Restaurant closes, "exhausted" by customers who won't wear masks
As coronavirus surges, Hugo's Tacos is shutting down to avoid conflicts over facial covering and to keep workers safe.
California
LA County closes beaches for July 4 weekend, citing coronavirus
"The Fourth of July holiday weekend typically means large crowds and gatherings to celebrate, a recipe for increased transmission of COVID-19," the county's public health director said.
Famous diner fights for its life
Hank and Linda Vance, the owners of Hank's Creekside Restaurant, refer to their diner as a "little bit of heaven on earth." Yet like thousands of restaurants around the U.S., the popular Sonoma County, California, eatery is struggling with how to stay in business while keeping its workers and customers safe as the coronavirus continues to rage.
Questions about deputy's shooting of teen
Protesters are demanding answers in the fatal shooting Thursday of 18-year-old Andres Guardado in Gardena, California. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says two deputies saw Guardado with a gun and gave chase when he fled, but investigators don't believe the teen fired the weapon. Jeff Nguyen reports for CBS Los Angeles.
Democrats want John Wayne's name removed from California airport
Orange County's airport is named for the film legend, but his racist comments have the local Democratic party up in arms
California orders bars in LA, other counties to close due to COVID surge
The order from the state's governor comes as the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 500,000 on Sunday night.
Nature: California's Mono Lake
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Mono Lake, east of Yosemite in California, known for its salty waters and mineral deposits. Videographer: Jamie McDonald.
Pasadena FD staffs all-female crew
The Pasadena Fire Department had an all-female crew for the first time in its history. Though it was only for one shift, some of the firefighters are hoping for more. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Failed "experiment" to house homeless in trailers cost city $1.3 million
Only 37 people lived in the trailers for three weeks before the city pulled the plug, blaming escalating costs.
Famed diner fights for survival as COVID-19 rewrites the rules
Hank and Linda Vance call Hank's Creekside Restaurant a "little bit of heaven on earth." Can they save it?
Newsom threatens funds from counties that defy face mask order
Newsom threatened to withhold $2.5 billion in the upcoming budget from local governments if they don't comply with state's orders on wearing masks, testing and other measures in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Nearly 30 members of CA family contract virus
Coronavirus cases continue to climb in California. One family shares a warning after the death of a patriarch and nearly 30 members test positive for COVID-19. Carter Evans reports.
California approves first-of-its-kind rule on electric trucks, vans
The American Lung Association's State of the Air report for 2020 said seven of the 10 most ozone-polluted cities in the U.S. are in California.
City of Fort Bragg, California exploring name change
It's named for the same Confederate general as the vast North Carolina military base and drawing the same controversy.
Black Lives Matter sign vandalized
Two non-sworn public employees were among three people arrested for vandalizing a Black Lives Matter sign in Thousand Oaks, California. Surveillance footage shows one man slashing the sign with a knife and was later identified as an employee of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. CBS Los Angeles' Brittney Hopper reports.
2 public employees arrested for vandalizing Black Lives Matter sign
The large sign displaying the letters "BLM" has been tampered with multiple times since May.
Mural honoring Floyd reminds viewers to vote
A University of Southern California art lecturer, graphic designer and mural artist is behind the "RESIST HATE!" posters at Black Lives Matter protests. Now, he's teamed up with a young aspiring artist to create a mural that honors George Floyd and others killed by police, with the message to vote in November. Jamie Yuccas reports.
CA firefighters add to wildfire arsenal
Eleven western states are under an increased threat of wildfires this summer. But this year, firefighters in California have added a new type of aircraft to their arsenal. Joy Benedict reports.
Alleged CA gunman dead after police shootout
A lone suspect is dead after a days-long shooting spree in Paso Robles, California that appears to have targeted police officers. The county sheriff told Jonathan Vigliotti that it was a purposeful ambush.
California to send every voter mail-in ballot for November
The California governor signed a bill to require county officials to mail a ballot to every registered voter in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Thousands of LA's homeless living near freeways to get shelter
The move is in response to a lawsuit filed in March which alleged that authorities were not doing enough to protect the homeless from the coronavirus.
Latinos make up nearly 70% of coronavirus cases in San Diego County
Despite making up the 34% local population, 67.4% or 5,517 of Hispanic or Latino residents had gotten infected with the virus.
Deputies kill half-brother of black man found hanged in park
Robert Fuller's half-brother was stopped just north of L.A. by deputies tracking him for numerous alleged crimes including kidnapping and opened fire, authorities said.
Dad behind powerful viral post talks racism
Shola Richards' viral Facebook post on why he's afraid to walk in his neighborhood alone has been shared by nearly 600,000 people. Richards tells "CBS This Morning" why he decided to write the post and why white allies are crucial in the fight against racism.
Family demands answers after deputy shoots black man dead in home
L.A. County sheriff's deputies say Michael Thomas, 62, reached for one of their guns after they responded to a possible domestic violence call. His fiancée says he was cooperating. KCAL's Nicole Comstock reports.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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