Valero considers possible closure of Benicia refinery in 2026
Operations at the Valero refinery in Solano County may be shut down as soon as next year, the petroleum producer announced Wednesday.
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Operations at the Valero refinery in Solano County may be shut down as soon as next year, the petroleum producer announced Wednesday.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Organizers of the Gilroy Garlic Festival have announced the event will return this summer in a new form at a new location, six years after the festival ended in a deadly mass shooting.
Times are already tough for many family-owned businesses, and now a series of smashed windows is adding thousands of dollars in extra expenses.
Drake's The Barn held its first A's watch party in this new era for the club.
While they're hitting dingers, the A's are also helping serve up a business boom for West Sacramento staples.
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.
A warm spring day typically means more sales for the dozens of street vendors around Stockton. But now, their business could soon take a hit with new rules and new fees.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Telecommunications firm Astound Broadband has agreed to settle a claim that it improperly disposed of hazardous waste in Northern California landfills instead of proper disposal facilities, authorities announced Tuesday.
The impact of the pandemic is still being felt five years later for some small businesses in Sacramento.
The City of Stockton is proposing hefty fees for owners of vacant buildings who have no plans in the works to use or rent out their space.
The city is facing more than $150,000 in citations tied to the death of Officer Osmar Rodarte.
The viral exchange has posed the question: How bad, or good, is this interaction for Katie Porter's campaign for California governor?
An Amador County mother is demanding answers after she says a school bus driver dropped her 5-year-old son off in the middle of nowhere.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
Following the termination of these contracts, Point Quest announced it is laying off 166 behavioral aides — 66 from Elk Grove Unified and 100 from Sacramento City Unified.
Public safety versus religious freedom — it's a debate taking place next week at Sacramento City Hall.
A row of unmarked SUVs and armed men in tactical gear were spotted last Wednesday in the Delta Shores community, across from a construction site where workers are building new homes.
Terry De Crescenzo captured the moment on video as her husband, Ken, and more than a dozen other bystanders raced to help lift the crashed helicopter off a pinned victim.
Around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, police in Midtown saw people in the area reporting that someone had been shot near the 2700 block of J Street.
The pedestrians, including an infant, were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in the south Sacramento area on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Legislation is set to take effect next summer that will change the status quo and enable officers to issue a "notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to the AV operator for a robotaxi that breaks a traffic law.
California rideshare drivers will have the ability to form a union and negotiate a contract, while still being classified as independent contractors.
Ray Barrantes, a Chowchilla police officer, died in an on-duty crash Friday night, authorities said.
Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber, fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.
Cameras used to catch an average of 14,000 red light runners each year in Sacramento County, but today they're no longer in use. Now, a bill in the legislature would dramatically change the way tickets are issued.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fourth game this season for San Francisco due to a toe injury.
Eddy Piñeiro has quickly become a fan favorite with the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still sidelined by a toe injury and missed practice on Wednesday.
NBA action is back starting this week in Sacramento with the Kings kicking off the preseason at home.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
Government workers say a prolonged shutdown would exact a severe toll, while affirming their commitment to public service.
The viral exchange has posed the question: How bad, or good, is this interaction for Katie Porter's campaign for California governor?
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.
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.
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.
Here's what to know about a California law that will give car buyers more rights, beginning in October 2026.
Nina Burns reports.
The City of Marysville is facing 13 fines totaling more than $150,000 from Cal/OSHA in connection with officer Osmar Rodarte's death.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.
The annual Day of the Dead festival in Modesto drew thousands every year and the city is finding a new way to carry it forward after the passing of the festival's organizer.