California doughnut shop owner reflects on childhood in internment camp
Jim Nakano, who opened The Donut Man in 1972, was sent to a Japanese internment camp when he was just 2 years old.
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California's shrinking toxic Salton Sea raising health alarms
Without the replenishment of Colorado River water, the Salton Sea is rapidly receding, exposing a dry and toxic lakebed to the wind.
Bioluminescent waves light up Southern California's coastal waters
The bioluminescence is a phenomenon caused by flourishing algae blooms, also known as the "red tide."
Ex-cop targeted estranged wife in shooting
A former law enforcement officer opened fire in a crowded Southern California biker bar Wednesday, killing three people and injuring six others, including his estranged wife. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
Cleanup effort ongoing in Calif. after Hilary
A major cleanup effort is underway in Southern California following Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit the region in nearly a century. Crews have been working around the clock digging up vehicles buried in mud and working to restore power and assess damage. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from hard-hit San Bernardino County.
Shooter identified in killing over Pride flag
Police say the man who shot a store owner in Southern California over a Pride flag outside her store also posted multiple anti-LGBTQ messages on social media. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Partial blackout at L.A. hospital prompts evacuation of some patients
LAFD paramedics were forced to carry some down stairs because elevators weren't working in one building at White Memorial.
Southern California begins major cleanup after Tropical Storm Hilary
Tropical Storm Hilary brought historic rainfall to the Southern California region.
Southern California recovers from storm
A rare tropical storm took aim at Southern California over the weekend, causing record rainfall, mudslides and flooding across the region. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more from communities working to recover after the storm.
Video, photos of Hilary aftermath in Palm Springs show unprecedented rainfall
Hilary dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain on some areas, including Palm Springs, which saw nearly 3.18 inches of rain by Sunday evening.
Has California ever had a hurricane? Tropical storm threat "nearly unprecedented"
It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.
Southern California judge arrested on suspicion of killing wife
Police found Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson's wife, Sheryl Ferguson, shot in a residence Thursday night.
Deadline to pay pandemic back rent passes in Los Angeles
Thousands of Los Angeles tenants had rent waived during the first 19 months of the pandemic and many now owe a small fortune.
Bear takes dip in backyard Southern California hot tub amid heat wave
After a short dip, the bear climbed over a wall and headed to a tree behind the Burbank home, police said. It was also seen in the neighborhood.
Amid record heat, solar farms help ease the strain on U.S. power grids
There are more than 5,000 solar farms across the U.S., and in 2022, they produced more than 3% of the nation's electricity.
Pete Davidson avoids jail time in Beverly Hills crash
Davidson was behind the wheel of a vehicle that crashed into a home in Beverly Hills in March. There were no serious injuries.
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Homes destroyed in California landslide
A dozen homes were destroyed during a landslide in the Southern California city of Rolling Hills Estates. Several other homes in the community are now considered unstable. Elise Preston has the latest.
Amtrak train derails in California
Emergency crews are on the scene of a partial Amtrak train derailment in Southern California. Fire officials tell CBS News all of the passengers were evacuated from the train. Authorities did not confirm how many people were hurt, but local media is reporting at least one injury. Officials say Amtrak services between Ventura and Los Angeles are suspended for the time being.
Remains of actor Julian Sands found in Southern California mountains
The British actor went missing in January while hiking in the Mount Baldy area.
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.
Hundreds of sea lions and dolphins are turning up dead on California coast
"I have never seen anything this intense in terms of the numbers of animals in my 20 years of responding to strandings in this area," one expert said.
Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving for Beverly Hills crash
No one was seriously hurt in the wreck.
Nearby body of water may affect San Andreas Fault, study says
New research is looking into why it's been so long since "the big one" has hit along the southern San Andrea Fault Line and how a nearby body of water may influence earthquakes. Ryley Hill, who led the study, joins CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett with more.
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.
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