California records driest year since 1924
Experts have compared the past year to California's massive drought of 1977.
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White House tackles supply chain issues
The Biden administration is working with the private sector to try to ease ongoing supply chain issues. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the problem, and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with a look at what the administration is doing on that plus, the latest FDA advisory meetings on potential COVID-19 booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
Coast Guard names "parties in interest" in California oil spill
About 26,000 gallons of crude oil is believed to have leaked into the Pacific Ocean near Huntington Beach.
A stench has been lingering over a city and residents say it's making them sick
The stench is coming from the Dominguez Channel, a waterway that runs through Carson.
Clinton spends fourth night in Calif. hospital
Former President Bill Clinton remains in a Southern California hospital after being admitted Tuesday to treat a non-COVID-related infection. Former first lady Hillary Clinton was seen leaving the hospital alone Friday. It's unclear when the 42nd president will be released. Lilia Luciano reports.
California oil spill believed to be much smaller than originally feared
The amount of crude oil spilled in an offshore pipeline leak is estimated to be one-fifth of what officials initially feared, a Coast Guard official said.
Robert Durst sentenced to life in prison for killing best friend
Durst, 78, was convicted in Los Angeles Superior Court last month of first-degree murder.
Self-driving cars keep turning down a dead-end street in San Francisco
Waymo said the city's Safe Streets initiative means that's the only place cars headed north on the residential street can turn around.
Alisal Fire prompts evacuations, power shutoffs and wind advisories
The wildfire had burned 14,500 acres and 5% contained as of Wednesday morning.
Alisal Fire swells to 13,400 acres in one day with 5% containment
The blaze closed portions of Highway 101, and many area residents were forced to evacuate.
Raging California wildfire forces evacuation
The fast-moving Alisal Fire is threatening dozens of homes in Santa Barbara, California, and shut down a portion of Highway 101. Jamie Yuccas shares the latest.
Small plane crashes into California neighborhood, killing 2
A UPS truck was one of the vehicles struck in the crash, officials said. The company confirmed an employee was killed and said it would cooperate with investigators.
Case of missing California teen re-opened 36 years later
There was speculation Susan Bender, of Modesto, was a victim of the serial killer duo known as "the speed freak killers." And her belongings and diary were found in someone else's home.
Human remains found in search for missing N.J. woman Lauren Cho
During the search for Cho, "unidentified human remains were located in the rugged terrain of the open desert of Yucca Valley," officials said.
California demands gender-neutral toy displays at big stores
"We need to stop stigmatizing what's acceptable for certain genders and just let kids be kids," assemblyman says.
Deep Springs College
For two years, students live on a remote ranch in California, where drinking is forbidden and they’re required to perform at least 20 hours of labor per week, on top of a full course load. Jon Wertheim reports.
60 Minutes visits Deep Springs College
60 Minutes travels to the remote California desert, home of Deep Springs College, for a different type of remote learning.
Deep Springs College: A different kind of remote education
For two years, students live on a remote ranch in California, where drinking is forbidden and they're required to perform at least 20 hours of labor per week, on top of a full course load.
Cruise ships to return to San Francisco with record 127 port calls expected
The return comes after a 19-month cruise hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
California pipeline could have been damaged up to a year before oil spill
An investigation into the timeline of the events which led to the spill is underway.
Shooting of teen mom by school officer investigated as homicide
Manuela "Mona" Rodriguez, who had been declared brain dead after the Sept. 27 shooting, died Tuesday after she was removed from life support.
California bans secret condom removal during sex
The two new laws enhance punishment for those who rape their spouses and make it a sexual battery offense of someone to remove a condom during sex without consent.
Investigators probe how 13-inch crack formed in California pipeline
"We don't have a smoking gun," said John Amos, CEO of environmental watchdog SkyTruth.
60 Minutes goes to Deep Springs College
One of America's most selective colleges requires hard labor, forbids drinking and sits isolated in the California desert. Jon Wertheim reports, Sunday.
Los Angeles to require COVID vaccine to enter restaurants, shopping centers
Mayor Eric Garcetti has indicated that he will sign the ordinance.
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
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Midterm campaigns make final push as early voters hit the polls
High-speed train accident in Spain leaves at least 68 dead
Dolores Huerta, labor activist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
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Qatari mediators hand Iran new proposal to end the war
No clear winner in Israeli election as polls suggest stalemate
Nearly 75% of ex-NFL players who died from 2008-2023 had CTE, study finds
Jury selection begins in Meta, Snap social media addiction case
