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A local food bank in Natomas is playing a big role in that community this holiday season. Joey's Food Locker is not only helping feed those in need but also preparing volunteers for the real world.
From wooden planes and piggy banks to a game of Go Fish, volunteers with the Sacramento Area Woodworkers organization are trying to make Christmas a little extra special for kids in need.
A Stockton teen is making sure folks' feet stay warm and colorful by bringing her signature Silly Socks to those who might feel forgotten this holiday season.
Caleb McNitt -- or Mr. McNitt in his Elk Grove classroom -- isn't just inspiring young minds as a teacher but also as a cancer survivor.
A Rio Linda mother is making waves by ensuring that Thanksgiving is a special occasion for new cadets in South Carolina.
It's a Thanksgiving first for a Sacramento man and his newly-found daughter. They are celebrating this year's holiday together after a DNA match confirmed their connection.
Old Sacramento will be packed with people on Wednesday night for the Theatre of Lights. It's a big milestone for the event that's marking its 15th anniversary.
A local teenager and nonprofit CEO is on a mission to make a difference for area high school and middle school students experiencing homelessness.
The CHP honored a Nevada County man who recently stopped to help an officer along the highway.
It's all treats, no tricks in a Halloween video now going viral. It has been seen by millions of people across several different social media platforms.
Some talented young people aren't letting their disabilities stop them from making movies. These Solano County students are getting a taste of Tinseltown, complete with a red-carpet film premiere.
From foster care to pharmacy tech, a young man didn't just overcome a challenging childhood – he wants to make sure others can do the same.
A lot has changed since 1948 when a quart of milk was 23 cents and a stamp was only 3 cents. However, one thing that has stayed consistent over the past 75 years is one local couple's love story.
A Modesto woman is getting a second chance thanks to a life-saving transplant. Now with a new heart, she's got a message to share with others in a similar situation.
El Dorado County's fire district just swore in its youngest firefighter. He's so little, they had to special order his uniform. He's a little guy, but I bet you won't underestimate him when you see what he's overcome.
The shooting happened on the 6200 block of West 4th Street, and the Sheriff's Office said it may have been a possible shootout.
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Athletics 3-2 on Friday night.
Some of Sacramento's most iconic trees may soon be at risk, and the culprit is a tiny beetle capable of killing valley and blue oak trees.
Solano County first responders are putting out a public service announcement, warning people not to hike a popular trail in Winters in the summertime heat.
It is the first week of August, and some people in Sacramento are already starting to notice the trees changing colors.
The Del Paso Manor District is being merged into the neighboring Sacramento Suburban Water District, which has big plans for improvements.
After over a month of a blind man going missing, the Sacramento Police Department held a press conference saying it is doing everything it can to follow up on leads to locate him.
Sacramento is considering doubling the size of its parking meter district, extending it east from Sutter's Fort to Sacramento State.
Each night, there are more than 400 people sleeping in cars on Sacramento streets. Now, a new plan is being unveiled that would give them a safe place to park, but not everyone's on board with where it could be located.
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday that state regulators were given undue deference in deciding to roll back rooftop solar credits for homeowners, reversing an appeals court ruling that upheld the regulators' decision.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said his office is seeking prison sentences for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months.
The tested samples were from the South Shore of Lake Tahoe near Camp Richardson Resort.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the addition of two Firehawk helicopters to strengthen that state's firefighting capabilities.
Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Athletics 3-2 on Friday night.
Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt homered, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Friday night to snap their longest home losing streak in more than a decade.
The year 2025 marks a milestone year for American Legion baseball nationwide. Founded in 1925, the league is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Sacramento State's football team took its practice on the road Thursday, hitting the gridiron at Wheatland Union High School.
CJ Abrams singled home Robert Hassell III with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Athletics 2-1 to stop a six-game losing streak.
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced that she is ending her campaign to run for governor in 2026.
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
An ICE spokesperson ICE Assistant Secretary confirmed that Dean Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.
The Census Bureau said it began planning the 2030 census in 2019.
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
The California transgender community is pushing back against Kaiser Permanente's announced pause on gender-affirming surgery for patients 18 and under.
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
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.
CBS News California's Julie Watts and her daughter's fifth-grade class go undercover shopping and head to the State Capitol to investigate how the skincare industry makes billions by selling potentially harmful products to tweens.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
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.
An evacuation order remains in place in Amador County as the crews have gained some control of the Tiger Fire near Pioneer.
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of a grass fire that burned 130 acres in Sacramento and Amador counties on Monday.
Several roads were evacuated in the Sierra Nevada foothills due to the Boneyard Fire in Tuolumne County Saturday afternoon.
The fire is located on Marysville Road, west of New Bullards Bar Reservoir.
Forward progress of the Camino Fire near Don Pedro Reservoir in Tuolumne County has been stopped, according to officials.
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.
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.
Some of Sacramento's most iconic trees may soon be at risk, and the culprit is a tiny beetle capable of killing valley and blue oak trees.
From farm workers to doctors and auto mechanics, new UC Davis research is showing that some parents' jobs could be impacting autism disorders in their children.
Solano County first responders are putting out a public service announcement, warning people not to hike a popular trail in Winters in the summertime heat.
A California woman who led a white supremacist terror group has pleaded guilty to several charges, including soliciting both hate crimes and the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.
The fire was only 5% contained as of Friday night.
