Newsom signs bill creating pension fund for MMA fighters
A bill creating the nation's first pension fund for mixed martial arts fighters has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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A bill creating the nation's first pension fund for mixed martial arts fighters has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
MMA fighter Nate Diaz used homophobic slurs during a confrontation with an employee of Jake Paul's betting company ahead of his fight against the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. In California, it is one of the most popular sports and has more fighters than any other state. Now, a new bill aims to help fighters years after they've thrown in the towel.
An arrest warrant has been issued in New Orleans for UFC star and Stockton native Nate Diaz.
While the official report contained few details, local media reported that a woman was found dead in a hotel room with bruises.
Cain Velasquez was arrested Monday after he chased a pickup carrying Harry Goularte through busy streets in three Silicon Valley cities, ramming the vehicle with his own pickup truck during an 11-mile (18-kilometer) high-speed chase, prosecutors said.
MMA fighter and Northern California native Aspen Ladd was among the people who had to evacuate her home due to the Caldor Fire.
Local UFC fighter Josh Emmett is focusing his energy toward helping medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus fight.
Urijah Faber got some California love from his fans as he made his comeback at the Golden 1 Center. After two years away from the sport, local fans eagerly anticipated his return.
Urijah Faber is coming out of retirement for a bout when UFC comes to Sacramento in July.
UFC is returning to Sacramento this summer.
Former UFC champion T.J. Dillashaw has accepted a two-year suspension for doping.
From the Olympics to UFC to WWE, Ronda Rousey is one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet.
The former NFL defensive end was successful in his professional fighting debut, scoring a knockout just under a minute into the match.
CM Punk, set to fight Mike Jackson at UFC 225 on Saturday, doubts he'll ever wrestle again for WWE, Ring Of Honor or any other promotion.
The incident at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn left at least two athletes injured and unable to fight in Saturday night's UFC 223.
Jessica-Rose Clark ended a difficult week with a unanimous decision over Paige VanZant on Sunday in the UFC Fight Night card.
Who would win?
Surprised or not by the outcome of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, in the end, were we not entertained?
With the Mayweather-McGregor fight right around the corner, Showtime Sports GM Stephen Espinoza talks about how it all came together.
UFC's Jon Anik breaks down the Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier fight on The Drive.
Ariel Helwani talks UFC and Jon Jones on The Drive.
Unlike "Un-Lucky" Whitehead, this is absolutely the best case of mistaken identity ever!
Justine Kish not only lost this fight, but she also lost control of her bowels...
A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.
The Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto paired up with a local church and is giving back this holiday season.
More than 50 people were arrested last week during an undercover retail theft operation at over a dozen Sacramento County businesses.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
Several people have been displaced on Christmas Eve after a fire and explosion at a duplex in Citrus Heights.
A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.
Another storm system is moving into Northern California just in time for Christmas Eve, bringing widespread rain to the valley and snow to the Sierra. Expect travel impacts just in time for the holiday.
The family of a teenager shot and killed just days before Christmas outside a Woodland home is now fighting for answers and an arrest.
At least five people were hospitalized after an incident on a Heavenly Ski Resort chairlift, officials confirmed Monday.
The Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto paired up with a local church and is giving back this holiday season.
For the first time ever, the X Games will call Sacramento home and will be held in the city from 2025 through 2027, officials announced Thursday.
Sacramento police say of the city's 6,000-plus meters, more than 1,300 have been damaged in the past three months.
A number of prominent Sacramentans have called the place home.
One family from South America is making Sacramento their new home thanks to United Way's literacy tutoring program.
A husband and wife were left in critical condition following a house fire in Sacramento, officials said Tuesday.
A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.
A new program at UC Merced is preparing students for a career in cannabis, one of the fastest-growing industries in California.
Two California members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang were sentenced to consecutive life terms in prison for murder, racketeering and other crimes committed while incarcerated in a Sacramento-area prison.
An 8-month-old girl died and three adults were injured in a crash in California's Central Valley on Tuesday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
On the day the San Francisco 49ers were eliminated from playoff contention, they delivered a performance that summed up their disappointing season.
The Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday.
Pascal Siakam had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers dominated the second half to rout the Sacramento Kings 122-95 on Sunday.
The defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers were eliminated from the playoffs before their game at Miami began on Sunday because of victories by Washington and the Los Angeles Rams.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Public health officials reported the first case of bird flu in a person in Stanislaus County this year.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
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.
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 family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
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.
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.
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.
Hundreds turned out for free food at the 39th Christmas Eve holiday meal in Davis.
A man who was fishing with his son recalls the moment the wharf was hit by the waves.
Many travelers braved the rainy and snowy conditions as they travel for the holidays.
The Vintage Faire Mall is pairing up with a local church and giving back this holiday season.
Here's a look at the weather forecast on Christmas Eve.