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Investigators announced a major breakthrough in a decades old cold case on Tuesday, linking the 1986 killing of 19-year-old Cathy Small to William Suff, a serial killer previously convicted of 12 murders.
The victims were carrying large amounts of cash or had recently come into a substantial amount of money, according to court documents.
The shootings came on the same day Los Angeles officials announced they believed a serial killer was responsible for the killings of three homeless men in their city.
Michael Ray Schlicht has long been thought to be an early victim of Randy Kraft, dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," authorities said.
One year ago, Wesly Brownlee was handcuffed and accused of murder. The 43-year-old's alleged crimes covered Stockton but stretched into Alameda County. Police searched nationwide for a possible suspect. Eventually, they tracked him down in Stockton. The police chief says that the officers arrested him at 2 a.m. in the morning at his home after tips from the public led the officers there.
A hearing on Thursday revealed that the former UC Davis student was taken to the Atascadero State Hospital in San Luis Obispo County.
The suspect, identified as Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa, Long Island, is charged with multiple counts of murder.
Video shows accused Davis serial killer Carlos Dominguez back in court in Woodland for a status hearing Wednesday. His hair covered most of his face. The former UC Davis student is accused of killing two men and injuring a woman in a string of stabbing attacks in Davis earlier this year.
To many, he was known as Compassion Guy, but to a few, he was "Uncle David" or to a smaller few, "little brother." David Breaux's sister, Maria, "four years and two months" older, said she's keeping her brother's legacy alive.
As his defense attorney was speaking, Carlos Dominguez interrupted to say this: "I want to apologize and I want to say I'm guilty and forgive me."
A doctor says the former UC Davis student accused of stabbing and killing two people and injuring a third is not competent to stand trial.
The UC Davis student who was stabbed to death by an alleged serial killer was honored at Sunday's commencement ceremony at the Golden 1 Center.
An outpouring of love for one of the three victims of the accused Davis serial killer.
For the first time since being released from the hospital two weeks ago, the only surviving victim in a series of serial stabbings in Davis shares her story.
The victims "walked right into my spider web," Samuel Little told "60 Minutes" in 2019.
Nauseous, shocked, a lost "sense of self" — all ways two former friends of the suspected Davis serial killer describe their reactions around their former friend, 21-year-old Carlos Dominguez, charged in two murders, and one attempted murder, for a series of stabbings.
The Davis community is breathing a little easier this weekend, now that suspected serial killer Carlos Dominguez is off the streets.
A former UC Davis student is now a suspected serial killer. 21-year-old Carlos Dominguez was arraigned on two murder charges in court on Friday, both with special circumstances that would make the case eligible for life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty, plus an attempted murder charge.
Suspected Davis serial killer Carlos Dominguez was arraigned in a Yolo County courtroom Friday -- one day after he was arrested on suspicion of killing two men and injuring a woman with a knife.
Up until just last week, a 21-year-old went from studying biology with the hopes of becoming a doctor to being a suspected serial killer.
On Thursday, Davis police announced the arrest of suspected serial killer 21-year-old Carlos Domingues of Davis. He is being charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
The FBI's definition of serial murder is the unlawful killing of two or more people. In the case of a recent string of deaths in Davis, there were three stabbing victims—two who were killed—in five days.
New murder charges announced against suspected Stockton serial shooter Wesley Brownlee reveal that he allegedly killed a second victim in Alameda County, according to charging documents.
The public defender for Wesley Brownlee had filed a motion in court of the gag order due to the pre-trial publicity.
Wesley Brownlee will be arraigned on murder charges on Tuesday.
That memorial honors the 67 service men and women from Tracy who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
A study into Narcan could shape how first responders treat overdose patients.
Police are searching for a driver who took off from a hit-and-run collision in Manteca Wednesday night.
A driver was arrested for murder in Fairfield after police said he ran over a man in a parking lot multiple times and took off from the scene late Thursday morning.
Mayor Steinberg and Republic FC officials are announcing new plans for a soccer stadium and entertainment venue at the downtown railyard.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
A study into Narcan could shape how first responders treat overdose patients.
A driver was arrested for murder in Fairfield after police said he ran over a man in a parking lot multiple times and took off from the scene late Thursday morning.
That memorial honors the 67 service men and women from Tracy who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Sacramento Republic FC announced Thursday new plans for a soccer stadium and entertainment venue at the downtown Railyard.
It won't be a nail-biter election night for dozens of candidates in Sacramento County, and that's because they've already been declared the winner.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot in the south Sacramento area, police said Wednesday night.
The Sacramento Police Department launched a new high-tech crime-fighting tool that, within 48 hours of its launch, they credit as helping officers solve a robbery in Old Sacramento.
Sacramento police are searching for a suspect after a Chando's Tacos employee was robbed at gunpoint Monday night.
Strong wind gusts ripped through Northern California overnight and into Wednesday, causing some damage and keeping fire crews on alert.
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers were without power Wednesday morning following a new round of public safety outages because of high winds and low humidity.
California has the most electoral votes of any state — 54. Here's how the Golden State will affect the Electoral College in upcoming presidential election.
The A's have officially dropped "Oakland" from their name.
For voters who want to cast their ballot in person for the 2024 presidential election, here is when polling places open and close in California.
Both the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to shrug off their so-so starts to kick off the second half of the NFL season with a win.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Sacramento Republic FC announced Thursday new plans for a soccer stadium and entertainment venue at the downtown Railyard.
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
A River City High School girls' water polo player is making a big splash, ranked the best-scoring player in the country by MaxPreps in both points and goals.
Sacramento Republic FC is parting ways with head coach Mark Briggs.
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
Elections can be tense, from standing in line at a polling place to waiting for the results to come in, which can take days and weeks.
A study into Narcan could shape how first responders treat overdose patients.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
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.
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.
When a Lodi woman went to use the protection plan she purchased, she was told the company was out of business.
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.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich talks about what Donald Trump's second term could mean for California and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Less than 48 hours after election night, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his call for a special session aimed at challenging Doanld Trump federal policies in California.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
With Veterans Day right around the corner, a war memorial restoration project is now complete in Tracy.
Modesto is trying to save water while also making it affordable for residents to transition away from grass.