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A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November's presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about whether President Donald Trump will use the delay to sow doubts about the results.
President Donald Trump's declaration that religious services should be "essential" comes at a precarious point in the national balancing act that pits the call of worship against the risk of coronavirus.
A federal court on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration's efforts to pump more water to the agricultural Central Valley, which critics said would threaten endangered species and salmon runs.
President Donald Trump's re-election campaign is launching a digital ad that features clips from several Democratic governors praising the President and his administration's response to the coronavirus crisis.
These times were strange enough. And then California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump started getting along.
For Gavin Newsom, the call that triggered California's full crisis response came in the middle of the night on March 6, and he was waiting for it.
President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that he has spoken with California Gov. Gavin Newsom about the cruise ship being held off the California coast over coronavirus concerns.
A White House aide called California "occupied territory" in a tweet touting President Donald Trump's visit to the state on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal.
The Trump administration on Friday threatened California with a potential loss of federal health care funds over the state's requirement that insurance plans cover abortions.
California increased its efforts Friday to keep the federal government from allowing oil and gas drilling on more than 1 million acres of public land.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg says Sacramento will continue to welcome refugees in light of a new executive order issued by the Trump Administration.
A Mexican national convicted of assuming an American's identity to vote in five federal elections has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison.
California is bracing for a much smaller budget surplus next year because of its ongoing feud with the Trump administration about a tax involving Medicaid, the state's chief budget writer said Monday.
President Donald Trump does not have to disclose his tax returns to appear as a candidate on California's primary ballot next spring, a unanimous state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
The state of California is taking aim at GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan and other automakers that are aligning with the Trump administration in its battle over emissions rules.
As firefighters work on getting the wildfires burning across the state under control, President Donald Trump is taking aim at Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The New York Times reporters take readers behind the scenes of the making of the Trump administration's controversial immigration policy.
President Donald Trump would like an invitation to the Sacramento Kings preseason games happening on the other side of the world in October.
A federal judge on Thursday handed President Donald Trump a victory in his effort to keep his financial information secret.
Preparing for a lengthy legal battle with the Trump administration about how much pollution to allow from cars, California regulators on Thursday said they were considering cracking down on other emissions to make up for any impacts on air quality.
Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed the Trump administration and Republicans for their "complete silence on state's rights, but also free enterprise" in light of President Donald Trump's decision to curtail state-set emissions standards.
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration is revoking California's authority to set auto mileage standards stricter than those issued by federal regulators.
The Trump administration is poised to revoke California's authority to set auto mileage standards.
The man then-candidate Donald Trump called "my African American" at a 2016 rally is leaving the Republican Party and no longer supports the President.
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.
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
Around 6:45 p.m. Friday, officers began to receive calls about a solo-motorcycle crash near Noonan and Cement Hill Road.
The Sheriff's Department said the correctional officer used a medical appointment as a pretense to take the female inmate, but actually took her to Olivehurst, which is where the sexual misconduct allegedly happened.
California rideshare drivers will have the ability to form a union and negotiate a contract, while still being classified as independent contractors.
The employee's union confirmed to CBS Sacramento that Manna Beverages had alerted workers that they would be shutting down all operations in California.
Ray Barrantes, a Chowchilla police officer, died in an on-duty crash Friday night, authorities said.
Attorney General Rob Bonta reminded voters of an update to the U.S. Postal Service's policy that may impact when their ballot is postmarked.
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
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.
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.
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.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there's work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league.
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.
California rideshare drivers will have the ability to form a union and negotiate a contract, while still being classified as independent contractors.
Most believe people do get along, but politics drives them apart.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
RFK Jr. fired infectious disease specialist Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who told CBS News she was put on leave after questioning actions taken by Trump appointees.
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 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.
Sacramento Republic FC lost 1-0 to Hartford Athletic in the USL Jägermeister Cup.
The 14th annual Stockton Pride Fest filled the streets of downtown Stockton.
With no parking on-site, Aftershock festival-goers found other ways to get to the event.
Ray Barrantes, a Chowchilla police officer, died in an on-duty crash Friday night, authorities said.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.