Newsom blocks Louisiana from extraditing doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
Conservatives have criticized the abortion medication, particularly after it became available through telehealth.
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
Abortion measures were on the ballot in 10 states, from Arizona to Florida, this Election Day.
Former first lady Melania Trump posted a video on social media after a report claimed she voices support for abortion rights in her new memoir.
The efforts from Democratic-led states include shield laws that prohibit patients and providers from facing legal consequences for abortion procedures.
The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking a bold new step to open California medical facilities to Arizona doctors for abortions on their patients after the state's Supreme Court upheld an 1864 abortion ban.
In her first TV interview since the Texas Supreme Court decision, Kate Cox, who was pregnant with a girl with the genetic condition trisomy 18, discusses being forced to leave Texas to obtain the medical procedure.
A new year brings new laws in California, including more paid sick leave, more protections for LGBTQ+ youth and a drastic minimum wage increase for fast food workers.
The Supreme Court said it will take up the Biden administration's bid to maintain access to mifepristone.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Kate Cox's emergency request after she left the state. "Her health is on the line," said the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Vice President Kamala Harris called the claims that Democrats support abortions up until birth "ridiculous" and a "mischaracterization of the point."
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Bay Area elected officials spoke out on Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
In the wake of the Supreme Court's bombshell decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the landscape surrounding abortion access has shifted dramatically.
In his first week on the campaign trail as a presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly hit his chief rival, Donald Trump, from the right.
Many women feel access to reproductive health care is getting harder, not easier.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
The FDA approved mifepristone more than 20 years ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is using its "market power to defend the right to choose."
Legal experts foresee years of court battles over access to the pills, as abortion-rights proponents bring test cases to challenge state restrictions.
Most people her age are giving up their driver's licenses, but 83-year-old Cecilia Stratford is still in the cockpit.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
The zoo is partnering with Outward Bound Adventures, the oldest nonprofit in the nation dedicated to getting people from urban areas out into nature and into a workforce that has often excluded them.
A reckless driving suspect who was allegedly wearing a wig surrendered to officers after a police pursuit through Los Angeles County.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Most people her age are giving up their driver's licenses, but 83-year-old Cecilia Stratford is still in the cockpit.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
The zoo is partnering with Outward Bound Adventures, the oldest nonprofit in the nation dedicated to getting people from urban areas out into nature and into a workforce that has often excluded them.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Most people her age are giving up their driver's licenses, but 83-year-old Cecilia Stratford is still in the cockpit.
The zoo is partnering with Outward Bound Adventures, the oldest nonprofit in the nation dedicated to getting people from urban areas out into nature and into a workforce that has often excluded them.
A reckless driving suspect who was allegedly wearing a wig surrendered to officers after a police pursuit through Los Angeles County.
Police said a neighbor spotted two of the suspects breaking into a home Sunday night and called 911.
The crash happened back on March 18 at around 7:50 p.m., police said.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A bat found on the Fullerton College campus last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
Mallett managed to wave as she landed at the airport, transferring from a Las Vegas hospital to the UCI burn unit in Orange. She suffers from burns on over 40% of her body.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
The "Dances With Wolves" actor was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was convicted in January on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4.
Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series.
With runners on second and third, Lane Thomas delivered a three-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals over the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 and sweep the series.
Marco Reus scored two goals, the second one on a penalty kick in the 85th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake.
Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews scored in the third period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 5-1 victory.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
A reckless driving suspect who was allegedly wearing a wig surrendered to officers after a police pursuit through Los Angeles County.
Cecilia Stratford received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award at 83 years old.
The White House praised the Secret Service's quick actions after the shooting. At the same time, officials announced they'll be investigating how to strength exiting security protocols. CBS LA's Jasmine Viel brings us an expert's take.
The zoo is partnering with Outward Bound Adventures, the oldest nonprofit in the nation dedicated to getting people from urban areas out into nature and into a workforce that has often excluded them. Alys Martinez reports.
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected gunman who tried to attack the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, tutored and attended college in Los Angeles County. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
