2 dead in massive California storms; Highway 1 washed out
The "atmospheric river" storm caused a landslide that took out a section of highway about 15 miles south of Big Sur.
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Man returns home after last-minute clemency
Corvain Cooper was serving life in prison for nonviolent marijuana charges. But in President Trump's last hours in office, Cooper was one of at least a dozen whose cannabis-related sentences were commuted. Jericka Duncan spoke to Cooper in his first interview since his release.
Major storm pounding Northern California heads south
Atmospheric river has brought heavy rain, snow, high winds, mudslides where wildfires left barren land, widespread power outages.
Thousands evacuate amid California mudslide
Deadly storms continue to hit the West, leaving behind destruction that has forced thousands of California residents to evacuate. Carter Evans has more on the damage.
Reopening schools safely amid COVID
The Biden administration is pushing to reopen schools despite recent numbers indicating January will be the deadliest month of the pandemic to date. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, and then Dr. John Bradley joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss when vaccines will be available for children and how parents can prepare kids for the return of in-person learning. He also explained the variant of the virus spreading in California and what residents can do to protect themselves.
San Francisco to remove Washington and Lincoln's names from schools
The move has been scrutinized for its timing and alleged failure to include community members in making the decision.
Powerful storm slams the West
California is getting pummeled by severe weather caused by an atmospheric river, which can move water vapor faster than the Mississippi River. Carter Evans explains.
Major storm slams California, triggering landslides
California was hit by powerful winds, torrential rain and packed snow.
"Atmospheric river" brings rain and snow
California is bracing for heavy rain and snow. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN AM to talk about the forecast and how this type of storm is linked to climate change. He also breaks down a new report on the rising rate of ice loss due to climate change.
Doctor says reopening schools will help kids
President Biden wants to include funding for new ventilation systems and COVID-19 testing for schools in his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the impact remote learning is having on students and what she thinks of California Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to lift the state's stay-at-home order.
California stay-at-home order lifted
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the decline, but ICU capacity in some California regions remains 0%. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
California governor on lifting COVID stay-at-home orders
The move opens the way for a return to limited restaurant dining, religious services and other activities.
Massive unemployment fraud scheme in California
Charges have been filed in Southern California against several convicted felons over a unemployment fraud scheme. Billions of dollars in aid meant to help struggling Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic were allegedly stolen instead. CBS Los Angeles' Kristine Lazar reports.
California paid out $11 billion in bogus jobless claims in 2020
Investigators are looking into possible fraud involving $20 billion more.
California lifts state stay-at-home order
California officials lifted the state's stay-at-home order following a drop in new reported COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates as well as projections for that decrease to continue, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday. The lifting of the order means restaurants in some areas can open for outdoor dining and an end to the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew. Watch his remarks.
Student who defied odds headed to Harvard
California student Cielo Echegoyen got national attention for her reaction when she found out she got into Harvard University. Lilia Luciano spoke with the teen, and shares the incredible story of hard work and perseverance behind her success.
Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, has died at 75
Sutton was a four-time All-Star and pitched for the Dodgers, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, California Angels and the Dodgers again in 1988, his final season.
New COVID strain in Los Angeles could be driving virus surge
The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that more than a third of recent COVID-19 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles were infected with the new strain.
California cremation limits suspended due to backlog of bodies
More than 2,700 bodies are stored at both hospitals and the coroner's office, according to the emergency order.
Man lived 3 months undetected in Chicago airport
A man from California is facing criminal charges in Chicago after hiding in O'Hare Airport for nearly three months. The man said he was living there because he was afraid to fly.
Museum honors kids who fought to change history books
Years ago, a class of fifth-grade students marched into California's state Capitol to testify and rewrite their history books. Now, they're being honored for their bravery.
Senate pick shakes up California politics
As Vice President-elect Kamala Harris resigns from the Senate, California Governor Gavin Newsom has named the state's attorney general, Alex Padilla, to fill the seat. Sophia Bollag, a politics reporter covering the Newsom administration at the Sacramento Bee, joins CBSN to discuss the impact as well as GOP efforts to recall the governor.
LA becomes first county to hit 1 million COVID-19 cases
Los Angeles is the first county in the nation to hit 1 million COVID-19 cases and is now battling the new more contagious coronavirus strain. Lilia Luciano reports.
Phil Spector dead at 81
Phil Spector, the famed music producer who was convicted of murder in 2009, has died, California prison officials said Sunday. He was 81.
Extensive lung damage seen in COVID patients
Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss another grim forecast from the CDC projecting more than 90,000 COVID-related deaths in the U.S. in the next three weeks. He also explains new information on lung damage and the rise in cases among children.
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Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
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Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
RFK Jr. to ease access to unapproved peptides, draft policy states
