Vince Vaughn arrested on DUI charges

Police say Vaughn was released from custody after being issued a citation to appear in court

• Jun 10, 2018

California police looking for canine caper

In California, police are trying to solve a canine caper who stole a van loaded with dogs. John Blackstone reports on the pilfered pooches.

• Jun 9, 2018
• 1:47

Pooches found safe after being dognapped before dog show

Deep in a remote woods near Redding, California, a highway patrol helicopter spotted the abandoned van

• Jun 9, 2018

California primary election

Ahead of polls closing in California, Mark DiCamillo, director of the Berkeley IGS poll, joined CBSN to discuss the factors influencing voters as the polls close in the state's primary election.

• Jun 9, 2018
• 6:07

California's housing crisis

The six candidates vying to replace Jerry Brown as governor of California have all developed their own solutions to the state’s housing crisis. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times state politics and policy reporter, explains where the candidates stand on solving the crisis and breaks down a rent control bill on the November ballot.

• Jun 8, 2018
• 6:13

Downed power lines caused deadly California wine country wildfires, report says

Two of the 12 fires killed 15 people

• Jun 9, 2018

California voters turned away

More than 118,000 California voters showed up at the polls and were told they weren't registered to vote. This prompted gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa to ask for extended polling hours. Dave Bryan, political reporter at CBS Los Angeles, joins CBSN to discuss the polling issues

• Jun 8, 2018
• 5:19

Mother, boyfriend sentenced in boy's death

California mother Pearl Fernandez was sentenced to life in prison and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre was sentenced to death Thursday in the horrific 2013 child abuse death of Fernandez' 8-year-old son Gabriel. Amy Johnson reports for CBS Los Angeles.

• Jun 8, 2018
• 2:01

Soros-backed challengers largely fail to unseat California prosecutors

Soros has spent millions of dollars to promote the liberalization of drug policies and criminal penalties

• Jun 8, 2018

Valedictorian says mic was cut before speaking about sex assault

Northern California high school's valedictorian accuses officials of turning off microphone at graduation

• Jun 8, 2018

14 dogs found safe after dognapper stole van

Their trainer posted on Facebook that the dogs are "in good spirits and healthy" after being found by police

• Jun 7, 2018

Last surviving "Wizard of Oz" munchkin dead at 98

Jerry Maren was last surviving member of group of actors who portrayed munchkins from "The Wizard of Oz"

• Jun 6, 2018

Primary election results: Polls closed in all 8 states — live updates

Elections are being held in California, Alabama, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota

• Jun 6, 2018

Dems hope for blue wave in midterms

Primaries were held in eight states Tuesday, with the focus on races in California. CBSN political contributors Lynda Tran and Michael Graham join CBSN with a look at the results.

• Jun 6, 2018
• 9:09

5 quick takeaways from Tuesday's big primaries

Eight states held primaries on Tuesday in what was arguably the most important election night before November's midterms

• Jun 6, 2018

Calif. voters keep House seats in play

They're still counting votes following a series of primary elections that could determine who controls Congress next year. Eight states held primaries on Tuesday. All eyes are on California, which accounts for 12 percent of all the seats in the House. Democrats hope to flip as many as seven seats in the state. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Jun 6, 2018
• 2:32

Stanford sex assault case judge recalled by Northern Calif. voters

Aaron Persky became focus of storm of criticism after sentencing former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner to short jail term rather than prison

• Jun 6, 2018

California primaries

California's unusual primary system, which advances the top two candidates regardless of their party affiliation, is posing challenges for Republican and Democratic candidates in the governor's race and House races across the state. Christina Bellantoni, assistant managing editor for politics at the Los Angeles Times, joins CBSN to discuss the key races in California.

• Jun 5, 2018
• 8:31

Calif. primary results

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom captured 34 percent of the vote in California's "jungle primary," and will advance to the general election for governor. Melissa Caen, KPIX political reporter, tells CBSN that Newsom is in new territory -- he's not used to running in competitive races like this one.

• Jun 6, 2018
• 6:57

California: Jungle primary too massive?

Local matters: The candidates stretch across multiple pages, and the propositions come after that. Combined with the lower turnout typical of primaries, is California's so-called "jungle primary" just too big, and therefore too risky for the party with an overabundance of candidates? Christina Bellantoni, assistant managing editor for politics at the LA Times, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano as we wait for polls to close in California's primaries

• Jun 5, 2018
• 8:32

California: could it predict the 2018 elections?

Local Matters: Seema Mehta, political writer at the LA Times, joins CBSN with analysis of the key races in the California primary and how they might play into the midterms in November

• Jun 5, 2018
• 4:50

California primaries

Voters in California are selecting general election nominees in key races across the state, including for governor and several important congressional races. Seema Mehta, political writer for the Los Angeles Times, joins CBSN to break down the primary elections.

• Jun 5, 2018
• 4:50

How to watch Tuesday's primaries

On Tuesday June 5, Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota hold primary elections

• Jun 5, 2018

Rent or buy a home? It all depends on location

Looking at the "price-to-rent ratio" shows that the best metro areas for buying a home aren't on the coasts

• Jun 5, 2018

What you need to know about today's primaries

Eight states are holding primaries on Tuesday, and the outcome will affect the November midterms in a major way

• Jun 5, 2018

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