CBS News Live
CBS News Sacramento: Local News, Weather & More
Sacramento
Getting Answers
Latest News
More
2 fires at Lodi commercial properties being investigated as arson, officials say
Crews are investigating two fires at commercial properties in Lodi as arson, including a four-alarm fire, officials said Sunday evening.
California lawmakers pass bill that would require new cars to alert speeding drivers
California lawmakers passed a bill that would require vehicles to warn drivers who are speeding in an effort to reduce traffic deaths.
Labor Day festivities bring in foot traffic for Sacramento businesses
As the Labor Day Festivities continue, Sacramento business owners said this holiday weekend can be some of their busiest days of the year.
Cellphone video shows 49ers Ricky Pearsall after shooting in S.F.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
Berkeley man held by Hamas among 6 hostages found dead in Gaza
Hersh Goldman-Polin, a young man who grew up in Berkeley and who was being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, has been killed in Gaza along with five others.
Customers wait hours for one last slice of Zelda's Pizza in midtown Sacramento
A beloved midtown Sacramento staple, Zelda's Gourmet Pizza, officially closed its doors for the last time Saturday night. The owner cited financial complications are the reason behind the closure.
Marlins hand the Giants a 7-5 loss
Kyle Stowers hit a three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Sunday.
Jung's 3-run homer in 10th sends Rangers to walk-off win over A's
Josh Jung hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning as the Rangers beat the A's 6-4 on Sunday.
California advances bill banning food additives in popular snacks from schools
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
CBS News California Investigates
More
California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Bills to shed light on newborn DNA storage in California quietly killed or gutted
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
Doctor who drove family off cliff fuels legal debate: Should attempted murder defendants get treatment instead of trial?
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
California News
More
Cellphone video shows 49ers Ricky Pearsall after shooting in S.F.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
California lawmakers pass bill that would require new cars to alert speeding drivers
California lawmakers passed a bill that would require vehicles to warn drivers who are speeding in an effort to reduce traffic deaths.
California Legislature called into special session to address gas prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature into the special session Saturday after Democrats in the Assembly pushed back on his efforts to pass an energy package that he unveiled last week.
Newsom touts hydrogen as a fuel of the future in Oakland
California has become the first state to launch a clean, renewable hydrogen hub.
California to pay $350K to settle sexual harassment claims against state Treasurer Fiona Ma
The state of California has agreed to pay a former employee $350,000 to settle her claims that Democratic state Treasurer Fiona Ma sexually harassed her.
Latest Videos
More
Latest Videos
Red Zone Chat with Granite Bay Grizzlies | Grizzlies speak on early season success
Granite Bay's head coach, accompanied by two players, joined Red Zone Chat to discuss where they're finding success early on this season.
Dixie Fire tax relief and speed warning technology bills head to Newsom's desk
California lawmakers passed a bill that would require vehicles to warn drivers who are speeding in an effort to reduce traffic deaths.
Latest on shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was released from the hospital and is recovering after he was shot and seriously wounded in an attempted robbery, his team said Sunday.
Fires in Lodi Sunday being investigated as arson
Crews are investigating two fires at commercial properties in Lodi as arson, including a four-alarm fire, officials said Sunday evening.
Sunday evening weather forecast - Sept. 1, 2024
Here's a look at the weather forecast to start September.
Politics
More
California lawmakers pass bill that would require new cars to alert speeding drivers
California lawmakers passed a bill that would require vehicles to warn drivers who are speeding in an effort to reduce traffic deaths.
California lawmakers pass legislation to ban all plastic grocery bags
The bills will now head to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk.
California Legislature called into special session to address gas prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature into the special session Saturday after Democrats in the Assembly pushed back on his efforts to pass an energy package that he unveiled last week.
Mike Tyson campaigns for Stockton mayoral candidate Tom Patti, opponent Christina Fugazi highlights experience
Mike Tyson sat down with Ashley Sharp to speak about his visit to Stockton to campaign for mayoral candidate Tom Patti.
Bill allowing greater media access to California prisons heads to Newsom's desk
A bill that would allow greater media access to California prisons is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for a possible signature.
Latest Sports
Steph Curry agrees to $62.6M extension with Warriors through 2026-27 season
Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry has reportedly agreed to a $62.6 million contract extension that would keep him with the team through the end of the 2026-27 season.
Giants lose 5-3 as Brewers' pitcher throws 6 scoreless innings
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings, William Contreras capped the Brewers' five-run fifth inning with a two-run homer and Milwaukee hung on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3.
Seth Brown homers twice, Oakland A's outslug Reds 9-6
Seth Brown hit a pair of home runs, including a go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-6.
City council unanimously approves one-year lease extension for Modesto Nuts
The Modesto Nuts will call John Thurman Field home for 2025 after a unanimous vote by the city council approving a year-long lease extension between the team and the city.
First Alert Weather
MoreSpace News
2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after rare crash-landing
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
Rare SpaceX Falcon 9 landing mishap mars successful Starlink launch
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
Call Kurtis
More
Do businesses have to let you use their bathroom? | Call Kurtis
When you've got to go, you've got to go. But it's sometimes tough to find a restroom available to the public. Kurtis Ming is getting answers on your rights to access.
Sacramento man writes check for $400, bank reads it as $4,000. What it took to get his money back. | Call Kurtis
A Sacramento man said his bank added a zero to a check he wrote. When it put his account in the red, it was time to call Kurtis.
