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$123M Caltrans project to improve Interstate 5 between Stockton, Sacramento County line
If you use Interstate 5 in Stockton on your daily commute, Caltrans said a new project will greatly improve your drive.
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If you use Interstate 5 in Stockton on your daily commute, Caltrans said a new project will greatly improve your drive.
Detectives are on the hunt for a man suspected of trying to sexually assault a woman who was out walking in Escalon.
The Ripon Consolidated Fire District has introduced a new tax measure landowners can vote on this summer that would help staff an empty fire station.
Here are cooling centers open in Stockton during this week's triple-digit heat.
Farmworkers are starting their days a lot earlier than most, trying to avoid the temperatures of the afternoon. Cherries need to be picked before summer hits.
The Corral Fire has prompted homeowners in a Tracy neighborhood to call on city leaders and developers to expand the number of entry and exit points to their neighborhood in case of emergency.
Some of the fire engines that are assigned to the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County traveled more than 100 miles.
Crews late Monday afternoon responded to another vegetation fire burning just northwest of the Corral Fire, which scorched more than 14,000 acres near Tracy over the weekend.
By the time the Corral Fire was contained Sunday, it had burned 14,000 acres to become the state's largest wildland fire of the year.
One home has been deemed a total loss in the Corral Fire and one neighbor said he and another neighbor, tried to save it.
Containment of the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County reached 100% on Thursday evening as all evacuation warnings expired Monday evening.
Stockton fire officials said they are still investigating what happened to spark a fire that damaged two homes and destroyed two outbuildings. But, neighbors say encampments and tents used to blanket the area and they believe a homeless person sparked the fire.
One person died and two others were hospitalized following a crash involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 5 near the Sacramento-San Joaquin County line Wednesday evening, authorities said.
Stockton's mayor said the city has resources and services for those in need, but some in the homeless community say they just don't see that kind of support yet.
Memorial Day means a lot to families who lost loved ones in battles for our freedom. In Stockton, one family who lost a brother 60 years ago, used the holiday to honor his sacrifice.
A program in San Joaquin County is gaining momentum and you might see some interesting billboards pop up this summer letting retail thieves know they will be prosecuted.
Crews are working to prevent a 300-foot decommissioned cruise ship that is docked in San Joaquin County waters from sinking and spilling fuel.
One person is dead after a train and vehicle crashed near Lodi Sunday evening, officials said.
A 22-year-old man was killed and three others were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 580 early Sunday morning near the Tracy Gold and Country Club, the CHP said.
California added more than 50,000 jobs in April two years ago, but the state only added 5,200 jobs this past April. It's a troubling trend that some experts are concerned about how it impacts small business owners.
Stockton is home to one of the largest numbers of Cambodian refugees in the country. Many of them arrived in the 1980s after escaping war and persecution.
California could be seeing more unhealthy air quality days by a new metric to measure air quality by the EPA.
A study found that north Stockton is significantly cooler than south Stockton by about 5 degrees on average.
It's been a rough year for California wine growers as a new report shows the industry was down almost 9% in 2023. Growers in Lodi say it's been a challenge but it's one they're ready to take on.
A driver has died after crashing into a farm equipment vehicle near Linden early Wednesday morning.
Evacuation warnings were issued due to multiple fires burning east of Colfax in Placer County on Tuesday night.
Yolo County prosecutors announced Tuesday that they are not yet ready to file new charges against Henry Stanley, 37, arrested five days ago on suspicion of killing his wife Megan Duncanson, 29.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
The Stockton community is remembering Misty Holt-Singh who was killed 10 years ago Tuesday in a crime that left a lasting impact on the city.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson is back in court on Tuesday in a new effort to prove his innocence.
Davis resident Megan Duncanson, 29, was as a kind-souled woman who never stopped smiling, family says.
The driver accused of hitting and killing a Vacaville police officer who was initiating a traffic stop last week appeared in court for the first time Monday.
On this first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump supporters are in solidarity like never before.
Evacuation warnings were issued due to multiple fires burning east of Colfax in Placer County on Tuesday night.
We got a look at some newborns on display at the Sacramento Zoo and how a baby boom there could help protect some species from extinction.
A man and child died in a fire at an apartment complex in south Sacramento, officials said Monday.
On this first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump supporters are in solidarity like never before.
Thousands of music fans braved the heat to help celebrate the opening of a new outdoor Sacramento concert venue. Here's a look at the site and what's being done to keep people cool.
California has set a goal of having five million electric vehicles on the road in the next six years, and training is now underway to ensure there are enough people with the high-tech skills to maintain them.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
Banking services from Patelco Credit Union halted following a ransomware attack have been mostly restored although questions about customers' personal information remained.
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson is back in court on Tuesday in a new effort to prove his innocence.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides haven't made progress on a new deal.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket.
One California lawmaker called out Musk for his announcement that he will move his companies to Texas, while another lawmaker agreed with the billionaire's concerns.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the second night of the 2024 RNC, where Donald Trump will become the GOP presidential nominee.
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
At least 58 illnesses have been reported across 27 states from now-recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products.
A year before Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder is diagnosed, average credit card delinquencies jump 50%.
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.
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.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
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.
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.
Jessie Fischer's Airbnb rental off Highway 140 was one of those homes flattened by the fire on the Fourth of July.
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.
All evacuation warnings were lifted Monday for a fire that sparked over the weekend near Placerville.
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.
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 new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
The Stockton community is remembering Misty Holt-Singh who was killed 10 years ago Tuesday in a crime that left a lasting impact on the city.
A suspect was arrested as authorities investigated a bomb threat at a Sacramento library, officials said Tuesday.
Yolo County prosecutors announced Tuesday they are not yet ready to file new charges against Henry Stanley, 37, arrested on suspicion of killing his wife Megan Duncanson, 29.
We previously mentioned a Sears store in Stockton that's closing once had a bomb shelter underneath. Well, it wasn't the only building in our area that had one. In this segment of The Answer, we dig up a story Tony Lopez did several years ago on why our area was a target during the Cold War and where other bomb shelters can still be found today.