Judge: California law requiring women on corporate boards unconstitutional
In the three years it has been on the books, the law has been credited with improving the standing of women in corporate boardrooms.
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Firefighters work to contain Coastal Fire
California firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 20 homes in in Laguna Niguel. Mayor Elaine Gennawey tells CBS News' Lana Zak how her community is coping after this tragedy, and the latest on efforts to contain the fire.
3-year-old girl who died was allegedly subject to exorcism at church
Arely Naomi Proctor died after family members performed a ceremony to "liberate her of her evil spirits," church officials said.
Wildfire destroys homes in Southern California
At least 20 homes were torched and hundreds of residents are under evacuation orders after a wildfire tore through a wealthy Southern California neighborhood. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait shares the latest.
Wildfire near Laguna Beach destroys 20 homes, forces 900 residents to evacuate
At least 900 residents in the city of Laguna Niguel have been evacuated from their homes.
Multimillion dollar homes burned in California
More than a dozen houses and multimillion dollar homes near the California coastline have been destroyed by a wildfire. The Coastal Fire has already burned more than 200 acres and forced some Orange County families to evacuate. CBS News' Dina Demetrius reports from Laguna Niguel.
Coastal Fire destroys homes in Orange County
The Coastal Fire in Orange County, California, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, has destroyed multiple homes. Local officials gave an update on the fire Wednesday night. Watch their remarks.
California teenagers take action against hate
After experiencing racism during the pandemic, Mina Fedor and her eighth-grade classmates started Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Rising, which developed a plan encouraging schools to teach Asian American history. Nancy Chen shares more.
California eatery named one of 50 best restaurants in the world despite setbacks
Home-grown ingredients helped Single Thread weather the pandemic and a fire to land the prestigious ranking.
Man accused of opening plane's emergency exit, sliding down wing at Chicago airport
Chicago police said Davila exited the airplane at approximately 4:37 a.m. on Thursday before walking onto the wing of the aircraft and jumping onto the airfield.
Drought threatens water, energy security
Western states are experiencing the worst drought in at least 1,200 years, and scientists say climate change has made conditions significantly worse. Dartmouth College assistant professor of geography Justin Mankin joined CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Tanya Rivero to discuss the historic drought and how it's forcing communities to make an impossible choice.
Dramatic video shows deadly shootout in California smoke shop
The guard was treated at a hospital for gunshot wounds to his face and neck, the sheriff's department said.
Woman arrested in boyfriend's 1996 murder after cops get "anonymous letter"
The case went cold until 2020, when investigators received an anonymous letter implicating Jade Benning in the slaying, police said.
Hiker found dead near mountain after sending final text to mom
A helicopter crew was dispatched and spotted an unresponsive man at the base of a waterfall.
TikToker raises funds for Uber driver
A California woman raised thousands of dollars online for an Uber driver who helped her after her belongings were stolen at Coachella.
After a century, condors soar again over California coastal redwoods
The California condor -- the largest native North American bird, with a wingspan of nearly 10 feet -- were last spotted in the area around 1892.
Kids fly high thanks to an aviation nonprofit
The nonprofit organization Fly Compton puts kids in the pilot seat to gear them for success in the aviation world. Kris Van Cleave reports.
California probes oil and gas companies
California's attorney general is investigating ExxonMobil and other companies for their alleged role in causing a global plastic pollution crisis — saying the industry has deceived the public about recycling for decades.
"Unprecedented": New maps show nearly all of the West is in drought
The latest government maps show 95% of California is suffering severe or extreme drought.
Girl seriously injured in coyote attack on California beach
Officers chased it down the beach but were unable to capture it.
California residents forced to cut water use
Around six million residents in Southern California are being ordered to cut their water use due to a historic drought. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins Errol Barnett to discuss.
31 Mexican Mafia members and associates face murder, racketeering charges
The 33-count indictment includes charges for two murders, six attempted murders, drug and gun related charges as well as racketeering offenses.
Southern Californians ordered to cut water use amid drought
Southern California's water supplier has taken the unprecedented step of ordering millions of people to cut their outdoor watering to one day a week.
Woman stranded in forest for 6 days survives by eating snow, yogurt
"She was very emotional, but physically okay," the sheriff's office said.
Alex Trebek's estate sale attracts crowds
"Jeopardy!" fans turned out in the hundreds to attend an estate sale of longtime host Alex Trebek's personal effects. Adriana Diaz has more.
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