LA City councilman faces 34-count indictment
A federal grand jury returned a 34-count indictment against Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar for his alleged role in an ongoing corruption investigation. CBS Los Angeles reports.
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LA City official faces 34-count indictment in corruption probe
Jose Huizar, 51, is accused of leading a criminal enterprise and unlawfully giving favorable treatment to some developers. He could face up to 30 years in federal prison.
California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths
The heartbreaking milestones come as the U.S. surpasses 150,000 deaths from the virus.
Texas judge orders county shutdown
A judge in Texas issued a stay-at-home order in his county even though Governor Greg Abbott says it's not enforceable. This comes as cases climb to critical levels in that state and in California, where the coronavirus is disproportionately affecting the Latino communities. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Pro women's soccer team coming to Los Angeles
Actress Natalie Portman is leading a mostly female and celebrity-packed investors group that is bringing a women's professional soccer team to Los Angeles. The squad will enter the National Women's Soccer League in spring 2022. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Deadline for ICE to release migrant children
ICE officials have reached the deadline to release at least 100 migrant children from three separate detention centers. But the California federal judge in the case warns the children may not be released immediately. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain where those children would go and why the deadline may not be enforced. He also has an update on the children held in a Texas Hampton Inn.
The scarcity of clean water
Mayra Carrillo grew up in California’s Central Valley, in a home that did not have clean water to drink – and neither did her own children. In this web exclusive she talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about when she realized living without access to safe drinking water was not “normal.”
Famously clear Lake Tahoe has been polluted by climate change
When it was measured last year, the clarity of the lake was about 80 feet — 20 years ago, it was 100 feet.
30 states see surge in coronavirus deaths
Coronavirus deaths are on the rise in 30 states as infection rates and hospitalizations in Texas and Florida continue to increase. In addition to health concerns, millions of Americans struggling to pay rent are now facing potential evictions. Michael George reports.
Florida surpasses New York in confirmed COVID-19 cases
With over 414,000 coronavirus cases, Florida trails only California in total cases in the U.S.
Cop on leave after rough arrest
A San Jose Police officer seen in cellphone video kicking and dragging a woman across a parking lot during an arrest has been placed on administrative leave, pending an internal affairs investigation of the incident. CBS San Francisco's Len Ramirez has the latest.
San Jose cop on leave after rough arrest caught on video
Cellphone video shows a police officer kicking and dragging a woman across a parking lot. An internal affairs investigation is ongoing.
Inconsistent mask policies create confusion and confrontation
Across the country, inconsistent mask policies are causing confusion and confrontation. Carter Evans reports.
Dog mesmerized by dolphins
Darla, a 1-year-old Australian shepherd, was mesmerized when she saw dolphins for the first time while boating with her owners off the coast of Ventura, California. The dog's adorable reaction was captured on video.
Florida deploying relief nurses to aid overwhelmed hospitals
Florida's daily death toll from the coronavirus is higher than any other state. Meanwhile, California has surpassed New York with having the most cases since the pandemic began. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Man stranded 40 hours with broken leg in Joshua Tree National Park
Robert Ringo was airlifted to a hospital after being spotted by searchers. He says he was in excruciating pain, but lived on water he brought with him and berries.
California COVID-19 cases exceed New York's
California is now the state with the most coronavirus cases, as hair salons and other businesses struggle to work under new restrictions. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Texas coronavirus cases continue to spike
Texas broke its single-day record for new coronavirus cases with over 10,000 new cases on July 15. Dr. Peter Hotez, a vaccine specialist and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor University, joins CBSN to explain what states need to do to stop the surge.
Several states imposing stricter COVID-19 restrictions
As many states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections, authorities are now enforcing tougher restrictions, such as mandatory mask wearing. Danya Bacchus reports.
Nature: Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The fog is rolling in this weekend along California's San Francisco Bay. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
Majority of California students will begin classes remotely this fall
Governor Gavin Newsom announced only counties not on the state's watchlist can re-open schools.
Newly revealed WH doc backs stricter measures
A newly revealed White House document suggests that states experiencing major surges in coronavirus infections take more stringent measures, such as closing bars and mandating face masks. Paula Reid reports.
LA County sees record number of daily new coronavirus cases
In the past 48 hours, the county has reported 7,350 new cases of the virus.
Rep. Raul Ruiz on new migrant health bill
California Democratic Rep. Raul Ruiz is introducing a bill to improve the health care of migrants in the custody of Customs and Border Protection. He says it will provide the basic humanitarian needs to detainees. Congressman Ruiz discussed his bill and other news of the day on "Red & Blue."
California moves up 2020 primary
In 2016, California didn't hold its presidential primaries until June 7. For 2020, it'll join the Super Tuesday states on March 3. Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times explains why the state's earlier primary date reflects its inferiority complex when it comes to presidential politics.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
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