Historic winds likely to fan California fires
Historic winds are in the forecast for California this weekend as the state battles two major wildfires. CBS News weather and climate contributor Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN with the forecast.
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Tick Fire devastates Southern California
Many structures have been destroyed as the so-called Tick Fire tears through Southern California. Kandiss Crone, a reporter for our CBS station in Los Angeles, KCBS, joined CBSN with more on the conditions there.
180,000 to evacuate over NorCal wildfire
Hurricane-force winds created blowtorch-like conditions overnight in Northern California as the Kincade Fire continued to rage Sunday. At least 180,000 people have been told to evacuate. CBSN Los Angeles has the details.
4 dead in Halloween night shooting
Four people were killed and several others wounded in a shooting in northern California on Halloween night. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office announced the casualties in Orinda on Friday. Meanwhile, A 7-year-old girl out trick-or-treating in a bumblebee costume was critically injured after being struck by apparent stray gunfire on Chicago's West Side, police said.
Greta Thunberg joins climate rally in L.A.
Teen activist Greta Thunberg joined hundreds of people in a youth-led climate rally in Los Angeles on Friday. She marched with Youth Climate Strike Los Angeles and pointed to California's spate of wildfires as evidence that major policy changes are needed.
Amazon to debut new grocery stores
Amazon plans to open a new line of grocery stores in California next year, starting in the Woodland Hills neighborhood. The company said the store would be different from Whole Foods and would not compete against Whole Foods.
4 dead in California party shooting
Four people were killed and six more wounded when "unknown suspects" sneaked into a backyard filled with people at a party in central California and fired into the crowd, police said. The shooting took place on the Fresno's southeast side, where people were gathered to watch a football game, police said.
California sues Juul over e-cig marketing
California became the second state to file a lawsuit against Juul, accusing the e-cigarette maker of creating marketing campaigns that targeted teenagers. CBSN Los Angeles' Kara Finnstrom reports.
N.Y. joins California in lawsuit against Juul
New York state officials have joined their counterparts in California and North Carolina in suing e-cigarette maker Juul, alleging the company created marketing campaigns that targeted youth and helped fuel teenage lung illness and, in some cases, vaping-related deaths. CBSN New York reports.
Speier's "Pinocchios" comment draws applause
Representative Jackie Speier, a Democrat from California, drew laughter and applause Wednesday for a comment she made about President Trump having "five Pinocchios on a daily basis." She made the remark while questioning Ambassador Gordon Sondland in his public impeachment hearing.
13-year-old accused of threatening school shooting
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threatened to shoot fellow students at his middle school, Southern California authorities said Friday. When authorities searched the suspect's home, officials added, they found a high-capacity magazine, approximately 100 rounds of ammunition, a map of the school and a list of some students and teachers.
Biden's VP search underway
Joe Biden's search for a running mate is well underway. He has said he will choose a woman, and sources tell CBS News he's seriously considering five to eight potential picks. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post national politics reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the veepstakes in the age of coronavirus.
Pink Taco founder Harry Morton has died
Harry Morton, the founder of the Pink Taco restaurant chain, was found dead Saturday age age 38. Morton was found unconscious in his home in Beverly Hills by his younger brother. The cause of death is not currently known. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Calif. voters sound off on issues that matter
For the latest installment in our series, Three Meals, we traveled to California. Long an afterthought in choosing a party’s nominee in a presidential campaign, next year California's primary moves to Super Tuesday in early March. This will give the state a much bigger say in the contest. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Cave Fire forces thousands to evacuate
The Cave Fire, burning in the mountains near Santa Barbara, California, is forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest from the scene.
Churchgoer potentially exposed 180 others to COVID-19
Even though gatherings of any size are not allowed, the church still opened its doors, putting the entire congregation at risk.
Historic megadrought threatens water supply
For the past two decades, the West has been suffering through a dry spell of historic proportions. The megadrought ranks amongst the worst droughts in the past 1200 years. John Blackstone reports.
Representative Duncan Hunter pleads guilty
Republican Representative Duncan Hunter has pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal campaign funds. In doing so, he is reversing his previous not guilty plea after spending months decrying and denying the allegations. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
SpaceX reschedules Falcon 9 launch
The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon cargo ship loaded with crew supplies and science gear bound for the International Space Station — along with Christmas presents for the lab's crew — was called off Wednesday due to dangerously high upper-level winds. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
California GOP flips house seat
On Wednesday, former Navy fighter pilot Mike Garcia won California's special election for the House seat once held by Representative Katie Hill. He's the first Republican in the state to flip a seat held by a Democrat since 1998. Los Angeles Times political writer Mark Barabak joins CBSN with more on the historic win.
Judge orders Los Angeles to move thousands of homeless people
The judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring relocation of an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 people
Rescuer dies searching for missing hiker
The search for a missing Mount Baldy hiker has been suspended after a searcher died Saturday. Tim Staples, 32, was a teacher and a volunteer for nine years with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department West Valley Search and Rescue Team. CBSN Los Angeles' Adrianna Weingold reports.
Warren spin room interview
In a post-debate spin room interview with Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns, Senator Elizabeth Warren said her attack on Mayor Pete Buttigieg is about the "kind of campaign we are running." She repeated her attack on Buttigieg's recent fundraiser at a "wine cave," despite pushback from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Debate reaction from Sanders supporters
At a watch party of the sixth Democratic debate with Senator Bernie Sanders' supporters, the crowd cheered loudly when he sparred with former Vice President Joe Biden and South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg. CBS News campaign reporter Cara Korte reports from Los Angeles.
Snowstorm slams California, moves east
A snowstorm that shut down major roads in California is moving to the east. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Castaic, California, to talk about the storm's impact on holiday travelers.
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