Washington state health officials confirmed Thursday that pneumonia caused by measles killed an unidentified woman this spring

Washington state health officials confirmed Thursday that pneumonia caused by measles killed an unidentified woman this spring. The death is not tied to the Disneyland outbreak, which spread to the Northwest. However, the death comes 15 years after the virus was considered eliminated in the U.S. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the case.

• Jul 3, 2015
• 02:32

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law the most restrictive vaccine requirements in the nation

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law the most restrictive vaccine requirements in the nation. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more on the controversial bill.

• Jun 30, 2015
• 01:58

Amber Pangborn got lost on a back road in a remote forest east of Chico, California

Amber Pangborn got lost on a back road in a remote forest east of Chico, California. With no cell phone service or gas in the car, she delivered her own daughter in her back seat. Pangborn used a lighter and hairspray to start a signal fire. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• Jun 30, 2015
• 00:56

The push began after the huge measles outbreak at Disneyland

California lawmakers passed one of the toughest vaccination bills in the country. The law would require mandatory immunizations for school children with few exceptions. The push began after the huge measles outbreak at Disneyland. CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the significance of this bill.

• Jun 30, 2015
• 03:11

Flames burned more than 755,000 acres

Huge wildfires are raging from Alaska to California, forcing thousands of evacuations. Flames burned more than 755,000 acres. One of the most dangerous fires is in Wenatchee, Washington, where homes and businesses are being destroyed. Joanna Small of Seattle affiliate KIRO reports.

• Jun 30, 2015
• 03:01

New data shows the drought is designated as "extreme" or "exceptional" in more than 70 percent of California

Gusty winds and drought conditions are fueling more flames in California's wildfires. New data shows the drought is designated as "extreme" or "exceptional" in more than 70 percent of California. That gives firefighters a new obstacle this year: searching for water. John Blackstone reports from Big Bear Lake.

• Jun 26, 2015
• 03:34

The Santa Clarita fire in southern California has burned 350 acres

Firefighters in drought-stricken California are battling fierce wildfires earlier than usual. The Santa Clarita fire in southern California has burned 350 acres. Another fire in the northern part of the state tore through more than 500 acres, and that's in addition to fire still burning near Lake Tahoe. John Blackstone reports.

• Jun 25, 2015
• 02:04

As summer begins in a state ravaged by drought, some consider golf courses in California a drain on scarce water supplies

As summer begins in a state ravaged by drought, some consider golf courses in California a drain on scarce water supplies. Ben Tracy hit the links to show how those who run the fairways are faring.

• Jun 22, 2015
• 03:20

California residents are now dealing with a new side effort of the record drought: worsening air quality

California residents are now dealing with a new side effort of the record drought: worsening air quality. John Blackstone explains dust in the air and smoke from wildfires are creating a dangerous mix.

• Jun 20, 2015
• 01:53

Firefighters out west have been working to put out at least 10 major wildfires between California and Alaska

Firefighters out west have been working to put out at least 10 major wildfires between California and Alaska. The fires are responsible for scorching more than 45,000 acres of land. CBS News John Blackstone reports on the growing blackened landscape in the west.

• Jun 20, 2015
• 02:26

Work to prevent wildfires in drought-stricken California is more urgent than ever

Work to prevent wildfires in drought-stricken California is more urgent than ever. As John Blackstone reports, 400 campers and residents had to be evacuated when an 11,000-acre wildfire broke out east of Los Angeles.

• Jun 19, 2015
• 01:39

For Pixar's new animated feature "Inside Out," Dolby Cinema technology uses enhanced colors and sound to truly draw viewers in

For Pixar's new animated feature "Inside Out," Dolby Cinema technology uses enhanced colors and sound to truly draw viewers in. Lexy Savvides reports from Emeryville, Calif.

• Jun 19, 2015
• 01:45

Leaders in the Mountain House community are desperate for a solution to keep the water running

New statewide restrictions have cut off water supplies in response to the historic drought. Leaders in the Mountain House community are desperate for a solution to keep the water running. John Blackstone reports.

