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Woodland mail theft saw dozens of California special election ballots taken, officials say
Mail thieves in Yolo County made off with dozens of ballots sent ahead of California's Proposition 50 special election, officials say.
New York AG Letitia James indicted in Virginia
A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
Live Oak's budget deficit has city leaders sounding alarm over fire, law enforcement contracts
Leaders in Live Oak say they're dealing with a massive budget deficit, so their public safety contracts are being brought back to the drawing board.
Nonprofit turns old Modesto baseball field into thriving community garden
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.
Bill to fast track Highway 37 widening project signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom
A bill seeking to speed up the long-awaited project to widen Highway 37 in the North Bay has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, supporters announced.
South Sacramento school building struck by car, no students hurt
Two people, but no students, have been taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a south Sacramento school building Thursday morning, authorities say.
Placer County cracks down on e-bikes and e-motorcycles, towing dozens
Law enforcement officers were out in force last month, targeting e-bike and e-motorcycle riders in Placer County.
Israeli government approves hostage and ceasefire deal
Trump says Hamas will likely release all Israeli hostages by early next week, as the "first phase" of a deal to end the war in Gaza is expected to take effect soon.
Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian shot dead in Sydney
Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian was gunned down in a "brazen" shooting in Sydney, police said, months after surviving an attempt on his life.
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What the candidates for California governor are saying about redistricting, immigration and other top issues
In this ongoing series, CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts presses candidates in the 2026 California governor's race on top issues including redistricting, immigration and homelessness.
California's redistricting plan sparks fierce debate in 2026 governor's race
Where do the 2026 California gubernatorial candidates stand on Proposition 50 and redistricting? Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Ian Calderon, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Steve Hilton, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, Butch Ware, Betty Yee and Leo Zacky share their thoughts.
We asked the candidates for California governor: What has Newsom done well?
Julie Watts interviewed every candidate for California governor ahead of next year's election.
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California's redistricting plan sparks fierce debate in 2026 governor's race
Where do the 2026 California gubernatorial candidates stand on Proposition 50 and redistricting? Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Ian Calderon, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Steve Hilton, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, Butch Ware, Betty Yee and Leo Zacky share their thoughts.
California bill targeting loud streaming ads signed into law by Gov. Newsom
Believe it or not, an 8-month-old's sleep schedule is what led to a face-off between California lawmakers and the entertainment industry over loud commercials on streaming services.
We asked the candidates for California governor: What has Newsom done well?
Julie Watts interviewed every candidate for California governor ahead of next year's election.
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California politician John Burton, who helped shape state's Democratic Party, dies at 92
John Burton was active in politics for over 60 years, and in that time, he served as a U.S. congressman, California assemblymember, President pro Tempore of the California State Senate, and chairman of the California Democratic Party.
Students safe after Central California school bus bursts into flames
Authorities say farm workers helped flag down and stop a school bus that was just starting to catch fire in Madera County, helping everyone escape promptly.
Newsom's controversial California delta tunnel project endorsed by nation's largest irrigation system
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's controversial push to fast-track the Delta Conveyance Project received a formal endorsement this week from the largest irrigation district in the nation.
California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii form health alliance in response to CDC changes
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
California redistricting battle heats up as competing Proposition 50 ads are released
Prepare to be bombarded by political advertising on the California redistricting battle. Both sides are spending a lot of money on this fight, and now the ads are out, telling two very different storylines.
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Newsom signs California bill targeting loud streaming ads into law
Believe it or not, an 8-month-old's sleep schedule is what led to a face-off between California lawmakers and the entertainment industry over loud commercials on streaming services.
Thursday evening weather forecast - Oct. 9, 2025
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
2 Sacramento-area school districts end contracts with agency that provided behavioral aides
Sacramento City Unified and Elk Grove Unified are terminating their contracts with the agency that provided behavioral aides to their campuses.
1 killed, 2 injured after car crashes into tree in La Riviera
A driver was killed and two passengers suffered major injuries in a collision with a tree in the La Riviera area of Sacramento County on Thursday, officials said.
Thursday afternoon weather forecast - Oct. 9, 2025
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday afternoon.
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San Francisco Fleet Week to go on without U.S. Navy as shutdown continues
Organizers of San Francisco Fleet Week announced alternate plans Wednesday after confirming that the United States Navy would not be able to participate due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Sacramento County ballot envelope holes draw concerns ahead of Proposition 50 special election
Mail-in ballots are now out for the Proposition 50 special election, and some Sacramento County voters are noticing holes in their ballot envelopes that they say they are concerned about.
Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
California's redistricting plan sparks fierce debate in 2026 governor's race
Where do the 2026 California gubernatorial candidates stand on Proposition 50 and redistricting? Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Ian Calderon, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Steve Hilton, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, Butch Ware, Betty Yee and Leo Zacky share their thoughts.
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Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970
Unlawful crossings on the southern border have hit a 55-year low, according to figures obtained by CBS News — as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration.
