Fire forces evacuation of Calif. Six Flags

A popular Southern California amusement park will reopen Monday after a wildfire prompted a dramatic evacuation. Crews are battling at least six fires burning across California. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Jun 10, 2019
• 2:23

Massive search for missing automotive writer

A massive search is underway in Northern California for a longtime automotive writer who mysteriously disappeared while on a motorcycle trip near the Sierra Mountains. Police say they've recovered nearly all of Davey Johnson's belongings – including his motorcycle – but have no idea where he is. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Jun 10, 2019
• 3:10

NCIS agents investigate double murder

The love affair and brutal executions of a young, decorated Marine sergeant and his wife rocked a California community in 2008 – baffling detectives and NCIS agents. The story is featured in "NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget – Unbreakable," Wednesday, June 12 at 9/8c on CBS.

• Jun 12, 2019
• 8:54

Shooting at Costco in California leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

At least one person is dead and two others were injured after an argument erupted inside a Costco in Southern California. The shooting sent shoppers racing for the exits and ducking for cover.

• Jun 15, 2019
• 1:00

Immigrant twins graduate from medical school

Octavio and Omar Viramontes, twin boys who worked the grape fields of central California after their family moved from Mexico when they were ten, are now celebrating their graduations from medical school. Octavio and Omar graduated from Harvard and UCLA respectively, just one day apart. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Jun 15, 2019
• 2:47

Off-duty cop at Costco during deadly gunfire

Police said one man was killed and others were injured after a deadly shooting broke out at a Costco in California. There was an off-duty cop inside the Costco, but it’s not clear what role they played in stopping the shooting. Nicole Comstock of Los Angeles’ KCBS-TV reports.

• Jun 15, 2019
• 1:30

1 dead in Southern California Costco shooting

One person was killed Friday night at a Southern California Costco when an off-duty police officer opened fire after an argument. Shoppers ran for their lives. Carter Evans reports.

• Jun 15, 2019
• 1:44

Honey bees a sweet target for thieves

A surge in almond production in California has increased demand for pollination services — and that has turned honey bees into a sweet target for thieves who want to turn a quick buck.

• Jun 25, 2019
• 1:19

Witnesses describe California shooting

A Ford dealership employee allegedly shot and killed two of his managers after being fired on Tuesday before taking his own life, police said. CBS San Francisco's Maria Medina reports from the scene.

• Jun 26, 2019
• 1:42

Package sent to Facebook may contain sarin

Hazmat crews in California are expecting results back Tuesday after a suspicious package possibly containing a deadly poison was found near Facebook’s main campus. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Jul 2, 2019
• 1:14

California bans discrimination against natural hair

A new law makes California the first state to ban discrimination against black students and employees over their natural hairstyles. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law Wednesday, which protects black people with styles like dreadlocks or cornrows. Michelle Miller reports.

• Jul 4, 2019
• 5:21

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits SoCal restaurant

Restaurant owner Jason Corona shared this video of a 6.4-magnitude earthquake toppling plates and breaking bar glasses at the Casa Corona restaurant in Ridgecrest, California. The quake is the biggest to strike the region since 1999.

• Jul 4, 2019
• 1:08

Powerful earthquake strikes California

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California and caused damage in the city of Ridgecrest. The jolt caused one house to go up in flames. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 4, 2019
• 3:40

Strong aftershock hits SoCal

The Los Angeles Fire Department says a magnitude-5.4 aftershock struck Southern California shortly after 4 a.m. local time Friday morning. It comes a day after a magnitude-6.4 quake struck in the Mojave Desert. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN from the quake's epicenter in Ridgecrest with the latest.

• Jul 5, 2019
• 6:08

California at risk for aftershocks from quake

The most powerful earthquake in 20 years hit Southern California on Thursday, and the Ridgecrest area is still experiencing aftershocks. Scientists warn the region is at risk for even more severe quakes. United State Geological Survey seismologist Dr. Susan Hough joins CBSN with details on the risk.

• Jul 5, 2019
• 6:57

Southern California hit with 7.1 magnitude quake

Southern California is awaiting more aftershocks after two powerful earthquakes rocked the area this week. The 7.1 magnitude quake, which hit just after 8 p.m. local time, was felt from Los Angeles all the way to Nevada and caused injuries, sparked fires and closed roadways. The quake was centered in the Mojave Desert near the town of Ridgecrest, which is still recovering from a 6.4 magnitude quake on the Fourth of July. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 4:08

Reports: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joining Clippers

NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is reportedly headed to the Los Angeles Clippers. The California native joins the team after spending last year with the Toronto Raptors and leading them to their first NBA championship. The Clippers also traded for Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 0:58

CA residents on edge after 2nd major quake

Southern California is reeling from yet another earthquake this morning. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rolled through the Los Angeles area last night and could be felt throughout the state, and into Mexico and Nevada.The quake caused injuries, sparked fires, and closed roadways. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 4:07

Officials assessing damage after California earthquake

Seismologists are warning that large aftershocks could continue in Southern California for days after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the area. CBS Los Angeles reporter Joy Benedict joined CBSN with the latest.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 4:41

Another earthquake strikes Southern California

A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California on Friday night. It is the second earthquake to rattle the area in the past two days. Dr. Wendy Bohon, a geologist for the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology, joined CBSN with more.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 8:42

California assesses damage after major quake

Crews in Southern California are assessing the damage after a second massive earthquake rocked that region. Friday night’s 7.1 magnitude quake damaged buildings and sparked fires. Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 2:35

California residents on edge after quakes

Two major earthquakes and 3,000 aftershocks have rocked a wide area over the past three days. Is there more seismic activity to come? Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 7, 2019
• 2:00

Calif. residents rattled by quakes sleep outside

Millions of people in Southern California are on edge and worried about their safety after two large earthquakes and more than 4,000 aftershocks. The powerful, damaging quakes rocked the small desert town of Ridgecrest, 110 miles north of Los Angeles. Some people there are so worried, they refuse to sleep indoors. The second quake, 7.1, was the strongest California has seen in 20 years. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 8, 2019
• 4:04

In The Name of Hate

A brilliant Ivy League student is murdered after he went to a California park with a former high school classmate. Was he killed because he was gay and Jewish? "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith investigates.

• Jul 20, 2019
• 43:29

Earthquake insurance to spike for Californians

Earthquake insurance rates are expected to spike for some residents in California. John Rundle, a distinguished professor of physics, earth and planetary science at University of California - Davis, and Glenn Pomeroy, CEO of the California Earthquake Authority, join CBSN to discuss.

• Jul 10, 2019
• 7:29

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