FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
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Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Michael Rogers had worked for the FDA for more than three decades.
A new resource is hitting the road, bringing mental health care to the Central Valley.
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A teen stroke survivor speaks on life-changing brain surgery and aspirations to become a doctor
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
Gas prices in California could reach more than $8 per gallon by the end of 2026, marking a potential 75% increase over current rates, according to a new report.
Chicago-born Robert Prevost has been chosen as the first American in history to serve as pope, and the word of the day around Sacramento has been "hope."
The City of Sacramento unveiled proposed new parking price hikes, with some rates going up more than 80%. Here's why.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service has been fully restored Friday, after the agency dealt with a computer outage that shut down the entire system during the morning commute.
Authorities say three men were hurt in an early morning shooting in Stanislaus County.
The City of Sacramento unveiled proposed new parking price hikes, with some rates going up more than 80%. Here's why.
For the first time, Sacramento is hosting the sociable city summit. Leaders from across the country and other nations are here this week discussing ways to improve nighttime entertainment options.
Officers are searching for two suspects who ran away from the scene of a crash following a chase in north Sacramento, police said Tuesday night.
Amid a $62 million fiscal crisis, Sacramento city leaders are launching a new $2 million program to help local artists who are struggling to earn a living.
Horses took to the track for the final time Friday night as harness racing came to a close at Cal Expo. Fairground managers announced recently that they are terminating the racing contract.
Gas prices in California could reach more than $8 per gallon by the end of 2026, marking a potential 75% increase over current rates, according to a new report.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has an official new ride—a black Rivian all-electric SUV.
University researchers are on the hunt for sightings of a duck rarely seen in the Sierra Nevada.
California Highway Patrol will be deploying an updated tool against dangerous drivers this week.
While speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump slammed California's costly high-speed rail project and challenged Gov. Gavin Newsom to run for president.
Leody Taveras hit a game-tying single in the eighth inning before scoring the go-ahead run and the Mariners rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
Nico Hoerner had two of the Cubs' four hits. Ben Brown (3-3) struck out nine in five innings, but was charged with three runs and six hits.
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors will be out for at least a week as he recovers from a hamstring strain he suffered during Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals series vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh put Seattle ahead with a two-run single in the ninth inning, Julio Rodríguez went 3 for 4 with a solo home run and the Mariners beat the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Professional golfer Aaron Beverly of Fairfield has been chasing perfection to achieve his own pinnacle of success, playing in the U.S. Open.
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president.
Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues roiling the U.S. may come from his recent activity on social media.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has an official new ride—a black Rivian all-electric SUV.
While speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump slammed California's costly high-speed rail project and challenged Gov. Gavin Newsom to run for president.
Former President Joe Biden gave his first interview to BBC News since leaving office in January.
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Michael Rogers had worked for the FDA for more than three decades.
A new resource is hitting the road, bringing mental health care to the Central Valley.
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
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 Davis location is Cal Fire's only nursery in the entire state.
A Butte County family is suing the California FAIR Plan and the underlining carriers after smoke damage claims made as a result of the Park Fire were denied.
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major lumber company, in a $75 million partnership to build and maintain fuel breaks throughout California and Oregon.
Research is just beginning on the impacts that the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California had on the health of first responders.
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 study was done in partnership with UC San Francisco.
The building was an abandoned church building.
Madisen Keavy reports.
The week of May 5 marks Teacher Appreciation Week, and while you grab a Starbucks gift card or offer a "thank you" to the educators in your life, new data shows teachers are leaving the classroom at a high rate due to financial stress.
The City of Sacramento unveiled proposed new parking price hikes, with some rates going up more than 80%. Here's why.
