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A history lesson at an Elk Grove school prompted concern from at least one family after a parent found a homemade doll and rope — that she believed was a noose — in her son's bag this week.
The Cosumnes River Preserve says they've been tracking the wolfdog over the past several weeks.
A search was underway in an Elk Grove neighborhood Monday morning for two suspects linked to a stolen vehicle, police say.
The incident prompted a short lockdown at Laguna Creek High School.
An Elk Grove resident who worked as a firefighter in the Bay Area has died after a cardiac event, authorities say.
A Sacramento man charged in connection with a teenager's fentanyl overdose death at an Elk Grove park in 2021 is now accused of being responsible for a similar death in Folsom, police said on Tuesday.
A homeless encampment in Sacramento, at the center of near-weekly visits from the city, was cleared last week, but concerns related to safety and illegal activity have not gone away
An investigation is underway in Elk Grove after a middle school teacher shared materials that included "N-word bucks" on a sheet titled, "History of the N-word."
The Elk Grove Police Department has released body camera footage of police shooting and killing a driver they said shot at them during a car chase earlier this month.
Hopes of a post-pandemic return of an Elk Grove tradition have been dashed again.
A shooting that left one person hurt in Elk Grove Sunday evening was not random, police say.
Calling it the start of a new chapter, Elk Grove leaders have settled on a new name for the Sacramento Zoo once it moves to the city.
City council voted in favor of renaming the zoo the Elk Grove-Sacramento Zoo.
Elk Grove City Council is considering bringing more bars and breweries to Old Town.
A Long Beach resident has been arrested in the Sacramento area after a chase that saw authorities use stop sticks and a PIT maneuver.
A train stopped for an extended period of time impacted traffic in Elk Grove Tuesday morning.
Steve Large reports on authorities investigating an officer involved shooting during an Elk Grove pursuit.
One group of Elk Grove students has been putting in the extra hours rehearsing for a big show this Lunar New Year.
The Elk Grove Police Department is focusing on traffic safety around schools during pick-up and drop-off times. The department is taking a new approach to giving tickets to violators by using video.
A total of 90 EV charging units will be installed across nine locations in Sacramento and Elk Grove.
A Sacramento man has been arrested in connection with a teenager's fentanyl overdose death at an Elk Grove park in 2021, police said on Thursday.
Two firefighters are recovering after being injured while battling a house fire in Elk Grove on Wednesday afternoon.
With Sacramento-area food banks struggling to keep up with demand due to higher grocery costs and more visitors, the Elk Grove Food Bank is taking full advantage of the day after Thanksgiving.
California's Office of Traffic Safety just awarded the Elk Grove police department more than a half million dollars to help reduce crashes that lead to injuries and deaths.
Elk Grove police are searching for potential witnesses of a teenager's fatal crash into a tree on Wednesday.
In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Western countries they were giving Hamas a "reward" for recognizing a Palestinian state.
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.
A popular Lodi bowling spot is back open this weekend, less than a week after a shooting unfolded right outside its doors.
A motorcyclist died after crashing head-on with a pickup truck in El Dorado County on Saturday, the California Highway Patrol said.
Rookie Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds hit home runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Athletics 2-0 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak.
Other bills also enhance protections for children at schools, hospitals.
In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Western countries they were giving Hamas a "reward" for recognizing a Palestinian state.
An investigation is underway after a television station building in Sacramento was struck by gunfire, police confirm.
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.
A school board meeting took an unusual turn when a parent resorted to a dramatic display at the podium during her public comment by undressing in front of the board members and the crowd.
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.
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.
Rookie Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds hit home runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Athletics 2-0 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak.
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is expected to have season-ending left shoulder surgery next week, manager Mark Kotsay said Saturday.
Lawrence Butler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Nick Kurtz added a solo shot and the Athletics beat the Pirates 4-3 on Friday night.
Quarterback Brock Purdy is highly unlikely to start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a toe injury.
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.
President Trump said he "made progress" on the approval of a deal to resolve ownership of TikTok during a "very productive" conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Legal experts say Trump lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, but the planned move could still affect some law enforcement approaches.
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.
The Hornets' go-go offense fired up on Saturday, leading the team to a 45-16 win.
Aggies win 50-34 over the Thunderbirds.
A popular Lodi bowling spot is back open this weekend, less than a week after a shooting unfolded right outside its doors.
Here's a look at the weather forecast for the final weekend of summer.
The suspect in the shooting at the ABC station in Sacramento, Anibal Hernandezsantana, was released on a $200,000 bail on Saturday, authorities said.