• Jun 19, 2015
• 02:36

From the depths of the sea, a tidal wave of red crabs has blanketed a California beach.

From the depths of the sea, a tidal wave of red crabs has blanketed a California beach. Scientists believe this red crustacean carpet may actually hold key information about changing weather patterns. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jun 17, 2015
• 02:04

Beachgoers across the country are on high alert about what lurks in the waters

North Carolina has seen three shark attacks in less than a week. Beachgoers across the country are on high alert about what lurks in the waters. One community in California is trying a new tactic to ease swimmers' fears. Ben Tracy reports from Seal Beach, California.

• Jun 17, 2015
• 03:25

The balcony near the University of California-Berkeley campus may have fallen because it was overloaded with people.

An apartment balcony near the University of California-Berkeley campus may have fallen because it was overloaded with people. The collapse killed six students, all but one from Ireland, and seriously injured seven others. John Blackstone reports.

• Jun 17, 2015
• 02:30

The technology allows the lifeguards to monitor the sharks without needing to go into the water

Lifeguards in Seal Beach, California are using a drone to look for sharks near the shoreline. The technology allows the lifeguards to monitor the sharks without needing to go into the water. Stacey Butler of CBS Los Angeles reports.

• Jun 16, 2015
• 01:34

In some parts of the country there is still a critical shortage of bees, so renting bee colonies to farmers is a big business

In some parts of the country there is still a critical shortage of bees, so renting bee colonies to farmers is a big business. John Blackstone reports how bee thieves are like modern-day cattle rustlers.

• Jun 14, 2015
• 01:49

California produces 100 percent of the nation's almond supply, and 80 percent of those consumed worldwide

California produces 100 percent of the nation's almond supply, and 80 percent of those consumed worldwide. But in the midst of the state's historic drought, the little nut that requires a lot of water has become a symbol of a big problem. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jun 11, 2015
• 02:06

A stretch of shoreline in Long Beach, California, is closed as the Coast Guard tests tar balls that have washed ashore to see if they are linked to last month's oil spill near Santa Barbara

A stretch of shoreline in Long Beach, California, is closed as the Coast Guard tests tar balls that have washed ashore to see if they are linked to last month's oil spill near Santa Barbara. Danielle Nottingham reports.

• Jun 4, 2015
• 02:08

Clean up crews are removing 55 gallons of tar balls that washed up along the Long Beach coast in California and shut beaches down

Clean up crews are removing 55 gallons of tar balls that washed up along the Long Beach coast in California and shut beaches down. CBSN Adam Yamaguchi and Anne-Marie Green describe the cleanup efforts.

• Jun 4, 2015
• 01:17

Firefighters doused a swarm of bees with foam at Pasadena High School in California after dozens of people were possibly stung during a middle school's graduation ceremony

Firefighters doused a swarm of bees with foam at Pasadena High School in California after dozens of people were possibly stung during a middle school's graduation ceremony. Four people needed the paramedics, but no one needed hospitalization.

• Jun 4, 2015
• 01:19

In the midst of California’s historic drought, cities and towns are looking for any source of water they can find

In the midst of California’s historic drought, cities and towns are looking for any source of water they can find. That includes a water recycling process some call “toilet to tap.” Ben Tracy reports.

• Jun 4, 2015
• 03:35

A rare 15-foot oarfish washed ashore on Catalina Island, wowing marine experts and local residents alike

A rare 15-foot oarfish washed ashore on Catalina Island, wowing marine experts and local residents alike.

• Jun 3, 2015
• 00:30

Mandatory water restrictions are in effect across California where the governor hopes to cut water usage by an average of 25 percent

Mandatory water restrictions are in effect across California where the governor hopes to cut water usage by an average of 25 percent across the state. One industry that has found itself in the crosshairs of the new crackdowns is swimming pools. David Begnaud reports Los Angeles where some are choosing to fill in their pools.

• Jun 2, 2015
• 03:11

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