![sheriff-crime-scene.jpg](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/21/85d33a90-c11c-4bb0-8f72-30067820446c/thumbnail/640x360/5c76639ea60128b8db6b05710567cd3d/sheriff-crime-scene.jpg?v=5710b2ed1cee1bdfd30cb9c02455b43d#)
Body Found In Back Of Pickup Truck During Traffic Stop In Tracy
A California Highway Patrol officer found a dead body in the back of a pickup truck while conducting a traffic stop in Tracy on Wednesday afternoon.
Watch CBS News
A California Highway Patrol officer found a dead body in the back of a pickup truck while conducting a traffic stop in Tracy on Wednesday afternoon.
Hundreds of kids have learned to play football on a field in Tracy, but the city is considering selling the land to developers unless a 68-year-old handshake agreement gets in the way.
It's a new home and the start of a new life for 10 men and women in Tracy, but their neighbors are not exactly excited to have them there.
The search is on for an inmate who walked away from a minimum security facility in Tracy early Sunday morning.
High winds can pose a danger to your health, and people in one local city may be impacted the most.
Authorities have captured an inmate who escaped from a minimum security prison in Tracy.
A father was desperate and crying for help as he carried his lifeless little boy who had just been pulled from the family's koi pond. It turns out, help was just a few houses away.
Six abandoned and starving dogs found in Stanislaus County ar now being cared for thanks to an anonymous tip.
An accident involving two overturned trucks caused a major backup on Interstate 205 on Wednesday morning as commuters try and make their way into the Bay Area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Thieves targeted a Tracy Target store with a creative way to steal Xbox 360 game systems during Christmastime.
A power substation is on fire near the Safeway distribution center in Tracy.
Tracy police have called off the active search for two armed bank robbery suspects.
A Tracy woman, looking to clear out space in her rented storage unit, discovered a cache of rare and potentially valuable photographs of pioneer
There was no crying but there was a lot of spilled milk in Tracy this morning.
A grass fire burned overnight near Interstate Highway 580 consumed around 400 acres before it was contained, fire officials said Friday morning.
The U.S. marked the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with parades, fireworks, barbecues -- plus presidential campaigning, a White House birthday and competitive eating.
A local leader is standing up for a man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl, and says the girl's family is behind the serious allegations. But police are sticking by their arrest.
A pastor of a Tracy church has been arrested for sexually assaulting a young girl, according to Tracy Police.
A local city is taking on Groupon, offering people great deals; up to 90 percent off if they shop local
An unusual accident in Tracy backed up traffic after the driver lost control and flipped the truck completely over onto its roof.
Narcotics agents have made 30 more arrests targeting Northern California's notorious Nuestra Familia prison and street gang, one day after they announced 101 arrests.
San Joaquin Sheriff's deputies say the bodies of two people including that of a child were found inside a car parked on a remote road this morning in Lathrop.
The search for a plane piloted by the man who founded Manteca's Oakwood Lake Resort continues this morning after the plane apparently went down somewhere in Northern California.
A central California man was sentenced Monday to three life sentences in prison for torturing a boy who said he was burned and beaten while being held captive for more than a year.
A driver is dead and alcohol and speed are suspected to be a factor in a crash near Placerville on Thursday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
A Stanislaus County native is one step closer to becoming a doctor, after being awarded a full ride to medical school.
Sacramento County says some of its public counters were closed Friday, at the building permit center and the coroner's office. Others like the tax collection center were able to reopen after a few hours. Some local hospitals said they've been monitoring their operations.
Climbing Mount Everest is a feat very few will ever accomplish but imagine trying to do it after battling cancer. An Elk Grove man is taking one big challenger after another.
It's a job nobody gets paid for, yet what's earned is invaluable and a Sacramento automotive detailing company is soaring to new heights.
Mandatory evacuations were issued after two fires broke out in Placer County on Friday evening.
Three homes were destroyed in a fire that burned more than 100 acres in San Joaquin County on Friday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
About 16,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers, mainly in California's Central Valley, may lose power in a Public Safety Power Shutoff event on Saturday due to high winds and dry conditions, PG&E announced Friday afternoon.
Computer systems across the world and California are recovering after a massive outage that started Thursday night.
Weeks after the City of Sacramento said it was cracking down on illegal backyards, CBS13 has learned it has not even started taking any action.
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.
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.
A's executive Sandy Dean has told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium.
The Athletics have announced their 2025 regular season schedule, giving fans a game plan for the incoming spectacle of MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
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.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
The University of California Board of Regents are banning employees from posting political statements on the homepages of university websites, saying such comments could be interpreted as the university's official view.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
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.
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.
Mandatory evacuations were issued after two fires broke out in Placer County on Friday evening.
Three homes were destroyed in a fire that burned more than 100 acres in San Joaquin County on Friday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
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.
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 Stanislaus County native is one of five people in the state to be the recipient of a full ride to medical school.
Here's a look at the weather forecast on Friday evening.
Climbing Mount Everest is a feat very few will ever accomplish but imagine trying to do it after battling cancer. An Elk Grove man is taking one big challenger after another.
The owner of Sacramento Car Detailing gave us a tour of his office this week as part of the Air Force One project at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
Mandatory evacuations are underway Friday evening for a fire burning in the Newcastle area of Placer County, deputies said.