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He had a history of violence, running from police and escaping custody in a hospital, yet following the deadly Roseville park shootout, suspect Eric Abril escaped from a hospital again. In part three of our series, we investigate Abril's second escape and highlight what CHP can learn from local law enforcement about transparency and regaining the public's trust.
CHP finally released the dashcam video they initially claimed didn't exist from the Roseville park shootout, but other agencies continue withholding public information. We investigate the public's right to see records related to police shootings and the concerning law enforcement claims.
An officer and hostage were shot. Another hostage -- killed. It's been seven months and CHP still won't answer basic questions about policies that impact all Californians. In part one of our series, Julie Watts investigates the controversial decision to serve a high-risk search warrant to an armed felon at a public park surrounded by kids.
In response to CBS13's ongoing investigation into April's deadly Mahany Park shooting in Roseville, the California Highway Patrol on Monday released never-before-seen dash camera footage from the initial moments of the shootout.
If your car is stolen, the odds are your car will be found but the person who stole it will almost never be arrested. But Sacramento PD has a higher arrest rate than most thanks to new technology and a dedicated team.
It began as a training tool for prosecutors and law enforcement, but now the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) wants to share it with you.
Your tax dollars paid for a convicted fraudster to run a state-funded halfway house -- where he used stolen parolee identities to commit $1million worth of COVID-relief fraud.
The defense attorney for the first fentanyl murder charge in Placer County is not eligible to practice law.
"I thought he was safe at school. Instead, he was detained and handcuffed and humiliated in front of everybody."
The Sacramento County district attorney is set to sue the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis.
A Placer County judge is the latest to order "transient release" for a "Sexually Violent Predator" due to lack of housing. CBS News Sacramento has identified a spike in the number of sexually violent predators cleared for release into California communities. Now lawmakers are taking action.
The Sacramento County district attorney is taking the first steps toward a possible lawsuit against the City of Sacramento over the downtown homeless crisis. He is now asking anyone who lives, works or visits downtown to fill out a "Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Questionnaire."
California is spending hundreds of millions on housing and re-entry programs for former inmates – but isn't tracking if those programs are doing anything to change criminal behavior.
A Sacramento collector and historian said a Purple Heart vanished. He knew who had it but couldn't get it back and decided to call on Kurtis Ming to investigate. Finally, CBS13 has an update.
First, the assembly public safety chair agreed to include our questions in an audit request. Now, local district attorneys, viewers, and researchers are joining our efforts to get answers from the corrections department.
The Hello Kitty Café Truck is rolling into town for a one-day event, and if it's anything like last year, fans will need to get there early.
An unincorporated San Joaquin County community near Tracy is the most competitive real estate market in the state, according to data from Redfin.
About 30,000 people are expected to come out to SacAnime this weekend, which kicked off Friday and runs through Sunday in the Safe Credit Union Convention Center.
The man convicted in the first-degree murder of Joel Lopez Guzman outside a Turlock auto parts store has been sentenced to 80 years to life in state prison, prosecutors said Friday.
A new shelter-and-service campus that can house up to 240 people who are homeless will be opening next week in Sacramento, City Manager Howard Chan said Friday.
The Hello Kitty Café Truck is rolling into town for a one-day event, and if it's anything like last year, fans will need to get there early.
A candlelight ceremony will be held on Sunday at Tyre Nichols Skatepark in Natomas exactly one year after the Sacramento native's fatal traffic stop in Memphis.
California's housing crisis is hitting renters hard as a new report shows many people are spending half of their income on rent.
The 10-year-old accused of killing 10-year-old Keith Frierson, known by loved ones as KJ, has been released from custody with no charges filed, according to the victim's family.
This storm system will be the coldest one we've seen so far this season. Snow levels fall to 2,500-3,500 feet in elevation. Travel will become difficult to impossible. Expect chain controls and closures across passes.
An Aryan Brotherhood prison gang member confessed to murder at a Northern California prison to maintain his status in the gang, prosecutors said Wednesday. Another member entered a similar plea last month.
A prosecutor says that separate murder, kidnapping and conspiracy cases will be combined so that a former NBA developmental league player and his ex-girlfriend can be tried together in the killing of a woman whose body was found last month in southern Nevada.
As seasonal virus activity surges across the United States, experts stress the importance of preventive measures – such as masking and vaccination – and the value of treatment for those who do get sick.
Someone's new year is off to a great start after they won the Powerball jackpot.
Cal Fire is hoping to inspire girls to join the fire service after they become adults.
Outfielder Mitch Haniger is returning to the Seattle Mariners after being acquired from the San Francisco Giants with right-hander Anthony DeSclafani and $6 million in exchange for left-hander Robbie Ray in a trade of underperforming players coming off injuries.
The Sacramento Kings defeated the Orlando Magic 138-135 in a double overtime thriller at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night.
Brock Purdy was selected to his first Pro Bowl as the starting quarterback for the NFC, one of nine players picked from the San Francisco 49ers.
Jimmy Kimmel said Aaron Rodgers' remarks put his "family in danger" and he appeared to threaten legal action against the Jets quarterback.
