California fire cleanup crews tackle toxic waste, unstable batteries
After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.
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A mother is kidnapped and forced to rob a bank to save her daughter's life
At his trial, Michelle Renee's abductor falsely claimed she had masterminded the plot and that they previously had an affair.
What lies beneath the waves at Mavericks
The massive waves at the legendary Mavericks in Northern California draw surfers from around the world. However, it's what lies hidden beneath its cold waters, where the land meets the Pacific Ocean, that is equally jaw-dropping. Anne Makovec explains.
Senate votes to revoke California's EV emissions waivers
Senate Republicans led the push to block California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.
GOP takes aim at California vehicle standards
Senate Republicans are moving to block California's vehicle standards that would phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Mary Nichols, former chair of the California Air Resources Board, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Inside the blast zone following bombing at Calif. fertility clinic
Three days after an explosion believed to be intended for a fertility clinic rocked the city of Palm Springs, California, the smell of smoke still filled the air.
New details in fertility clinic bombing
New details are still emerging after the bombing outside of a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez got a first-hand look at the scene.
Firefighter rescues embryos after bombing
A Palm Springs, California, deputy fire chief tells CBS News Los Angeles reporter Joy Benedict about rescuing embryos from the bombing outside a fertility clinic on Saturday.
FBI: Palm Springs explosion suspect "had nihilistic ideations," is believed dead
A suspect believed to be the perpetrator of the fertility reproductive clinic bombing in Palm Springs, Calif. Saturday, has been identified as Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, a resident of Twentynine Palms.
A famous bungee jumping bridge in California
California's Angeles National Forest features a bridge famous not for crossing, but for jumping. Joy Benedict reports.
Christian Bale's mission to keep foster siblings together
After 17 years, Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale's vision to keep foster siblings together is coming to life in California.
Missing hiker found in California mountains says she survived on wild leeks, snowmelt
A Georgia woman who went missing for weeks in California's Sierra Nevada said that she was trapped by an avalanche and survived off wild leeks and snowmelt before she was found this week in a snowy cabin.
A chicken pie shop dishwasher becomes the owner
Moffett's Chicken Pie Shoppe serves up its signature dish with a giant helping of nostalgia. Its owner, Juan Garcia, began his journey washing dishes and, with the support of his family, purchased the business. Carter Evans has the story.
Bald eagle chicks to take their first flight
High atop a pine tree in California's Big Bear Valley, Sunny and Gizmo are on the brink of taking their first flight. A conservation group's live webcam brought their parents and the chicks to fame. Andres Gutierrez has more.
Eye on America: Inside America's boba boom
In California, we look into the rapidly growing demand for the beloved Taiwanese drink boba in the U.S. Then, we tour a new exhibition that's celebrating the history and cultural significance of the lowrider. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Northern California's commercial crab season under threat from migrating whales
A high-tech system that involves a remote-controlled pop-up balloon-like device is helping some fishermen from getting their crab cages entangled with humpback whales.
How a school district is solving absenteeism
The pandemic is long gone, but it's having a lingering impact on children. Five years ago, when COVID-19 hit, schools closed and kids were taught remotely. When schools reopened, chronic absenteeism skyrocketed. Elizabeth Cook reports on what one district is doing about it.
Hiker missing in California's Sierra Nevada for weeks found alive in snow-covered cabin
Tiffany Slaton, a Georgia woman who went missing for weeks while hiking in California's Sierra Nevada, was found alive inside a cabin that was inaccessible to vehicles due to the snowpack.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes pausing immigrant health care coverage expansion
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed 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.
Newsom reverses on migrant health care
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to scale back free health care for undocumented immigrants. CBS News political correspondent Nidia Cavazos reports.
Newsom promised universal health care. He didn't expect it to be so expensive.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically expanded California's Medicaid program, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts.
Fresh & Ready Foods recalls products after listeria sickens 10 people
Voluntarily recall comes after listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food puts 10 people in hospital, Federal officials say.
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DHS subpoenas California's immigrant assistance program in latest crackdown
The legal action by the Department of Homeland Security centers around California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants.
Trump floats taxing the rich amid agenda roadblock
A California judge paused the Trump administration's efforts to drastically downsize the government. President Trump is now suggesting taxing the rich as a way to pay for his plans. Willie James Inman has more.
Oregon cold-case likely linked to notorious California serial killer 45 years later
Randy Kraft, who has been dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," is the only person under investigation for the 1980 killing, Oregon police said.
CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it
Americans are concerned about effect of shutdown on economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
Tropical Storm Priscilla forms in the Pacific. Maps show its path.
Tropical Storm Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Rubio says release of Gaza hostages is "most emergent and immediate phase" of Trump plan
"Let's discuss through the mediators the logistics and the mechanics behind how that happens, and that has to happen very quickly. That cannot drag on," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans – and is teaching AI how to fight, a potential revolution in warfare.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery, Alabama mass shooting
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night, police said.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.