CHP stepping up patrols after increase in accidents as Yolo Causeway project gets underway
A new project underway in Yolo County to make the Interstate 80 corridor a smoother ride is running into some speed bumps.
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A new project underway in Yolo County to make the Interstate 80 corridor a smoother ride is running into some speed bumps.
California Highway Patrol says there have been at least 37 accidents reported along the corridor this month.
Construction workers in Davis have found what appeared to be skeletal archaeological remains, said authorities. The discovery was made Thursday at a small area near the parking lot of the Veteran's Memorial Center.
Our record-setting wet winter and hot summer have officials warning people to avoid mosquitoes amid a spike in West Nile Virus detections.
The Yolo County District Attorney's Office said they are now in agreement with the psychologist's finding that Carlos Dominguez, the Davis deadly stabbings suspect, is not competent to stand trial. Read more here.
Jury selection is over for a competency trial involving a former UC Davis student accused of embarking on a stabbing rampage.
Part of the Yolo Causeway saw preliminary shoulder construction work kick off this week; and since, three crashes. One of them was fatal.
Part of the Yolo Causeway saw preliminary shoulder construction work kick off this week; and since, three crashes. One of them was fatal.
A crash was causing major traffic delays on the Yolo Causeway late Wednesday night.
The Yolo Causeway is back open after a crash last night closed down the eastbound lanes for hours. A non-injury crash involving an overturned vehicle caused the closure. This comes just days after another crash on Tuesday backing up traffic on the causeway. In that instance, an overturned big rig caused the delay, which lasted all day.
Westbound traffic was backed up on I-80 and Highway 50 out of Sacramento for most of the morning.
Two homes were engulfed in flames and a third one sustained heavy damage after it also caught flames.
Video shows accused Davis serial killer Carlos Dominguez back in court in Woodland for a status hearing Wednesday. His hair covered most of his face. The former UC Davis student is accused of killing two men and injuring a woman in a string of stabbing attacks in Davis earlier this year.
Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire near the Yolo and Colusa County border near Highway 16 early Tuesday morning.
A stabbing investigation was underway at a Davis apartment complex on Saturday.
The owners of several Asian restaurants in the area say they feel violated after thieves broke into their shops over the weekend, resulting in hundreds of dollars worth of damages.
The scene is near the Colusa and Yolo county lines.
California Highway Patrol confirmed the shooting happened on I-5 near the exit.
The scene is near the Colusa and Yolo county lines.
Yolo deputies discovered it during a traffic stop in Esparto, arresting the driver already on probation for money laundering.
Authorities recovered the stolen badge of an Alameda County sheriff's deputy after pulling over a suspect in Yolo County.
To many, he was known as Compassion Guy, but to a few, he was "Uncle David" or to a smaller few, "little brother." David Breaux's sister, Maria, "four years and two months" older, said she's keeping her brother's legacy alive.
A doctor says the former UC Davis student accused of stabbing and killing two people and injuring a third is not competent to stand trial.
The 60x30-foot work of art was designed and painted by 12 native students from Yolo County.
The free COVID-19 vaccination clinics in West Sacramento and Woodland will end this month, according to Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency.
A former Folsom High School student has been arrested in connection to a large vandalism spree in the city this week.
Modesto is welcoming Main Street Baseball and the Pioneer League to the city.
President Trump said he "made progress" on the approval of a deal to resolve ownership of TikTok during a "very productive" conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Two people died, and two people have been hospitalized following a quadruple shooting in an Antioch neighborhood late Thursday night.
A new student housing building at Sacramento State University is set to break ground on Friday.
California Democrats in Congress are calling out the decision by ABC to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air as censorship.
The Sacramento River Cats are halfway through their final homestand of the year and are offering a weekend packed with promotions to help fill the stands as the team closes out the 2025 season.
A former Folsom High School student has been arrested in connection to a large vandalism spree in the city this week.
An inmate charged with murdering his partner during a conjugal visit at Mule Creek State Prison will appear in court for the first time, on this new charge, Friday.
Modesto is welcoming Main Street Baseball and the Pioneer League to the city.
A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision Thursday evening in North Sacramento, police said.
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.
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 Sacramento River Cats are halfway through their final homestand of the year and are offering a weekend packed with promotions to help fill the stands as the team closes out the 2025 season.
Brent Rooker homered in a three-run first inning and J.T. Ginn limited Boston to five hits over six innings on Thursday to lead the Athletics to a 5-3 victory over the Red Sox.
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.
President Trump said he "made progress" on the approval of a deal to resolve ownership of TikTok during a "very productive" conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Legal experts say Trump lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, but the planned move could still affect some law enforcement approaches.
California Democrats in Congress are calling out the decision by ABC to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air as censorship.
On Thursday, ABC took Jimmy Kimmel off the air after the FCC chairman hinted at action against ABC over comments the comedian had made about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a move to decertify an organ procurement organization and steps to reform the organ donation system.
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.
The Modesto Nuts are leaving, but a new minor league baseball team is coming to town.
The housing is expected to have 352 beds and will come in the form of various layouts.
Madisen Keavy reports.
The collision happened in the area of Marysville Boulevard and Los Robles Boulevard.
Marlee Ginter reports.