Labor Day weekend approaches. Here's how to save $1 per gallon at certain California gas stations.
The hook? Signing up for Chevron's loyalty program.
Around The Nation
More Around The Nation
Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president caused by weather: report
Complex climactic conditions were the main cause of the helicopter crash that killed Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian state TV reported.
Ketanji Brown Jackson on Supreme Court ethics and court's future
In her first broadcast interview, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks about her historic ascension to the nation's highest court; her dissent in the Trump immunity decision; and the controversy over ethics involving justices.
Road closure: Keeping California's scenic Highway 1 open
Drivers on Highway 1, a ribbon of road that hugs the California coastline, are afforded spectacular views. But in recent years, fierce storms, landslides and wildfires have closed sections of the highway, blocking access to communities like Big Sur.
Massive protests erupt in Israel after 6 hostages found dead in Gaza
The mass demonstration erupted after the Israeli military announced they had recovered the bodies in a tunnel under the Gaza city of Rafah on Saturday.
Small plane crashes into residential building near Portland, officials say
The twin-engine Cessna crashed into a row of condo units, several of which caught fire, officials said.
Entertainment News
More Entertainment News
Ryan Seacrest takes a spin as new host of "Wheel of Fortune"
After more than 40 years, the game show that's a TV institution has a new host, someone who's a broadcast institution himself: Ryan Seacrest, whose journey has taken him from tiny Dunwoody, Ga., to working with TV royalty Vanna White.
Rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing during show
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
"Dancing With the Stars" dancer arrested on domestic violence charge
Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according arrest records.
CIA deputy says Taylor Swift plotters hoped to kill "tens of thousands"
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
Mariah Carey reveals her mom, sister died on the same day
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Health News
More Health News
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Parental stress is an urgent public health issue, U.S. surgeon general says
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
Here's how to check for forever chemicals in your personal care products, experts say
Want to know if your personal care products contain harmful forever chemicals? Here are some steps you can take.
Heat-related deaths are on the rise, according to new study
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
FDA OK's new COVID vaccine shots for fall 2024
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Consumer News
More Consumer News
Citrus Heights sees bargain bonanza with wave of new thrift stores
Places like Big Lots and 99 Cent Only stores have been closing across the region, but there's one type of retailer that's making a resurgence.
Do businesses have to let you use their bathroom? | Call Kurtis
When you've got to go, you've got to go. But it's sometimes tough to find a restroom available to the public. Kurtis Ming is getting answers on your rights to access.
Topgolf's proposed new location in Sacramento's south Natomas has been revealed
South Natomas community members got their first look at plans to build a new Topgolf attraction in the neighborhood.
Stockton gas station lowers prices, calls on state to pressure bigger companies to do the same
A Stockton gas station owner took it upon himself to keep prices low. At Ernie's General Store, the cash price for a gallon of gas is $3.99.
Interest rates could soon fall, but not fast enough for some in Sacramento area | Call Kurtis
The federal government announced Wednesday that it will keep interest rates where they are for now, but that could change in the next few weeks.
Business News
More Business News
Labor Day festivities bring in foot traffic for Sacramento businesses
As the Labor Day Festivities continue, Sacramento business owners said this holiday weekend can be some of their busiest days of the year.
Customers wait hours for one last slice of Zelda's Pizza in midtown Sacramento
A beloved midtown Sacramento staple, Zelda's Gourmet Pizza, officially closed its doors for the last time Saturday night. The owner cited financial complications are the reason behind the closure.
Mountain Mike's latest midtown Sacramento business hit by thieves
Mountain Mike's in midtown Sacramento is the latest business to be burglarized in the area.
Citrus Heights sees bargain bonanza with wave of new thrift stores
Places like Big Lots and 99 Cent Only stores have been closing across the region, but there's one type of retailer that's making a resurgence.
Thieves empty safe at Mikuni as Sacramento police notice uptick in downtown burglaries
Mikuni in midtown Sacramento was struck by thieves who made off with all the cash in the restaurant's safe Sunday night.
Pet News
More Pet News
Sacramento pet owners seek answers after multiple dogs get sick after walks in park
Over a dozen dog owners are claiming their pets got sick after taking a walk in Frank Seymour Park in Sacramento at the beginning of August.
New emergency veterinary clinic in Elk Grove offers pet owners a unique experience
Many people got new pets during the pandemic and that's created a big demand for veterinary services. Now there's a new facility opening today in Elk Grove that could help.
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
Here is a look at the creative ways Sacramento County's animal shelter is trying to reduce stress for animals caused by fireworks.
UC Davis updates guidelines on when to spay, neuter dogs. Here's what researchers found.
When it comes to our dogs, we've always heard how important spay and neutering is. But when you do it could affect your dog's health.
California's first-ever, free Adopt-a-Pet Day is here
Saturday is a chance to pick up a new pet free of charge as animal shelters across California are participating in a new effort to help alleviate overcrowding.
Drought News
More Drought News
Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
Uplifting News
More Uplifting News
Stockton's Team Elevate program earns national ranking as athletes get college recognition
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
Customers celebrate grand reopening of Sacramento's decades old Sammy's Restaurant
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Sacramento State program eases the stress for students who spent time in foster care
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Dozens of college-bound seniors at Sacramento Charter High celebrated
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
Bank employee hasn't missed a day of work in 47 years. Now he's getting ready to retire.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.