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A private security guard in South Lake Tahoe is accused of using his position to sexually assault multiple women over a span of eight years, authorities said Wednesday.
The U.S. Forest Service says firefighters were called out near Grass Lake in a remote area of the Tahoe basin on Tuesday to battle a fire under snow.
An El Dorado County judge struck down a ballot measure passed in South Lake Tahoe that prohibits short-term rentals in residential areas.
A South Lake Tahoe man was sentenced to two years and three months in prison for four counts of impersonating a federal officer.
A new flying ferry may be coming to Lake Tahoe. It's all-electric and can cut across the lake in a fraction of the time.
Owners of vacation homes in Northern California's South Lake Tahoe could face a significant tax increase if voters in the mountain resort town approve a measure on Tuesday's ballot that pits affordable housing against private property rights.
There has been an increased interest in electric bear door mats as the animals continue to find new ways to get into people's homes and cars.
A crowded beach is nothing new to Lake Tahoe on a summer weekend, but a bear joining you for your swim might be a little out of the ordinary.
South Tahoe Refuse is rolling out a new 3-cart curbside collection program in hopes that it will help the environment.
If you are headed to South Lake Tahoe over the next several days, you may notice an extra police presence from several different agencies.
Bears have long been known to get into trash cans and dumpsters, but some residents in South Lake Tahoe are wondering if there is any use in having a bear box, as they have found a way to get into those too.
When is warm too warm for Lake Tahoe?
A man has died after he got pinned between a big rig and a pickup truck near Homewood in the Lake Tahoe area on Monday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
A first-of-its-kind city ordinance aims to help the South Lake Tahoe community be safer and more fire resilient.
A man was arrested in connection to a shooting and assault that happened early Tuesday morning in South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.
A plan from the U.S. Forest Service that would allow e-bikes on more than 100 miles worth of Lake Tahoe's trails is moving forward.
South Lake Tahoe officials are warning beachgoers about potentially toxic algae in the waters. It comes after a woman claims her dog died about a week ago after being exposed to blue green algae after swimming in El Dorado and Nevada beaches.
Are you looking for a place to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends in the Sacramento area? Here's a list of parades and fireworks shows happening for those who want to celebrate.
A ban on single-use plastic water bottles went into effect just over two months ago in South Lake Tahoe, and city leaders said they are pleasantly surprised at the results so far.
"This is going to apply to any unapproved lot and every business as well as the residential structures. It won't apply to state or federal lands," a South Lake Tahoe fire marshal said.
With multiple human and bear conflicts reported in the foothills recently, you may be wondering if there has been a boom in the black bear population in the state.
The people who were killed in a plane crash in Alpine County on Wednesday evening have been identified as cousins.
An investigation is underway after at least one person died in a plane crash in a remote area south of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday evening, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said.
A South Lake Tahoe business owner and WWII veteran well-known for running a popular dry-cleaning business for more than five decades died days before D-Day at the age of 98.
The historic Wagon Train in El Dorado County is making its way west on Highway 50 for the 75th year.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
So far, attendance has not proven to be as high as the pre-season hype -- many area leaders had predicted and hoped to see a near-nightly sellout crowd.
The festivities started with a stout competition at Crest Theater with more than 200 breweries vying for the title of California's best beer.
Nathan Eovaldi and three relievers combined on a four-hitter in the Texas Rangers' 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
The Athletics, fresh off taking 2 of 3 from the Rangers to begin a six-game homestand, rallied from 1-0 and 3-1 deficits to even their record at 13-13.
So far, attendance has not proven to be as high as the pre-season hype.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is planning to bring a sports and entertainment zone to the land between the casino and the Toyota Amphitheatre.
A suspect has been arrested after Stockton police said a 13-year-old girl was forced into a vehicle and sexually assaulted earlier this week.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
The festivities started with a stout competition at Crest Theater with more than 200 breweries vying for the title of California's best beer.
The festivities started with a stout competition at Crest Theater with more than 200 breweries vying for the title of California's best beer.
X Games announced Friday that its summer arrival in Sacramento has been postponed so the organization could completely focus on its planned 2026 launch of its new competition platform, X Games League.
The UC Davis Medical Center is currently building a new hospital tower, but some are concerned it could become a noisy nuisance.
Skeletal remains of a Sacramento homicide victim found in 1991 have now been identified more than three decades later, police said.
CBS13 first reported last week about some of the problems identified in an audit of Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter. Since then, viewers have been contacting our newsroom with their own stories.
The conservative commentator announced his candidacy for the Republican ticket on Monday, saying, "It's time to make California Golden Again."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Newsom reports that Canadian tourism in California is down 12% compared to a year ago.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
So far, attendance has not proven to be as high as the pre-season hype -- many area leaders had predicted and hoped to see a near-nightly sellout crowd.
Nathan Eovaldi and three relievers combined on a four-hitter in the Texas Rangers' 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
The Athletics, fresh off taking 2 of 3 from the Rangers to begin a six-game homestand, rallied from 1-0 and 3-1 deficits to even their record at 13-13.
X Games announced Friday that its summer arrival in Sacramento has been postponed so the organization could completely focus on its planned 2026 launch of its new competition platform, X Games League.
A former top high school football recruit from California is apparently transferring to the Sacramento State football team.
The Trump administration unexpectedly reversed course Friday on terminating student visa records for thousands of international students.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
President Trump is now selling 2028 campaign hats, after hinting on-and-off about seeking out a third term.
The Trump administration's plan to slash school funding over diversity and equity initiatives would "cripple the operations of many educational institutions," a federal judge wrote.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
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 Davis location is Cal Fire's only nursery in the entire state.
A Butte County family is suing the California FAIR Plan and the underlining carriers after smoke damage claims made as a result of the Park Fire were denied.
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major lumber company, in a $75 million partnership to build and maintain fuel breaks throughout California and Oregon.
Research is just beginning on the impacts that the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California had on the health of first responders.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
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.
X Games announced Friday that its summer arrival in Sacramento has been postponed so the organization could completely focus on its planned 2026 launch of its new competition platform, X Games League.
Sacramento's Cal Expo board has voted to end harness racing after the season ends this year, citing rising costs and a changing landscape.
So far, attendance has not proven to be as high as the pre-season hype -- many area leaders had predicted and hoped to see a near-nightly sellout crowd.
A suspect has been arrested after Stockton police said a 13-year-old girl was forced into a vehicle and sexually assaulted earlier this week.
The festivities started with a stout competition at Crest Theater with more than 200 breweries vying for the title of California's best beer.