California EV sales drop as experts say federal policy shifts reshape market
California's goal of having 100% of new cars sold be electric vehicles by 2035 may be hitting a roadblock.
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California's goal of having 100% of new cars sold be electric vehicles by 2035 may be hitting a roadblock.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
California is fighting back a day after the U.S. Senate voted to put the brakes on the state's clean vehicle policies.
The U.S. Senate is set to take a controversial vote on whether or not to lift that ban.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
The MY 2024 Cybertrucks have faulty accelerator pedals that may be dislodged when high force is applied, the company said.
The U.S. needs more than a million public chargers by 2030, but only a fraction of that number currently exists. Los Angeles is using light poles to help fill the gap.
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
In audio of an emergency call reportedly made from the stricken vessel, someone can be heard saying the blaze "started in the battery of an electric car."
Price reductions across the model lineup cut into Tesla's first-quarter net income, causing it to fall 24% from a year ago.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
The outlet recommends Ford's Maverick Hybrid for anyone with an active lifestyle and Kia's Telluride for infotainment lovers.
California voters are weighing whether to boost taxes on the rich to put more electric cars on the roads.
Rivian Automotive said it is recalling almost all the vehicles it has delivered to customers in order to tighten a loose fastener that could affect drivers' ability to steer.
The plan requires all vehicles sold after 2035 to be zero-emission.
California air regulators are expected Thursday to issue stringent rules to ban the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035 and set interim targets to phase the cars out.
The Universal Basic Mobility pilot program will increase electric vehicle car sharing services and EV charging facilities.
California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years to 35% of all new car purchases, an aggressive target set as part of the goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by the middle of next decade.
"I wasn't comfortable with the price I had to pay for this truck. Two years ago, I would have never been anywhere near the price that I just paid," said Taylor Ogden, who owns an independent used car dealership.
Following President Joe Biden's executive order to set the U.S. on a path to have half of all new vehicles purchased by 2030 be electric, a motion was introduced in the Los Angeles City Council Friday to create a master plan for electric vehicle infrastructure citywide.
Beginning Jan. 1, Edison customers who use 400 percent of the baseline usage in their area will pay a fee.
Electric car maker Tesla Motors wants to park its battery technology in homes and businesses across the U.S.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law several bills designed to boost use of clean-air vehicles in California.
The permit application requests fire damage repair and restoration, for like replacement of the damaged structure at 1400 Los Palos Street, with no change to the building size, use or occupancy.
A post from the airline on X apologized for the outage and said its IT team is working "as quickly as possible to get the system restored."
In a statement, UC said it "deeply values" its physicians and other health care professionals.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA is one of the recipients, and the children selected for the free tickets will be able to attend flag football, making its Olympic debut in 2028, or swimming at the 2028 Stadium, the Rams' home venue.
Just before 3 a.m., an 8-inch main ruptured at First Street, leading to a road closure from Detroit Street to La Brea Avenue.
The permit application requests fire damage repair and restoration, for like replacement of the damaged structure at 1400 Los Palos Street, with no change to the building size, use or occupancy.
The ruling came after the fifth day of testimony detailed the final text messages sent between David Anthony Burke and Rivas.
A post from the airline on X apologized for the outage and said its IT team is working "as quickly as possible to get the system restored."
In a statement, UC said it "deeply values" its physicians and other health care professionals.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA is one of the recipients, and the children selected for the free tickets will be able to attend flag football, making its Olympic debut in 2028, or swimming at the 2028 Stadium, the Rams' home venue.
The permit application requests fire damage repair and restoration, for like replacement of the damaged structure at 1400 Los Palos Street, with no change to the building size, use or occupancy.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA is one of the recipients, and the children selected for the free tickets will be able to attend flag football, making its Olympic debut in 2028, or swimming at the 2028 Stadium, the Rams' home venue.
Just before 3 a.m., an 8-inch main ruptured at First Street, leading to a road closure from Detroit Street to La Brea Avenue.
A pack of coyotes appears to have taken over an empty condominium complex that is under construction in West Hollywood, sparking safety concerns for residents living nearby.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said they filed to drop charges against California labor leader David Huerta after he was arrested during an immigration protest.
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach rescued more than 400 people this weekend as dangerous rip currents hit Orange County shores.
Orange County prosecutors said the 36-year-old man beat his mother to death with a hammer.
Two people were on board the plane, which reportedly suffered an engine issue after departing from John Wayne Airport.
The Newport Beach Police Department warned organizers and attendees of an end-of-summer beach party after hundreds of people were arrested at a similar gathering on July 4th.
The man used red spray paint to write the words "fascist" and "nazi" on 13 Teslas in Irvine.
Riverside County detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a cold case homicide investigation dating back to 2004, when a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in La Quinta.
A Kaiser Permanente employee was fatally struck outside of the Riverside Medical Center on Monday morning when police were in pursuit of a suspect.
A 38-year-old Los Angeles County man was arrested for murder and driving under the influence causing injury after the three-car crash just outside of Temecula's wine country.
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is "stable but critical" after suffering a setback over the weekend, according to the Ojai Raptor Center, which has been caring for the beloved matriarch of Southern California's favorite avian family since she was found sick last weekend.
While they've seen a decline in mosquitoes since last year, vector control experts expect to see an increase as the latest heat wave hits Southern California.
A post from the airline on X apologized for the outage and said its IT team is working "as quickly as possible to get the system restored."
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Mike Trout had his first four-hit game in more than five years, Jorge Soler and Jo Adell homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid and avoid a series sweep.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Denis Bouanga scored two goals, Son Heung-min scored in his third consecutive match since the World Cup break, and Los Angeles FC thrashed Sporting Kansas City 4-0 for its fourth consecutive victory.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Actress Ellen Greene discusses “Little Shop of Horrors,” its 40th anniversary and local screenings.
Will Hayden Smith, WSL Director talks about the 2026 US Open of Surfing continuing at the Huntington Beach Pier with another hurricane bringing high surf to the SoCal region.
LADWP responds to another water main break in the Fairfax District on Tuesday, where an 8-inch line ruptured.
Kim Washington, VP of Philanthropy and Marketing at the Boys & Girls Club of Metro LA, discusses the club receiving community tickets for the Olympic games.
Jenny Voisard, FOBBV, discusses Jackie’s condition while being treated at the Ojai Raptor Center, as anemia is still a concern.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