De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 30 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter. Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and 19 rebounds for his 15th straight double-double, tied for the longest streak in the NBA this season.
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
An advisory council says California Gov. Gavin Newsom should slash by at least a third the cost of his $360 million plan to build a campus with classrooms in the notorious San Quentin State Prison.
The president is arguing, in a speech near Valley Forge, that the former president and current GOP front-runner is a threat to democracy.
A potential statewide legal fight may be brewing in Yuba City where the county sheriff and district attorney say they won't impede on their constituents' constitutional rights, even if it may violate state law.
Sean Loloee, the Sacramento city councilman indicted by a federal grand jury, announced his resignation in a video released to YouTube on Thursday.
Two feral pigs were found in Calaveras County recently with a virus that can be lethal for pets.
Among the supermarket foods tested, Annie's Organic Cheesy Ravioli, Del Monte sliced peaches and Chicken of the Sea pink salmon, had the most phthalates per nanogram.
Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA drugs, including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, are being scrutinized.
In addition to health benefits, there are financial benefits to switching from a meat-heavy diet to a plant-heavy one.
As seasonal virus activity surges across the United States, experts stress the importance of preventive measures – such as masking and vaccination – and the value of treatment for those who do get sick.
The Hello Kitty Café Truck is rolling into town for a one-day event, and if it's anything like last year, fans will need to get there early.
An unincorporated San Joaquin County community near Tracy is the most competitive real estate market in the state, according to data from Redfin.
Regulators have issued a recall for high-powered magnetic balls after the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued several warnings for the toy kits, citing the risk of injury or even death.
Some Sacramento-area restaurants will not see the new year, shutting down just days before January 1.
Two Pizza Hut franchise operators with hundreds of stores across California will lay off all delivery drivers in February, according to a report by Business Insider. That's more than 1,200 jobs.
He had a history of violence, running from police and escaping custody in a hospital, yet following the deadly Roseville park shootout, suspect Eric Abril escaped from a hospital again. In part three of our series, we investigate Abril's second escape and highlight what CHP can learn from local law enforcement about transparency and regaining the public's trust.
CHP finally released the dashcam video they initially claimed didn't exist from the Roseville park shootout, but other agencies continue withholding public information. We investigate the public's right to see records related to police shootings and the concerning law enforcement claims.
An officer and hostage were shot. Another hostage -- killed. It's been seven months and CHP still won't answer basic questions about policies that impact all Californians. In part one of our series, Julie Watts investigates the controversial decision to serve a high-risk search warrant to an armed felon at a public park surrounded by kids.
In response to CBS13's ongoing investigation into April's deadly Mahany Park shooting in Roseville, the California Highway Patrol on Monday released never-before-seen dash camera footage from the initial moments of the shootout.
If your car is stolen, the odds are your car will be found but the person who stole it will almost never be arrested. But Sacramento PD has a higher arrest rate than most thanks to new technology and a dedicated team.
A cold call last year grabbed the attention of veteran and father Miguel Hall. The caller offered to pay him $1,250 now if he agreed to let them list his home in the next 40 years if he chooses to sell.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a bulletin to car insurance companies over reports that drivers are having a tough time getting auto policies.
Customers, insurance and real estate agents report struggling to get policies with California's Fair Plan. CBS13 has learned the delays are keeping some potential homebuyers from closing on their new homes.
The Zothex Flooring jingle got the attention of viewers who paid for flooring jobs and kitchen remodels. Those same customers now wonder if they'll get to the finish line on their projects after paying the company big deposits.
In the case of the free phone that cost $369, Karen Rickman of Portola bought a buy-one, get-one free cell phone.
While a growing body of research has focused on the impacts of the gases and particles carried by wildfires, less attention has been paid to the effect they could have on naturally-occuring metals within soil and plants.
This year has been a big change of pace for Cal Fire as they have been able to work on more prescribed burns than wildfires this year.
Cultural burning is an ancient practice to preserve the land but it's now reshaping wildfire strategies across California.
The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where wildfires in 2020 and 2021 inflicted lasting damage on the iconic sequoia forests. Environmentalists in California say it's a huge mistake.
California lawmakers are already expressing concern over the state's plan to alleviate the insurance crisis.
A Sacramento native, a man whose second chance in life led him to own a popular restaurant franchise, is serving up a taste of the American dream.
Sacramento's Loaves and Fishes opened its dining room on Christmas Day for anyone in need of a hearty holiday meal.
As we approach the magical holiday season, a mission in Modesto has taken up the task of spreading joy and happiness to thousands in need.
A woman who found herself in a children's shelter in Stockton as a young teen has found the woman who took her in 40 years later thanks to social media.
A UC Davis graduate who walked the stage Saturday questioned if he would ever make it this far. That's because the Yuba City native is battling a rare genetic disorder.
The Hello Kitty Café Truck is rolling into town for a one-day event, and if it's anything like last year, fans will need to get there early.
The newest class of California Highway Patrol officers were sworn in on Friday.
An unincorporated San Joaquin County community near Tracy is the most competitive real estate market in the state, according to data from Redfin.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.
Thousands of people are out in downtown Sacramento for SacAnime's winter session.