California governor signs tough net neutrality bill, and Justice Dept. sues

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law that would require internet service providers to maintain a level playing field online

• Sep 30, 2018

Shark attacks teen at Southern California beach

The attack occurred around 7 a.m. Saturday at Beacon's Beach in Encinitas, north of San Diego

• Sep 29, 2018

5-year-old can use pot-based drug in school

Marijuana in our schools is a disturbing idea to most people, but for a five-year-old girl and her parents in Santa Rosa, California, it's a welcome relief. John Blackstone reports on how it’s making it possible for one kindergartener to stay in school and perform at her best.

• Sep 29, 2018
• 3:22

New trial ordered in "Stairway to Heaven" copyright lawsuit

An appeals court ordered a new trial in a lawsuit accusing Led Zeppelin of copying an obscure instrumental for the song's intro

• Sep 28, 2018

$3 billion project hopes to turn Hoover Dam into giant battery system

Built during the Great Depression, it's one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century

• Sep 28, 2018

Houston cops interviewed 6-time deportee charged in Calif. killings

Ramon Escobar was asked in Texas about missing relatives just days before attacks, mainly on homeless people, began in California

• Sep 27, 2018

Olive oil prices could jump as rough weather hits crops

Farmers in California say this year's olive crop yields are down 15% to 40% and more after weird spring weather pattern

• Sep 26, 2018

Olive oil prices could jump

Olive farmers in California say this year's crop yields are dismal due to rough weather, and that may lead to higher prices for olive oil. CBS Sacramento's Christina Janes reports.

• Sep 25, 2018
• 1:38

Genealogy site helps catch suspected rapist

Investigators say DNA evidence and a genealogy website helped them track down a suspected serial rapist in Northern California. Carter Evans reports.

• Sep 22, 2018
• 1:58

Tiffany Haddish: IRS should send a thank-you note for paying taxes on time

The "Night School" star, who resides in California, says IRS takes "nearly 51 percent" of her money

• Sep 23, 2018

Judge rules kindergartner can take cannabis-based drug to school

A Santa Rosa school district sought to ban the ointment from school grounds because it contains the active ingredient in marijuana

• Sep 22, 2018

Why banning straws won't do that much to clean up our oceans

Cities and companies are phasing out single-use straws, but seriously reducing plastic pollution will take much more

• Sep 22, 2018

Understanding the secrets of "firenados"

A towering funnel of flames and smoke devastated parts of Redding, California, this summer. Now, scientists are studying the phenomenon that has become a growing threat. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

• Sep 21, 2018
• 2:10

Nanny cam catches repairman in disturbing act

Video captured a repairman apparently picking up and sniffing underwear in the bedroom where 3- and 5-year-old sisters sleep

• Sep 21, 2018

Repairman's disturbing act caught on cam

A California family has contacted police after a security camera caught a disturbing act by a repairman in the bedroom of two young girls. KCAL9’s Peter Daut reports.

• Sep 21, 2018
• 1:19

Neglected poodle gets a makeover

This neglected dog had so much matted fur, he could barely move. He was brought to an animal hospital in Fresno, California where he got a hair cut and some love. The transformation will bring tears to your eyes.

• Sep 21, 2018
• 1:15

Inside the lab studying how to fight fire tornadoes

Wildfires have burned about 7.3 million acres across the U.S. this year – much more than average

• Sep 21, 2018

Scientists fan flames to study fire tornadoes

The largest wildfire in California history, the deadly Mendocino Complex Fire, was finally fully contained this week. Wildfires have burned about 7.3 million acres across the U.S. so far this year, compared to an average of more than 5.8 million acres for the equivalent over the last 10 years. Scientists are trying to unlock the secrets of how fires spread, with hopes of keeping them away from people and property. Carter Evans reports.

• Sep 21, 2018
• 3:51

Pursuit by podcast

Newport Beach police are using a unique tactic to try and catch a murder suspect. This week they launched a podcast centered on a man charged with murdering his wife. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil reports.

• Sep 20, 2018
• 2:10

Carrie Underwood receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, tears up

"How does a girl from Muskogee, Oklahoma, end up with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? I'll tell you how -- belief," the singer said Thursday

• Sep 20, 2018

California cracks down on plastic straws

Sit-down restaurants in the state will stop automatically giving out plastic straws starting next year

• Sep 20, 2018

DA: Girlfriend of doctor accused of rape made victims feel "safe"

Investigators have identified three more possible victims after a surgeon and his girlfriend were charged with drugging and raping two intoxicated women, prosecutors say

• Sep 20, 2018

California salon workers to learn what's in job products

Starting in 2020, the state is extending federal disclosure rules to include professional-grade beauty products

• Sep 19, 2018

Family: Disturbing texts preceded death of student pledging fraternity

"I want justice for my son, because he did not deserve this," said his mother

• Sep 18, 2018

Coworkers share special bond

Two coworkers at a children's hospital in Palo Alto, California, recently learned they share a special bond that goes back decades. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Sep 16, 2018
• 2:24

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