2 Del Oro High School teens killed in fiery crash near Newcastle
Two teenagers were killed when the Mini Cooper they were in crashed into a tree, then caught fire in Placer County late Thursday night.
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Two teenagers were killed when the Mini Cooper they were in crashed into a tree, then caught fire in Placer County late Thursday night.
The new case was announced on Wednesday.
Two teenagers were killed when the Mini Cooper they were in crashed into a tree, then caught fire in Placer County late Thursday night.
The latest discovery was made in a neighborhood near Granite Bay High School and is a concern for people living there.
Essentially, the system allows officers to hear emergency calls in real-time while the caller speaks to a dispatcher. No longer will officers wait for dispatchers to relay the caller's information. Not only is it immediate, but it gives context to a situation such as when a person is hiding from danger.
One driver died and four others were hospitalized after two vehicles crashed head-on near Auburn, authorities said Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters on Saturday worked quickly to contain a new fire that sparked east of Wheatland near the Yuba and Placer county lines.
A trip through the Sierra may soon be a little safer for drivers and the animals who live there. Caltrans unveiled new animal crossing projects across the state as an effort to help prevent cars from colliding with wildlife.
The brother of the Inderkum High School basketball star who was hit and killed by former Placer County CEO Todd Leopold has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
A home under construction in rural Placer County was damaged in a fire on Monday.
All mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted for the area of Ranch House Road and voluntary evacuations along Camp Far West to 10th Street are no longer in effect.
A man convicted of stalking a 16-year-old girl while she was out on a run in Placer County has been sentenced to prison.
A Stockton woman has been arrested in connection to the death of a Sacramento man in Placer County.
A man drowned at the Rattlesnake Bar area of the upper American River Tuesday afternoon, officials confirmed.
Smoke may be visible throughout Placer County today as a training burn exercise is underway until about 4 p.m.
A deputy who was originally dispatched to investigate a silent burglary alarm in Colfax ended up saving the life of a person who was overdosing.
There was a somber start to the River Cats baseball broadcast at Sutter Health Park over the weekend.
On Saturday June 4, a Placer County man was arrested for carrying firearms and methamphetamine, said the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
One of the five Marines killed when an aircraft crashed in a Southern California desert this week was from Placer County.
Authorities say one person has been taken to the hospital after a fiery crash near Lincoln early Friday afternoon.
Deputies are looking for a person of interest in a pair of vehicle burglaries at a Placer County trailhead.
A 65-year-old man is accused of exposing himself to two young children and inappropriately touching one of them after inviting them into his home in Auburn, authorities said Tuesday.
Detectives are warning homeowners to be on the lookout for a property scam that's starting to pop up again in California.
The Placer County Sheriff's Department says there is no room in the jails but jail records indicate that they're releasing dozens of inmates each week despite hundreds of empty beds. There are also concerns about who they're releasing and the ripple effect on public safety - and taxpayers.
The Placer County Sheriff's Department says there is no room in the jails but jail records indicate they're releasing dozens of inmates each week despite hundreds of empty beds. Why? And what can be done to keep violent suspects off the street? CBS13 is Getting Answers.
One of Grass Valley's oldest homes was damaged in an early morning fire earlier this week, officials say.
A wet and gusty atmospheric river is hitting Northern California on Wednesday, with more unsettled weather expected the rest of the week.
Toyota is recalling more than a million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview camera problem that could increase the risks of a crash.
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Mayor Fugazi said she's starting an impartial ad-hoc committee to gather facts and examine evidence to hold Vice Mayor Lee accountable.
Here's what to know about Proposition 50 and California's special election.
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
One of Grass Valley's oldest homes was damaged in an early morning fire earlier this week, officials say.
A wet and gusty atmospheric river is hitting Northern California on Wednesday, with more unsettled weather expected the rest of the week.
Toyota is recalling more than a million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview camera problem that could increase the risks of a crash.
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.
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
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.
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
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
Dating back to early September, the Trump administration has reported well over a dozen such strikes in the waters of the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean off South America.
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 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.
Mayor Fugazi said she's starting an impartial ad-hoc committee to gather facts and examine evidence to hold Vice Mayor Lee accountable.
One of the key questions posed after CBS News projected California voters passed Proposition 50 is: Should the same politicians who voted to draw these maps be allowed to run in a distirct they voted to approve?
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