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President Joe Biden came out swinging during a reelection campaign fundraiser in San Francisco Wednesday, taking aim at Republican rival Donald Trump and calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB."
A campaign by the Western States Petroleum Association is breaking down California's fuel costs. They say the goal is to step outside of politics and look at the facts.
California's Legislative Black Caucus is pushing for lawmakers to pass a package of more than a dozen reparations proposals.
Attorneys for Hunter Biden called the charges part of a "selective and vindictive prosecution" compromised by politics.
California's projected budget deficit could be worse than first estimated, according to the Legislative Analyst's Office report out Tuesday.
A public safety package has been introduced into the California Legislature, and that package contains a bill that would require armed officers at every school in the state.
A temporary lake has formed in Death Valley, known as the driest place in the U.S.
Swedish royalty was in Sacramento on Tuesday for the ceremony.
As he fights off critics who say he is too old to be chief of state, President Biden can take a page from a past president from California who also faced that criticism, successfully.
Covered California broke another record when it comes to enrollment for 2024, and they did it despite rates going up.
A California Assembly member is trying to force the state transportation department to pay up for damage done to cars on Interstate 80 during a four-month period in 2023.
Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Gregory Kreis was notified last week he is charged with 19 ethical violations going back to 2015.
The atmospheric river that battered California nearly two weeks ago has caused extensive damage across the state. In Sacramento, most damage has been dealt with just in time for yet another atmospheric river.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative that he says is needed to tackle the state's homelessness crisis, a change social providers say would threaten programs that keep people from becoming homeless in the first place.
California cities and counties still don't know how much they'll have to pay for Gov. Gavin Newsom's pandemic program to house homeless people in hotel rooms.
A new law that will allow credit card companies to flag suspicious purchases at firearms stores continues to be contested. Some states have already banned it, but it's approved to be law in California.
A new bill was introduced to the legislature to ban plastic grocery bags altogether across California, closing a loophole that has allowed them to remain in stores.
The helicopter carrying five Marines crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego.
Corporal Frank S. Wright, 98, of Lodi, is one of the last living WWII Marine Raiders. He received the honor of a lifetime at this year's NFC Championship Game. Here is Frank's story.
Also on Thursday, Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Proposition 47 despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom's opposition.
Five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down during stormy weather in the mountains near San Diego are confirmed dead, the military said.
California would ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill in the state Legislature.
The number of people who smoke cigarettes in California has fallen dramatically in the last few decades, but that is now creating some budget problems across the state.
Downtown Sacramento was filled with glitz and glamour as some of the state's biggest influences recieved their induction into the California Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
A California cheese and dairy company is the source of a decade-long outbreak of listeria food poisoning that killed two people and sickened more than two dozen.
Yolo County started a series of emergency food distributions on Wednesday in response to a pause in CalFresh payments amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Rancho Cordova has grown more than 50% since becoming a city 23 years ago. On Wednesday, the mayor gave her vision of what the future holds in the annual State of the City address.
Russell Westbrook posted his NBA-record 204th career triple-double and Dennis Schroder sparked a key fourth-quarter spurt that gave the Sacramento Kings a 121-116 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
In San Joaquin County, one year after voting favorably for President Trump over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, those same voters appear to be reversing course, voting in line with Democrats on Proposition 50.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Here's what to know about Proposition 50 and California's special election.
The California Republican Party said Wednesday it will sue to challenge the new congressional map approved by voters under Proposition 50.
Yolo County started a series of emergency food distributions on Wednesday in response to a pause in CalFresh payments amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Rancho Cordova has grown more than 50% since becoming a city 23 years ago. On Wednesday, the mayor gave her vision of what the future holds in the annual State of the City address.
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
Drivers in Sacramento should expect delays this weekend as a series of ramp and lane closures on eastbound Highway 50 are scheduled to begin Friday night.
Starting next year, incoming Sacramento State freshmen will be required to live on campus for two years. It's a move the university's president said is meant to shed their past reputation as a commuter school.
Nearly a week after a Sacramento police pursuit ended with the driver of a stolen vehicle crashing inside a Sacramento home, a father is still hospitalized and his family is rebuilding.
Sacramento was once home to three military bases, but there's currently no city park honoring veterans. An effort is underway to change that.
More than 26 years after a woman was killed in the Curtis Park area of Sacramento, police say they've arrested a suspect.
The California Republican Party said Wednesday it will sue to challenge the new congressional map approved by voters under Proposition 50.
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla said he will not run for California governor in 2026, ending speculation that he might seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom when his term ends.
Just one week out from California's Nov. 4 special election, Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting the brakes on donations in support of Proposition 50, saying he reached his fundraising goal.
The governor stated that the Guard troops won't be acting as law enforcement during the deployment.
Russell Westbrook posted his NBA-record 204th career triple-double and Dennis Schroder sparked a key fourth-quarter spurt that gave the Sacramento Kings a 121-116 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
NASCAR Cup Series champion and Elk Grove native Kyle Larson will be celebrated with a championship parade in his hometown on Nov. 14, following his second career Cup title win on Sunday.
Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 34 points and had 14 assists, Aaron Gordon added 20 points and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in a 130-124 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Mykel Williams will miss the rest of the season after the first-round pick was diagnosed with torn ligaments in his right knee.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
In San Joaquin County, one year after voting favorably for President Trump over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, those same voters appear to be reversing course, voting in line with Democrats on Proposition 50.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
The California Republican Party said Wednesday it will sue to challenge the new congressional map approved by voters under Proposition 50.
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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.
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.
Yolo County started a series of emergency food distributions on Wednesday in response to a pause in CalFresh payments amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Charlie Lapastora reports.
Rancho Cordova has grown more than 50% since becoming a city 23 years ago. On Wednesday, the mayor gave her vision of what the future holds in the annual State of the City address.
Madisen Keavy reports.
In San Joaquin County, one year after voting favorably for President Trump over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, those same voters appear to be reversing course, voting in line with Democrats on Proposition 50.