Fairfield travel agent sentenced to 9 years for defrauding immigrants
A travel agent based in Solano County has been sentenced to jail after being convicted in a scheme where he defrauded members of the South Asian community.
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A travel agent based in Solano County has been sentenced to jail after being convicted in a scheme where he defrauded members of the South Asian community.
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Frontier is offering a "divorce your old airline" deal after Southwest ends its longstanding "bags fly free" policy.
The State Department issues a travel advisory, with levels ranging from "Exercise Normal Precautions" to "Do Not Travel," for every country.
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
Boom Supersonic and NASA on Monday released an image of the XB-1 aircraft during its second supersonic flight last month.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Visitors will no longer need to get reservations to drive into Yosemite, officials say.
The Hilton hotel on Hegenberger Road next to the Oakland airport will officially shut down on Wednesday.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.
U.S. Department of State is beta-testing online passport renewal system. Here's what you need to know.
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
As Oakland International Airport considers adding "San Francisco Bay" to its name as it seeks to boost business, San Francisco's City Attorney is warning of potential legal action.
Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
The U.S. government's travel alert level for Jamaica has been increased amid a string of murders in the Caribbean nation. Americans are urged to reconsider visiting the island "due to crime and [unreliable] medical services," the government said.
The U.S. government is warning Americans to reconsider visiting Jamaica and to take extra caution in Bahamas amid a spate of murders in both Caribbean nations.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained for three hours at the airport in Germany for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage of a deadly deputy-involved shooting in the east Stockton area in April.
The heart condition, formally known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is associated with stressful events, such as the death of a loved one.
A man has died after a shooting in North Sacramento early Wednesday morning, police say.
Excitement is building on the West Coast as soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami squad is set to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.
California's capital city is getting more recognition from the Michelin Guide.
The budget proposals presented this week will build in some of the impacts from federal policies, but many unknowns remain.
State Farm's emergency insurance rate hike will increase homeowner payments by 17% after June 1.
There has been heavy traffic and confusion for drivers on Highway 50 and Interstate 80 as Caltrans continues its major road work projects.
A Yolo County community member is believed to be a million dollars richer after buying a winning lottery ticket at Winters Wine and Liquor.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage of a deadly deputy-involved shooting in the east Stockton area in April.
The bright-red business on wheels was missing Tuesday morning, and when employees checked the security footage, they saw at least two suspects break into the emergency exit of the truck and drive away with it.
City leaders just helped break ground on more than 200 new low-income units in downtown.
A new swimming school had its grand opening in a building on Sacramento's Broadway that's been sitting vacant for years and has been the victim of vandalism.
A stabbing in south Sacramento left two people hospitalized, with one in critical condition, authorities said Friday night.
Sacramento parking meter rates will be on the rise again as of July 1.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
The proposed rule would ban the killing of coyotes unless they pose an immediate threat to livestock. Supporters say it is a step forward in how we treat coyotes, but critics call it dangerous.
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
A new chatbot will be able to give updates on wildfires.
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.
Excitement is building on the West Coast as soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami squad is set to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.
Rookie Jacob Wilson hit a pair of two-run homers and the Athletics pounded out a season-high 18 hits in beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-1 to open a three-game series.
Christian Koss hit a grand slam for his first home run in the majors, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. singled home the winning run in the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6, extending their winning streak to eight games.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
A Northern California businessman is making moves to get his company's products out of China and to the U.S. now that import tariffs are set to drop to 30% starting Wednesday.
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
The legal action by the Department of Homeland Security centers around California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday afternoon.
Your produce man Michael Marks breaks down all the deals you can score this week at the grocery store.
Gov. Gavin Newsom will propose that California pause enrolling more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026.
City leaders just helped break ground on more than 200 new low-income units in downtown.
A Yolo County community member is believed to be a million dollars richer after buying a winning lottery ticket at Winters Wine and Liquor.