Democratic governors look to combat Texas map
Republicans' proposed redistricting in Texas is drawing backlash in some blue states. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has the details.
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Wildfires still raging in California, Arizona
The fire on the north rim of the Grand Canyon has burned more than 120,000 acres after starting a month ago. Meanwhile, dry conditions north of Los Angeles are making the containment of a fire burning through a national preserve more difficult. Jason Allen reports.
California wildfire scorches Western U.S.
Wildfires continue to rage on in the West as firefighters battle California's Gifford Fire, which has already burned more than 40,000 acres. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.
Wildfires rage on across Western U.S.
Several wildfires are scorching parts of the West. California's Gifford Fire is burning more than 40,000 acres of land. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.
An RV parking lot and L.A.'s homeless crisis
A place to park in Los Angeles is fast becoming a place to start over for thousands of people now living there in RVs. Danya Bacchus shows how some are finding safety, stability and hope.
Historic prediction for 2025 wildfire season
Firefighters in California are battling a wildfire that's burned nearly 40,000 acres near Santa Barbara. Elise Preston has more on that and other wildfires currently impacting North America.
Appeals court largely keeps restrictions on immigration raids in L.A. area
The immigration raids at the center of the legal battle triggered massive protests in the Los Angeles area in June, as well as widespread fears among the region's large Latino community.
Appeals court keeps order limiting L.A. ICE raids
Los Angeles officials are praising an appeals court ruling limiting immigration stops, but the decision may only escalate a battle over transparency and control. Elise Preston has the latest information.
Meet the surfer chasing a world record
Alessandro Slebir only lives an hour from California's Mavericks, one of the world's most famous big wave sites. Last December, he surfed a more than 100-foot wave, potentially earning him a Guinness World Record.
California artist restores iconic Big Boy statue
In California, one artist is bringing beloved symbols of Americana back to life. From restoring a 1940s Big Boy statue to repairing 140-year-old heirlooms, her work is preserving history one piece at a time.
Harris says she won't run for California governor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is not entering California's 2026 race for governor, she announced Wednesday.
Harris not running for California governor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026. CBS News executive director for White House and politics Fin Gómez joins with more.
Tarantula mating season begins soon. Spiders can be spotted in these 5 states
Tarantula mating season kicks off in the fall. There are five states where the arachnids will be spotted most.
Tsunami update with event in progress
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green gave an update as his state experienced wave activity generated by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia.
Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii
A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii along with tsunami watches for the U.S. West Coast following an 8.7 earthquake off the Russian coast. Meteorologist Paul Heggen has more.
Magnitude updated to 8.7 for quake off Russia
A magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the Russian coast Tuesday night has triggered tsunami watches in Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Meteorologist Paul Heggen has more.
California artist brings Bob's Big Boy statues back to life
Sheila Lehman is a restoration artist who, over the last year, has refurbished both of the 7-foot Big Boy statues from the iconic Burbank, California, burger restaurant entirely by hand. Joy Benedict reports.
Fact-checking Trump and Newsom's claims about California gas prices
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
Democrats battle Texas redistricting effort
Texas Democrats are visiting California and Illinois today to meet with Democratic Govs. Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker. The lawmakers are looking for support against a Republican-led redistricting effort in their state. Political strategists Lance Trover and Kristian Ramos join "The Takeout" with analysis.
North Carolina woman found alive months after car found near Death Valley
Kelsey Pittman had last spoken to her family in November 2024, officials said. Her car was found near Death Valley in February 2025.
DNA leads to arrest 4 decades after murder, sexual assault of teens
A 64-year-old man living in Arizona at the time of his arrest has been charged after DNA linked him to a California cold case.
NASA launches twin TRACERS satellites
NASA's twin TRACERS satellites launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The satellites will study how to protect Earth from the space weather surrounding the planet. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Doctor in Matthew Perry case pleads guilty
One of the five people charged in the overdose death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry pleaded guilty on Wednesday. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
California vineyard uses wind power to make wine
A vineyard in California has been using a wind turbine to generate the power it needs to make wine for the last eight years. CBS Bay Area's Juliette Goodrich has the story.
California, Trump administration at odds
The state of California is increasingly at odds with the Trump administration over a flurry of issues, including immigration, transgender athletes and disaster relief. Elise Preston reports.
Federal judge blocks Trump from closing historic D.C. golf course, for now
U.S. reportedly floated trading Ukrainian land for NATO membership
Travelers stranded, flights canceled after ground stop. Here's what we know
Trump, Putin, Xi Jinping to meet in first trilateral of its kind
Man in his 70s diagnosed with heart defect usually found in infancy
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