Homeless Man Accused Of Throwing Stolen Caltrans Tripod Through Windshield Of Van On Interstate 5 In Sacramento
The windshield of a Chevy minivan was pierced by a stolen Caltrans tripod Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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The windshield of a Chevy minivan was pierced by a stolen Caltrans tripod Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The same levee that protects thousands of homes also holds I-5 infrastructure and some homeowners fear the worst.
The audit found a Caltrans employee commuted to work by commercial plane and had taxpayers pick up her tab.
Expect delays as Caltrans expands HOV lanes and resurfaces I-5 from the river to Elk Grove.
They say mud, rocks, and debris have forced the closure of one of the highway's westbound lanes near Twin Bridges.
Authorities say they were able to catch the suspects who stole a bunch of rebar from a Caltrans yard due to their poor driving.
Caltrans is currently requiring chains on several local roads in the foothills and mountains.
The California Department of Transportation says it's on a hiring spree to fill positions created by the new infusion of money.
With the winter storm warning in effect for the Sierra, chains may be required when traveling at higher altitudes.
he Isleton Bridge is back open Tuesday night after being closed for more than 20 hours, including during this morning's commute.
Traffic is being held at eastbound Interstate 80 at Kingvale and Castle Peak after a big rig truck jackknifed on the road, according to Caltrans.
This weekend's pending storm grounds helicopter scheduled to work on Tower Bridge.
Four people are recovering from an early morning accident on Interstate 5 in Sacramento.
Caltrans is advising motorists about nightly alternating lane restrictions on eastbound Highway 50 from Stockton Blvd. to the 65th Street Undercrossing.
Gary Morin, 32-years-old, was filling potholes when a driver bailed off the 50 Interstate interchange onto 80 eastbound at the last second, which caused the driver to clip a semi.
Another breakdown comes just days after problems on the Isleton Bridge. The mechanism that locks the bridge broke.
Devastating damage done by an earthquake was cleaned up rather quickly in Alaska, making those in California question the state of their own road repairs.
Heavy snowfall is creating dangerous and slow driving conditions. Officials advise waiting to travel if possible.
The morning and evening commutes in Sacramento can be a long, frustrating experience for the thousands of drivers who sit stuck in traffic day after day.
A tall ship's plans have run aground in Sacramento due to some Caltrans construction.
Two people were injured on Friday when a woman driving the wrong way on I-5 crashed into another car in Yolo County north of Woodland.
As emergency repairs continue on Interstate 5, drivers can now expect delays on parts of Highway 50.
Caltrans has plans to check out Highway 50 from Interstate 5 east to the Stockton Boulevard exit.
Sierra drivers are being asked to be patient as striping work begins on Interstate 80 this week.
Caltrans announced Thursday that there will be alternating lane closures on southbound I-5 from J Street to Richards Boulevard from 9 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday and from 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday.
Eddy Piñeiro hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime before the San Francisco defense stopped Kyren Williams on fourth down with 3:36 to play, and the short-handed 49ers hung on for a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.
With one police truck and a team of professionals, mental health services have returned to the city of Lodi.
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News that warns of attacks on ICE by "domestic violent extremists."
Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber, fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.
California's housing department says the Stanislaus County city of Patterson may have violated state law when it blocked a 700-home subdivision earlier this year, warning the city it could face action from the state attorney general.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened on westbound I-80 at Highway 174 in Colfax.
The suspect accused of firing gunshots at the ABC10 building in Sacramento has been indicted by a federal grand jury, documents obtained by CBS Sacramento show.
Eddy Piñeiro hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime before the San Francisco defense stopped Kyren Williams on fourth down with 3:36 to play, and the short-handed 49ers hung on for a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.
With one police truck and a team of professionals, mental health services have returned to the city of Lodi.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
The pedestrians, including an infant, were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in the south Sacramento area on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Maraskeshia Smith is the first woman and first African American to serve as city manager in Sacramento.
The driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with officers, and neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be a factor, police said.
A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision Thursday evening in North Sacramento, police said.
Next week, Sacramento city leaders will consider a plan to turn a vacant city lot into a new tent camping site, but it's in a neighborhood that already has the highest concentration of homeless people in the region.
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.
Some local car dealerships are bracing for a busy weekend. Federal electric vehicle rebates that can save people thousands of dollars are about to expire.
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.
As California sees an increasing amount of wildfires, researchers from Stanford University and a Northern California nonprofit are helping residents prepare for and manage their exposure to toxic wildfire smoke.
Eddy Piñeiro hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime before the San Francisco defense stopped Kyren Williams on fourth down with 3:36 to play, and the short-handed 49ers hung on for a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.
Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber, fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.
New insights were revealed on the potential Sacramento State football stadium at Cal Expo, including estimated costs that are at least $100 million less than the original stadium proposal.
Giants executive Buster Posey doesn't consider his former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill the vacant position again for San Francisco.
The injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers will again be missing multiple starters with injuries for the Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News that warns of attacks on ICE by "domestic violent extremists."
The Blue Angels and other military aircraft will not be participating at this weekend's California International Airshow in Salinas, as the government shutdown that began on Wednesday continues without a resolution.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution.
People in Fairfield are bracing for the impact of the federal government shutdown on families and businesses connected to Travis Air Force Base.
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.
A bill that would cap the price of insulin in California at $35 for a 30-day supply has been approved by the state legislature and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
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 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.
With one police truck and a team of professionals, mental health services have returned to the city of Lodi.
Steve Large reports.
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The state is stepping in on a housing fight in the Stanislaus County city of Patterson. This comes after the city rejected a housing development that has been in the works for over a decade. Now they say they'll bring in the state attorney general.
One person died and three were injured in a single-car crash that shut down westbound Interstate 80 in Placer County on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.