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Jaguars beat 49ers 26-21 with Washington's punt return TD, 4 takeaways
Parker Washington has scored Jacksonville's first punt return touchdown in eight seasons, leading the Jaguars to a 26-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Logan Webb finishes with 207 innings, Adames hits 30th HR as Giants beat Rockies 4-0 in finale
Logan Webb struck out eight on the way to leading the National League with 224 Ks and also pitched a majors-best 207 innings, sending the Giants past the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday.
A's announce gold alternate Sacramento jersey for 2026 season
In their announcement, the franchise said the jersey was created due to popular demand, and that it would be gold and have Sacramento written across the chest.
Wacha throws 6 shutout innings for 10th win as Royals top Athletics 4-2
Michael Wacha pitched six scoreless innings to earn his 10th win of the season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-2.
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Interstellar comet passing by Mars seen in rare images
The images taken by two Mars orbiters show a bright, fuzzy white dot of the comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, appearing to move against a backdrop of distant stars.
Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.
Supermoon will appear tonight. Here's what to know.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
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How to experiment with asking banks to lower your credit card interest rate
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.
What happens to your photos and videos when you die? How to keep memories after you're gone
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
When new flooring is marketed as waterproof, is it really "waterproof"? A Sacramento family's saga.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
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Government shutdown live updates as Vought says layoffs "have begun"
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.
Deadly earthquakes strike Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings
A 6.9-magnitude aftershock jolted quake-hit southern Philippines, triggering a fresh tsunami alert just hours after an earlier warning was lifted, authorities said.
Arctic seals, most bird species on new list of threatened species
One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of Threatened Species.
Stress. Debt. Lack of justice. Federal workers detail impacts of shutdown.
Government workers say a prolonged shutdown would exact a severe toll, while affirming their commitment to public service.
Judge dismisses Drake's lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar diss track
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
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Judge dismisses Drake's lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar diss track
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton says "I'm not dying" after sister asks for prayers
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney raises ticket prices for Disney World and Disneyland theme parks
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public TV after cuts
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
With new album, Swift again turns her lyrical skills into a business strategy
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
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FDA pushes to ban chemical found in popular supplement kratom
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
California man on track to ski again after recovery from "widowmaker" heart attack
A Placerville man will be skiing again this year after a serious heart attack nearly took his life several years ago.
Gov. Newsom expands reproductive health and privacy protections in California
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, western states issue COVID vaccine guidelines that break with CDC
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.
Women who experienced stalking have higher heart disease risk, study finds
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
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Roseville dress shop owners talk potential tariffs impact on wedding, prom season
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
Placer County's Sip Into Spring wine tasting event is this weekend
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.
How Mexico, Canada tariffs taking effect Tuesday will impact Sacramento
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
Amid nationwide economic blackout day, Sacramento's Zanzibar faces closure after 26 years
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 sees positive results from retail theft reporting app
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.
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Lodi's social media strategy pays off, turning local businesses into viral success stories
Local businesses in the California city of Lodi are seeing a boost in foot traffic, and it's all thanks to a social media takeover.
Bay Area police officers pull over Waymo robotaxi during DUI operation
A police department in the Bay Area said over the weekend that they dealt with an unusual circumstance, pulling over a driverless vehicle for a moving violation.
Car donation charity fined millions, accepts fundraising restrictions in Colorado
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Kaiser Permanente nurses protest to call attention to layoffs, AI use in hospitals
Outside the Vacaville Medical Center, a few dozen nurses joined in on the nationwide demonstration.
Gov. Newsom reverses 25% tax hike on California cannabis industry
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill canceling a planned 25% tax hike on legal cannabis in California.
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Dog's terminal cancer diagnosis dropped after UC Davis clinical trial
Lola, the golden retriever, was given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of months to live. An aggressive cancer of the mouth spread to her lungs at 9 years old.
Meet the bat dog stealing the spotlight at Yuba Sutter High Wheelers games
You've heard of a bat boy, how about a bat dog? The Yuba Sutter High Wheelers have a new teammate this year.
An owner's pack of dogs is harming animals in south Natomas for second time this year
The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento is asking the public to beware of three husky-mix dogs on the loose in south Natomas that are responsible for killing a cat and biting a dog.
West Sacramento man sending ashes of wife, dog to space
Filled with otherworldly wonder, one local man is fulfilling his late wife's final wish: to travel into the great beyond.
Loose dogs caught on camera killing pet cat in Yuba City, animal services increases patrols
The 21-year-old cat, Alfie, had to be euthanized after suffering internal injuries and a detached hip.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
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Nonprofit turns old Modesto baseball field into thriving community garden
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.
Sacramento could be home to America's Favorite Teacher
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.
Yolo County basketball star inches closer to goal of 3K career points, totaling 1K this season
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.
Sacramento Chick-fil-A customer celebrates 90th birthday at restaurant he's become a staple at
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.
California high school senior uses own money to buy holiday gift for every student at school
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.