Judge drops sex charges against California doctor and his girlfriend
Grant Robicheaux, a surgeon who previously appeared on a Bravo reality TV show, and Cerissa Riley were accused of drugging and raping multiple women.
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Newsom won't appeal parole of Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
Van Houten could be released in about two weeks. She has been serving a life sentence for helping Charles Manson and his other followers in the 1969 LaBianca killings.
California phasing out diesel trucks
In California, some truck manufacturers have agreed to a deal to ban the sale of new diesel big rigs by 2036, which account for nearly one-third of nitrogen oxide pollution in the state. Tim Puko, climate correspondent for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss the effort to kick-start the industry's transition to electric commercial trucks.
Driverless cars get pushback in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission is expected to allow two autonomous car companies to expand their operations in San Francisco, creating a 24/7 paid passenger pickup -- similar to Uber or Lyft -- almost anywhere in the city. But city officials aren't happy about the idea. Insider senior reporter Rob Price joins CBS News to discuss.
Actor Allison Mack released from prison for role in alleged sex cult
Mack pleaded guilty to charges that she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.
15,000 California hospitality workers strike during holiday
The strike kicked off Sunday as members of the UNITE HERE Local 11 union began forming picket lines at some of the biggest hotels in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Reparations task force submits final report
California's first-of-its-kind task force on reparations for Black Americans has submitted its final recommendations to the state legislature. The 1,200-page report is the result of two years of work that looked at how the state can best atone for the impact of slavery and decades of racial discrimination. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports from Los Angeles.
California lawmakers to consider reparations proposals
After conducting over two years of research and holding public hearings, the task force presented its findings and recommendations to lawmakers last week.
Los Angeles hotel workers go on strike
Thousands of Los Angeles hotel workers have walked off the job after their contract lapsed this weekend. It's the latest in a series of growing strikes that include Hollywood writers and Starbucks workers. Elise Preston has more.
Photographer Ansel Adams and his legacy
Photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984) created unparalleled images of the American West at a time when photography was not universally appreciated as a fine art. Today Adams is the most recognizable name in nature photography, and his landscapes have been acclaimed for their soulfulness. Correspondent Conor Knighton visits an exhibition on the artist's work, "Ansel Adams: In Our Time," currently on view at the de Young Museum in San Francisco; and visits Adams' home in Carmel, Calif., where his dark room has been preserved by his son, Michael Adams.
Nature: John Muir Wilderness
We leave you this Sunday amidst the solitude of the John Muir Wilderness in California. Videographer: Scot Miller.
California library uses robots to help kids with autism learn and connect
The robots in the Santa Ana Public Library have been specially programmed to help communicate with kids with autism.
"Mom influencer" jailed for falsely claiming couple tried to kidnap kids
"(Katie) Sorensen's report was determined to be false and resoundingly contradicted by the accused couple as well as store video that was obtained," prosecutors said.
"Compassion man" leaves behind a legacy of empathy
David Breaux dedicated his life to studying compassion, initiating thought-provoking conversations on a downtown street corner in Davis, California.
"America's Most Wanted" suspect in 1984 killing returned to Florida
Donald Santini had been on the run since June 1984, when Florida authorities obtained an arrest warrant linking him to the strangling death of Cynthia Wood.
Several hurt in California train derailment, crash
More than a dozen people were hurt when an Amtrak train crashed into a truck and derailed in Southern California Wednesday.
Earning $100,000 in San Francisco? Then you are low income.
The official U.S. poverty line is less than $13,000 — but some California residents struggle making eight times that much.
Eye on America: Uvalde shooting 1 year later
One year after the Uvalde school shooting, we speak with families working to rebuild trust between residents and law enforcement. Then in California, we welcome you aboard a state-of-the-art electric boat to see how it could transform the industry. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
California man sentenced in cow manure Ponzi scheme
After his arrest, Ray Brewer claimed he saved several soldiers from a fire while serving in the Navy, but later admitted, "these were both lies meant to curry favor with law enforcement."
Skull found by California hunter in 1991 ID'd as missing 4-year-old
A quail hunter found the skull on the outskirts of Mentone, a small community about 65 miles east of Los Angeles.
Snowmelt creates dangerous waterways in California
California finally saw relief from years of drought, but now, record snowmelt is making some waterways dangerous. Park rangers in Yosemite National Park are warning visitors to stay out of certain rivers and streams while several counties in the state have banned rafting and swimming. Elise Preston reports.
Nature: Elephant seals in California
We leave you this first summer Sunday with elephant seals enjoying a day at the beach in San Simeon, California. Videographer: Russell Nickerson.
Human remains found on California mountain where Julian Sands went missing
The British actor went missing in January while hiking on Mt. Baldy, a popular hiking area northeast of Los Angeles.
California library using robots to help teach children with autism
At the Santa Ana Public Library in Southern California, robots are specially programmed to teach children with autism.
Search for Julian Sands resumes 5 months after he was reported missing
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on Monday announced they'd picked up rescue efforts for Julian Sands in the vicinity of Mount Baldy in California, 5 months after Sands was reported missing during a hike.
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