Frustrated coastal home buyers contend with low inventory, high demand
Home buyers in many U.S. coastal areas are advised to prepare to settle, bring cash offers and close quickly.
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Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Video shows elderly dog saving fur-brother from coyotes
"I'm looking for a doggie cape but I haven't found one," said owner Erin Macaluso. "I'd give him a steak but he has no teeth."
Teens arrested in assault of Marines that was caught on camera
Video of the Friday attack has gone viral, showing one of the Marines violently shoving a teen before the other juveniles started to punch and kick him and one of his companions.
Charles Manson cult follower should be paroled, appeals court rules
Van Houten is serving a life sentence for her role in the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.
State Farm out on California home insurance
State Farm is no longer accepting applications for homeowners insurance in California, citing wildfire risks and the skyrocketing cost of construction. Leslie Scism, a news editor covering all things insurance-related for the Wall Street Journal, has more.
State Farm to stop offering new home insurance policies in California
However, State Farm will continue to offer personal auto insurance policies in California, the company said.
Man found guilty of murder in mysterious California campground shooting
Tristan Beaudette was camping with his two young daughters when he was shot and killed while asleep in his tent. His daughters were unhurt.
California's weather and the debt ceiling
The massive storms that soaked California at the beginning of this year allowed many in the state to automatically be granted a tax extension. But that’s causing problems for the U.S. balance sheet as it approaches the deadline to raise the debt ceiling. Julie Weil, a tax reporter for the Washington Post, has more.
Amid lifeguard shortage, renewed focus on pool safety as summer arrives
The American Lifeguard Association said that half of the nation's 309,000 public pools could be forced to close or reduce their hours due to a lifeguard shortage.
Survey: Employment for some with criminal records "nearly impossible"
Americans with criminal records cite difficulties in finding a job, maintaining employment or making a living, while those with felony convictions earn $23,000 per year on average, a survey says.
Mountain lion gives birth to all-female litter of kittens in wilderness near LA
The kittens were found in a patch of poison oak in the Simi Hills – and officials believe they're being raised by a single lion mom after their father left them behind.
After 1986 murder victim identified, officials face "brand new mystery"
Police said that after confirming the woman's identity, they are constructing a timeline of her life to try to solve her murder.
3 states reach deal on Colorado River water
Three of the seven Colorado River states - California, Arizona and Nevada - have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal.
Proposal aims to cut use of drought-stricken Colorado River
The Colorado River proposal from Arizona, California and Nevada aims to conserve at least 3 million acre-feet of water through the end of 2026.
Western states reach deal on saving Colorado River
California, Arizona and Nevada have reached a deal to reduce use of the Colorado River to keep the key reservoir from running dry.
Mystery buyer purchases California ghost town for $22.5 million
Eagle Mountain, founded in 1948, was a bustling company village for Kaiser Steel Mine until its closure in the '80s.
Former "teacher of the year" arrested for alleged sex with 16-year-old
Tracy Vanderhulst was arrested for unlawful sexual intercourse involving a minor and held on $30,000 bail, authorities said.
Shootout at Baja California car rally leaves 10 dead, 10 wounded
The apparent gunfight happened at an off-road vehicle rally in Mexico's Baja California state, near the U.S. border. It prompted an intense mobilization of army, navy, and state and local police units.
2 hurt in explosion at California minor league baseball stadium
The stadium is home to the Single-A Lake Elsinore Storm, an affiliate of the San Diego Padres.
Rep. Eric Swalwell says former NFL player threatened him via Twitter
Rep. Eric Swalwell shared a screenshot of a direct message apparently sent by ex-49er and Jaguar Bruce Miller that read: "Almost time!!! Would you rather Guantanamo or just execution."
Protests after no charges in Banko Brown shooting
The San Francisco district attorney is facing criticism after declining to file criminal charges against a Walgreens security guard who fatally shot a suspected shoplifter last month, saying the evidence showed the guard acted in self-defense. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Wife said California doctor "purposely drove off" cliff with family, court documents show
Dharmesh Patel, a radiologist, was behind the wheel of the vehicle when it went over the side of a coastal road at a spot known as the Devil's Slide in January.
Strippers at North Hollywood club vote unanimously to unionize
Star Garden Topless Dive Bar becomes the only union strip club in the nation after a drawn-out legal battle.
Banko Brown shooting video released
There is growing outrage over the death of a man, Banko Brown, who was killed while allegedly shoplifting from a Walgreens. San Francisco's district attorney says no charges will be brought against the security guard who killed him. Nancy Chen reports.
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