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CBS California to host live Governor's Debate with top candidates

Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.

49ers officially sign Mike Evans; 6-time Pro Bowl receiver inks 3-year deal

The San Francisco 49ers made official on Thursday one of the top free-agent acquisitions in the NFL this offseason, announcing Mike Evans was signed to a three-year deal.

Suspect, El Dorado County deputies identified after shooting in Camino

The two El Dorado County deputies and the suspect shot in Camino Thursday have been identified, authorities said.

Suspect in Detroit-area synagogue attack is dead, officials say

A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

Man found dead behind Vallejo Police Department headquarters was shot, officers say

Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.

Soaring gas prices affecting California agricultural co-ops

Gas prices continue to climb and are affecting local co-ops, including one that packages and markets beans out of California.

Citrus Heights takes first step toward new ice arena at Sunrise Mall

The next steps include drafting the planning designs and community outreach before a final vote can be taken. The developer says he hopes to have the arena open in about two years.

Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, Eric Swalwell leading California governor's race

Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.

Woodland man accused of attempting to lure children to remote area

Authorities arrested a Woodland man who is accused of attempting to lure two young children to a remote area, and they said investigators learned the man had an active arrest warrant for similar alleged crimes that was issued nearly a decade ago.

California county returns millions of dollars after state sent incorrect school funds to 11 counties

Sutter County is sending back millions of dollars in extra funds given to it by the state controller's office after a clerical error meant the wrong education payments went to 11 counties.

Hundreds of California business registrations may be fraudulent, investigation finds

Identity theft experts say criminals are creating fake business entities by targeting a specific population: legal immigrants.

Carmel, Woodland residents identified as 2 killed in wrong-way crash on I-5

Investigators believe drugs or alcohol were factors in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in rural Yolo County that left two people dead.

Rising gas prices affecting small businesses, food trucks, delivery drivers

Gas prices are soaring in California. This is directly impacting small business food trucks and delivery drivers in San Joaquin County.

Nevada County pauses vote on legalizing RV living

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors was set to vote on legalizing RV living on Tuesday. The vote was put on hold while staff were directed to make revisions to the proposed ordinance.