Video captured near Rocklin shows family of bears in Dry Creek watershed
A family of bears made their way down from the Northern California high country this week, prompting some sightings and alerts from community groups.
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A family of bears made their way down from the Northern California high country this week, prompting some sightings and alerts from community groups.
Wildlife managers are urging the public to be aware, keep their distance, and to report any close encounters.
Work crews are making progress on cleaning up debris from a decades-old bridge collapse in Northern California.
The bridge collapsed decades ago and is only now just being cleaned up.
More than 90 teams are taking the field this weekend for one of the largest and longest-running girls soccer club team tournaments on the West Coast, the Placer United Girls Cup.
The proposal could transform the way people experience downtown, allowing visitors to legally enjoy alcohol outdoors.
A proposal to build a 240-unit affordable housing development in Penryn is facing new challenges after the Placer County Planning Commission declined to approve all the waivers and concessions needed for the project to move forward.
A dispute between two Placer County political leaders is escalating over a proposed homeless housing project in Lincoln, and it's getting personal.
Law enforcement officers were out in force last month, targeting e-bike and e-motorcycle riders in Placer County.
A longtime Loomis canal has been shut down, leaving dozens of property owners scrambling to find new water sources for their land.
A Placer County man's death has been confirmed as the fifth in California in 2025 to be linked to West Nile virus, public health officials say.
An Alabama truck driver heading through Northern California was arrested over the weekend after officers suspected him of driving drunk.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened on westbound I-80 at Highway 174 in Colfax.
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a gunfire exchange in North Auburn early Friday morning, authorities said on Saturday.
Emergency crews responded to a gas leak in a Lincoln neighborhood late Friday afternoon, prompting road closures and safety precautions for nearby residents.
A motorcyclist died after a crash within a construction zone on eastbound Interstate 80 in Placer County on Wednesday, causing a significant traffic delay, according to authorities.
A memorial for Curt Van Hooser is now set up on the side of the road.
An overturned big rig near Auburn has Interstate 80 traffic in the Sierra Nevada moving slowly Tuesday morning.
A new sheriff's station and forensic crime lab will be opening up soon in West Placer County.
On Halloween night in 1993, 39-year-old Cherilyn Hawkley was discovered dead inside her minivan near Granite Bay.
A man is dead following a crash between an SUV and a tractor-trailer late Monday morning in Lincoln, police said.
Thunderstorms are popping up around the greater Sacramento region on Tuesday.
A house in a heavily wooded area went up in flames early Monday morning, prompting the evacuation of an Auburn neighborhood.
A video showing a Lincoln High School student slapping a teacher during a freshman meeting is spreading quickly across social media, sparking outrage, concern and conversations about school safety in the Lincoln community.
Starting Tuesday, crews will begin the process of removing steel and concrete debris that's been sitting in the American River for decades.
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.
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.
A driver who was ejected from their vehicle in a crash in Modesto last week has died, authorities say.
For the first time in the city's history, a tribal flag has joined the Stars and Stripes outside city hall.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
At least one person has died after four people were shot inside an Elk Grove bar early Sunday morning, police said.
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.
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.
A driver who was ejected from their vehicle in a crash in Modesto last week has died, authorities say.
For the first time in the city's history, a tribal flag has joined the Stars and Stripes outside city hall.
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.
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.
Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.
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
Zach LaVine had 31 points, DeMar DeRozan scored 29, and the Sacramento Kings turned back a late rally to hold on for a 135-133 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Election Day 2025 is almost here, with consequential races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and a redistricting ballot measure in California.
A new California law designed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism is being challenged on free speech grounds.
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.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
Our produce man Michael Marks has the best deals in seasonal fruits and veggies.
A new flag will be flying alongside the Stars and Stripes in Elk Grove.
It's the final weekend ahead for the California Prop. 50 special election.
Flames ripped through a vacant casino building early Monday morning.