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Joe Biden makes his pick for Vice President; Wisconsin's partisan primary election

• Aug 11, 2020
• 22:34

U.S. tops 150,000 coronavirus deaths

In the past week, more than a quarter of the U.S. reported a record number of new COVID-19 deaths, and 14 states hit record highs for new cases. There is now a concern about the virus traveling back north. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Jul 29, 2020
• 04:51

U.S. surpasses 4 million coronavirus cases

ICU beds are filling up at an alarming rate at California's Riverside Community Hospital as the state is reporting a new record of coronavirus cases and deaths. Jamie Yuccas takes a look.

• Jul 23, 2020
• 04:00

Some Florida hospitals reach ICU capacity

At least 53 hospitals in Florida have reached ICU capacity as coronavirus cases and hospitalization surge. Meanwhile, protests are happening nationwide on whether to reopen schools this fall. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Jul 20, 2020
• 02:31

Girl raises funds to diversify her school's crayons

Some schools in Southern California are getting new coloring supplies to teach children about diversity. This is thanks to a young girl who saw something wrong when she looked in her crayon box, and decided to do something about it. Chip Reid reports.

• Jul 16, 2020
• 01:34

California shuts down due to COVID-19 spikes

A spike in COVID-19 cases in California is forcing the governor to shut down businesses once again. The skyrocketing rates there and around the country are forcing governors to rethink their strategies for reopening, especially as students are set to return to school. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Jul 14, 2020
• 02:53

Firefighters struggle to contain fire on Navy warship

Firefighters are struggling to control a raging fire aboard a U.S. Navy warship docked in San Diego. The blaze broke out Sunday morning, and despite an all-out effort with helicopters and fire boats, the fire is still burning. David Martin reports.

• Jul 13, 2020
• 01:14

More Americans head into lockdown amid pandemic

California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all counties in the state to close indoor operations at restaurants, bars and museums as coronavirus cases continue to surge. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles and San Diego school districts announced it will resume classes this fall, but only online. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

• Jul 13, 2020
• 04:12

Florida shatters national record for new cases

Florida finds itself at the center of the country's recent coronavirus surge, with new cases and deaths mounting fast. Throughout the country, cases continue to rise and multiple states imposed new restrictions and reversed reopening plans. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Jul 12, 2020
• 02:17

Sailors injured in fire on U.S. Navy ship

A U.S Navy ship caught fire Sunday morning at Naval Base San Diego. At least 18 were injured aboard the USS Bonhomee Richard.

• Jul 12, 2020
• 00:30

California, Florida and Texas see record new virus deaths

America's three biggest states, California, Florida and Texas, are all reporting their largest single-day death toll since the pandemic began. David Begnaud reports.

• Jul 9, 2020
• 04:05

COVID-19 testing sites overwhelmed on the West Coast

The rise in coronavirus cases is taking a toll across the West Coast with long waits for testing and hospitals running critically low on personal protective equipment and hospital beds. Jamie Yuccas takes a look.

• Jul 7, 2020
• 01:36

States reimposing virus restrictions

California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered 70% of the state to close bars and ban indoor dining for the next three weeks after a huge spike in coronavirus cases. Dr. Fauci warns the country is “not in total control” of the pandemic. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 1, 2020
• 03:28

California orders bars closed in 7 counties as virus spreads

In California, the coronavirus is proving resurgent prompting officials to order bars and nightclubs closed to curb the spike of new infections. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Jun 28, 2020
• 01:56

West Coast sees a spike of coronavirus cases

The West Coast is seeing a spike of coronavirus cases. In California, there are nearly 200,000 confirmed cases of the virus. Carter Evans reports.

• Jun 25, 2020
• 01:43

Pasadena FD staffs first all-female crew

The Pasadena Fire Department had an all-female crew for the first time in its history. While it was only for one shift, some of the firefighters are hoping for more. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Jun 24, 2020
• 01:38

Mural honors health care workers

A remarkable mural has sprung up in San Francisco to honor health care workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Its message: How we care shapes who we are. Jamie Yuccas takes a look.

• Jun 23, 2020
• 01:15

How coronavirus affects the housing market

The housing market has taken a hit since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but there is hope now that some states are reopening. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look.

• Jun 21, 2020
• 02:07

Suspect in officer deaths linked to radical movement

An active duty U.S. Air Force sergeant is facing new charges of murdering a federal officer. He's already in jail for the ambush killing of a sheriff's deputy in California, and prosecutors say he's part of a violent, anti-government extremist group. Jeff Pegues has the details. 

• Jun 16, 2020
• 02:03

Investigation into black man found hanging from a tree

California's Attorney General is being asked to investigate the death of Robert Fuller, a 24-year-old black man who was found hanging from a tree. It happened early Wednesday in the city of Palmdale, 60 miles north of Los Angeles. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. 

• Jun 14, 2020
• 02:09

Armed man wanted in "ambush" attack

California officers and the FBI are searching for James Lira after he apparently fired dozens of rounds at the Paso Robles Police Department early Wednesday, leaving a sheriff deputy wounded. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

• Jun 11, 2020
• 01:42

Closing thoughts from protesters

At a time that appears to require and demand less talking and more listening, CBS News shines a light to the voices who don't speak from a desk.

• Jun 7, 2020
• 01:55

Peaceful protests in California turn violent

Santa Monica officials say there were four hundred arrests and claim 95 percent were outsiders. Police Chief Cynthia Renaud said the looters took advantage of the peaceful protesters. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Jun 1, 2020
• 01:42

California reopens amid pandemic

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued new guidelines to partially reopen the world's fifth largest economy, but tensions continue to rise as L.A. County will continue enforcing a stay-at-home order until July. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.

• May 12, 2020
• 02:26

Calif. wants to increase testing for asymptomatic people

An autopsy confirms that two California residents have possibly died from the coronavirus about three weeks earlier from the first coronavirus death in the U.S. This comes as the Golden State wants to ramp up testing for COVID-19. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 01:55

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