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In wooded areas along Highway 50 in El Dorado County, deputies are navigating a difficult task. They're addressing homelessness while also protecting communities from the growing threat of wildfire.
One year after a mountain lion attack on two brothers claimed one of their lives in El Dorado County, the family is fighting to change the rules to keep the cougars in check.
Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from a Northern California conservation camp on Thursday.
A man has pleaded guilty in El Dorado County court to selling blue M30 oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that caused a 20-year-old woman to die in 2022, prosecutors said on Friday.
The Shingle Springs resident was reviewing their surveillance camera trained on their doggy door when they noticed the visitor.
Wildlife officials say the incident is uncommon but not unheard of.
El Dorado County sheriff deputies are on the hunt for a stolen John Sutter statue and whoever took off with it.
An operation out of Folsom targeting drug dealers using online services to sell their products resulted in 89 arrests, authorities said Tuesday.
An El Dorado County Fire Protection District fire captain was seriously injured on Thursday while responding to a house fire, the agency said on Sunday.
A South Lake Tahoe skier was found dead in an avalanche field near Luther Pass, officials said Tuesday.
Fire has devastated a Grizzly Flats family for the second time. The family, who lost their home in the 2021 Caldor Fire, had just finished rebuilding their barn when tragedy struck again, taking the lives of two show animals.
A man was hit by a car while he was putting chains on his own vehicle's tires on Highway 50 in El Dorado County, officials said.
A former Northern California school district employee is accused of allegedly defrauding his employer out of new tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices and then selling them for his own profit, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.
Search and rescue crews were determined to pull an injured dog out of a precarious situation near Emerald Bay over the weekend.
The California Values Act, Senate Bill 54, became state law in 2018 and solidified California as a sanctuary state. It ensures no state or local agency can help with federal immigration enforcement.
A Placerville man was booked into jail on an attempted murder charge after a homeless man who was sleeping near the El Dorado County library was attacked early Thursday morning, police said on Friday.
A Sacramento man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that forced a Folsom movie theater to be evacuated in late December, police said.
A Northern California high country bridge that authorities say was damaged by a reckless driver will be closed until further notice.
Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead after a home caught fire near Somerset early Wednesday morning.
Crews have removed a large boulder that rolled onto Highway 50 near Echo Summit on Monday.
Two people died and four others were injured in a head-on collision on Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe on Thanksgiving night, authorities confirmed Friday.
A dog has been rescued after it fell down an abandoned mine shaft in Northern California.
An El Dorado County correctional officer was arrested on accusations he had sexual relations with an inmate, authorities said Friday.
California voters in El Dorado County are deciding on a host of local races and measures. See the results here.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office says, back in October, their explosive ordnance disposal team got a tip about a large stash of fireworks possibly being stored at an El Dorado Hills public storage facility.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
Two men from Solano County were arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies following a lengthy pursuit on Highway 101 along the Northern California coast over the weekend.
Authorities have arrested a Nevada man in connection to the disappearance of a girl who was later found in Sacramento.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Costco warned that unopened bottles of its signature prosecco could shatter before being handled or used.
Newsom was at a south Sacramento school talking about a mentorship program for men and boys in what he called "an epidemic of loneliness." The governor linked the Kirk shooting as part of that crisis.
Employees at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Modesto are seeking to form the company's first union, saying a mandatory tip-sharing policy has sharply cut into their pay.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
Two men from Solano County were arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies following a lengthy pursuit on Highway 101 along the Northern California coast over the weekend.
Authorities have arrested a Nevada man in connection to the disappearance of a girl who was later found in Sacramento.
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.
A multi-million-dollar project to help protect Sacramento from flooding is facing a significant setback. CBS News Sacramento is learning that there are problems with the ground where the new Sacramento Weir is being built.
After more than an hour of discussion and debate, the Sacramento City Council voted 8 to 1 to approve spending more than $2 million on ShotSpotter over the next five years.
Topgolf is officially coming to Sacramento after getting the green light to build in Natomas.
Ever since Sleep Train Arena closed in 2016, there hasn't been much reason for out-of-town tourists to visit the area. But a new idea could turn vacant park land into a major new attraction.
A University of California, Berkeley study of the state's recent major wildfires shows that taking steps to mitigate fire risk can double the number of homes saved in a wildfire.
A couple of bills meant to speed up the process were allowed to die in committee before reaching the state Assembly. Opponents of the project consider it a victory in a fight to protect the water of the delta and the towns that live along its banks.
A large internet disruption affecting communities across parts of Northern and Central California on Wednesday was caused by a crash, officials say.
Firefighters in Central California have been working to protect a grove of giant sequoia trees from a massive wildfire.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a pre-recorded State of the State address for a second consecutive year.
Boston dropped into the third AL wild card, a half-game behind Houston and two games behind the New York Yankees.
Multi-platinum rapper Toosii posted on Instagram photos of himself in a Sac State football uniform and said he is feeling blessed to have received an offer from the Division I program.
Teoscar Hernández had his second four-hit game this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 10-2 Sunday to drop the Giants 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the last NL wild card.
Jones threw for 279 yards and a career-high-tying three touchdowns, and the banged-up 49ers defeated the Saints 26-21 on Sunday.
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Newsom was at a south Sacramento school talking about a mentorship program for men and boys in what he called "an epidemic of loneliness." The governor linked the Kirk shooting as part of that crisis.
The president signed an executive order Tuesday extending the pause on enforcing the law until at least Dec. 16.
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
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.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
About 42% of the children in the study diagnosed with ADHD were prescribed drugs within 30 days of diagnosis.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
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.
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.
The Coyote Fire was burning in the Coyoteville area, about 21 miles southeast of Placerville.
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.
A Sacramento nonprofit is asking for help to keep the Sacramento Film Festival funded and running.
Longtime Congresswoman Doris Matsui is facing some new competition as she runs for re-election. Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang announced she’s running for Congress.
According to tax officials, when you buy something online, where that order is filled gets your tax money, not where the item is going. Now, one San Joaquin County city is trying to change that.
A crash that saw a car go airborne before embedding into a wall has prompted Folsom police to focus speed enforcement efforts along a major road.
Newsom was at a south Sacramento school talking about a mentorship program for men and boys in what he called "an epidemic of loneliness." The governor linked the Kirk shooting as part of that crisis.