednesday afternoon, one Chico family set out to Bidwell Park and, by chance, witnessed what authorities say was the car fire that sparked the Park Fire.
The Walnut Grove Bridge south of Locke sometimes seizes up in the summer heat.
Emergency repair work is continuing on a Sacramento street after a large sinkhole caused a city truck to get stuck.
A man was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of a mother of four in Sacramento, prosecutors said Thursday.
Millions of dollars are about to be handed out to help keep kids safe in Sacramento, and a workshop was held to ask people how the funding should be spent.
Demonstrators rallied at the California State Capitol on Wednesday night in support of Ukraine as Russia's invasion enters its 880th day in the country.
Some Sacramento teens raised awareness at city hall about how stressful it is growing up nowadays.
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
A group of young women, who wish to remain anonymous, said they encountered the man who was arrested in connection to the Park Fire before it started.
A Chico man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fast-growing Park Fire, which is now California's largest wildfire this year after burning at least 124,000 acres, prosecutors said.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Hunter Brown had eight strikeouts in six innings to remain one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1.
The NBA said that it is not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.
When the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp there was much more intrigue about the players not on the field than the ones taking part in practice.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned protesters who engaged in "despicable acts" and "dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric."
Consumer spending helped drive growth despite cost-of-living expenses that have spiked across the country.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
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.
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
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.
What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
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.
Wednesday afternoon, one Chico family set out to Bidwell Park and, by chance, witnessed what authorities say was the car fire that sparked the Park Fire.
As the Park Fire continues to rage near Chico, we spoke with a former news anchor who watched her house burn through security camera footage in real time.
A group of young women, who wish to remain anonymous, said they encountered the man who was arrested in connection to the Park Fire before it started.
A Chico man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fast-growing Park Fire, which is now California's largest wildfire this year after burning at least 124,000 acres, prosecutors said.
The Park Fire near Chico exploded in size, prompting evacuations to be ordered in California's Butte and Tehama counties.
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 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.
Wednesday afternoon, one Chico family set out to Bidwell Park and, by chance, witnessed what authorities say was the car fire that sparked the Park Fire.
The city of Davis is making it easier than ever before for people to build ADUs, or accessory dwelling units.
Emergency repair work is continuing on a Sacramento street after a large sinkhole caused a city truck to get stuck.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks.
Hunter Sowards spoke with evacuees who were forced to flee the Park Fire raging near Chico.