The Life and Death of Blaze Bernstein

A brilliant college student is killed by a former classmate. Inside the trial of the secret neo-Nazi prosecutors say murdered Blaze because he was gay and Jewish. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.

• Sep 21, 2024
• 43:47

CA shooting reported involving federal agent

A shooting in Willowbrook, California, near Los Angeles, reportedly involved a federal immigration agent. CBS News Los Angeles' Rick Montanez has more.

• Jan 21
• 03:33

1/12: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," after the devastating Pacific Palisades fire, Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the area, while FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Rep. Judy Chu of California discuss the response. Plus, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich joins.

• Jan 12, 2025
• 45:44

Your boss could be watching: Why California lawmakers killed a workplace surveillance bill

Do you ever feel like someone's watching you? Well, you might be right, and it might be your boss.

• Jan 19

Police arrest person in Tennessee murder

Police made a third arrest in connection with the murder of a Tennessee man who was linked to the religious group "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies," based in Inland Empire, California. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.

• Jan 19
• 02:36

Therapy dog helps ease anxiety at the dentist

For many, a trip to the dentist can be nerve-wracking. This California doctor found a solution with four legs and a tail. Itay Hod has the story.

• Jan 17
• 02:16

The Dish: Crustacean

Crustacean is a long-time Beverly Hills hotspot, where chef Helene An is marking 45 years of her iconic Vietnamese fusion. She shared the inspiration behind her world-famous garlic noodles with "CBS Saturday Morning."

• Jan 17
• 06:02

Couple probed for child abuse had more surrogate babies

This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.

• Jan 16
• 02:35

How California quietly adds hundreds in hidden fees to drive up traffic tickets

CBS News California investigates why lawmakers are ignoring a state audit that urged them to reduce fees and revise the entire program - nearly a decade ago.

• Jan 16

21-year-old says he's blind in eye after being shot by federal agent at protest

A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life.

• Jan 16

Man says he was blinded at protest

Kaden Rummler, a California protester, is speaking out after he was seriously injured at a demonstration last week. Rummler says he's permanently blind in his left eye after a federal agent shot him in the eye with a less-lethal round at close range. Warning: some images in this report may be disturbing.

• Jan 16
• 02:27

The Uplift: Made with love

Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life. 

• Dec 20, 2025
• 20:47

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.

• Jan 14

Judge weighs law banning masks for ICE agents

Legal representation for the state of California and the federal government were in court on Wednesday over the Golden State's new law that bans federal agents from wearing face coverings during operations. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos reports.

• Jan 14
• 01:31

Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.

The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.

• Jan 13

Judge blocks HHS from freezing $10 billion in social services funding to 5 states

A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.

• Jan 12

Remembering the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir

Andres Gutierrez looks back at the life and career of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who has died at 78.

• Jan 11
• 01:49

Reporter remembers L.A. wildfire animal rescue

One year after the devastating L.A. wildfires, CBS Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel remembers when she and her photographer rushed in to help a woman desperate to save her pet chickens and ducks as flames closed in on her home.

• Jan 11
• 02:33

Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover

Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.

• Jan 10

Cars stolen in U.S. being smuggled to Mexico

More than 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the U.S. in 2024, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the last four years the number of stolen vehicles crossing the border into Mexico from California, Texas and Arizona jumped 79%, the California Highway Patrol says. "CBS Saturday Morning" follows one San Diego native's grueling journey to get her stolen car back from Tijuana.

• Jan 10
• 03:49

San Francisco mayor on proposed state wealth tax

In an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie dodges questions about a proposed tax on billionaires in California, saying he's focused on constituents' concerns rather than what he calls a "theoretical issue" that hasn't yet happened.

• Jan 9
• 01:51

California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65

California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died at 65-years-old. LaMalfa represented California's first congressional district for more than a decade.

• Jan 6
• 00:38

The Uplift: Look for the helpers

Amid the Southern California wildfires, we have seen many stories of sorrow and loss – but also of survival and love. In the darkness, there are moments of light. This episode of "The Uplift" is dedicated to those helping victims of the fires – from daring rescues to finding personal ways to offer support.

• Jan 25, 2025
• 22:08

The Uplift: The eagles have landed

Two beloved bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow received global attention as they awaited the hatching of their eaglets in Big Bear, California. David Begnaud introduces us to a girl who raised funds to obtain a prosthetic limb called the Hero Arm – and in the process, she became a hero to others. Plus, more heartwarming news.

• Mar 8, 2025
• 21:22

The Uplift: A noble life

David Begnaud looks at the legacy of Gayle Noble, a California woman known for her random acts of kindness. Plus, more heartwarming news.

• Oct 25, 2025
• 21:23

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