California officials use license plate readers, drones to crack down on porch pirates
To stop porch pirates, Irvine police have been using aerial drones to follow suspects from residential areas and shopping malls.
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California teacher pregnancy leave bill could create paid leave for abortions
Gov. Newsom's proposed funding for teacher pregnancy leave currently includes paid leave for abortion procedures.
Traffic, distance and algorithms: What factors go into rideshare fares?
A Consumer Reports study published Tuesday claimed that Uber and Lyft sell nearly identical rides for a wide range of rates.
California daycare remains open after children test positive for drugs, investigation finds
About half a dozen parents told CBS California Investigates they had not been informed of the daycare's probationary status, even though the state requires the facility to inform all current and prospective parents.
How retailers are using dynamic pricing based on consumer behavior
CBS California Investigates reviewed online shopping carts at three major retailers selected randomly. We found prices fluctuated significantly over a period of weeks, making it difficult to determine when the best price is.
Who's really at your door? California lawmakers respond to app delivery driver fraud
Do you know who you're opening your door to? Lawmakers respond after a CBS California consumer investigation found food delivery drivers using rented or stolen app accounts to bypass background checks, exposing a loophole that could put customers at risk.
Critics got California's free diaper math wrong, but state won't release key Baby2Baby records
A CBS News California fact-check found the state's free diaper program won't cost taxpayers 50 cents per diaper, as viral posts claimed. But the Newsom administration still won't release the Baby2Baby contract or competitive bid records amid concerns free diapers could go to waste.
Hollywood sign tourism sparks public safety concerns among Los Angeles residents
Some residents who live in the area said their greatest fear is a repeat of the Palisades Fire, when people abandoned their cars, which blocked fire trucks from getting to burning homes.
High gas prices are forcing Southern California agencies to cut fuel spending
Since the start of the war with Iran in late February, through April, Pasadena's fire department has seen a 39% increase in fuel spending. During the same period, the police department also saw a 38% spike in fuel spending.
Newsom reverses course on California teacher paid leave after years of vetoes
After years of vetoes and political fights, Gov. Gavin Newsom is now backing taxpayer-funded paid pregnancy leave for California teachers – just as he prepares to leave office and potentially launch a national campaign
How Southern California restaurants and farmers are coping with rising produce costs
Over the past few months, tomatoes have seen some of the steepest price increases, rising 15% in March alone.
California child sex abuse law brings justice for survivors, growing financial strain for schools
Survivors say decades-old school sex abuse lawsuits deliver overdue accountability. Schools say today's students are paying the price. CBS News California investigates.
How Uber, DoorDash and Lyft accounts are being rented and sold online
CBS News California Investigates found that accounts for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash can be bought or rented online without needing to provide identification.
L.A. County spends millions to stop overdoses. Critics say naloxone enables addicts, but city data show scores of lives saved
CBS News California Investigates obtained data from the LAFD that show 24,503 of the 25,461 patients who received naloxone doses since 2022 survived their overdose, about 96%.
How LA28 Olympics ticket prices could be driven by bots, brokers and a big bill for the Olympics
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
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Iran threatens "complete halt" to talks; U.S. official says they will resume
Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday after the U.S. and Iran traded attacks earlier over the weekend.
Videos show U.S. rescue team pull mother, baby from rubble in Venezuela
Hundreds of U.S. search and rescue workers are on the ground in Venezuela after deadly quakes struck the South American nation.
Dangerous heat wave impacting large swathes of the U.S. this week
A heat wave will blast a large swath of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
Kaine says guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support
Sen. Tim Kaine said guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support in Congress, following a string of high-level officers exiting the military during the second Trump administration.
5 nursing students among 11 killed in French skydiving plane crash
Mayor Mathieu Klein said the victims "died in full view of their loved ones, who were preparing to film the tandem skydives."
3 firefighters killed, 2 injured fighting wildfires near Colorado-Utah border
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service said the firefighters had been part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires near the Colorado-Utah border.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Mass graves of dog remains found at Northern California animal rescue
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office said they found 600 dog collars in an area where they suspect dozens of dogs were killed.
Alan Jackson gives emotional farewell concert
Five years ago, Alan Jackson shared that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which he was first diagnosed with a decade prior.
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