3 companies charged with negligence in Southern California oil spill
The charge could cost each accused company millions of dollars.
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More Americans head into lockdown amid pandemic
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all counties in the state to close indoor operations at restaurants, bars and museums as coronavirus cases continue to surge. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles and San Diego school districts announced it will resume classes this fall, but only online. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
States reimposing virus restrictions
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered 70% of the state to close bars and ban indoor dining for the next three weeks after a huge spike in coronavirus cases. Dr. Fauci warns the country is “not in total control” of the pandemic. Carter Evans reports.
California reopens amid pandemic
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued new guidelines to partially reopen the world's fifth largest economy, but tensions continue to rise as L.A. County will continue enforcing a stay-at-home order until July. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
Governor Newsom on virus crisis in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom said it was "unrealistic" to think life as we knew it before the coronavirus pandemic would be back to normal anytime soon. He said he empathized with the frustration of state residents who are protesting his stay-at-home order, but urged them to think of their loved ones and others amid their fatigue with the precautions. He speaks to Tony Dokoupil in an exclusive interview on how the pandemic is playing out in his state.
California bans secret condom removal during sex
The two new laws enhance punishment for those who rape their spouses and make it a sexual battery offense of someone to remove a condom during sex without consent.
Californians split over student vaccine mandates
Californians are torn over Governor Newsom’s recent order requiring all students to get vaccinated once the FDA approves the shots. While some view the mandate as necessary, others remain skeptical of the vaccines' effects on children. Lilia Luciano has more.
Bill signed to return seized property to Black couple's descendants
The Bruces bought the Manhattan Beach property, now known as Bruce's Beach, in 1912 and turned it into a popular resort for Black residents.
New law protects warehouse workers at companies like Amazon, backers say
Measure bars companies from penalizing or firing workers for failing to meet quotas because they took restroom or meal breaks.
Governor declares California a "reproductive freedom state"
Newsom has signed two new bills expanding access to reproductive health care and to protect the privacy of abortion patients and providers.
Special interests influence doctor discipline board, critics say
The powerful California Medical Association represents nearly 50,000 doctors in the state and two of its previous presidents hold seats on the state board responsible for disciplining doctors.
California reports lowest COVID-19 case rate in the country
As of Saturday evening, 24.99 new confirmed cases were reported for every 100,000 people in California, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Gavin Newsom weighs in on Trumpism and the stakes of the recall
Newsom said the recall campaign was an unnecessary distraction and reforming the process should garner bipartisan support in the state legislature.
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.
County-by-county analysis of the California recall vote
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN Sacramento with his analysis and looks at how some California counties voted in the state's recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom. Read more here.
CBS News projects Newsom survived recall effort and will remain in office
Newsom avoided an upset loss that would have sent Democrats scrambling ahead of the 2021 gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, as well as the 2022 midterms.
Top takeaways from the California recall election
CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano joins CBSN Sacramento with a recap of the issues California voters had on their mind and a look a those who cast ballots in the state's recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom. Read more here.
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."
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Senate fails to advance GOP bill to end shutdown for 13th time
The Senate failed for a 13th time on advancing a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza
The order from Netanyahu follows heightened tensions after Hamas returned a set of remains that Israel said belonged to a hostage recovered earlier in the war.
U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump appeals criminal conviction in "hush money" case
President Trump's lawyers filed their long-promised appeal of the Manhattan "hush money" criminal case that led to his felony conviction.
Senate Democrats to force vote aimed at blocking Trump's tariffs on Brazil
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, as Democrats seek support from a handful of Republicans.
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Airlines feeding air traffic controllers as they miss first paychecks
Airlines are donating meals to unpaid federal aviation workers during the government shutdown as air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks.
Why the "no hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing
Amazon and UPS on Tuesday announced tens of thousands of job cuts, the latest signal that the U.S. labor market is downshifting.