Roman Lopez killing: Jordan Piper given 15 years to life for death of 11-year-old son
The Placerville father who pleaded guilty in the killing of his own young son has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.
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The Placerville father who pleaded guilty in the killing of his own young son has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.
The crash happened near Kyburz.
A pair of horseback riders rode through the aisles of a grocery store to do some shopping and it was all caught on camera.
A pair of horseback riders rode through the aisles of a grocery store to do some shopping, and it was all caught on camera. It happened in the El Dorado County community of Cool on New Year's Eve.
Highway 50 was closed for multiple hours in the Sierra on Saturday as authorities investigated a suspicious item near Strawberry.
A judge ruled there is insufficient evidence to take the father and son suspected of recklessly starting the Caldor Fire to trial, the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office confirmed.
In the next few months, high school seniors will need to decide what's next. Now there's a one-stop shop to help them decide if college is right for them or if another type of training program is better.
The search for a man deputies say possibly dragged a deputy and hit another with his truck in El Dorado County on Wednesday is now over.
A man who worked as an elementary school principal in Northern California has been convicted of several sex crimes against a child, prosecutors say.
A 72-year-old man from Monterey has died after crashing on Highway 50 in the Sierra Nevada, authorities say.
Road work is underway on Pony Express Trail, a road in Pollock Pines where five school children were hit by a van.
Road work is underway on Pony Express Trail, a road in Pollock Pines where five school children were hit by a van. The area, a 1-mile stretch, will be getting new crosswalks, lights, and stop signs after community concerns of speeding and dangerous driving in the area.
Students were sent home after a bomb threat at an El Dorado County School on Friday morning.
It's turned into a Christmas controversy in Placerville: where to place this year's Christmas tree for the city's annual tree lighting ceremony.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) made a 5-0 vote to approve the Alternate Proposed Decision that will increase PG&E customer rates by about 12.8%.
Officials on Thursday reported the first death from West Nile Virus in El Dorado County this year.
Three senior volunteers for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office were transported to an area hospital Wednesday afternoon after a tree fell on their vehicle during patrols.
El Dorado County is considering allowing a sexually violent predator to return to its community where he committed his crimes. Dozens of people packed the county Superior Courthouse on Wednesday at a public hearing.
Multiple power outages in El Dorado County left thousands in the dark Friday evening and forced the cancellation of one middle school event.
A third member of the Suernos gang was arrested in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, according to authorities.
Piper changed his plea in Lopez's killing from not guilty to guilty for a second-degree murder charge Thursday afternoon. He appeared in court remotely as he is already in federal custody after being convicted of sexually exploiting a girl.
Jordan Piper, the Placerville father accused of killing his 11-year-old son Roman Lopez in 2020, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually exploiting a young girl, prosecutors announced Monday.
A former city council candidate has been found guilty of felony vandalism and attempted arson. Kevin Brunner, who was running for office in El Dorado County, destroyed his then-partner's apartment and set some things on fire. Sentencing is scheduled for the end of the month.
A Pollock Pines man who works as a school principal in El Dorado County has been arrested on criminal charges.
Authorities have arrested a school principal on suspicion of sending harmful matter to a minor and contacting a minor to engage in lewd behavior. Boyd Holler, 37, of Pollock Pines, is the principal of the Pioneer Union School in Somerset, El Dorado County. He was arrested Tuesday morning after a joint investigation with the FBI and the El Dorado County D.A.'s office. Holler is booked at the El Dorado County Jail.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
Some Sacramento residents on the housing hunt have hope after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months.
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.
The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released its 3rd edition of its economic report, revealing some of the big changes that have happened for Latinos in the region over the past two years.
While most people are sleeping, walnut farmers and their teams are putting in work, kicking off the first harvest of the season early Wednesday.
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.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
Some Sacramento residents on the housing hunt have hope after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months.
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.
The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released its 3rd edition of its economic report, revealing some of the big changes that have happened for Latinos in the region over the past two years.
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.
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.
About one out of every ten California student loan borrowers is at least 30 days late on payments following the end of a federal pause on loan payments, according to a new analysis released Wednesday.
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.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
Brandon Pfaadt and 42-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander matched a lot of zeros in a mid-September pitcher's duel between NL West rivals still hoping to get into the playoffs.
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.
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.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sacramento artists arrived on the gold carpet Wednesday evening for the first-ever Greater Sacramento Urban Music Awards.
With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, it could also lead to lower mortgage rates. Steve Large discusses how this could impact Sacramento's tough housing market.
In a first for California, Turlock Irrigation District launched a solar-over-canal project.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday evening.
The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released its third edition of its economic report, revealing some of the big changes that have happened for Latinos in the region over the past two years.