InvestigativeUnited States
US Surrogacy Industry Riddled With Loopholes, Shady Deals
A yearlong CBS News investigation finds regulatory gaps in the US surrogacy industry leave surrogates and intended parents vulnerable to exploitation.
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TechnologyPolitics
Newsom Signs Landmark Online Child Safety Laws
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 13 bills imposing the nation's toughest chatbot rules and banning addictive social media features for kids under 16.
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US PoliticsEnergy
Trump Administration Escalates California Offshore Oil Fight
Trump administration escalates offshore oil drilling fight off California, escalating confrontation with state officials over coastal protections.
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Environment & ClimatePolitics
Trump Escalates Assault on California Climate Rules
The Trump administration is enlisting federal agencies to dismantle California's environmental policies in an escalating federal-state clash.
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Politics
Redistricting War's Fallout: California Congressman's Switch
California Rep. Kevin Kiley left the GOP to run as an independent after Democrats sliced his district six ways in the national redistricting war.
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National SecurityPolitics
Armed Man Arrested at Trump Golf Course Near Los Angeles
Armed man arrested at Trump golf course near LA after allegedly monitoring security preparations ahead of the president's visit.
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SecurityPolitics
Armed Man Arrested at Trump Golf Course Faces Charges
A former Marine was arrested at Trump's California golf course with loaded weapons days before the president's visit, adding to a decade of threats.
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SecurityPolitics
Armed Man Arrested at Trump Golf Course Near Los Angeles
Authorities arrested a man carrying ammunition who was monitoring security at Trump's LA-area golf course days before the president's visit.
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Politics
Trump Heads West to Shore Up Economy Message Amid Weak Polls
Trump makes a rare Western trip to California and Nevada to discuss the economy, an issue where polls show he is vulnerable ahead of the midterms.
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US PoliticsHealthcare
Trump Defers $1B in Medicaid Payments to Calif. and Minn.
Trump administration defers $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over suspected fraud, sparking legal and political clashes.
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US Politics
White House Admits Keywords Killed $2B in California Grants
Federal agencies admit using keyword searches to terminate nearly $2 billion in UC research grants, sparking First Amendment lawsuit.
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HealthcarePolitics
Trump Admin Freezes Over $1B in Medicaid Payments to CA, MN
The Trump administration is freezing over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and compliance concerns.
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CrimePublic Safety
Father and Son Charged with Kidnapping Forest Biologists
A father and son allegedly kidnapped two U.S. Forest Service biologists at gunpoint in California, sparking a 15-hour standoff with law enforcement.
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Crime & Public Safety
Father and Son Arrested in Forest Worker Hostage Ordeal
A father-son duo allegedly kidnapped two Forest Service employees at gunpoint in California, holding them zip-tied for 15 hours before surrendering.
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US NewsAccident
Boat Sinks Near Alcatraz; 1 Dead, 3 Missing on Memorial Trip
A boat carrying 20 people on a memorial service capsized near Alcatraz Island, killing one and leaving three missing in San Francisco Bay.
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AgricultureLegal
California Farmer Gives Away Nectarines Amid Legal Fight
A California farmer is giving away over 125,000 pounds of nectarines he cannot sell due to a legal battle over plant patents and exclusive contracts.
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AccidentUnited States
Woman Survives 1,500-Foot Fall on Mount Shasta
A novice climber survived a 1,500-foot fall on Mount Shasta's Avalanche Gulch. A multi-agency rescue airlifted her to a hospital.
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SocietyPolitics
HOA Threatens Fines for American Flag on Eve of 250th B-Day
A San Marcos HOA threatens $100 fines for flying American flags days before America's 250th birthday. Residents cite federal and state law in their fight.
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International IncidentsUnited States
Shooting at World Cup Fan Zone in California Leaves One Dead
One killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a World Cup fan zone in San Jose, California, the latest during the 2026 tournament.
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Animal WelfareUnited States
117 Dead Dogs Found at California 'No-Kill' Shelter
Authorities found 117 dead dogs at Miranda's Rescue in California, a 'no-kill' shelter. Many had gunshot wounds. The FBI and USDA are investigating.
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Military
Navy Launches Massive Search for Missing Marine Off Calif.
A U.S. Marine went missing during a training exercise off Southern California. The Navy launched a massive search before transitioning to recovery.
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PoliticsEconomy
Newsom Backs National Billionaires Tax, Opposes State One
California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for a national billionaires tax while opposing a similar state measure, drawing accusations of hypocrisy.
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Crime & Public Safety
Chico Library Shooting: 2 Dead, 18-Year-Old Suspect Held
An 18-year-old suspect inspired by Columbine killed two people at a Chico, California library before being arrested within four minutes.
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Weather & EnvironmentScience
California Earthquake Risk at 1,000-Year High, Study Finds
California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are at a 1,000-year stress high. A study reveals an 'earthquake gate' that could trigger a major quake.
