Parole granted to last Chowchilla school bus hijacker
The last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom in 1976 is being released by the state's parole board.
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California’s dazzling "Field of Light"
In central California, nature's beauty dazzles at sunset with a little help from technology at an art display called the “Field of Light.” Jamie Yuccas speaks with the British artist who created the exhibit, Bruce Munro.
A megaflood could bring over 8 feet of water to parts of California
Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
California becomes first state to provide free meals to all students
A study of New York's program found kids who were eligible for free meals often didn't take them for fear of being bullied.
California governor announces aggressive plan to boost water supply
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California is expected to lose 10% of its water supply by 2040.
Shrinking snowpack threatens California water supply
For more than 75 million Americans living out West, snow melt from the Sierra Nevada is a major source of water. However, the mountain range's snowpack is shrinking, down an average of 23% since 1955. Roger Bales, professor of engineering at the University of California, Merced, joins CBS News to discuss what this could mean for California's water future.
Paddleboarder and dog thrown off board after shark encounter
Both the paddleboarder and his dog were able to return to shore uninjured.
Jury selection begins for Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit over crash photos
Vanessa Bryant is suing Los Angeles County public officials for allegedly taking and distributing photos of her late husband's remains.
Plane crash-lands on California freeway
Dashcam video captures the moment a single-engine plane made a crash landing onto a California freeway and burst into flames on Tuesday. No one was injured.
DNA leads to arrest 40 years after girl abducted from bus stop, killed
A detective said he arrested Ramirez, who appeared so shocked he could say little more than, "Oh my gosh."
Small plane catches fire after crash-landing on California freeway
The two people aboard were unhurt, authorities said, and no injuries were reported on the ground.
Federal judge denies LIV golfers bid for PGA Tour postseason
A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.
California authorities "humanely euthanize" 143 roosters after cockfighting bust
Southern California authorities said they broke up a large cockfighting event at a home about 50 miles east of Los Angeles.
California woman arrested on suspicion of poisoning husband
The man had video evidence he also provided to authorities, police said.
Nature: Black sea bass
"Sunday Morning" takes us among black sea bass in the waters of La Jolla, California. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
Death Valley tourists escape but roads remain closed after flash flooding
Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a path for them.
U.S. agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists
Accidents point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: Partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles.
U.S. declares monkeypox public health emergency
The Biden administration has declared a public health emergency amid calls to take more aggressive action to fight the nation's monkeypox outbreak. Cases are increasing amid a dire shortage of the monkeypox vaccine. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Puppy rescued from California wildfires
A photographer capturing the damage caused by wildfires near Klamath River, California, ended up on a mission to help a 4-month-old puppy that emerged from debris of a home burned to the ground. The dog did not appear to have any injuries and was taken to a local shelter.
1 dead, 11 sickened in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in California
Public health officials have found one possible source of the bacteria that causes the illness.
In California, abortion and birth control could become constitutional rights
Proposition 1, the constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion in California's constitution, would also lock in a right that has gotten less attention: the right to "choose or refuse" contraception.
Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, pleads not guilty to DUI misdemeanors
The husband of the speaker of the house has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges in connection with a May car crash.
"Detective of the year" allegedly sent graphic photos to decoy
"It is beyond disturbing that a sworn police officer would engage in inappropriate conversations with someone he believed to be a child," DA Todd Spitzer said.
Home Depot engulfed by 5-alarm fire
A Home Depot in San Jose, California, was destroyed by a 5-alarm fire Saturday night. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. CBS San Francisco's Betty Yu reports.
California imposes restrictions on water use
California is imposing harsh restrictions on water usage as the state faces its worst drought in recorded history. Josué Medellín-Azuara, associate professor at University Of California Merced, speaks with CBS News' Ali Bauman on the impact of this crisis on the state's resources.
Trump says he's committed to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace deal
The president told CBS News he's been talking with Putin and Zelenskyy and remains both realistic and optimistic.
CBS News Poll: Americans say vaccines should be made more available
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
Xi and Putin heard discussing immortality through organ transplants
"Predictions are, in this century, it may be... possible to live to 150 years old," China's Xi Jinping mused to Vladimir Putin before a historic military parade in Beijing.
Trump asks Supreme Court to take up legal battle over tariffs
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found many of his tariffs are unlawful.
What the "missing minute" in the Jeffrey Epstein jail video shows
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
Powerball's estimated jackpot soars to $1.7 billion for Saturday drawing
The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.7 billion after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize.
Trump administration to end temporary status of another 268,000 Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections and work permits for nearly 270,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Death toll in Lisbon streetcar crash mounts, leaving Portugal reeling
Lisbon's Elevador da Gloria funicular streetcar has carried tourists in Portugal's capital for more than a century. The cause of its deadly crash remains unclear.
Judge rules Trump administration's funding freeze against Harvard was unlawful
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.