What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?

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.

• Aug 2

Los Angeles falls behind other California cities in rollout of speed cameras

The delay comes as speeding remains a leading factor in traffic crashes across California.

• Jul 31

Inside a California data center as communities raise concerns about energy costs

California lawmakers are considering several proposals affecting data centers, including bills intended to shield utility customers from increased electricity costs.

• Jul 30

What records reveal about Newsom's taxpayer-funded, California-branded free diaper program

CBS California Investigates reviewed 356 pages of state records behind California's $6.2 million diaper contract with Baby2Baby. Here is what they show.

• Jul 30

California diaper program could "lead to waste," state records warned

Records reveal repeated warnings that Baby2Baby's plan to send every baby home with 400 diapers in limited sizes could lead to waste.

• Jul 30

Alleged California mailbox "fraud factory" hiding in plain sight, expert says

A CBS California Investigates report looked at how criminals can use P.O. mailboxes to intercept stolen and fabricated identities.

• Jul 23

Newsom's office called our diaper contract reporting "demonstrably false." State records show what happened

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.

• Jul 22

Newsom's "competitive bid" diaper deal wasn't. California's budget includes dozens of similar no-bid exemptions.

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.

• Jul 18

Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.

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.

• Jul 17

California still hasn't released Baby2Baby diaper contract as lawmakers weigh longer public records delays

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.

• Jul 8

Boyle Heights residents outraged after LAPD tows vehicles amid warehouse fire emergency

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.

• Jun 30

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.

• Jun 25

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.

• Jun 24

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.

• Jun 16

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.

• Jun 15

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