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ScienceEnvironment
California Fault Lines at Highest Stress in 1,000 Years
San Andreas and San Jacinto faults in Southern California are at highest tectonic stress levels in 1,000 years, raising long-term earthquake concerns.
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PoliticsEconomy
California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for November Ballot
A proposed 5% tax on California billionaires to fund healthcare is slated for the November ballot, sparking a fierce battle between unions and Newsom.
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PoliticsEconomy
Unlikely Coalition Opposes California Billionaire Tax
Progressive groups, unions, and tech billionaires unite to oppose California's proposed billionaire tax ahead of the June 25 ballot deadline.
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PoliticsElections
USPS Moves to Block Mail Ballots; FBI Raids Ohio Group
USPS proposes blocking mail ballots in noncompliant states as FBI raids an Ohio voting rights group and DOJ escalates California voter roll fight.
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PoliticsLegal
Judge Blocks Trump DOJ From Obtaining Trans Youth Records
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump DOJ from obtaining transgender youth medical records from Stanford hospital, citing privacy concerns.
—5 min read
Politics
Becerra and Hilton Face Off in California Governor Race
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in November after California's primary, setting up a battle over the state's direction.
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PoliticsNational Security
Arcadia Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal Chinese agent, operating a propaganda website at Beijing's direction.
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PoliticsElections
Trump Previews Midterms Strategy with Baseless Fraud Claims
President Trump is making baseless claims of vote fraud in California as ballots are slowly counted, previewing his midterm strategy.
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CrimePublic Safety
California Rocked by Graduation Shooting, Hostage Standoff
An 18-year-old was killed at a Fairfield high school graduation and a Bakersfield hostage-taker was shot by FBI in two separate California incidents.
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Crime & Public Safety
Teen Killed, 3 Wounded at California High School Graduation
An 18-year-old student was killed and three others wounded in a shooting at a California high school graduation ceremony. Police search for suspect.
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Crime & Public Safety
FBI Kills Suspect in Bakersfield Bank Hostage Standoff
FBI agents killed a suspect who held 10 school employees hostage in a Bakersfield bank after a 16-hour standoff. All hostages were rescued unharmed.
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Crime and Law EnforcementU.S. News
FBI Fatally Shoots Hostage-Taker in Bakersfield Standoff
FBI agents fatally shot a man who held 10 people hostage in a Bakersfield office building, ending a 15-hour standoff. All hostages were unharmed.
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PoliticsElections
California Governor Primary: Three Candidates Vie for Top 2
Becerra, Hilton, and Steyer lead a crowded field in California's record-breaking gubernatorial primary as voters head to the polls June 2.
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PoliticsEconomy
Blue-State Wealth Flight: A 2026 Warning Sign for Democrats
Billionaires are fleeing blue states over proposed wealth taxes. Analysts warn the exodus could become a major political liability for Democrats in 2026.
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PoliticsElections
California Governor Primary: Trump Pick Steve Hilton Leads
California's gubernatorial primary on Tuesday features Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton leading a crowded field. Here's what to know about the top candidates.
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PoliticsElections
California Democrats Face Crowded Race to Replace Newsom
With 61 candidates on the ballot and voters slow to turn out, California Democrats face a fractured primary to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom.
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TravelEnvironment
Yosemite Sees Disneyland-Level Crowds After Dropping Rules
Yosemite National Park faces unprecedented overcrowding after dropping advance reservations, with visitors comparing conditions to Disneyland.
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InternationalUnited States
California Declares Emergency Over Heating Chemical Tank
California declares emergency as faulty chemical tank at GKN Aerospace heats up, forcing over 44,000 residents to evacuate.
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PoliticsInfrastructure
California Mayors Revolt Over Newsom Rail Tax Plan
Ten California mayors are pushing back against a state plan to redirect local tax revenues to fund the troubled $126B high-speed rail project.
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EntertainmentLegal
Britney Spears Avoids Jail After DUI Stop, Report Shows
Britney Spears tested low for alcohol but was confrontational during a DUI stop. She pleaded guilty to a wet reckless charge, avoiding jail time.
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EconomyEnergy
Gas Price Crisis Grips US Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
National gas prices hit $4.55/gallon as Iran war disrupts oil supplies, California battles Chevron, and 45M Americans face costly holiday travel.
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Environment & SafetyUnited States
Chemical Tank Crisis: 40,000 Evacuated in SoCal
A failing chemical tank in Garden Grove threatens to spill or explode, forcing 40,000 residents to evacuate as crews race to prevent disaster.
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TechnologyPolitics
Newsom Signs AI Order to Protect California Workers
California Governor Newsom signed a landmark executive order to protect workers from AI-driven job displacement, directing new policies on retraining.
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Crime & TragedyU.S. News
Three Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting; Attackers Dead
Three men killed, two teenage attackers dead in hate crime shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego. Security guard hailed as hero.
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