CARE Court | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Cecilia Vega reports from California on Governor Gavin Newsom's CARE Court - a bold, new strategy set to transform the state’s approach to homelessness and the mentally ill with court-ordered treatment plans.
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Shrinking Salton Sea raises health alarms
Without replenishment from the Colorado River, the Salton Sea in Southern California is rapidly receding, exposing to the wind a dry and toxic lakebed that could pose ongoing health risks to the surrounding community. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Who Shot the Tech Exec?
A tech exec and cannabis entrepreneur’s kidnapping is caught on surveillance video. "48 Hours" contributor Tracy Smith reports.
Note to Self: José Hernandez
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and we are sharing a powerful story about perseverance from NASA astronaut José Hernandez. Hernandez was a migrant worker as a child, and dreamed of one day going to space. His life story is portrayed in the movie, "A Million Miles Away," streaming on Prime Video. For our series "Note to Self," Hernandez shares a letter with his younger self about his journey to the stars and beyond.
Home insurance crisis
With 23 extreme weather events costing more than $1 billion each in losses so far this year, many private insurance companies are pulling out of states like California and Florida altogether. This is leaving homeowners with few choices to protect their most valuable assets. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Teen gets stuck dangling 700 feet above river on California's tallest bridge
The teenager's friend filmed him swinging from the underside of the Foresthill Bridge in California in an attempted stunt gone wrong.
Pence knocks Trump for skipping 2nd debate
Former President Donald Trump said he will skip the second Republican presidential debate scheduled for next week in California. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa spoke with former Vice President Mike Pence about Trump's decision.
California's case in Big Oil-climate lawsuit
The state of California is launching a lawsuit against some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of deceiving the public for decades and engaging in a massive cover-up of the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels. Korey G. Silverman-Roati, senior fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
California AG talks suing Big Oil over climate
The state of California is suing some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of over 50 years of deception. The lawsuit claims the companies covered up the risks fossil fuels posed to the environment and protected their profits over the health of the planet. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
NFL vets coach girls' flag football
In California, girls' flag football is now an official varsity sport. And one team has two famous 49ers on the coaching staff. CBS Bay Area's Vern Glenn reports.
Bioluminescent waves light up Southern California's coastal waters
The bioluminescence is a phenomenon caused by flourishing algae blooms, also known as the "red tide."
"Magical" waves with a "beautiful blue glow" seen in California
The "awe-inspiring, wondrous" sight could come at a cost to marine life.
California dolphins swim in "magical" blue waves
Dolphins off Newport Beach, California, were seen swimming through "magical" blue waves. Here's what's causing the "beautiful blue glow" – and why it could start happening more often.
School district paying $27M after death of teen assaulted by fellow students
The assailants spent 47 days in juvenile custody. A judge declined to sentence them to more jail time, but ordered that they undergo anger management therapy.
Teen driver accused of intentionally hitting 3 cyclists, killing 1 in California
Investigators believe the crashes were all intentional, but police did not disclose a possible motive.
California bill would lift pay for fast-food workers to $20 an hour
Hundreds of thousands of fast-food industry workers would see a major wage hike under state bill.
"Mystery" body found in Arizona in 1996 identified as California veteran
Sherman George died from a gunshot wound to the head, was buried in a shallow grave and may have been a homicide victim, officials said.
School district to pay $2.25 million to sex abuse victim of teacher
The settlement brings to $8.25 million the amount paid by Redlands Unified School District to Laura Whitehurst's victims since her 2013 arrest.
CBP reveals secret "ground zero" in its fight against fentanyl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has intercepted 8,000 pounds of fentanyl chemical precursors in the past three months, officials say.
U.S. Air Force conducts test launch of unarmed ICBM
The test is part of a program to "demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent is safe," according to the Air Force Global Strike Command.
Injured motorist rescued after 5 days trapped at bottom of ravine
When crews arrived, "they found a badly damaged pickup truck and one occupant" at the bottom of a 100-foot cliff, officials said.
Driver rescued after being trapped for 5 days
A driver was rescued five days after his truck plunged over a 100-foot cliff and into a ravine in Southern California.
Woman accused in $2 million murder-for-hire plot to kill husband
Tatyana Remley, 42, was arrested during a sting operation conducted by undercover detectives.
The Uplift: Helping Ukrainians and more
A couple with a connection to Ukraine helps save 11 refugees from the war-torn country. Two young brothers who fell on hard times after their mom died overcome the odds, thanks to a group of strangers. Survivors of a California wildfire turn their attention to helping Maui. Plus, more heartwarming videos.
Burger King, other big restaurant chains accused of false advertising
Customers want to know just how much meat is in their Whopper — and they're taking their fight to court.
Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Senate votes fail again on Day 8 of government shutdown
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills.
Senate votes down war powers resolution aimed at blocking Trump's boat strikes
Senate Democrats forced a vote under the War Powers Act aimed at blocking continued U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats off the coast of Venezuela.
Dolly Parton says "I'm not dying" after sister asks for prayers
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
Latino voters who backed Trump could be a key factor in NJ governor's race
Trump made substantial inroads in heavily Latino areas in New Jersey in 2024, but many have since soured on him and the GOP, a CBS News analysis finds.
New DoD credential restrictions send "message of intimidation," press corps says
The Pentagon Press Association said its negotiations with the Defense Dept. over new restrictions "have not been as successful as we had hoped."
Florida man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire
The Palisades Fire burned more than 23,000 acres and killed at least 12 people in January.
Tropical Storm Jerry churns over central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry continued to churn over tropical waters of the central Atlantic Ocean and was likely to become a hurricane.