California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
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Young mom "living, not just surviving" after incurable cancer diagnosis
Elissa Kalver was diagnosed with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer at 34. Since then, she has founded a nonprofit and worked to live life to the fullest.
Mexican megachurch leader indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
A New York federal indictment has charged the longtime head of a Mexican megachurch with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Porn empire owner, once on FBI's most wanted list, gets 27 years in prison
Prosecutors said Michael Pratt and his co-defendants used force, fraud and coercion to recruit hundreds of young women for their adult videos.
Video shows falling shipping containers
A new video shows the moment dozens of shipping containers plunged into the water Tuesday at Southern California's Port of Long Beach. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports.
What do Americans think about redistricting?
As Missouri looks for final passage for its congressional redistricting bill, CBS News examines Americans' thoughts following similar moves in Texas and California. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys has the polling.
Cargo containers spill into Port of Long Beach
A number of cargo containers have fallen off of a ship and into the Port of Long Beach in California. CBS News Los Angeles reports.
Altadena looks to Powerball luck after wildfires
Saturday's Powerball jackpot soared to $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest jackpot in history. One town north of Los Angeles is looking for a little luck after a devastating year. Elise Preston has the story from Altadena.
Massive wildfire erupts in California
A massive fire has exploded in the area of the historic Chinese Camp in Central California, officials confirm. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Photos show wildfire burning through historic California Gold Rush town
A wildfire known as the 6-5 Fire has scorched homes in a historic California Gold Rush town that was settled around 1850 by Chinese miners.
California wildfire decimates historic town
Multiple homes were destroyed in a historic gold rush town after a series of wildfires sparked by lightning tore through parts of California. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
New wildfires rage in California
New wildfires are burning across California, including one that has destroyed homes in the town of Chinese Camp, California. It's one of multiple wildfires occurring as firefighters battle thousands of acres that are in flames in the Sierra Nevada region.
L.A. County fire officials back training for residents to defend their own homes
Faced with growing wildfire threats and finite resources, L.A. County is now training residents to help protect their own neighborhoods.
Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Drones blasting rock music help scare wolves away from cattle
Biologists are using drones to blast AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" and movie clips at the apex predators to shoo them away from cattle.
L.A. fire victims' rocky rebuilding process
Less than eight months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, federal contractors have cleared more than 2 million tons of fire debris from nearly 10,000 properties. Elise Preston is in Altadena, where property owners are now beginning to wrap their heads around the challenges of rebuilding.
OpenAI says changes will be made to ChatGPT after parents of teen who died by suicide sue
Court documents allege ChatGPT encouraged a 16-year-old boy to plan a "beautiful suicide" and keep it a secret from his loved ones.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, seat for Democrats possible
Although unrelated, the Utah ruling comes amid redistricting issues throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Trump administration threatens funding for 3 states over trucker English rules
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
California Republicans file petition to stop special election on Newsom's redistricting plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
Latest on California wine country wildfire
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Napa County, California, due to the Pickett Wildfire. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the blaze and meteorologist Jessica Burch has a look at the forecast.
An anti-aging pill for dogs?
Itay Hod reports on a biotech company in California working on a pill designed to help dogs stick around a little longer.
Wildifre in California wine country
The Pickett Fire is growing in California's Napa County, prompting new evacuations as it threatens homes and wineries. The flames, fueled by scorching temperatures and dry conditions, are being battled by hundreds of first responders. Elise Preston reports and Andrew Kozak takes a look at the forecast.
Dangerous heat wave brings record temperatures, wildfire risks to the West
Dangerously hot conditions hit states up and down the West Coast over the weekend, owing to a persistent heat wave stretching from the Pacific Northwest to California and the desert Southwest.
Newsom signs redistricting plan
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that could give Democrats an advantage in California's congressional races, saying it is meant to balance a similar measure in Texas that helps Republicans win extra seats.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
Paris museums close, shops build barricades ahead of more protests
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
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DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballots
