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Critics called it the "anti-transparency" bill. Newsom quietly enacted the controversial part and may now veto the part the rail watchdog says he needs, sources tell CBS California.
The watchdog's review warns the $4 billion federal funding loss now leaves the project needing billions in financing within 16 months — as the rail authority acknowledges for the first time that it still has no train contract, has cut its order from six trains to three, and has dropped the "Buy America" requirement.
Billboards in Inglewood are at the heart of a high-stakes battle over advertising revenue, control of city finances and political influence as the city prepares to host massive crowds for upcoming events.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
The delay comes as speeding remains a leading factor in traffic crashes across California.
California lawmakers are considering several proposals affecting data centers, including bills intended to shield utility customers from increased electricity costs.
CBS California Investigates reviewed 356 pages of state records behind California's $6.2 million diaper contract with Baby2Baby. Here is what they show.
Records reveal repeated warnings that Baby2Baby's plan to send every baby home with 400 diapers in limited sizes could lead to waste.
A CBS California Investigates report looked at how criminals can use P.O. mailboxes to intercept stolen and fabricated identities.
Gov. Newsom's office says the no-bid deal was "competitive," the records weren't delayed, and our reporting is false. The state's own database, deadlines, and the Legislature's budget bills say otherwise. Here's the point-by-point review.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the $6.2 million Baby2Baby contract "went through a competitive bidding process." State records reveal it didn't. CBS California Investigates found dozens of similar no-bid deals in the state budget worth over $1 billion.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
The Newsom administration waited 24 days to decide if it would even let Californians see the multi-million-dollar contract with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit linked to First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
After nearly two weeks of emergency vehicles, the smell of rotting food and a massive warehouse fire impacting Boyle Heights residents, some families are now facing extra financial strain after their vehicles were towed by Los Angeles police in the midst of the firefighting efforts.
To stop porch pirates, Irvine police have been using aerial drones to follow suspects from residential areas and shopping malls.
The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
"The boulders that were coming down were so heavy they were like shaking the ground," resident Alice Birnbaum told CBS News.
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Alex Honadel, urban foraging teacher, talks about the practice of urban foraging with ethical and legal lessons.
Los Angeles Fire Department's Chief Jaime Moore discusses the emergency alerts that residents received after a cargo ship caught fire at the Port of LA.
A look at solutions for consumers who are struggling with auto loan payments.
Kristine Lazar looks into ways to save on household energy bills.
Travel expert shares ways to save money while traveling, including avoiding last-minute bookings, and the best time of year for flight deals.
About one in four Americans are living paycheck to paycheck right now. CBS News California Investigates Kristine Lazar goes grocery shopping to find the best way to make your dollar stretch this Thanksgiving.
Andrea Woroch, consumer savings expert, shares how to read discount store price codes.
As the price of cocoa has skyrocketed, tariffs are also impacting candy prices.
How thieves are cracking the MLB Ballpark app to steal tickets and resell them. Security expert recommends a using a unique username and password for the app to prevent theft.
The new Otto app uses AI to provide drivers with verified auto body repair quotes and connects customers to participating businesses at www.ottofixit.com.
Travel insurance is advised, as one woman’s story of becoming ill while traveling out of the country left her family paying for medical expenses out of pocket.
A Southern California woman has received 15 traffic tickets since May, even in places she hasn't visited. The culprit? Her personalized license plate. Kristine Lazar examines how a nationwide retailer's novelty plate has led to this unique situation.
