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Jordan Lang is an 11-year-old Sacramento girl who might hold the genetic key to helping doctors unlock the secrets of certain intellectual disabilities, autism, Alzheimer's and cancer.
It was love at first flight for a group of special needs kids Wednesday evening. As part of its one-year anniversary, iFLY Sacramento celebrated people with disabilities by inviting them in for an uplifting experience with no barriers.
California lawmakers pushed forward Wednesday with a proposal that would substantially remake the health care system of the nation's most populous state by eliminating insurance companies and guaranteeing coverage for everyone.
From the Washington Monument to Germany's Brandenburg Gate and even to Greenland, scientists, students and research advocates rallied on an often soggy Earth Day, conveying a global message about scientific freedom without political interference, the need for adequate spending for future breakthroughs and just the general value of scientific pursuits.
If you look closely, the machine isn't just stocked with condoms, tampons and pregnancy tests. It's selling the morning after pill. The A row up top will dispense the Plan B pill for $30 a box.
The Fair Political Practices Commission announced the actions against two campaign committees that unsuccessfully fought Proposition 64. About 57 percent of voters approved legalizing recreational pot in November.
The last time San Joaquin County saw a case was in 2011, but now two students are confirmed to have the mumps, while seven more have symptoms and are being monitored by health officials.
Health officials are investigating an apparent outbreak of the mumps at the University of the Pacific.
New smartphone technology could help millions of men struggling with infertility.
FDA says cases involve both silicone and saline breast implants; certain types may be riskier
Four batches of EpiPens have been recalled because they may fail to activate or require increased force.
San Francisco public library staffers may soon be trained to administer medication to reverse heroin overdoses among the growing number of opioid users mixing who are homeless.
Savanna Karmue wants to be a cardiologist when she grows up, and when she learned that one in five children are obese in this country, she felt she had a calling to change that.
Fewer overweight Americans have been trying to lose weight in recent years, and researchers wonder if fat acceptance could be among the reasons.
Leslie Kurtz needed three plates, eight screws and a big assist from her insurer after breaking every bone in her ankle while white water rafting.
With Election Day now less than two weeks away, one of California's congressional districts that would see some of the biggest changes if Proposition 50 passes is District 3, represented by Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley.
One person was taken to the hospital after a police chase ended with the suspect crashing into a Sacramento home Friday evening, police said.
A family is traumatized all over again, nearly 30 years after the kidnapping, torture and murder of 8-year-old Michael Lyons of Yuba City. A law that went into effect in 2021 is allowing his killer a resentencing hearing.
Picking up the pieces after a fire is never easy, but one Tuolumne County foundation is stepping in to help victims of the "6-5 Fire" in Chinese Camp get back on their feet.
The Sacramento Kings hosted their first-ever Kings Countdown rally Friday evening in DOCO to get fans excited for the home opener at the Golden 1 Center.
The Sacramento Kings hosted their first-ever Kings Countdown rally Friday evening in DOCO to get fans excited for the home opener at the Golden 1 Center.
There are more places to sip in Sacramento after the city council designated new zones where booze can be consumed in public spaces.
Sacramento Republic FC captain Rodrigo "RoRo" Lopez announced he will retire following the 2025 USL Championship season, closing out a 22-year professional career that spanned clubs in the U.S. and Mexico.
Around midnight, officers responded to the 7700 block of 51st Avenue for reports of a shooting.
From crime scene to family-friendly celebration, Sacramento's Meadowview Community Center hosted a Halloween party fewer than 24 hours after a fatal shooting right across the street.
The governor stated that the Guard troops won't be acting as law enforcement during the deployment.
A number of new laws have just been adopted that aim to stabilize the home insurance market, before and after a major catastrophe.
He was identified as 84-year-old Jim Hamner, and foul play is not suspected, the sheriff's office said.
Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.
Former Manson Family member Patricia Krenwinkel has again been denied parole by California Gov. Gavin Newsom for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.
The Sacramento Kings hosted their first-ever Kings Countdown rally Friday evening in DOCO to get fans excited for the home opener at the Golden 1 Center.
Domantas Sabonis scored off an offensive rebound with six seconds remaining to cap a wild ending and lift the Sacramento Kings to a 105-104 win over the Utah Jazz.
The Miami Heat guard was arrested in Orlando in a federal sports betting case that prosecutors say involved using confidential NBA information to place illegal wagers.
The Galveston, Texas native played college basketball at the University of Houston, and currently resides in Houston.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
With Election Day now less than two weeks away, one of California's congressional districts that would see some of the biggest changes if Proposition 50 passes is District 3, represented by Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley.
The Justice Department is preparing to send election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from their state Republican parties.
In a "CBS Sunday Morning" interview to air Oct. 26, the California governor dismisses the president's proposal to send National Guard troops to San Francisco, and says that he would sue to block any such attempt.
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
A Placerville man will be skiing again this year after a serious heart attack nearly took his life several years ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol 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 said.
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.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, officials said.
The Pickett Fire burning in the Napa Valley during peak season for wine country tourism is prompting air quality alerts in surrounding communities as crews continue to fight the fire in rugged terrain.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
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.
A Tuolumne County foundation is providing grants to help residents in Chinese Camp who lost all in the 6-5 Fire. Brady Halbleib reports.
The Sacramento Kings hosted their first-ever Kings Countdown rally Friday evening in DOCO to get fans excited for the home opener at the Golden 1 Center.
One person was taken to the hospital after a police chase ended with the suspect crashing into a Sacramento home Friday evening, police said. Madisen Keavy reports.
The Sacramento Fire Department said a person was trapped under a vehicle after a police chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a home.
With Election Day now less than two weeks away, one of California's congressional districts that would see some of the biggest changes if Proposition 50 passes is District 3, represented by Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley.
