As California Sees Surge In Homicides Amid Pandemic, Sacramento Area Counties See Even Higher Increases
In at least one local county, homicides nearly doubled in the span of a year.
In at least one local county, homicides nearly doubled in the span of a year.
A man is facing attempted murder charges after a freeway shooting in Solano county.
Law enforcement officers say they seized or destroyed $120,000,000 worth of illegally grown marijuana plants during a recent investigation that involved locations in Solano, Sacramento, and Siskiyou Counties.
Vacaville resident Victor Serriteno allegedly set the fire in order to hide the body of Priscilla Castro. The fire then burned out of control, resulting in more than 30,000 acres burned across Solano County.
Alcohol is suspected to have been a factor in a rollover crash that killed one teenager and injured three other teenagers in rural Solano County on Saturday, the California Highway Patrol said.
A fire in the Delta is putting off a lot of smoke, but authorities say it's expected to burn out on its own.
A rollover crash on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge has left a vehicle very close to the edge of the skyway and blocked bridge traffic Friday afternoon.
A driver escaped with just minor injuries after crashing off a rural Solano County road and rolling into a canal early Monday morning, authorities say.
Some county health officers said they're getting an increase in doses, but distribution from the state is erratic and unpredictable.
Officers are looking for clues that could explain the death of a man found along a country road outside of Fairfield last week.
Solano County is once again down to a less restrictive tier as its COVID-19 case rate improves.
Authorities say they have arrested a suspected Solano County mail thief.
A 45-year-old Sacramento man was killed in a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 80 near Dixon over the weekend, authorities say.
Authorities are asking for help in finding the hit-and-run suspect who killed a man near Vacaville on Friday morning.
Some businesses face tens of thousands of dollars in fines while others are not cited at all.
A man who was arrested after jumping into the San Francisco Bay is accused of being at the center of a crime spree, including an alleged attempted murder and multiple robberies, that spanned three counties, the Solano County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday.
Last call has arrived in Solano County. County health officials announced a mandatory stay-at-home order has been triggered after ICU levels dropped below 15% in the Bay Area region.
A driver who was allegedly speeding crashed into both a FedEx on Interstate 80 and a Caltrans maintenance truck on the shoulder late Tuesday morning.
A rollover crash off eastbound Interstate 80 near Dixon left a 28-year-old man dead on Wednesday morning.
Officers have arrested a suspect in a shooting on Interstate 80 near Fairfield last week that left a 13-year-old boy hurt.
Health officials in Solano County say they've confirmed their first case of a person testing positive for both COVID-19 and the flu.
A man suspected of shooting at a Good Samaritan who was trying to break up a fight in Fairfield has been arrested, police say.
A Northern California wildfire danger alert accidentally went out to more areas than intended Thursday, causing residents to panic.
An Antioch man is behind bars after allegedly shooting from his car at another person in Rio Vista.
An attentive store employee helped lead police to a suspected thief with eight outstanding warrants and his accomplice.
A motorcycle rider has suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash in Sacramento on Saturday night.
GoldenSky Festival, a growing event, is expected to bring more than 75,000 people over the course of the weekend.
A person has been taken to the hospital after a reported drive-by shooting near Stockton Saturday night, deputies say.
Saturday saw dozens of firefighters still trying to prevent flare-ups as gusty winds continued to be a factor.
Five people were arrested, including three juveniles, after an alleged organized retail theft incident last week.
GoldenSky Festival, a growing event, is expected to bring more than 75,000 people over the course of the weekend.
Several major construction projects in Sacramento are expected to significantly impact traffic this weekend as crews work quickly before the weather changes.
Health officials say several skunks have tested positive for rabies after a Sacramento Zoo visitor was bitten by one this week.
The FBI is seeking information that could lead to an arrest in a deadly shooting in Stockton that happened on July 5.
A motorcycle rider has suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash in Sacramento on Saturday night.
Sacramento County tests its emergency alert system each year to ensure people can be instantly notified about threats in their community.
Sacramento is seeing a 30% increase in homicides this year. City leaders took the first steps in passing controversial new gun laws to help prevent violence.
The only museum in Sacramento showcasing African American history is in jeopardy of closing after losing critical grant funding.
Drivers in Sacramento are dealing with the first full day of a major freeway closure Saturday with the weekend shutdown of the connector between northbound Highway 99 and westbound Highway 50.
Hundreds of people are in Sacramento this weekend to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.
The last day to register by mail to vote in California for the 2024 election is fast approaching. Here's what to know.
An inmate who escaped from a Northern California jail last month was located and arrested at his home on Thursday, deputies say.
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Tens of thousands of PG&E customers are in the dark as critical fire danger weather moves into Northern and Central California.
Millions of people across California will participate in the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, a day dedicated to practicing earthquake safety.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will be activated and make his NFL debut against Kansas City 50 days after he was shot in the chest.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
While Brock Purdy's initial success as "Mr. Irrelevant" came more from his quick release getting the ball to the San Francisco 49ers' deep stable of explosive playmakers, this season has found the quarterback throwing deep more often.
The Dodgers are just one win from earning a World Series berth after yet another dominant performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, a lopsided 7-2 victory over the New York Mets
In west Roseville, a 10-field soccer complex is under construction and now has a name: the Placer Valley Soccer Complex.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
The last day to register by mail to vote in California for the 2024 election is fast approaching. Here's what to know.
Californians already pay the highest price for gasoline in the country, and some analysts estimate proposed changes to the state's low carbon fuel standard could increase prices at the pump by as much as 65 cents a gallon.
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay the release of court records and exhibits in his 2020 election interference case until after the election.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Recalled product sold nationwide can cause serious, potentially deadly burns in less than a second.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
A new UC Davis clinic is offering hope to those who are struggling with depression.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
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.
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 Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
There are many money-saving deals out there for senior citizens these days that you may not know about.
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.
Booster seats and car seats are the law for children under eight years old, but a new study reveals many kids aren't being kept in them.
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.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
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.
GoldenSky Festival, a growing event, is expected to bring more than 75,000 people over the course of the weekend.
The group was arrested after an alleged organized retail crime incident at the Folsom Premium Outlets.
A person has been taken to the hospital after a reported drive-by shooting near Stockton Saturday night, deputies say.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this weekend.
The country music festival comes just the weekend after the massive Aftershock Festival.