2 years after Dobbs, Democratic-led states move to combat abortion bans
The efforts from Democratic-led states include shield laws that prohibit patients and providers from facing legal consequences for abortion procedures.
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The efforts from Democratic-led states include shield laws that prohibit patients and providers from facing legal consequences for abortion procedures.
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 five states, voters will decide in the midterm elections this November whether to protect the right to abortion or restrict access.
Activists continue to battle for abortion rights in the wake of the astounding decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court earlier this year, with dozens gathered for rallies throughout SoCal on Saturday.
CBSLA Reporter Kandiss Crone talked to some activists and abortion rights supporters who rallied in Hollywood.
President Biden signed an executive order and spoke about what his administration is doing to protect reproductive rights after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. He urged Americans to vote for lawmakers who would pass abortion rights legislation. Watch his remarks.
For the second straight week, signs and chants of "My body, My choice," was the constant slogan.
While speaking at the NATO summit on Thursday, President Joe Biden addressed his desire to codify Roe v. Wade into law by getting an exception to the Senate filibuster.
The amendment in California is part of Democrats' aggressive strategy to expand access to abortion in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Kara Finnstrom reports from Downtown Los Angeles, where a fourth day of protests were planned in response to the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Demonstrators in L.A. joined the thousands of Americans marching over the weekend.
Kara Finnstrom reports on the continuing protests happening throughout the Southland as demonstrators rally against the recent SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Sweeting was pushed to ground during an abortion rights protest in Downtown LA on Saturday on the eastbound side of the 101 Freeway.
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
CBS2 and KCAL9 provide team coverage of protests in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade.
As a result to the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Newsom signed AB 1666, legislation aimed at protecting women, doctors and others who assist with abortions from civil judgement and civil lawsuits by states where abortions are illegal.
Tina Patel reports from Cal State University, Long Beach, where she spoke with several students about the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade announced by Supreme Court justices on Friday.
Rick Montanez reports from Downtown Los Angeles, where a series of protests are expected over the weekend, with several planned for Friday alone, after SCOTUS justices opted to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision which gave American women a constitutional right for abortion access.
Amy Johnson provides an update on SCOTUS' historic decision to overturn 50 years of precedent, and how the move is affecting different states around the nation, where some "trigger laws" have already gone into effect.
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision made in 1973, President Joe Biden addressed the nation to over thoughts on what he called a "sad day for the court and for the country."
Angelenos joined the hundreds of thousands of Americans marching Saturday to protest the potential overturn of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Rina Nakano was in Downtown Los Angeles, where she spoke with several demonstrators fighting for abortion rights.
In light of a recent leak out of the Supreme Court, which detailed that justices plan to overturn the Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision to give American women abortion rights, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi offered their thoughts over the weekend. Laurie Perez reports.
Demonstrators gathered across the Southland on Saturday in support of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, after a leaked document revealed that it may be overturned by Supreme Court justices.
The draft published by Politico indicates it was circulated in February, and the justices could change their votes in the days or weeks before a decision is released.
The group RiseUp4AbortionRights held protests in several cities across the nation including LA. They set up in the heart of the Hollywood to spread the word about what they call the erosion of reproductive rights and potential criminalization of abortion in many states.
Sarah Weddington, a Texas lawyer who as a 26-year-old successfully argued the landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court, died Sunday. She was 76.
The Long Beach Fire Department issued evacuation orders for about 20 coastal homes after powerful waves compromised the seawall.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for much of Southern California, including Los Angeles and Orange counties.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Officers closed two lanes on the northbound 405 Freeway after a deadly crash near Bel Air.
The Long Beach Fire Department issued evacuation orders for about 20 coastal homes after powerful waves compromised the seawall.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for much of Southern California, including Los Angeles and Orange counties.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Officers closed two lanes on the northbound 405 Freeway after a deadly crash near Bel Air.
The Long Beach Fire Department issued evacuation orders for about 20 coastal homes after powerful waves compromised the seawall.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for much of Southern California, including Los Angeles and Orange counties.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Officers closed two lanes on the northbound 405 Freeway after a deadly crash near Bel Air.
The California Board of Parole granted Erik and Lyle Menendez an early parole suitability hearing, which is tentatively scheduled for March 2027.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Deputies from Los Angeles and Orange counties seized roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters and arrested five people in a joint bust on Thursday.
Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 15-year-old son, Skylar, make the drive from Orange County to Koreatown to set up their food stand at the corner of Third Street and Vermont.
The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. near the Ortega Highway, which connects Orange County to Riverside County.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf.
A 71-year-old woman was nearly beaten to death with a metal baseball bat after she helped a stranger who claimed he had just been robbed.
A Lake Elsinore man jumped in between In-N-Out workers and an irate customer swinging around a stick in the restaurant.
A Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly riding a motorcycle into a crowd of people in Riverside on Wednesday morning, injuring two people.
A Chino man with an elaborate home garden that has drawn scrutiny from neighbors and city leaders, resulting in fines, says that he is being subjected to more penalties despite adhering to city guidelines.
In a last-ditch effort, Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to halt the plan to eradicate mule deer from Catalina Island.
The California Board of Parole granted Erik and Lyle Menendez an early parole suitability hearing, which is tentatively scheduled for March 2027.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five people and injuring five others, officials said.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Mookie Betts hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday night.
Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19 to lead the Pirates over the Angels 1-0.
Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta'Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California.
Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández provided key hits in Shohei Ohtani's absence as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Noel Caliskan scored a tying goal on a rebound in the 75th minute and DeAndre Yedlin made a sliding clearance in the closing minutes to preserve Real Salt Lake's 2-2 draw with LAFC.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
One person died and four others were hospitalized after a crash on the 110 Freeway near South LA.
The incident occurred at 9:54 a.m. in the 600 block of Gillette Street in Boyle Heights after reports came in of a man armed with a pipe, which was later revealed to be a pruning pole. Hunter Sowards reports.
Nicole Comstock and Laurie Perez show the erosion and damage caused by the powerful waves in Los Angeles County.
The NTSB is trying to figure out what went wrong before an Amazon cargo jet ran off a runway at Miami International Airport.
The Malibu coastline has eroded over the weekend with residents saying the high surf and powerful waves knocked out about 30 feet of sand. Laurie Perez reports.
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.
