Gary Dietrich is a political analyst for CBS News Sacramento who joins the show every Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Gary Dietrich is a political analyst for CBS News Sacramento who joins the show every Thursday at 6 p.m.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich talks about California's governor's race, San Francisco's Border Patrol operation being called off and the NBA gambling investigation.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich talks about election concerns after mail-in ballots for California's special election on Proposition 50 were found at a homeless camp. Dietrich also dives into the federal indictment of former NSA advisor John Bolton and the ongoing government shutdown.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses California finding last-minute funding for the state's high-speed rail project and a unanimous approval for an education bill in the state Legislature.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses Charlie Kirk's political legacy and how his death could impact educational campuses in the U.S.
Digging into Kamala Harris' getting protection from the California Highway Patrol after President Trump revoked her Secret Service protection.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is moving forward with a redistricting plan Thursday as national tensions rage over changing congressional lines mid-decade. Districts are usually redrawn after the decennial census, and under California law, the changes would require a special election.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses whether Gov. Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris are on a collision course for the White House and California's congressional redistricting efforts.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the studio.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses Gov. Gavin Newsom's May revise, education cuts and the governor's proposed extension of cap-and-trade.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses the newly elected pope, President Trump announcing a UK trade agreement and the latest on the EV funding freeze.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses former vice president Kamala Harris' first major post-election speech, Mike Waltz leaving his national security advisor role and California's EV mandate being struck down by the White House.
Here is the latest in politics from CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses President Trump's tariffs impact on California, how the ups and downs of the stock market is impacting the state budget and the political future of Kamala Harris.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich discusses the uncertain future with Trump's recent tariffs and the potential impact on consumers and businesses.
CBS13 political analysts Gary Dietrich weights in possible California voting identification, UC hiring freeze and Gov. Newsom's latest podcast.
CBS13's political analyst Gary Dietrich speaks on Newsom's Medi-Cal loan request, Trump's tariffs and the wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich breaks down Gavin Newsom's podcast remarks, Stephen A. Smith's deal with ESPN and Trump's delaying of tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich dissects the heated exchange between President Trump and Ukraine's president in the Oval Office.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich speaks on federal cuts, EV fleets and public comment.
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich speaks on home insurance prices, PG&E profits and UC funds.
Polling places and vote centers opened across the state at 7 a.m. Pacific and will close at 8 p.m.
On Monday, Gov. Newsom spoke at a rally in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day, rallying supporters.
Two people were hurt after a small plane crashed during takeoff from the Calaveras Airport in San Andreas on Monday.
At least one person has died after four people were shot inside an Elk Grove bar early Sunday morning, police said.
A 65-year-old hunter survived for nearly three weeks in California's Sierra National Forest, after his truck broke down in a snowstorm.
Drivers in Sacramento should expect delays this weekend as a series of ramp and lane closures on eastbound Highway 50 are scheduled to begin Friday night.
Starting next year, incoming Sacramento State freshmen will be required to live on campus for two years. It's a move the university's president said is meant to shed their past reputation as a commuter school.
Nearly a week after a Sacramento police pursuit ended with the driver of a stolen vehicle crashing inside a Sacramento home, a father is still hospitalized and his family is rebuilding.
Sacramento was once home to three military bases, but there's currently no city park honoring veterans. An effort is underway to change that.
More than 26 years after a woman was killed in the Curtis Park area of Sacramento, police say they've arrested a suspect.
Just one week out from California's Nov. 4 special election, Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting the brakes on donations in support of Proposition 50, saying he reached his fundraising goal.
The governor stated that the Guard troops won't be acting as law enforcement during the deployment.
A number of new laws have just been adopted that aim to stabilize the home insurance market, before and after a major catastrophe.
He was identified as 84-year-old Jim Hamner, and foul play is not suspected, the sheriff's office said.
Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.
Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 34 points and had 14 assists, Aaron Gordon added 20 points and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in a 130-124 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Mykel Williams will miss the rest of the season after the first-round pick was diagnosed with torn ligaments in his right knee.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record to win the NYC Marathon. Her countrymate Benson Kipruto won the men's race by less than a second.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
On Monday, Gov. Newsom spoke at a rally in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day, rallying supporters.
Muir Woods National Monument has secured enough private donations to remain open until Nov. 11, but park workers worry that if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues past that date, the park could be forced to close again.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
A Placerville man will be skiing again this year after a serious heart attack nearly took his life several years ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
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.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
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.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, officials said.
The Pickett Fire burning in the Napa Valley during peak season for wine country tourism is prompting air quality alerts in surrounding communities as crews continue to fight the fire in rugged terrain.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
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.
The collision happened in the area of Sheldon Road and Butterscotch Way.
Sacramento's skyline changed colors on Monday night. The capital city is one of 1,500 sites across the nation turning teal to bring attention to Alzheimer's disease, which now impacts more than 7 million Americans.
A massive undertaking is underway in an exploratory process for Stanislaus State in Tracy, with plans for a new campus and adding businesses to the area. It's called the Pacific Gateway Project.
As Election Day approaches, Placer County officials say a fairly new way of processing mail-in ballots is paying off, increasing in-person voter turnout and cutting down the time it takes to count ballots.
The new 3,000-seat arena will host men's and women's basketball.