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He had a history of violence, running from police and escaping custody in a hospital, yet following the deadly Roseville park shootout, suspect Eric Abril escaped from a hospital again. In part three of our series, Julie Watts investigates Abril's second escape and highlights what CHP can learn from local law enforcement about transparency and regaining the public's trust.
As new homes are built in California, there's more need for electrical transformers that provide power to neighborhoods -- but right now, they're in short supply.
CHP finally released the dashcam video they initially claimed didn't exist from the Roseville park shootout, but other agencies continue withholding public information. We investigate the public's right to see records related to police shootings and the concerning law enforcement claims.
An officer and hostage were shot. Another hostage -- killed. It's been seven months and CHP still won't answer basic questions about policies that impact all Californians. In part one of our series, Julie Watts investigates the controversial decision to serve a high-risk search warrant to an armed felon at a public park surrounded by kids.
In response to CBS13's ongoing investigation into April's deadly Mahany Park shooting in Roseville, the California Highway Patrol on Monday released never-before-seen dash camera footage from the initial moments of the shootout.
A Sacramento-area Christmas tradition has been put on pause as Bayside Church announced that its annual Christmas Lights Drive-Thru will go dark this year.
A Sacramento family is suing the Roseville Police Department over a chase that ended in a head-on crash in Antelope last year.
If you saw a Black Hawk helicopter hovering over Sutter Roseville Tuesday morning, you might have wondered what was happening. It was part of a training exercise to teach first responders in the event of an emergency.
Imagine traveling to the Philippines without hopping on a flight. It's possible. One local restaurant is bringing authentic Filipino cuisine to Placer County.
Imagine traveling to travel to the Philippines without hopping on a flight. It's possible. One local restaurant is bringing authentic Filipino cuisine to Placer County.
An investigation is underway after two young boys drowned at a residence in Roseville, police said Monday.
A man in Roseville is using his display of hundreds of hand carved pumpkins to raise money for the Placer County Food Bank.
A Roseville woman is recovering in the hospital after being diagnosed with West Nile virus.
A plot of land near a neighborhood in Roseville is stirring up some controversy. The more than 230-acre property is located at the Reason Farms Panhandle on the west side of town.
The City of Roseville is taking new emergency steps to stop sideshows. Authorities say the illegal activity is affecting a very specific part of its downtown area.
Opponents of a controversial gender notification policy proposed by the Roseville Joint Unified High School District say it would hurt students. Supporters say parental rights are under attack.
Roseville is now home to a big green energy milestone. Tesla has placed its 50,000th supercharger in the city and it's hard to miss.
All charges against the alleged Roseville shooter are being consolidated into one case. That decision came today during Eric Abril's court appearance in Placer County. Abril is accused of murder and attempted murder, after fatally shooting James Makegan as CHP officers tried to serve a search warrant in April. Then in July, Abril pleaded not guilty to escaping from custody at the Sutter Roseville Medical Center. With the combined charges, the Placer County District Attorney's Office says he could face life in prison without parole.
At just 13 years old, Kylie Glick may just be the fastest girl in Placer County.
A rider has died after a crash involving several vehicles, including at least two motorcycles, along Sunrise Avenue in Roseville.
A rider has died after a crash involving several vehicles, including at least two motorcycles.
A person has died after a crash involving several vehicles, including at least two motorcycles.
It is clear William Robert Stephenson will be released. What is not clear? Where.
Eighteen months later, still no viable locations. The question: Where should William Robert Stephenson live?
A West Park High School student was arrested after allegedly making criminal threats of violence towards the school in a social media post.
A known gang member was killed in a shooting late Friday night in south Sacramento, authorities said.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is certain that the war will end "sooner" than it otherwise would have once Donald Trump becomes president.
An apparent robbery turned violent in south Sacramento late Friday morning, authorities say.
For the first time, Sacramento is hosting a major electronic gaming tournament. Some of the country's top players are showing off their skills at Cal Expo on Saturday and Sunday.
For more than a year, authorities say they've been investigating Sinaloa Cartel members in California's Central Valley. On Friday, they announced that 13 people were arrested and took "a major step in disrupting cartel operations in California."
A known gang member was killed in a shooting late Friday night in south Sacramento, authorities said.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The American River Bridge Deck Replacement Project has been in the works for years but neighbors say construction at all hours of the night is becoming unbearable.
Sacramento is slowly inching closer to building a new bridge that could one day expand light rail to Sacramento International Airport.
Tens of thousands of dollars are being given away to aspiring Sacramento filmmakers who are willing to tell their stories on TV.
City leaders are considering declaring a traffic fatality state of emergency.
The bridge has never opened due to safety concerns, and now the city's original deadline to come up with a solution has been missed.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
Elon Musk's social media platform X is suing California over a new state law targeting deceptive, AI-generated election content, claiming that it violates First Amendment free speech protections.
A U.S. Army soldier from Northern California who was captured during World War II and died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines has been accounted for, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Reno was forced to make an emergency landing in Sacramento Wednesday evening, the second such incident involving a Southwest flight from the Bay Area in as many days.
A multi-day storm system brings more rain and Sierra snow through the end of the week. Our First Alert Weather team has made Wednesday, Thursday and Friday First Alert Action days.
Anthony Edwards had 36 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 130-126 in overtime on Friday night despite a franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron Fox.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight that ended in a win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to fight in a major professional boxing match tonight. Here's how to watch and what time the bout starts.
The San Francisco 49ers are happy to return home to a cooler climate this week as they face off against division rivals the Seattle Seahawks at home on Sunday.
Meet Roy Al, the new mascot for the Sacramento Kings who was introduced when the team unveiled their 2024-2025 City Edition jerseys.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
Elon Musk's social media platform X is suing California over a new state law targeting deceptive, AI-generated election content, claiming that it violates First Amendment free speech protections.
Sacramento city leaders met Thursday morning in Old Sacramento to announce plans to upgrade the waterfront and construct a new hotel downtown.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
Since Movember started, it's raised over a billion dollars to help fund programs for prostate and testicular cancer as well as suicide prevention.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Sacramento County is reporting a staggering drop in the number of fentanyl-related deaths so far this year when compared to all of 2023.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
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.
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 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.
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.
Here are the top plays from rounds 2 of the playoffs of high school football.
Placer wins 42-2 over Escalon.
St. Mary's wins 43-7 over Vacaville.
West Park wins 45-28 over Merced.
Twelve Bridges wins 63-7 over Sierra.