Government & PoliticsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife CBS News, June 15, 2026
Government & PoliticsFBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations Associated Press, June 10, 2026
CrimeOpening statements begin in trial for man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire Associated Press, June 10, 2026
CrimeLos Angeles trial to begin for man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire Associated Press, June 8, 2026
Consumer NewsFBI personnel have fatally shot a man holding hostages in Bakersfield, California, police say Associated Press, June 3, 2026
National News40,000 evacuated in California chemical leak as Orange County officials warn tank "is going to fail," may explode CBS News, May 22, 2026
Consumer NewsFood manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges CBS News, May 6, 2026
Consumer NewsCalifornia says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires Associated Press, May 4, 2026
CrimeBritney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time Associated Press, May 4, 2026
EnvironmentChonkers the sea lion draws crowds to San Francisco’s Pier 39 Associated Press, May 1, 2026
Consumer NewsMind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard Associated Press, April 21, 2026
Consumer NewsSmall plane crashes in parking lot of Southern California auto store Associated Press, April 20, 2026
Government & PoliticsSwalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters Associated Press, April 13, 2026
CrimeFive people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion Associated Press, April 10, 2026
Government & PoliticsActing AG Todd Blanche gives go-ahead to pursue death penalty in MS-13 murder case CBS News, April 9, 2026
Consumer NewsSugar The Surfing Dog, the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, dies Associated Press, March 31, 2026
CrimeMetro Atlanta man arrested for part in California "murder-for-hire" killing, police say CBS News, March 23, 2026
Consumer NewsCalifornia to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations Associated Press, March 19, 2026
Consumer NewsYamaha Motor Corp. moving its U.S. headquarters from California to Georgia CBS News, March 10, 2026
Featured8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche Associated Press, February 19, 2026
Featured9 skiers still missing near California's Lake Tahoe after avalanche CBS News, February 18, 2026
CrimeBio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to scene discovered in California, raising questions from officials CBS News, February 5, 2026
CrimeBody of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard found, mother arrested, officials say CBS News, December 26, 2025
Crime4 charged with plotting New Year’s Eve attacks in Southern California, prosecutors say Associated Press, December 15, 2025
