Atmospheric river slamming California
Parts of the Pacific Coast are dealing with an atmospheric river that's flooding roads, knocking down trees and causing power outages. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
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Severe storm batters West Coast
A powerful storm battered the West Coast overnight, particularly impacting California with flooding and destructive winds. The severe weather flooded roads, toppled trees and caused widespread power outages. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Atmospheric river brings rain to California
Another atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain, high winds and mountain snow to much of California this week. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
California expects major storms and flooding
The California Bay Area is expecting widespread flooding, downed trees and possible power outages by Wednesday afternoon and evening as the first of two atmospheric river-fueled storms sweeps through the state. CBS News Bay Area reporter Shawn Chitnis reports on the weather developments in the West.
Hurricane hunters chase powerful atmospheric rivers
Atmospheric rivers can dump rain and snow in large areas and cause intense flooding.
Man who blamed twin brother for cold case rapes gets 140 years in prison
The man and his twin were both arrested in 2019 after advances in DNA technology finally led authorities to make headway in two rape cases from decades prior.
Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted up for display
The retired space shuttle Endeavour was hoisted into place for display Monday in Los Angeles. The orbiter, fused to the external boosters that helped blast the shuttles out of Earth's atmosphere, is the first to be displayed in its upright position as though ready for launch. Elise Preston reports.
Live newborn great white shark seen for first time, study says
A longtime wildlife photographer has "seen some sharks doing some really wild things" – but nothing prepared him for capturing what's believed to be the first images of a live newborn great white shark.
Doughnut shop owner on being in internment camp
Jim Nakano has been serving doughnuts at his California shop since 1972. Adam Yamaguchi talks to Nakano about what it means to be a beloved part of the community and how his life was shaped by being sent to an internment camp at just 2 years old.
Automated AI restaurant opens in California
An almost fully-automated restaurant in Pasadena, California, is using robot cooks and AI-powered ordering kiosks. Joy Benedict has the story.
California woman saves lives, one dog at a time
A Southern California nonprofit group is working to provide education and advocacy about so-called red list dogs — those that need to be placed out of shelters or they will be put down. Amanda Starrantino has more.
California restaurant incorporates kitchen robots and AI
CaliExpress's reliance on technology has reduced the amount of humans it needs to hire.
California copes with powerful storm
As much of the country deals with bad weather, a powerful storm front stretching hundreds of miles has been dumping rain on Southern California. It's caused widespread flash flooding in places that rarely get wet. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from San Diego.
How kindness helped change a life
Cashman Whiteley was sleeping in front of a church in Claremont, California, when a few good Samaritans decided to help him get back on his feet. CBS News' lead national correspondent David Begnaud first spoke with Whiteley about the compassion of his fellow citizens back in February. Almost one year later, he sits down again with Whiteley, a man whose life is nearly unrecognizable from what it was just a short time ago — all thanks to Whiteley's own determination and the kindness of strangers.
Thousands of union workers in L.A. to strike
Some 11,000 union workers in Los Angeles, including airport employees and custodians, are planning to walk off the job for a one-day strike Tuesday as they fight for higher wages and better benefits. Mark Strassmann has the story.
6 dead, 12 injured in California shooting
Six people are dead and another 12 were injured after gunfire broke out in downtown Sacramento, California. Police are searching for multiple shooters as the community waits to learn the identities of those killed in the Sunday morning shootout. Molly Riehl from CBS Sacramento has more.
California lawmakers to weigh reparations
It is now up to California lawmakers to consider more than 100 recommendations from a state task force on reparations to Black residents. Elise Preston spoke to some residents about what the proposals could mean.
Super Bowl MVP joins pickleball mania
Marci Gonzalez joins Drew Brees on the pickleball court in Newport Beach, California to get some tips and details on why he loves the game so much that he is now a team owner. She also meets members of the Santa Monica Pickleball Club, players of all ages and athletic abilities coming together for fun in the sun with a paddle and ball.
"Cambodian Cowboy's" Texas BBQ with a twist
Chad Phoung came to the U.S. as a child, but it was a move to Texas as an adult that introduced him to Texas BBQ. Now the "Cambodian Cowboy" serves his Long Beach community with Texas-style BBQ with a uniquely Cambodian twist.
Woman who fatally stabbed boyfriend over 100 times avoids prison
Bryn Spejcher, 32, was sentenced to two years of probation for the 2018 fatal stabbing of Chad O'Melia.
San Diego sees its rainiest day in January history
The National Weather Service described the rainfall with a single word – "wow."
Heavy rain causes floods in Texas, California
The rain moving into Texas Monday is already causing flooding conditions as the West faces damage and mudslides from persisting storms. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports from Houston, and CBS News Bay Area's Shawn Chitnis reports from Guerneville, California.
California woman arrested in theft of 65 Stanley cups — valued at nearly $2,500
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Roseville police.
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping girl who was found with a "Help Me!" sign
The girl was rescued in Long Beach after a passerby called 911 to report seeing the victim holding a piece of paper with a handwritten desperate plea for help.
Convicted killer attacked by victim's stepdad in California courtroom
Euren Balbuena was sentenced to 33 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Zaira Patino-Trejo, authorities said.
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
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