California oil spill believed to be much smaller than originally feared
The amount of crude oil spilled in an offshore pipeline leak is estimated to be one-fifth of what officials initially feared, a Coast Guard official said.
California
Robert Durst sentenced to life in prison for killing best friend
Durst, 78, was convicted in Los Angeles Superior Court last month of first-degree murder.
Self-driving cars keep turning down a dead-end street in San Francisco
Waymo said the city's Safe Streets initiative means that's the only place cars headed north on the residential street can turn around.
Alisal Fire prompts evacuations, power shutoffs and wind advisories
The wildfire had burned 14,500 acres and 5% contained as of Wednesday morning.
Alisal Fire swells to 13,400 acres in one day with 5% containment
The blaze closed portions of Highway 101, and many area residents were forced to evacuate.
Raging California wildfire forces evacuation
The fast-moving Alisal Fire is threatening dozens of homes in Santa Barbara, California, and shut down a portion of Highway 101. Jamie Yuccas shares the latest.
Small plane crashes into California neighborhood, killing 2
A UPS truck was one of the vehicles struck in the crash, officials said. The company confirmed an employee was killed and said it would cooperate with investigators.
Case of missing California teen re-opened 36 years later
There was speculation Susan Bender, of Modesto, was a victim of the serial killer duo known as "the speed freak killers." And her belongings and diary were found in someone else's home.
Human remains found in search for missing N.J. woman Lauren Cho
During the search for Cho, "unidentified human remains were located in the rugged terrain of the open desert of Yucca Valley," officials said.
California demands gender-neutral toy displays at big stores
"We need to stop stigmatizing what's acceptable for certain genders and just let kids be kids," assemblyman says.
Deep Springs College
For two years, students live on a remote ranch in California, where drinking is forbidden and they’re required to perform at least 20 hours of labor per week, on top of a full course load. Jon Wertheim reports.
60 Minutes visits Deep Springs College
60 Minutes travels to the remote California desert, home of Deep Springs College, for a different type of remote learning.
Deep Springs College: A different kind of remote education
For two years, students live on a remote ranch in California, where drinking is forbidden and they're required to perform at least 20 hours of labor per week, on top of a full course load.
Cruise ships to return to San Francisco with record 127 port calls expected
The return comes after a 19-month cruise hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
California pipeline could have been damaged up to a year before oil spill
An investigation into the timeline of the events which led to the spill is underway.
Shooting of teen mom by school officer investigated as homicide
Manuela "Mona" Rodriguez, who had been declared brain dead after the Sept. 27 shooting, died Tuesday after she was removed from life support.
California bans secret condom removal during sex
The two new laws enhance punishment for those who rape their spouses and make it a sexual battery offense of someone to remove a condom during sex without consent.
Investigators probe how 13-inch crack formed in California pipeline
"We don't have a smoking gun," said John Amos, CEO of environmental watchdog SkyTruth.
60 Minutes goes to Deep Springs College
One of America's most selective colleges requires hard labor, forbids drinking and sits isolated in the California desert. Jon Wertheim reports, Sunday.
Los Angeles to require COVID vaccine to enter restaurants, shopping centers
Mayor Eric Garcetti has indicated that he will sign the ordinance.
Nature: Brown Pelicans
"Sunday Morning" takes us among Brown Pelicans at California's Rodeo Lagoon near Sausolito. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
California oil spill may have been caused by a ship's anchor
Federal investigators say a nearly mile-long section of pipeline was pulled along the sea floor, possibly by an anchor that hooked it and caused a partial tear.
California declares state of emergency in response to massive oil spill
An offshore oil rig leaked at least 126,000 gallons of oil into the Pacific Ocean over the weekend — it is considered the largest oil spill the area has ever seen.
Vegan food, straight outta Compton
Compton is a community whose portrayal in music and movies eclipses the lives of real people who live there. It's also a city where healthy food can be hard to come by and life expectancy is five years below the Los Angeles County average. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
2 California teens' mission to get PPE to all
For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Dr. Tara Narula has the story of two tech savvy brothers who are providing PPE to many people who need it. From bus drivers, to custodial staff and poll workers, they're providing face masks for people on all types of front lines.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.