Biden's jobs plan could help California's high-speed rail

Officials in California are hoping to benefit from President Biden's multi-trillion dollar infrastructure plan. In 2008, voters approved a $10 billion bond measure for a high-speed rail project. The goal is to connect the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles via rail. But costs for the project have ballooned, support has dwindled, and many are questioning if the full line will ever be completed. Debra Kahn, California bureau chief at Politico, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• May 12, 2021
• 05:33

California attorney general on anti-Asian hate

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" to discuss why he's launching a Racial Justice Bureau within his state's Department of Justice.

• May 12, 2021
• 04:52

Edna Chavez: "I learned to duck bullets"

"Arming teachers will not work. Zero tolerance policies do not work. They make us feel like criminals," said California teen Edna Chavez. "We should feel supported and empowered in our schools"

• Mar 24, 2018
• 07:33

California storms wreak havoc

For nearly 48 hours, a storm has been hitting parts of California, trapping drivers and fueling fast-moving flood waters. There's still plenty of concern in Montecito, a community still rebuilding after a deadly mudslide. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal has the latest.

• Mar 22, 2018
• 01:48

Possible attempted attack at Air Force base

New details are emerging about a possible attempted attack at Travis Air Force Base in California. A car loaded with propane tanks ran the main gate Wednesday night and exploded into flames. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone has the latest.

• Mar 22, 2018
• 01:23

Police fire on unarmed black man 20 times

Police in California are investigating why two Sacramento officers shot at an unarmed black man 20 times -- and killed him. Stephon Clark, a 22-year-old father of two, was in his grandparents' backyard when he was shot and killed Sunday. John Blackstone reports.

• Mar 22, 2018
• 02:20

3/21/18: CBSN Evening News

Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook made mistakes, CEO addresses data compiled by Cambridge Analytica; Healing a broken heart, 15-year-old receives news of a heart transplant

• Mar 21, 2018
• 46:38

Flooding in California

As heavy rain slams parts of California, emergency crews are monitoring areas prone to flooding -- especially since the bulk of the storm is just moving in. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Mar 21, 2018
• 01:18

Nor'easter forecast

Both coasts of the country are dealing with severe weather. In California, there's heavy rain, and on the East Coast, people are dealing with a fourth nor'easter. WBZ chief meteorologist Eric Fisher has the forecast.

• Mar 21, 2018
• 01:06

Woman hides in stranger's doghouse

A woman running from the law in Riverside, California, found herself in the doghouse -- literally. Surveillance footage shows the woman hopped a fence and hid inside a stranger's doghouse until she was eventually caught.

• Mar 21, 2018
• 01:04

Sanctuary law exemption

The Los Alamitos City Council voted to opt out of California's sanctuary law that limits cooperation between local police and federal immigration agents. Before the vote, dozens of people lined up in order to speak their mind. CBS Los Angeles' Stacey Butler reports.

• Mar 20, 2018
• 01:34

Driverless shuttles hit the road in Calif.

California's first driverless buses started running this month in San Ramon, near San Francisco. The electric shuttles can carry 12 people. John Blackstone climbed aboard for a spin.

• Mar 19, 2018
• 02:03

Calif. agents taking illegal firearms away

California is the only state with a database that cross references gun owners with people who have criminal convictions, restraining orders or serious mental health issues. Carter Evens went along with a special task force charged with taking firearms away from people who are not allowed to have them.

• Mar 19, 2018
• 03:21

Driverless buses debut

California's first driverless buses started running in March in San Ramon, near San Francisco. The electric shuttles can carry up to 12 people -- six sitting and six standing. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports.

• Mar 18, 2018
• 01:49

The Dish: Irish chef Noel McMeel

Acclaimed Irish chef Noel McMeel grew up on the family dairy farm and his mother's traditional home cooking was his first culinary inspiration. He trained in Northern Ireland and the U.S., working in some of this country's most renowned restaurants, including Le Cirque in New York, and Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. Then he headed back home. Now he's executive head chef at the award-winning Lough Erne Resort and author of the book "Irish Pantry."

• Mar 17, 2018
• 05:08

Boulder pushed off overpass kills man in car

The pregnant wife of a man killed by a boulder that crashed through the window of their car near Los Angeles is pleading for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for pushing the rock off an overpass.

• Mar 16, 2018
• 02:35

Teacher accidentally shoots gun

A California teacher is on leave after he accidentally fired his gun inside a classroom. The incident is gaining attention amid calls to arm teachers in schools. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Mar 14, 2018
• 01:33

Trump's first visit to California

In his first visit to California since taking office, President Trump had two themes: a strong military, and bigger border wall. While the president did say two our of three prototypes of the wall would work, the funding still hasn't been approved. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Mar 13, 2018
• 02:16

Protesters in California before Trump's visit

President Trump is making his first trip to California since taking office. The president is at odds with many leaders in the Democratic stronghold on issues like his planned border wall. A new CBS News poll shows 60 percent of Americans oppose the wall, but 77 percent of Republicans favor it. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Mar 13, 2018
• 02:03

Trump heads to California

President Trump makes his first visit to California since taking office. Many state and local leaders in the state oppose his immigration policies. Major Garrett reports.

• Mar 13, 2018
• 02:02

Calif. homeless encampment cleared

In Anaheim, California -- not far from Disneyland -- officials recently cleared out a camp where hundreds of homeless people lived -- some for as long as 10 years. Many were moved to hotels and motels, while others moved on. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Mar 11, 2018
• 02:24

New details about veterans' home shooting

What led a decorated Army rifleman to attack at a safe haven for fellow veterans? Investigators say 36-year-old Albert Wong, a former patient at nation's largest home for elderly and disabled veterans, killed two executives and a psychologist before killing himself. Carter Evans reports from Yountville, California.

• Mar 10, 2018
• 02:16

Sheriff: Suspect and hostages are dead

On Friday evening, law enforcement officials confirmed the deaths of the suspect and his three hostages at a Veterans Home in Yountville, California. They also found the suspects car. The names of the victims are not yet identified.

• Mar 9, 2018
• 06:57

3/9/18: CBSN Evening News

Gunman takes 3 hostages at veterans home; How taking down a confederate flag brought a community together.

• Mar 9, 2018
• 48:10

Gunman holds hostages

A gunman took three people hostage at a veterans home in California on Friday. Police say the gunman has also exchanged gunfire with deputies. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone has the latest.

• Mar 9, 2018
• 02:14

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