8-year-old girl, 4-year-old boy die after being swept away in Central California river
The bodies of both children that went missing in the swollen and rapidly flowing Kings River over the weekend have now been recovered, authorities said on Monday.
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The bodies of both children that went missing in the swollen and rapidly flowing Kings River over the weekend have now been recovered, authorities said on Monday.
Authorities have identified the body that was found in the American River last week as the man who was swept away back in April.
A driver who fled an overnight traffic stop in Placer County died in a crash while trying to flee sheriff's deputies, authorities said Sunday.
A chase near Roseville early Friday evening saw the suspect crash into a car at the Sam's Club parking lot.
An investigation is underway after a body was found in the North Fork of the American River on Friday.
An annual cleanup that got a kickstart from Cal Fire in Dutch Flat on Thursday.
A citizen in Auburn rescued a lost dog just in the nick of time.
What makes it so dangerous? Up in areas of Placer County like Yankee Jim's Bridge, the river is too rough in spots for dive teams to enter and exit the water safely. In certain places, the sheriff's office has to rely on helicopter patrols, but by that point, it becomes a recovery operation instead of a rescue.
A bird's nest appears to have been the tinder to a fire at a Loomis home on Monday.
Authorities say an innocent bystander was shot in the face by someone firing a gel blaster from a car in Auburn over the weekend. The incident happened Sunday night near Lincoln Way and Court Street.
Authorities say an innocent bystander was shot in the face by someone firing a gel blaster from a car in Auburn over the weekend.
It's been called the disaster lost in history: A local town, long before it became a bustling city, was rocked by explosions.
Robert Gary Spohr was killed in his Homewood home in North Lake Tahoe on June 5, 2021. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance video of a suspect when it happened. Now investigators say they are looking for multiple suspects who may live in the Reno area.
A recent drowning in Nevada County is renewing calls to be careful during what is expected to be a longer snowmelt than usual.
A recent drowning in Nevada County is renewing calls to be careful during what is expected to be a longer snowmelt than usual.
A Placer County couple finds themselves living in a trailer on their property after a car flew into the second story of their home recently.
One person was injured due to a car crashing into the second story of a home, according to CAL FIRE and Placer County Fire Department.
One person was injured due to a car crashing into the second story of a home, according to CAL FIRE and Placer County Fire Department.
The Roseville Police Department says Pinney was taken into custody a little after 4 p.m. on Thursday near Douglas Boulevard and Auburn-Folsom Road. Authorities have said that the threat that caused some lawmakers to evacuate from the California State Capitol Thursday was prompted by the Roseville shooting.
A father of two was swallowed by snow in a freak accident at his mountain home in Alta, just off of Interstate 80's Drum Forebay exit.
California lawmakers took up a bill on Wednesday to address the fentanyl crisis in schools.
A new bill in California would require schools to take action to prevent another tragedy.
Placer county officials say they're moving toward a new way to respond to emergencies within the county.
Placer county officials say they're moving toward a new way to respond to emergencies within the county.
Officers say a driver apparently fell asleep just before a head-on crash that sent two people to the hospital near Auburn.
On Monday, Gov. Newsom spoke at a rally in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day, rallying supporters.
As tuition goes up and classes get dropped, some students at Sacramento State are questioning whether the money they are paying is benefiting their education or college experience.
A former Nevada County resident was recently found guilty of multiple counts of child sexual abuse following a unanimous verdict by a jury, officials announced Monday.
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.
On Monday, Gov. Newsom spoke at a rally in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day, rallying supporters.
As tuition goes up and classes get dropped, some students at Sacramento State are questioning whether the money they are paying is benefiting their education or college experience.
A former Nevada County resident was recently found guilty of multiple counts of child sexual abuse following a unanimous verdict by a jury, officials announced Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Election Day 2025 is almost here, with consequential races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and a redistricting ballot measure in California.
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.
The new 3,000-seat arena will host men's and women's basketball.
On Monday, Gov. Newsom spoke at a rally in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day, rallying supporters.
Dominic Garcia reports.
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