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California library using robots to help teach children with autism
At the Santa Ana Public Library in Southern California, robots are specially programmed to teach children with autism.
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At the Santa Ana Public Library in Southern California, robots are specially programmed to teach children with autism.
An Orange County high school football game was marred by allegations of racism Monday.
Authorities say five people on board a small plane were killed but nobody on the ground was hurt when the Cessna crashed in a Southern California parking lot.
The thieves cut holes in the chain-link fences of two enclosures — one housed the lemur, and the other contained a pair of Capuchin monkeys.
Authorities say a father shot an intruder at his daughter's Santa Ana home as the man tried to crawl through a window.
The 30-day motel vouchers expired starting last Friday in Orange County.
A fire on a Southwest Airlines plane forced passengers to evacuate before takeoff at a Southern California airport.
It still won't make her smile, but Grumpy Cat has won some scratch.
The sedan's front half was wedged inside the building while the back half hung out about 10 feet above a sidewalk.
Southwest Flight 4046 from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana diverted to Los Angeles International Airport and landed at approximately 7:07 PM on Sunday evening.
A man threatened a staff member at a private university in California and posted videos of himself holding guns and talking about a desire to go on a killing rampage, police said.
A friendly game in California between former players of two professional Mexican soccer clubs turned violent when dozens of fans rushed the field and began fighting.
Authorities in Southern California have arrested a male Uber driver on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female passenger, and investigators say there may be additional victims.
A 96-year-old Southern California man has been charged with molesting two young girls.
The Poway City Council wants to help firefighters by keeping the drones away from wildfires, which can make it unsafe for helicopters and air tankers to fly.
Dr. Julio Diaz was found guilty Friday in Santa Ana of 79 federal charges. He'd earlier pleaded guilty to 11 charges but withdrew his plea.
Orange County authorities say a swarm of bees has stung three dogs to death in Santa Ana.
Jaquinn Bell of Orange was booked for investigation of the felony hit-and-run that killed 3 teens who were trick-or-treating in Santa Ana.
The girls ages range from 13-15; they were in a crosswalk near an elementary school in Santa Ana when a vehicle with two men inside hit them, police and fire officials said.
The woman, believed to be in her mid-40s, died after she was detained while taking off her clothes at an Orange County market, say police.
Authorities say a 16-year-old Southern California boy has suffered burns after setting himself on fire for an online dare.
William Buchman pleaded guilty to keeping 400 snakes in his home, many of them were dead or dying.
Southern California woman who was held captive for 10 years was too scared to go to police until she reunited with her mother on Facebook.
Prosecutors charged a man Thursday with kidnapping his former girlfriend's 15-year-old daughter a decade ago and repeatedly sexually assaulting her.
Two convicted sex offenders dutifully checked in with police every month and wore their GPS trackers around the clock — the rules of parole that are designed to tip off California authorities if a freed felon backslides.
This series of photos depicts the Thompson Fire, which ignited in Butte County on June 2, 2024, and forced a slew of evacuation orders in the Oroville area.
Through his friendships with Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, he wrote or co-wrote some of the signature films of an era when artists held an unusual level of creative control.
The Manteca Police Department is using seven high-tech drones on the Fourth of July to try and crack down on anyone using illegal fireworks within city limits.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to a wildfire on Tuesday.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning.
Through his friendships with Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, he wrote or co-wrote some of the signature films of an era when artists held an unusual level of creative control.
The Manteca Police Department is using seven high-tech drones on the Fourth of July to try and crack down on anyone using illegal fireworks within city limits.
An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
From one capital city to another, the Supreme Court ruling handed down Friday would allow cities like Sacramento to implement civil punishments to eliminate homeless encampments.
Sacramento will now have more enforcement power over the homeless in public places. With the Supreme Court ruling, homeless individuals could face fines, charges or jail time if they don't comply with city guidelines.
A Sacramento high school girls robotics team is fresh off their trip to the championships, placing fifth internationally. The St. Francis High School Team was excited to return home to a new robotics lab on campus.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
Nearly a half-million members of Patelco Credit Union, with branches across the Bay Area and Northern California, lost access to banking services following what the CEO called a "serious security incident" over the weekend.
Several new California laws have gone into effect as of July 1, 2024, ranging from tenant security deposits being capped to hidden fees being banned and requiring bars to offer date rape drug testing kits.
With just hours to spare, Democratic legislators announced Sunday night an agreement on a Prop 47 reform initiative they plan to put on a ballot.
California lawmakers have unveiled two bond measures that would go to voters in November.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
The Supreme Court ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions.
It's a welcome number for the candidate, who caused widespread concern among Democrats after his debate performance
Former President Donald Trump is trying to overturn his recent felony conviction in the New York "hush money" criminal case.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
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?
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.
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.
This series of photos depicts the Thompson Fire, which ignited in Butte County on June 2, 2024, and forced a slew of evacuation orders in the Oroville area.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to a wildfire on Tuesday.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks 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.
Ashley Sharp reports.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.
Ashley Sharp reports.
Esteban Reynoso reports.
Here is a look at your next seven days of weather!