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.
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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The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that more than a third of recent COVID-19 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles were infected with the new strain.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.
Unemployment fraud crackdown is "disaster" for some with real claims
Jobless Californians with legitimate unemployment claims are struggling to get their money.
Trump administration slashes habitat for imperiled spotted owls
The owl is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and is losing nearly 4% of its population annually.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "Balm in Gilead"
Performing in isolation, members of the Pasadena, Calif.-based arts organization MUSE/IQUE join virtually to present "Balm in Gilead," a poignant spiritual fitting for these troubled times. Performers include vocalists Ben Harper and Maiya Sykes, drummer Jimmy Paxson, bassist Michael Valerio, violinist Charles Yang, and keyboardist Deron Johnson, joined by Herman Cornejo, principal dancer with American Ballet Theater.
Democrats condemn effort to recall Newsom
California's Democratic Party condemned efforts to recall Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday. The party referred to the petition to remove the governor as the "California coup" and compared the motivations behind the recall to those of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol last week. The Sacramento Bee political reporter Sophia Bollag joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Disneyland to become "super" COVID vaccination site
The theme parks is set to become Orange County's first mass-vaccination site, as the state faces record deaths from coronavirus.
California governor opening mass COVID-19 vaccination sites
The state saw 10,000 deaths over the last month.
Vaccine rollout remains slow as cases soar
More than 30,000 people in the U.S. have died of COVID-19 just since New Year's Day of 2021. Dr. Rashmi Jain joins CBSN to discuss what's happening with the pandemic and how vaccines could be administered more quickly.
California sees 10,000 coronavirus deaths in just one month
Hospitalizations also have exploded and many hospitals are stretched to the limit.
6 inmates use "homemade rope" to escape California jail
All but one of the suspects are charged with violent felonies, including murder.
COVID cases surge in California
Coronavirus cases are surging across the U.S., especially in California, where health officials are reporting 1 in 5 patients are testing positive for COVID-19. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with Dr. Nicole Van Groningen from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center about the coronavirus crisis in California.
Nature: Elephant seals
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the beach at San Simeon, Calif., a home for elephant seals. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
Southern California hospitals on verge of rationing care
Some hospitals are so packed patients are being sent hundreds of miles away for treatment.
U.S. hits new record for COVID-19 deaths
Hospitals in Southern California are on the verge of rationing care as coronavirus deaths continue to surge across the country. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
2021 Grammy Awards postponed
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards have been postponed due to the impact COVID-19 has had in Los Angeles, where the show broadcasts. CBS LA has the details.
Logistical issues plague vaccine rollouts
Nationwide logistical issues are bringing Operation Warp Speed to a crawl as states struggle to dole out vaccines. COVID-19 deaths continue to spike across most of the country as health care workers say they are stretched thin. David Begnaud reports.
Freezer power outage forces emergency injections of COVID vaccine
All 830 doses for Mendocino County in Northern California had to be injected before they could thaw and be rendered useless.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
