Driver dies after traveling through flooded Placer County road
A driver was found dead inside a vehicle that authorities believe drove through a flooded road in Placer County Wednesday morning.
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A driver was found dead inside a vehicle that authorities believe drove through a flooded road in Placer County Wednesday morning.
The Placer County Elections Office is putting out a call to action to the public as it is in urgent need of community members to staff local in-person voting centers with the March primary less than one month away.
State officials say they found a potential place to house legally designated sexually violent predator William Stephenson, but they are not yet prepared to reveal where.
Outrage in Placer County over the placement of a legally designated sexually violent predator was met with a possible solution Friday put forward by Republican Assemblyman Joe Patterson of Rocklin.
A restaurant in Rocklin is serving up more than just good food. They are teaming up with the Placer County Sheriff's Office to serve up second chances by hiring graduates of the jail's Culinary Arts Program.
A suspect remains at large after one person was shot in a Placer County community along the west shore of Lake Tahoe, authorities said Monday.
An Auburn police officer suffered moderate injuries while trying to arrest a suspect after a long chase on Friday.
A man armed with a knife was shot dead by a California State Parks ranger near Palisades Tahoe, officials said Friday.
Placer County community members joined the district attorney's office and the sheriff's office in a public discussion with the Department of State Hospitals to voice their concerns about William Stephenson's release into Placer County.
Colfax High School and Colfax Elementary School were placed on lockdown Friday afternoon after deputies said an unauthorized person was on campus.
The Rocklin City Council Meeting on Tuesday was packed with community members on two sides of an upcoming fashion show, hosted by a Drag Queen and set to be held at the Rocklin Event Center.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with another vehicle on a Placer County highway on Tuesday night.
A Rocklin mother was arraigned in Placer County court on Tuesday, charged with murder in connection to her 4-month-old child's death, court records showed.
A Rocklin mother has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her 4-month-old baby.
A bicyclist was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a vehicle that took off from the scene in Placer County on January 30.
A mother was arrested early Saturday morning in connection with her 4-month-old child's death, the Rocklin Police Department said.
Technology is being displayed in Placer County that could potentially stop a school shooter. It's an artificial intelligence that is now being used to lock out and track armed suspects before a shot is ever fired.
A large rockslide has the Mammoth Bar area of the Auburn State Recreation Area closed through the weekend.
Could your home be the next set of a major motion picture? The Placer County Film Office is rallying residents to submit their homes and businesses to their online location library.
A new list finds several counties in the Northern California area that recently became part of the unaffordable list.
Three men off-roading in their trucks got stranded overnight, deep in the snow earlier this month in remote Placer County near Foresthill.
Three men off-roading in their trucks got stranded overnight, deep in the snow earlier this month in remote Placer County near Foresthill. It happened on the night of Jan. 6 when Chris Rose, his stepson and friend Brian Carlon adventured past the China Wall as snow was moving in.
After Wednesday's deadly avalanche at Palisades Tahoe, CBS13 has created a timeline of events ahead of and after the slide.
One person died and another person was injured in an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe resort on Wednesday.
Wednesday's fatal avalanche at Palisades Tahoe led many people to ask how avalanches develop. Meteorologist Tracy Humphrey explains.
Officials in the city of Benicia urged all residents, businesses, schools and other facilities to significantly curtail their water usage, after a water pipeline was damaged Wednesday.
An investigation is underway in Modesto after an early morning rollover crash left one person dead, authorities say.
Starbucks workers in three states sued, saying it broke the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
On Wednesday, 30 people who just completed an eight-week course at the Future Fire Academy were honored in a graduation ceremony, now fully ready to start their careers in the fire service.
The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released its 3rd edition of its economic report, revealing some of the big changes that have happened for Latinos in the region over the past two years.
A mother black bear and her cub are causing quite the stir in South Lake Tahoe, as some neighbors are now rallying community support for the duo.
Officials in the city of Benicia urged all residents, businesses, schools and other facilities to significantly curtail their water usage, after a water pipeline was damaged Wednesday.
An investigation is underway in Modesto after an early morning rollover crash left one person dead, authorities say.
Starbucks workers in three states sued, saying it broke the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes.
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.
Ever since Sleep Train Arena closed in 2016, there hasn't been much reason for out-of-town tourists to visit the area. But a new idea could turn vacant park land into a major new attraction.
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.
A large internet disruption affecting communities across parts of Northern and Central California on Wednesday was caused by a crash, officials say.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
Brandon Pfaadt and 42-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander matched a lot of zeros in a mid-September pitcher's duel between NL West rivals still hoping to get into the playoffs.
Boston dropped into the third AL wild card, a half-game behind Houston and two games behind the New York Yankees.
Multi-platinum rapper Toosii posted on Instagram photos of himself in a Sac State football uniform and said he is feeling blessed to have received an offer from the Division I 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.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
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.
On Wednesday, 30 people who just completed an eight-week course at the Future Fire Academy were honored in a graduation ceremony, now fully ready to start their careers in the fire service.
A mother black bear and her cub are causing quite the stir in South Lake Tahoe, as some neighbors are now rallying community support for the duo.
California is clashing with the CDC over vaccines. After relying on federal guidance for decades, the state is now joining other Western states in issuing its own vaccine recommendations and schedules.
It's a tight labor market from the bottom up across the state. California has a massive state workforce, so why do dozens of job inquiries go unanswered?
A Turlock High School student was arrested after allegedly using yearbook photos on a website to "rank" other students, the school district said.