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The relentless drought in California is taking its toll on the state's multi-million-dollar wine industry. The hills of Napa Valley are usually lush in February, but this year they are the exact opposite. Some wineries may soon have to rely on wells and recycled water. Carter Evans reports.
Led by Joe Cacace, friends gather in Lomita, Calif., to honor Dawn'smemory on the third anniversary of her disappearance.
Fitness is important especially for senior citizens, but so is self-defense. One California gym-chain is helping seniors achieve both with one simple goal, to make a senior feel powerful with something that normally represents frailty. Carter Evans reports.
The state leads the nation in COVID-19 cases, followed by Florida and Texas.
The world's best surfers are headed to Half Moon Bay, Calif., to compete in the Mavericks Invitational, one of surfing's legendary events. John Blackstone reports on the how the record-breaking waves are luring adrenaline junkies from near and far.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
Mayor of Compton, Calif., Aja Brown is passionate about public service. She is battling against crime, poverty, poor schools, and the city's reputation for gangs. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports.
After a relatively mild stretch of weather, cold, wintry weather is returning to areas that were hard-hit by a record cold snap less than three weeks ago. Though not record-breaking, temperatures are expected to be up to 20 degrees below average in many areas. Lauren Casey of CBS station WCCO reports
Flames from a devastating wildfire in Glendora, Calif., have died down, but severe drought is keeping firefighters across Southern California on high alert. The region hasn't seen a drop of rain all month, and California's governor, Jerry Brown, has declared a state of emergency. Carter Evans reports.
Fire crews have a handle on the wildfire northeast of Los Angeles, but the fire has underscored the severe drought conditions in the West that have caused parts of 11 states to be designated natural disaster areas. Carter Evans reports.
Many parts of California are experiencing dangerous wildfire conditions. CBS News' Bill Whitaker reports.
A Calif. man was arrested for allegedly running over his family’s dog with his car – and the incident was caught on camera. KCAL9's Serene Branson reports.
After a drawn-out court battle, Jahi McMath, a California girl declared brain-dead after a tonsillectomy, has been released to her mother. Charlie Rose reports.
Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a wildfire in Big Sur, Calif., that broke out Monday morning. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy reports on the fire and those that have lost their homes, including the Big Sur fire chief.
Another large wildfire, the Ranch Fire, could threaten a homeless encampment in an L.A. suburb, neighbors and officials said.
Fifty dogs from the Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento, Calif., have been flown to the Idaho Humane Society. The move is part of charities' attempts to relocate dogs to other shelters rather than euthanize them. CBS Sacramento's Ron Jones reports.
Another major wildfire is burning in Southern California, on top of the one that destroyed homes on Wednesday. Jamie Yuccas reports.
"Officer Urrea risked her own life to save another and her actions prevented a tragedy today," the Lodi Police Department said.
More than 5,000 structures are threatened and three have been destroyed, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The sounds of high-performance car engines filled the air Sunday as thousands of fans, friends and car enthusiasts headed to Valencia, California, to pay tribute to Paul Walker at the site where the "Fast & Furious" actor died in a car crash.
A fight over Christmas lights in one Orange County, California, town has some residents wondering if the Grinch is in town. KCAL's Brittney Hopper reports.
A powerful punch of Arctic air is sagging south across the western part of the country. Snow blanketed Reno, Nev., and parts of California can expect some of the coldest weather in 15 years. Meteorologist Megan Glaros, of Chicago station WBBM, reports.
Firefighters in Santa Ana, California, worked to free a woman who became wedged between two buildings, after attempting to jump from the roof of one building to another. KCAL's Rachel Kim reports on what it took to rescue her.
Sheriff's deputies in California are trying to learn what led to the death of actor Paul Walker, best known for his work in the "Fast and Furious" series. Kevin Frazier, co-host of "OMG! Insider," reports from the scene of the accident.
President Barack Obama heads to San Francisco, where he'll deliver a speech pushing immigration reform, before heading to Los Angeles to raise money for the Democratic party. Charlie Rose reports.
