Timeline: The disappearance of Maya Millete
Maya Millete, 39, went missing in January 2021. What was happening between her and her husband before she disappeared and what does spellcasting have to do with it?
California
Judge denounces DOJ lawsuit over California mail ballots
The Justice Department unsuccessfully attempted to force California election workers to set aside mail ballots returned from up to 20,000 alleged noncitizens.
California's Unfinished Business | Helping lawmakers hold themselves accountable
CBS News California built a first-of-its-kind public accountability tool tracking state audit recommendations to lawmakers — detailing what lawmakers were told to fix, how audit-backed bills died, and what remains unresolved.
California voters reject billionaire wealth tax, CBS News projects
Voters in California have rejected a tax on the state's wealthiest residents, CBS News projects, following a campaign that has split traditional allies and shattered spending records for a tax-related measure in California.
Scott Wiener says Trump is "delusional"
President Trump held a surprise press briefing at the White House on Monday featuring UFC CEO Dana White. Democratic Representative-elect Scott Wiener of California joins CBS News with reaction.
2 licensed skydivers die after midair collision in California
The two skydivers collided at approximately 150 feet above the ground, Skydive Elsinore said.
DOJ dropping suit over alleged noncitizen ballots
The Justice Department moved to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens.
Backlash to Newsom's clemency plans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he will commute all current death row sentences to life in prison. Californians are divided on the decision.
Political twists and turns of 2026 midterms
CBS News' Michael George breaks down the top political headlines from the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
California High-Speed Rail's CEO resigned. Will new leadership investigate the contracts he left behind?
Records reveal millions in disputed consultant billing, a contract under inspector general investigation and unanswered oversight questions, now inherited by Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget director.
Angela Gonzales-Torres on her election win
DSA-backed Angela Gonzales-Torres is now set to represent a Los Angeles area House seat after ousting embattled incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez. Gonzales-Torres joined CBS News to discuss her victory.
House Republican who voted to impeach Trump loses reelection
Rep. David Valadao is one of the last remaining House Republicans in office who voted to impeach President Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
DOJ subpoenas California counties over alleged noncitizen voting
Several counties in Northern California were hit with fresh grand jury subpoenas over alleged noncitizen voting just days before the midterm elections, local officials told CBS News.
Adam Schiff on Democrats' top priority
California Sen. Adam Schiff told Kris Van Cleave that he believes Democrats' top priority should be "tackling corruption" after a blue wave swept Tuesday's midterm elections.
Latest on California governor race
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are facing off in California's race for governor as locals also vote on what would become the country's first billionaire tax. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave breaks it down.
How common is voter fraud?
The Supreme Court quickly rejected a Department of Justice effort to force California to separate ballots, targeting alleged noncitizen voters. CBS News election law expert David Becker speaks on voter fraud claims.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots dispute
Earlier Monday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to order California election officials to set aside mail ballots from 20,000 people it alleges are noncitizens.
Expert on midterms-related legal claims
Federal judges have rejected several legal challenges related to the midterm elections. CBS News' David Becker has more.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in California ballot case
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in its effort to force California to set aside mail ballots from thousands of people it claims are not U.S. citizens.
2 arrested in L.A. woman's 2025 disappearance
Two people have been arrested in connection with the 2025 disappearance of Christina Downer, the sister of "Saturday Night Live" writer Jimmy Fowlie. Tom Hanson reports.
Video show ICE agent pointing gun at bystander
A new video shows an ICE agent pointing a gun at a bystander during an arrest operation in Los Angeles, sparking new outrage over the agency's tactics. Anna Schecter has more.
Shootings kill 2 at Halloween Spirit stores in California, Michigan
Shootings on Friday night in California and Michigan at Halloween Spirit stores, a retailer selling costumes and decor, killed two people, authorities said.
Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
A federal judge ordered the federal government to stop demanding that state and local election officials separate out ballots and threatening criminal prosecution for noncompliance.
Appeals court rejects DOJ bid to set aside disputed California ballots
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Justice Department's request for California to set aside disputed ballots received in the midterm election.
Analyzing the Latino vote
Ken Salazar, a former U.S. secretary of the interior, shares his perspective on how Latino communities could shape the results of the midterm elections.
Federal judge blocks Trump from closing historic D.C. golf course, for now
U.S. facilitating direct engagement between Europe and Russia
Travelers stranded, flights canceled after ground stop. Here's what we know
Trump, Putin, Xi Jinping to meet in first trilateral of its kind
Man in his 70s diagnosed with heart defect usually found in infancy
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U.S. gave Singapore scant help with Alice Huang probe, source says
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Criminal probe into cruise ship over potential "magic pipe"
New congressman faces sexual harassment allegation
