Supreme Court Blocks Federal Eviction Moratorium; California, LA County Renters Protected Until Sept. 30
In a 6-3 decision, the high court blocked the Biden administration on Thursday from enforcing the moratorium.
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In a 6-3 decision, the high court blocked the Biden administration on Thursday from enforcing the moratorium.
Community and labor leaders and their supporters rallied in Oakland Wednesday to urge Californians to vote "no" on the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom.
Two outbreaks of salmonella have sickened at least seven people in California and dozens more in 16 other states. Twelve of those cases have sent people the hospital, according to the CDC.
In a CBS News poll released Wednesday, 68% of respondents deemed crime a very important issue.
The agency which oversees the vast majority of Southern California's water supply asked residents Tuesday to voluntarily conserve amid a drought crisis that is gripping the state.
A new CBS News Poll of California shows California's vaccinated say unvaccinated are adding risk; there is strong support for mandates and Newsom's recall looks close, hinges on turnout.
A new CBS News poll has found that Californians are still optimistic about the future of their state.
As Californians express widespread concern about the Delta variant, they overwhelmingly say the state's recent rise in cases was preventable, had more people gotten vaccinated and taken more precautions.
Without the order, officials warned much of the state's drinking water supply would be at risk if the drought continues into next year.
California public health officials Wednesday aligned with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance that recommends everyone wear masks in indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status.
Vaccine-verification for state employees is expected to start as early as next week, and the system will be implemented over the coming weeks. Compliance for all health-care settings, both public and private, will be expected by Aug. 23 across the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom blamed vaccine hesitancy on pundits he claimed are "profiteering off misinformation intentionally" and those who "have megaphones that that are abusing that privilege."
A new report published by United Ways of California says that one in three working families in the state are struggling to make ends meet.
Everyone over the age of 2 should wear masks so children can return to classrooms for in-person learning, the group said in updated guidance issued this week.
California lawmakers on Thursday approved the first state-funded guaranteed income plan in the U.S., $35 million for monthly cash payments to qualifying pregnant people and young adults who recently left foster care with no restrictions on how they spend it.
fter issuing a requirement that all California students without masks would be turned away from school campuses regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, the state appeared to immediately issue a reversal Monday night, sparking major confusion.
California schools will take a more cautious approach this fall and continue masking and testing when classes resume, despite new CDC guidance that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to cover their faces inside of school buildings.
California may have lost a congressional seat, and some high-profile technology companies and at least one billionaire publicly left the state. But researchers have determined there was no evidence of an abnormal increase in residents planning to move out of the state.
Californians are being urged to reduce water usage by 15%, which would save 850,000 acre-feet of water, an amount that would supply more than 1.7 million households for a year.
Testing positivity has doubled to 2.5%, and the rate of new daily cases is now 3.47 per 100,000 residents, up from 1.74 last week. Another 11 deaths were also reported.
The new guidelines are being welcomed by civil rights advocates, calling it a major change that will make investigations of controversial shootings more transparent. But there are doubts that the new guidelines will work justly in reality.
With the 15 Freeway near the California-Nevada border jammed for miles most of the day Monday, and Nevada Highway Patrol officers were ready for drivers who got fed up with the backup.
Fire restrictions are officially in place at most of California's national parks, including Joshua Tree National Park in Riverside County, which saw record attendance in May with more than 266,000 visitors.
The state of California will use $5.2 billion in federal money to pay off past-due rent.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said that California will pay off all past-due rent that accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic.
The LAPD said the driver was wanted for allegedly violating a domestic violence restraining order.
Pratt blasted the Los Angeles Times while speaking to CBS LA on Tuesday, suggesting it rename itself as the "El Segundo Times."
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
The LAPD said the driver was wanted for allegedly violating a domestic violence restraining order.
Pratt blasted the Los Angeles Times while speaking to CBS LA on Tuesday, suggesting it rename itself as the "El Segundo Times."
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
The Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario was fully engulfed in flames. Several Southern California agencies responded to provide assistance.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
The 76-year-old said he's honoring a lesser-known labor organizer who pre-dated Chavez -- Bert Corona. Moya said he originally wanted to honor Corona in the Jackson Street mural five years ago.
Annabelle Miller created a new game to help cut through the noise, teaching people how to spot fraud before it's too late. "The main thing you want to look out for with a scam is urgency," Miller explained at a recent presentation.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
A man's suspicious death in Orange County led to a bust at an illegal gambling operation early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A 61-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning when she crashed off the side of a freeway in Riverside County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy and an innocent driver were hospitalized after a crash stemming from a motorcycle pursuit in Fontana on Sunday.
A burglary suspect who allegedly stole from several people visiting the Riverside National Cemetery in recent months was arrested on Saturday following a pursuit, Riverside County deputies said.
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot late Saturday in the 45000 block of Castile Canyon Road, according to Riverside County deputies.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
The endorsement comes as two Republicans vie for the top two spots in June's primary election amid a crowded, split Democratic field.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
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.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the second round, and the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
José Soriano pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell in a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Dalton Rushing hit two solo home runs for his first career multihomer game and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep five times to rout the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 on Monday in a rematch of the 2025 World Series.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Amanda Starrantino takes a tour of the track and all the preps for the April 17-19 event.
With community supporting the family that started it, the half marathon returns this year to honor the 13 service members who were killed in a 2021 suicide-bombing mission in Afghanistan.
King/Drew Medical Magnet High School of Medicine and Science in Willowbrook has produced 1,103 Black student admissions since 1994, including 67 last year alone.
This edition of Class Act takes us to Orange County for Irvine High School! Chloe Carlson reports.
A NASA mission designed to study dust is now helping scientists track plastic pollution, from space. Climatologist Marina Jurica explains how JPL is tackling this problem 250 miles from us.
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.
