Nature: Sandhill cranes
"Sunday Morning" visits sandhill cranes dancing at dusk at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve near Lodi, California. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
California
Thick smoke threatens California air quality
The death toll has risen to at least 71 in Northern California's Camp Fire. About 1,000 people are reported missing. That blaze is now 50 percent contained after consuming more than 145,000 acres. Just outside of Los Angeles, the Woolsey Fire 78 percent contained after burning 98,000 acres. Now, dense smoke from those fires is smothering parts of the state with what has been described as "the dirtiest air in the world." Meg Oliver reports.
Hurricanes in the West Coast? It's a risk
Hurricanes are well-known in the Atlantic and in the Caribbean. But scientists in California are concerned that changing climate conditions could soon bring hurricanes to the West Coast. Jamie Yuccas reports.
SoCal wildfire latest
The massive wildfire burning 60 miles east of Los Angeles is now about half contained. Evacuation orders for thousands of people in the area have been lifted. The wildfire began on Tuesday, burning 37,000 acres and destroying more than 300 homes and buildings. Carter Evans reports from Phelan, a city where residents were forced to flee.
The Dish: Chef Zack Bruell
Chef Zack Bruell helped pioneer the development of "California cuisine" then brought it thousands of miles east to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He thought the blend of simple cooking techniques and the freshest ingredients would be a hit back home. His first venue, Z Contemporary Cuisine, transformed the local dining scene and led to his current collection of eight Cleveland-area restaurants.
The Dish: Chef Douglas Keane
Growing up in Michigan, Douglas Keane loved his mother's cooking. He enjoyed working in restaurants in high school and bounced from coast to coast, spending time in Japan on his way up the culinary ladder. After a series of honors and awards and a winning appearance on Bravo TV's "Top Chef Masters," he now presides over two highly respected California restaurants: The Healdsburg Bar and Grill and the newly opened Two Birds One Stone. Keane joins "CBS This Morning" to share his story and some of his signature dishes.
From a national campaign to fight sudden cardiac arrest to California Gov. Jerry Brown signing the toughest vaccination bill in the country, Dr. Holly Phillips and Dr. Jon LaPook join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the latest health headlines
From a national campaign to fight sudden cardiac arrest to California Gov. Jerry Brown signing the toughest vaccination bill in the country, Dr. Holly Phillips and Dr. Jon LaPook join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the latest health headlines.
Tri-colored blackbirds, which once filled California skies, are now disappearing at an alarming rate
Tri-colored blackbirds, which once filled California skies, are now disappearing at an alarming rate. At least one scientist points to pesticides. Bigad Shaban reports.
Officials brace for post-holiday COVID surge
Public health officials are bracing for another uptick of coronavirus infections and deaths following Christmas and New Year's gatherings. It is putting new pressure on the nation's already strained health care system, especially in California where some hospitals are on the verge of rationing care. Tom Hanson reports on the state of the pandemic there and across the country.
Great white sharks
The great white may be the ocean's most feared fish, but scientists say there are more questions than answers when it comes to the sharks. National Geographic Magazine takes a deeper dive into the world of the great white in its July issue, as part of the magazine's "Summer of Sharks," highlighting a different species each month. Photographer Brian Skerry joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share how he captures his up-close shots of sharks and explain why the great whites remain a mystery and aren't as scary as they seem.
Forgiving joins unlikely roommates
This week, people around the world are pausing to remember the six million victims of the Holocaust with the call of "never forget". For one man in California, forgetting will never be possible, but forgiveness is something he excels in. Ben Tracy reports.
lawmakers in California are debating whether this technology needs restrictions to protect privacy
Automated license plate readers, which are often mounted on law enforcement vehicles and street poles, are used by police to catch criminals. But in California, lawmakers are debating whether this technology needs restrictions to protect privacy. Brandon Scott reports
Ken Burns on the true roots of country music
Over the past 30 years, the films of Ken Burns have covered the Civil War, the Vietnam War, baseball, jazz and more. His latest project, chronicling the story of country music from the hollers of West Virginia to the fields of California, may be his most emotional. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Jeff Glor sat down with Burns this week here in New York and one of the film's stars in Nashville to look beyond any current definition of country music and uncover its true roots.
Weather satellites are tracking water reserves in the drought-stricken west, and researchers at NASA and the University of California-Irvine say what they’re finding is “shocking"
Weather satellites are tracking water reserves in the drought-stricken west, and researchers at NASA and the University of California-Irvine say what they’re finding is “shocking.” Teri Okita reports.
Mudslides death toll
Residents of Montecito, California are being told to stay out of town Saturday as emergency crews turn off gas and power to fix the damage caused by deadly mudslides. The death toll there has climbed to 18 as rescue crews expand their search for at least seven missing people, including a toddler. Carter Evans reports.
Scientists say the long-awaited El Nino weather pattern is finally arriving in the pacific
Scientists say the long-awaited El Nino weather pattern is finally arriving in the pacific. But can it keep California from drying up completely? TIME magazine's foreign editor Bryan Walsh joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the forecast.
"CBS This Morning: Saturday" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning: Saturday" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Innovative program teaches kids life lessons using a chess board
Damen Fletcher grew up in the city of Compton. After seeing his community struggle, he decided the game of chess could help young kids master the game of life.
Analyzing Gavin Newsom's win over recall effort
California governor Gavin Newsom will remain in office after surviving Tuesday's recall election. He thanked voters for "rejecting cynicism" and saying "yes" to major issues like immigration rights, women's rights, science and more. Tal Kopan, the San Francisco Chronicle's Washington correspondent, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
Newsom to national Democrats: "Don't be timid" on COVID-19 response
Newsom acknowledged that the recall effort was launched "in no small degree because of our approach to this pandemic."
California Governor Newsom survives recall
California Governor Gavin Newsom is predicted to defeat the recall effort, telling voters shortly after polls closed they not only voted "no" to removing him, but "yes to science" and vaccines. His biggest GOP challenger Larry Elder conceded the election, but told his supporters to "stay tuned." CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN AM with the latest.
California Governor Newsom prevails in recall
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared victory in the state's recall election. While ballots are still being counted, it appears the majority of voters said "no" to ousting the state's Democratic leader. CBS News' Anthony Pura joins CBSN AM with the latest.
What Newsom's recall win means for the parties
CBS News projects Governor Gavin Newsom has won his recall election. The California Democrat faced a Republican-led effort to oust him over his response to the pandemic, homelessness and rising food and gas prices across the state. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss what this win means for the Democratic Party.
Lessons in defeat of Republican recall effort
California Governor Gavin Newsom remains in office after surviving a recall effort against him, CBS News' Anthony Pura reports from Los Angeles. Then, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Matt Gorman joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero for analysis of the race.
Watch: Larry Elder concedes California recall election
Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate in California's recall election, addressed his supporters after an attempt to remove Governor Gavin Newsom failed Tuesday. He said, "We may have lost the battle, but we are going to win the war." Watch his remarks and read more here.
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.
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.
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.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
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.
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.
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.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.