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Mourners bearing bouquets and cards paid their respects Wednesday to the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco City Hall, where she launched her groundbreaking political career and spent a decade as the city's first female mayor.
California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa is speaking out about the removal of Congressman Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. He did not hold back in describing the divide right now in his Republican party. Read more now.
For one Davis woman, casting a ballot starts with baked goods. It's a legislative lesson that leaves a smile on your face.
Steve Large spoke with California Republicans who were not happy about Kevin McCarthy being voted out as House Speaker. Read more now.
Laphonza Butler is the newest member of the U.S. Senate. The California Democrat is filling the seat vacated after the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away last week.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to fill the late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s seat, and the move is already drawing backlash from both sides of the aisle.
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
The Let California Kids Hear Act would expand hearing aid access for thousands of families. The bill has made its way to Gov. Newsom's signature requiring private insurance companies cover hearing aids for those under the age of 21.
Far-right Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida said Sunday he will move to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position after the top Republican relied on Democrats to avert a government shutdown.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein returned Saturday to her hometown for the final time when a military jet carrying the late Democratic senator's body landed at San Francisco International Airport.
Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Katie Porter are among those who jumped into the 2024 race after Feinstein announced earlier this year that she would not run again. It was not immediately clear if any of them, or Butler, would also enter the expected special election for the remainder of Feinstein's term.
Governor Gavin Newsom made good on a promise to name a Black woman as to who would fill late U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein's seat on Sunday, naming Laphonza Butler, former advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, to the position.
Senator Dianne Feinstein is back in her hometown of San Francisco tonight after a military jet carrying her body landed at SFO on Saturday.
A government shutdown has been averted after the United States House and Senate approved a 45-day funding bill to keep the government open.
A military jet carrying the body of California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has landed in her hometown of San Francisco.
San Francisco native Sen. Dianne Feinstein blazed trails for women over the course of her career in politics. She was often the only woman in the room. She made it known she wanted that changed, and in the words of President Biden, she “generously opened doors."
Sen. Dianne Feinstein served in the U.S. Seante longer than any woman in American history.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich talks about what stands out to him about the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's legacy.
Across the Golden State, many elected leaders are paying tribute to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich reflects on a past interview with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died at her home in Washingto at the age of 90.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg was one of many who paid tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died at the age of 90 at her Washington home.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died at the age of 90, was a champion of liberal rights as well as a feminist icon.
People continue to pay their respects to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died at the age of 90, by leaving flowers outside her home in San Francisco.
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
News of her passing prompted remembrances and honors across the political aisle.
Cal Expo's annual holiday lights festival starts its run at Cal Expo on Friday.
An investigation was underway in Modesto after a person was struck and killed early Friday morning.
A vintage blue VW "Magic bus" that became an unlikely symbol of resilience when it survived a major California wildfire has made its public debut after Volkswagen restored it.
A birthday surprise brought a retired racehorse to an East Sacramento neighborhood, all because of a "longshot" call put out on social media and a pair of willing volunteers.
The Sacramento Zoo has a new leader at a time when its future growth is uncertain. The zoo turns 99 years old next year and has been exploring ways to expand for more than a decade.
Increasingly, resorts are turning to experts whose full-time job is figuring out how to make winter, even when winter doesn't show up.
He made the announcement on his official campaign website, which went live Thursday night ahead of a scheduled appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Cal Expo's annual holiday lights festival starts its run at Cal Expo on Friday.
An investigation was underway in Modesto after a person was struck and killed early Friday morning.
Sean McCluskie, a former longtime political aide to Xavier Becerra, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with stealing funds from Becerra's dormant California campaign account.
A birthday surprise brought a retired racehorse to an East Sacramento neighborhood, all because of a "longshot" call put out on social media and a pair of willing volunteers.
In a new effort to crack down on crime in north Sacramento, a new community prosecutor has been assigned to help combat blight, illegal dumping, and misdemeanor crimes that have plagued the area.
The Sacramento area was mostly drying out Friday as residents were seeing a mix of cool weather, clouds, and scattered showers ahead of another round of wet weather, with changing conditions extending into the Sierra Nevada, forecasters said.
In Sacramento, you could get convicted for selling comic books to kids. For more than 75 years, a law has been in effect in the city banning the sale of comics that depict crime or violence to anyone under 18 years old.
The sheriff's office said the three-day operation was aimed at "disrupting and dismantling violent criminal networks" and reducing gang-related crime in Sacramento County.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
Sean McCluskie, a former longtime political aide to Xavier Becerra, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with stealing funds from Becerra's dormant California campaign account.
California will face a projected $18 billion deficit next year, according to a report by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office.
Three pest control companies in California will pay millions to settle a lawsuit alleging illegal disposal of pesticides and hazardous waste in trash bins destined for municipal landfills not authorized to accept the waste, prosecutors said.
Businessman Tom Steyer is entering the already crowded race for California governor in 2026.
Santi Aldama scored 29 points, Jock Landale added 21 and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big first-half lead and sent the Sacramento Kings to their eighth straight loss, 137-96 on Thursday night.
An MRI revealed Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis suffered a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, the team announced on Thursday.
The San Francisco 49ers are back in playoff contention with Brock Purdy returning as their starting quarterback.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their seventh straight game to improve to 15-1, beating the Sacramento Kings 113-99 on Wednesday night.
UC Davis announced Wednesday a major push to upgrade its athletics facilities as the school's sports programs prepare to join the Mountain West Conference.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
Federal investigators are questioning the handling of the investigation into Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of California, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Sean McCluskie, a former longtime political aide to Xavier Becerra, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with stealing funds from Becerra's dormant California campaign account.
In the last decade, more than 50 maternity wards have closed in California hospitals. Now, state lawmakers are delivering new rules to make it easier for moms to use a midwife.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
It's a troubling statistic: Black children have a higher rate of dying from preventable deaths than any other race in Sacramento County. CBS13 got a look at what impact Sacramento's Black Child Legacy Campaign is having on the community.
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.
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.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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.
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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The Sacramento Zoo has a new leader at a time when its future growth is uncertain. The zoo turns 99 years old next year and has been exploring ways to expand for more than a decade.
Another town hall took place for the Ripon Consolidated Fire District on Thursday to inform the community about the challenges the district is facing.
A Fairfield family says they are fed up after a car wrecked onto their property along Travis Boulevard for the fourth time in just five years.