Photos show wildfire burning through historic California Gold Rush town
A wildfire known as the 6-5 Fire has scorched homes in a historic California Gold Rush town that was settled around 1850 by Chinese miners.
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California wildfire decimates historic town
Multiple homes were destroyed in a historic gold rush town after a series of wildfires sparked by lightning tore through parts of California. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
New wildfires rage in California
New wildfires are burning across California, including one that has destroyed homes in the town of Chinese Camp, California. It's one of multiple wildfires occurring as firefighters battle thousands of acres that are in flames in the Sierra Nevada region.
L.A. County fire officials back training for residents to defend their own homes
Faced with growing wildfire threats and finite resources, L.A. County is now training residents to help protect their own neighborhoods.
Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Drones blasting rock music help scare wolves away from cattle
Biologists are using drones to blast AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" and movie clips at the apex predators to shoo them away from cattle.
L.A. fire victims' rocky rebuilding process
Less than eight months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, federal contractors have cleared more than 2 million tons of fire debris from nearly 10,000 properties. Elise Preston is in Altadena, where property owners are now beginning to wrap their heads around the challenges of rebuilding.
OpenAI says changes will be made to ChatGPT after parents of teen who died by suicide sue
Court documents allege ChatGPT encouraged a 16-year-old boy to plan a "beautiful suicide" and keep it a secret from his loved ones.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, seat for Democrats possible
Although unrelated, the Utah ruling comes amid redistricting issues throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Trump administration threatens funding for 3 states over trucker English rules
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
California Republicans file petition to stop special election on Newsom's redistricting plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
Latest on California wine country wildfire
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Napa County, California, due to the Pickett Wildfire. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the blaze and meteorologist Jessica Burch has a look at the forecast.
An anti-aging pill for dogs?
Itay Hod reports on a biotech company in California working on a pill designed to help dogs stick around a little longer.
Wildifre in California wine country
The Pickett Fire is growing in California's Napa County, prompting new evacuations as it threatens homes and wineries. The flames, fueled by scorching temperatures and dry conditions, are being battled by hundreds of first responders. Elise Preston reports and Andrew Kozak takes a look at the forecast.
Dangerous heat wave brings record temperatures, wildfire risks to the West
Dangerously hot conditions hit states up and down the West Coast over the weekend, owing to a persistent heat wave stretching from the Pacific Northwest to California and the desert Southwest.
Newsom signs redistricting plan
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that could give Democrats an advantage in California's congressional races, saying it is meant to balance a similar measure in Texas that helps Republicans win extra seats.
What comes next in the redistricting fights?
Texas and California are getting closer to altering their congressional maps. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Redistricting advances in Texas, California
Texas and California are advancing with redistricting efforts, as Missouri and Florida emerge as potential states to join the efforts to expand congressional districts that may benefit Republicans. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.
Newsom signs California redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
California redistricting maps to be on ballot
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will allow voters to decide on new congressional maps in November. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
"American Nightmare" couple helping police
The couple wrongly accused by police of a "kidnapping hoax" that was recently documented in Netflix's "American Nightmare," are now working with law enforcement. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts spoke to Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, who were recently honored as California's witnesses of the year.
Kevin McCarthy on California redistricting
California is poised to move forward with a redistricting plan that would likely give Democrats more seats in the U.S. Congress. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Inside the California redistricting process
California Democrats are poised to move forward with a contentious congressional redistricting effort as Texas Republicans continue their redistricting push. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the latest.
Bed Bath & Beyond exec says company won't open any California stores
California's tough business environment makes it hard for retailers to survive, a top Bed Bath & Beyond executive said.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Federal agents clash with protesters day after ICE officer fatally shoots woman
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
What we know about Renee Good, the driver shot and killed by ICE agent
Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
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Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy; Senate advances war powers measure
Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.
Noem says ICE officer accused of shooting woman "followed his training"
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
Minnesota investigators say FBI blocked them from accessing ICE shooting evidence
The Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has withdrawn from the case, alleging federal authorities have restricted its access to evidence.
House to vote on partial funding package as Congress races to avoid shutdown
The House is set to vote on bipartisan legislation to fund several federal agencies and programs as lawmakers work to avert another government shutdown later this month.
House poised to approve 3-year health care tax credit extension
The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.