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A driver attempting to get around slower traffic crossed into the opposite lanes of a highway near Modesto and crashed head-on into a motorcycle, killing the motorcyclist and severely injuring their passenger, the California Highway Patrol said.
A horrifying and heartbreaking discovery: A Modesto couple was watching a CBS13 report this week of a man arrested for making creepy comments about kidnapping children, and then realized the man under arrest was their own son they reported missing.
The suspect in a home invasion that turned deadly after deputies say an elderly woman fired on an intruder in her home has been identified.
A Modesto community held a vigil Wednesday evening after a deadly fire trapped a family inside of their home killing two.
The organization takes gently used wheelchairs worth thousands of dollars and rehabs them for those in need around the world.
A woman suspected of an attempted home invasion at a rural home near Modesto was shot and killed by a resident, authorities say.
Confused and in disbelief, Luis Arteaga still can't process his friend's family becoming trapped inside their Modesto home after it caught fire early Wednesday morning.
Two people have died and five others were injured - including two children - after a house fire in Modesto, authorities say.
The crash happened early Thursday morning along Oakdale Road.
A tense exchange unfolded at Modesto City Hall with shouting, name-calling and one group even telling another to "shut up" and leave. The heated argument all centered around police reform.
A homeless mother and son were mowed down in an alley overnight in Modesto, killing the 61-year-old woman
A driver is suspected of intentionally running over two people - killing one of them - in a Modesto alley early Wednesday morning.
The officer-involved shooting death of Eloy Gonzalez last year was ruled as justified.
A landmark lumber yard that has called Modesto home for 100 years was damaged in a raging fire early Friday morning.
Detectives say a suspect has been arrested in the shooting that left a 16-year-old innocent bystander dead in Keyes.
A man is in custody after a road rage incident involving illegal fireworks in Modesto resulted in multiple gunshots fired Tuesday night, police said.
A woman has died from her injuries after she was struck by a car in Modesto early Monday morning.
Several local agencies responded to help battle a raging fire at a pallet yard near Modesto early Monday morning.
The West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected on June 2, the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency announced on Friday.
An investigation into an alleged domestic dispute that turned physical has led to the arrest of a Modesto police officer, the department announced on Friday.
Officers are investigating a shooting that left one man hurt in Downtown Modesto early Friday morning.
Firefighters who were battling a blaze at a Modesto duplex had to get out quickly before the roof collapsed in on them, authorities say.
Modesto has seen a drop in some kids of crime this year, authorities say.
A lawsuit has been filed by the family of the 16-year-old Xander Mann, who was killed by a Stanislaus County Sheriff's Deputy after a 20-mile car chase from a traffic stop ended with a pit maneuver and shots fired.
A Modesto man marked Memorial Day with a lawn display. It honors the fallen heroes from the northern San Joaquin Valley and the Sierra foothills.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others injured during a Halloween party near Modesto.
People across the Northern California city of Woodland were woken up early Tuesday morning by a loud, mysterious boom that rattled windows, set off car alarms and left neighbors wondering what caused it.
A 35-year-old parolee has been arrested in connection with an October 27 homicide that happened in Stockton, police said on Monday.
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
Federal investigators have released their preliminary findings on the Sacramento helicopter crash that fatally injured one person.
Polling places and vote centers opened across the state at 7 a.m. Pacific and will close at 8 p.m.
On Monday, Gov. Newsom spoke at a rally in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day, rallying supporters.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla said he will not run for California governor in 2026, ending speculation that he might seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom when his term ends.
At least one person has died after four people were shot inside an Elk Grove bar early Sunday morning, police said.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others injured during a Halloween party near Modesto.
Drivers in Sacramento should expect delays this weekend as a series of ramp and lane closures on eastbound Highway 50 are scheduled to begin Friday night.
Starting next year, incoming Sacramento State freshmen will be required to live on campus for two years. It's a move the university's president said is meant to shed their past reputation as a commuter school.
Nearly a week after a Sacramento police pursuit ended with the driver of a stolen vehicle crashing inside a Sacramento home, a father is still hospitalized and his family is rebuilding.
Sacramento was once home to three military bases, but there's currently no city park honoring veterans. An effort is underway to change that.
More than 26 years after a woman was killed in the Curtis Park area of Sacramento, police say they've arrested a suspect.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla said he will not run for California governor in 2026, ending speculation that he might seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom when his term ends.
Just one week out from California's Nov. 4 special election, Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting the brakes on donations in support of Proposition 50, saying he reached his fundraising goal.
The governor stated that the Guard troops won't be acting as law enforcement during the deployment.
A number of new laws have just been adopted that aim to stabilize the home insurance market, before and after a major catastrophe.
He was identified as 84-year-old Jim Hamner, and foul play is not suspected, the sheriff's office said.
Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 34 points and had 14 assists, Aaron Gordon added 20 points and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in a 130-124 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Mykel Williams will miss the rest of the season after the first-round pick was diagnosed with torn ligaments in his right knee.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record to win the NYC Marathon. Her countrymate Benson Kipruto won the men's race by less than a second.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla said he will not run for California governor in 2026, ending speculation that he might seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom when his term ends.
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
On Monday, Gov. Newsom spoke at a rally in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day, rallying supporters.
Muir Woods National Monument has secured enough private donations to remain open until Nov. 11, but park workers worry that if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues past that date, the park could be forced to close again.
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.
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
A Placerville man will be skiing again this year after a serious heart attack nearly took his life several years ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Health officials say six deaths and 27 illnesses across 18 states are now linked to a listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals sold at major grocery chains including Kroger and Trader Joe's.
People across the Northern California city of Woodland were woken up early Tuesday morning by a loud, mysterious boom that rattled windows, set off car alarms and left neighbors wondering what caused it.
Investigators have been reviewing surveillance video and have since identified the suspect as Sacramento resident Roderick Randall, 43.
Federal investigators have released their preliminary findings on the Sacramento helicopter crash that fatally injured one person.