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With California's historic drought, the governor is not backing down from his mandatory water cutbacks. But as Ben Tracy reports, the state's $46 billion farming industry, which uses roughly 80 percent of California's usable water supply, is getting a pass -- for now.
When California's governor ordered the state's first mandatory water restrictions last week, many people started making plans to remove their lawns. But, in wealthy neighborhoods like Beverly Hills, the grass is still green and growing. Omar Villafranca reports.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has ordered the first mandatory water restrictions in the state's history because of its historic drought. The new rules do not apply to farmers, but that doesn't mean they aren't struggling as well. Omar Villafranca reports.
California has set regulations requiring the entire state to cut back on water usage by 25 percent. The state plans to achieve that through a combination of incentives and enforcement. John Blackstone shows us one community that could serve as a model for the rest of the state.
California is in the midst of its worst drought ever recorded, prompting Gov. Jerry Brown to mandate restrictions on water use for 39 million residents. The plan aims to cut overall water use by 25 percent. Omar Villafranca reports from South Lake Tahoe, California.
There are calls in California to reform the state's ballot initiative process. A proposed measure calls for the death of people who participate in sodomy. Ben Tracy reports on how California's system lets ideas get to the ballot box that wouldn't get off the ground in other states.
Police said the suspect had locked the office complex gates ahead of the shooting.
Twelve patients made medical history in California earlier this year with a six-way kidney swap. Last week, the patients came together for an emotional reunion. Carter Evans reports.
The shooting was the worst in the city since 1997, when a former Caltrans employee killed four people.
Authorities have identified the suspect in Wednesday night's shooting at a California office complex that left four people dead, including a 9-year-old boy. At a press conference Thursday, they said the gunman and the victims had personal or business relationships.
The family of a missing California woman says they're living a nightmare. Denise Huskins, 29, was apparently abducted from her boyfriend's home Monday. The kidnappers demanded a ransom. Juliette Goodrich of San Francisco affiliate KPIX reports on the search efforts in the suburbs of Vallejo.
"A cause has been determined, the investigation has concluded," Sheriff Alex Villanueva said.
A Montana man drowned after rescuing his 13-year-old son who slipped on a rock and fell into the ocean during a family vacation in California.
Jeff Harmes has been homeless for nearly 30 years, but still has roots and a purpose. Carter Evans met up with Harmes to see how he is growing a unique place in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
Scott Pelley reports on human smuggling across the southern border; then, the governor who's castigating the president on climate change; and, Steve Kroft ventures to the Isle of Eigg
The USGS says the probability that California will experience an earthquake of magnitude 8.0 or greater over the next three decades has increased. CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Meg Oliver have more.
A pre-dawn party turned into a scene of chaos. Early Saturday morning, thousands of students attended a St. Patrick's Day party near the campus of California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo when a garage roof collapsed, injuring at least eight. Carter Evans reports on the details of how it went down.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, discusses the lessons the U.S. can learn from overseas ISIS recruits.
As so much of the nation shivers, the waves at Mavericks, a surf spot just south of San Francisco, are legendary. Carter Evans reports on the story of a man who confronts and documents the danger of the ocean.
UCLA Medical Center warning 179 patients that they may have been exposed to bacteria "superbug" CRE; it may have been factor in two deaths and has infected 5 more patients. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Inside al Qaeda: Living and working with terrorists; Reforming solitary confinement at infamous California prison; then, billionaire Koch brother's crusade against counterfeit wine.
A blast was reported at the ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance, California. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
A California family had a weekend visit to Santa Barbara it will never forget. A baby sea lion joined the family on a kayak trip around the wharf.
Health officials in California are warning people to stay away from so-called "measles parties." The get-togethers are meant for parents to intentionally expose children to measles to develop immunity. CBS medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula explains the dangers of exposing children to the disease.
A severe weather system is spraying central and northern California, Oregon and Washington with rain, high winds, and severe thunderstorms. Carter Evans reports.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
The executive order will open the door for more research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
The executive order will open the door for more research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
The executive order will open the door for more research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "No Getting Over You."
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "I Did It For Love."
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
Two people were found dead when a minivan carrying nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth worth up to $3 million crashed in a Fort Worth neighborhood.
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"CBS Saturday Morning" shares tips on how to make the most of your life insurance.
A round-trip train ticket from New York or New Jersey to World Cup games at Metlife Stadium will cost $150 each. "CBS Saturday Morning" breaks down the reasons behind the price hike.
Pope Leo XIV stopped in Cameroon as part of his 11-day Africa trip. During a Mass attended by over 100,000 people, he urged the crowd to reject violence.
Violent tornadoes slammed the Midwest overnight. Meanwhile, questions remain over the Strait of Hormuz. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."