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At a podium, late Friday afternoon, in front of the city hall, the Elk Grove police chief stood next to a photo of fallen Officer Ty Lenehan to do something he has never had to do: announce a death in the line of duty for one of his own.
Tributes from law enforcement agencies poured in all day Friday for Elk Grove Policer Officer Tyler "Ty" Lenehan, who was killed in a head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver suspected of a DUI.
The Elk Grove police officer killed by a suspected drunk driver in a head-on crash along Highway 99 on Friday was identified as Tyler Lenehan, a six-year veteran of the force.
Investigators have now released more information on the shooting that happened in an Elk Grove neighborhood over the weekend and left two people hurt.
An accident on Highway 99 in Elk Grove led to a vehicle exploding and catching fire, said the Sacramento California Highway Patrol.
Two were shot in the area of Heathermist Way and Fallbright Way in Elk Grove, said the Elk Grove Police Department.
Firefighters put out a residential fire in Elk Grove Saturday afternoon, said the Cosumnes Fire Department.
A YouTube channel is catching alleged predators in the act. CC Unit YouTube has thousands of subscribers and has been successful here in our area but the local police departments aren't happy about it. On January 6th the channels host caught 28-year-old Louis Jimenez Grigaitis in Elk Grove attempting to meet up with a 13-year-old boy.
Due to a traffic collision, Elk Grove Blvd is closed between 2nd Ave and School St. due to flooding from a busted fire hydrant.
The Elk Grove Unified School District on Tuesday announced it will now e-mail parents about positive COVID-19 cases instead of making individual phone calls.
The owner of Kiki's Chicken Place has died from COVID-19.
A suspect has been arrested after a chase and struggle with officers in Elk Grove on Tuesday morning.
The Elk Grove police chief has announced that he will be retiring in 2022.
A man is in custody after a brutal attack on an 86-year-old woman in Elk Grove. Neighbors in the city's quiet Glenbrooke community are now concerned and cautious.
A man is in custody accused of robbing and carjacking an elderly woman at knifepoint in Elk Grove, police said Tuesday.
All lanes are back open along southbound Highway 99 after a crash clogged traffic Thursday morning.
Two teens in Elk Grove were arrested and cited Wednesday for allegedly making threats against their school over social media.
Elk Grove Unified officials say the person behind the threat posted online against "LCHS" has been identified.
A man who led law enforcement on a car chase from Sacramento to Elk Grove Wednesday night and then barricaded himself in a home is now in custody, police say.
A new effort is underway in the search for the Sacramento Zoo's next location. Sacramento city leaders are taking a look at several sites in hopes of keeping the zoo from relocating to Elk Grove.
We've reported before on agencies using old Department of Motor Vehicle records and ticketing the wrong person. One was issued in Salinas, a place Emily Blake-Kessel said she's never been, six years after she donated the truck involved.
Police were able to arrest the suspect with the help of two good Samaritans: The first called 911 and the second spotted the suspect jumping over a guardrail near Highway 99 and Sheldon Road.
Three Elk Grove seniors are out nearly $35,000 dollars for a cruise they never took. The way they paid is a big reason why they're struggling to get their money back.
A man has been arrested in Elk Grove after police say he attacked a woman as she pushed her grandson in a stroller.
Three Elk Grove seniors are out nearly $35,000 for a cruise they never took. How they paid is a big reason they're struggling to get their money back.
Anibal Hernandez-Santana is also facing federal charges after his arrest by the FBI.
"We feel confident that China has approved the deal," a senior White House official told reporters.
A earthquake struck the East Bay early Monday morning, with shaking felt in much of the Bay Area.
Authorities say no one was hurt after a preteen took their parents' car and led deputies on a short chase in south Sacramento Monday morning.
Members of the blind community have found new ways to use the AI technology to help manage everyday tasks, such as reading the mail.
Anibal Hernandez-Santana is also facing federal charges after his arrest by the FBI.
The defense attorney for the man accused of shooting into the ABC10 television station in Sacramento says he was caught off guard by the FBI's involvement.
Evacuations were in place after a railcar caught fire on the train tracks along Roseville Road in Sacramento early Monday morning.
"We feel confident that China has approved the deal," a senior White House official told reporters.
A earthquake struck the East Bay early Monday morning, with shaking felt in much of the Bay Area.
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.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills on Friday charting the state's continuing transition to green energy, which includes an extension of the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
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.
San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa left the win against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury.
Eddy Pineiro has kicked a 35-yard field goal to give the San Francisco 49ers a 16-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey had a tying RBI double during the Giants' three-run rally in the eighth, and San Francisco battered Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen to seize one victory from a four-game series with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles.
Jared Triolo and Joey Bart both had four hits including a home run, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Athletics 11-0 on Sunday.
Shohei Ohtani launched his 53rd home run to tie for the National League lead, and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early four-run deficit in a 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
"We feel confident that China has approved the deal," a senior White House official told reporters.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills on Friday charting the state's continuing transition to green energy, which includes an extension of the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
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.
A train car caught fire early Monday morning, prompting worries over an explosion.
Granite Bay joined the show after coming off a 32-20 win over Jesuit.
Family and friends of a Sacramento man killed in a midtown shooting remembered him on Sunday.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we bring you the story a popular program at Sierra College that's attracting Latino students.
Hundreds of people gathered at Destiny Church in Sacramento on Sunday for a night of worship and prayer inspired by Charlie Kirk.