Report: California Leads The Nation In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crashes
California is a leader in many ways, but there's one statistic it shouldn't be proud to lead: its annual number of fatal hit-and-run vehicle crashes.
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California is a leader in many ways, but there's one statistic it shouldn't be proud to lead: its annual number of fatal hit-and-run vehicle crashes.
Californians may vote in 2021 about whether our state should become an independent country
Californians could get their chance to vote on whether California should be split into three states.
The vehicle in a fatal crash last week in California was operating on Autopilot according to the automaker.
All that was missing was the ketchup after a crashed big-rig truck scattered thousands of french fries bound for a McDonald's restaurant across a Southern California freeway embankment.
Protesters are back out on the streets of Sacramento to protest the death of Stephon Clark by the hands of Sacramento police.
Colleges in California have a responsibility to protect students from foreseeable acts of violence in the classroom and other settings connected to their studies and can be held liable for failing to do so, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a lawsuit by a UCLA student who was stabbed by a classmate.
Although the first wave of a worrisome Pacific storm didn't cause any major problems in California, a new round of heavy rain arrived Thursday, leaving authorities and disaster-weary residents on edge.
A strong Pacific storm dropped heavy rain Wednesday on a swath of coastal California, where thousands of people have been evacuated because of the threat of debris flows and mudslides from wildfire burn areas.
The entire state of Nevada remains under hazardous weather warnings, watches and advisories into Friday, including a rare blizzard warning at Lake Tahoe
Just over a week after California officials found 13 siblings allegedly held captive, home-schooling advocates say they are bracing for calls for stricter oversight of the practice.
The body of 30-year-old Pinit Sutthithepa was discovered Saturday afternoon. His 2-year-old daughter, Lydia, remained missing.
Gov. Jerry Brown joined friends, family and colleagues Saturday at a San Diego church to honor Calfire Engineer Corey Iverson.
A wildfire that's burned hundreds of homes in coastal mountains northwest of Los Angeles is now the second-largest blaze in California history.
Trader Joe's says it has recalled several packaged salads after a supplier said there may be shards of glass or hard plastic inside.
An advanced U.S. weather satellite designed to improve the accuracy of extended forecasts has been launched into polar orbit from California.
A popular deduction targeted in the GOP's overhaul of the tax code is used by more than a quarter of all filers in a majority of states, including many led by Republicans where some residents eventually could see their federal tax bills rise.
A Southern California man convicted in a drunken driving crash that killed a grandmother and two teenagers has been sentenced to 45 years to life in prison.
Sonoma County officials said Saturday it will take at least months and likely years to fully recover from devastating wildfires that ripped through Northern California earlier this month, destroying at least 8,900 structures and killing 42 people.
A 15-year-old former police cadet authorities say was sexually abused by a veteran Los Angeles officer has filed a claim against the city.
Top U.S. House Democrat Nancy Pelosi and five other members of Congress plan to tour wildfire-ravaged Northern California on Saturday as families and communities begin the long process of rebuilding.
Three people are in police custody in connection with the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man at a Fremont hotel.
A warning has been issued to rental property owners hoping to use the Northern California wildfire tragedy to boost profits.
While the danger from the deadliest, most destructive cluster of blazes in California history was far from over, the smoky skies started to clear in some places.
The Oakland Raiders held a moment of silence and kept the torch that honors late owner Al Davis unlit as part of a pregame ceremony for those affected by the wine country wildfires.
Fairfield Fire Department crews responded to the scene along N. Texas Street and Air Base Parkway late Sunday night.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
The Senate returns on Monday to continue work on a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown, now on Day 41. Follow live updates here.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
The Stockton City Council unanimously voted down an expanded business improvement district that the mayor says would cost people who live downtown too much.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
The Stockton City Council unanimously voted down an expanded business improvement district that the mayor says would cost people who live downtown too much.
Fairfield Fire Department crews responded to the scene along N. Texas Street and Air Base Parkway late Sunday night.
The Senate returns on Monday to continue work on a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown, now on Day 41. Follow live updates here.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
This week, the city and downtown businesses officially unveiled new computer-controlled lighting along K Street that can change colors, and yes, they even turn purple when the Sacramento Kings win.
It's lights out at Sacramento's Tahoe Park, where residents say it's been at least two months of darkness in the southeast section of their neighborhood park.
Sacramento is gearing up for the holidays with three big signs of the season rolling in this week.
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.
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.
Anthony Edwards had 26 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals and led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 144-117 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes, setting a Rams franchise record for the most in a three-game span.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Isaiah Hartenstein had a career-high 33 points along with 19 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 132-101 on Friday night.
The San Francisco 49ers lost another key defensive player for the season when rookie Mykel Williams went down with a knee injury.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
The Senate returns on Monday to continue work on a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown, now on Day 41. Follow live updates here.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
It's a troubling statistic: Black children have a higher rate of dying from preventable deaths than any other race in Sacramento County. CBS13 got a look at what impact Sacramento's Black Child Legacy Campaign is having on the community.
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.
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.
The Stockton City Council unanimously voted down an expanded business improvement district that the mayor says would cost people who live downtown too much.
Around 7 a.m. Saturday, police were called to the temporary skateboard park in Condon Park for a report of a person on the ground.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
The defending G-League champions are bringing more than basketball to Stockton, raising their championship banner into the rafters on opening weekend.
Crews with Cal Fire and the Placer County Fire Department arrived to find the driver about 15 to 20 feet down an embankment.