Top 10 Local News Stories Of 2019
A lot of things have happened in 2019 that made local and national headlines. Here are the most-clicked local stories, with links back to the original reports.
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A lot of things have happened in 2019 that made local and national headlines. Here are the most-clicked local stories, with links back to the original reports.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify two subjects who reportedly broke into a Lodi home and stole the homeowner's property.
Alert McDonald's employees in Lodi are being credited with helping rescue a woman from a scary situation.
Authorities are investigating after a collision that ended up escalating into a shooting in Acampo.
A search is on for a 74-year-old man with dementia who went missing on Thursday morning.
Police in Lodi are asking for the public's help to find a man accused of stealing a $3,000 kayak.
Six people were cited in Lodi over the weekend for buying alcohol for minors.
A 51-year-old man who violently attacked two children inside a Lodi Target has been sentenced to almost a decade in prison.
Two drivers died Sunday morning after a head-on crash on Highway 12 in Lodi.
A man who punched two children at a Target in Lodi was sentenced to nine years in prison last month.
A Sacramento man was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for his role in the shooting death of a beloved Lodi doctor last year.
Police say they have arrested the student suspected of writing a school shooting threat on a bathroom stall wall at Tokay High.
A Lodi high school has been put on a precautionary lockdown late Tuesday morning as authorities investigate a threat.
A pricey tortoise stolen from a Lodi pet store has been returned.
Police say a man pulled out and fired a gun during a fight after a car crash in Lodi on Monday.
Motorcycle officers will be out in force in Lodi on Tuesday to try and reduce traffic collisions in the city.
Authorities have identified the man who was involved in a gun battle with an officer in Lodi.
Authorities a woman has been arrested after she was found in a rural Lodi home on Monday.
Deputies arrested a man Sunday morning who barricaded himself in a trailer and attempted to leak propane into the residence while holding hostages in Lodi.
One person was killed in an early Thursday morning crash on Highway 12, authorities say.
An officer was involved in a gun battle with a suspect in Lodi early Tuesday morning, police say.
A Lodi woman faces homicide charges after police said she ran over her estranged husband with his car and then was critically injured moments later in a separate crash.
A man is dead after police say a woman ran him over with her car in Lodi on Wednesday.
Two people were arrested after a woman was accused of stealing an Oregon woman's identity and purchasing a new car in Lodi earlier this month.
Lodi Police have cited two juveniles for arson in connection to the fire that destroyed the Tony Zupo Field.
An investigation is underway in Roseville after a deadly crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle Tuesday morning.
A cement truck crashed along a major Sacramento street early Tuesday morning, spilling some of its load onto the roadway.
Design flaws caused a Tesla Model 3 to suddenly accelerate out of control before it crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames, killing a woman and severely injuring her husband, a lawsuit alleges.
An increasing number of farm animal sanctuaries nationwide have started promoting an alternative version of Thanksgiving in which families "adopt" turkeys and donate money for their lifelong care.
Beloved Galápagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died at about 141, the zoo says, adding that "caring for such a remarkable tortoise was a privilege."
There's been a little-known silent struggle right here at CBS13. For the first time publicly, anchor Marlee Ginter is sharing her personal story of hearing loss.
A comedy act has escalated into a full-blown criminal investigation in California's Stanislaus County, where a comedian is accused of threatening a public official.
California's crowded 2026 governor's race narrowed Monday night as Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck ended his campaign and endorsed Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who entered the race last week.
An investigation is underway in Roseville after a deadly crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle Tuesday morning.
A cement truck crashed along a major Sacramento street early Tuesday morning, spilling some of its load onto the roadway.
Last week, the California DMV approved a major expansion for Waymo, allowing the company to bring its robotaxis to more regions across the state, including in parts of Solano, Yolo and Sacramento counties.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said a suspect was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting that happened in the Del Paso Heights area of Sacramento.
A birthday surprise brought a retired racehorse to an East Sacramento neighborhood, all because of a "longshot" call put out on social media and a pair of willing volunteers.
In a new effort to crack down on crime in north Sacramento, a new community prosecutor has been assigned to help combat blight, illegal dumping, and misdemeanor crimes that have plagued the area.
The Sacramento area was mostly drying out Friday as residents were seeing a mix of cool weather, clouds, and scattered showers ahead of another round of wet weather, with changing conditions extending into the Sierra Nevada, forecasters said.
California's crowded 2026 governor's race narrowed Monday night as Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck ended his campaign and endorsed Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who entered the race last week.
After a wet start to the cold season for Northern California, a number of Lake Tahoe area ski resorts are gearing up for opening soon.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
Sean McCluskie, a former longtime political aide to Xavier Becerra, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with stealing funds from Becerra's dormant California campaign account.
California will face a projected $18 billion deficit next year, according to a report by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office.
DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and the Sacramento Kings took advantage of Minnesota's second straight stunning collapse, rallying late in regulation and outlasting the Timberwolves 117-112 in overtime.
The Sacramento Kings are celebrating Native American Heritage in November by becoming one of the few NBA teams to have a land acknowledgement at games.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups appeared in court over allegations of cheating in high-stakes poker games that prosecutors say were operated by mafia figures.
Russell Westbrook scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the Sacramento Kings withstood 44 points from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 128-123, ending an eight-game slide.
Caden Pinnick threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns and UC Davis held on downs at its 27 in the closing seconds to win the 71st Causeway Classic 31-27 over Sacramento State.
California's crowded 2026 governor's race narrowed Monday night as Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck ended his campaign and endorsed Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who entered the race last week.
The rulings from U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie are a significant victory for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The Pentagon indicated that it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former U.S. Navy captain, for a video that said service members should "refuse illegal orders."
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the aluminum ingredients in vaccines cause a variety of harmful reactions, from allergies to autism. Scientists say that's wrong and warn of risks if they're removed.
The Justice Department asked a court to unseal grand jury transcripts in the sex trafficking cases of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
In the last decade, more than 50 maternity wards have closed in California hospitals. Now, state lawmakers are delivering new rules to make it easier for moms to use a midwife.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
It's a troubling statistic: Black children have a higher rate of dying from preventable deaths than any other race in Sacramento County. CBS13 got a look at what impact Sacramento's Black Child Legacy Campaign is having on the community.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
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.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
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.
Puzzled about what holiday gift to give this year? The City of Elk Grove is unveiling a new item just in time for the busy shopping season.
Puzzled about what holiday gift to give this year? The City of Elk Grove is unveiling a new item just in time for the busy shopping season.
They're often unseen, but their voices can be the lifeline in a moment of crisis.
Dr. Tanner Mackey is an audiologist in Elk Grove. Beyond testing his patients' hearing, he works day in and day out to reconnect people to everyday sounds.
California's crowded 2026 governor's race narrowed Monday night as Democratic businessman Stephen J. Cloobeck ended his campaign and endorsed Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who entered the race last week.