Federal lawmakers target states' use of unclaimed property after California investigation

A CBS News California investigation into unclaimed property is now drawing bipartisan attention in Washington, with federal lawmakers moving to stop states from quietly profiting off money that belongs to…

Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations

Update: Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday, April 13, that he plans to resign from Congress. Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday as he faced growing pressure…

California 2026 governor candidates discuss gas prices and environmental policy

As California voters prepare to choose their next governor in 2026, energy policy — particularly the future of oil production, refineries and gas prices — has remained a central and…

Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper

In the pre-dawn hours of March 23, 2015, Aaron Quinn and his girlfriend Denise Huskins were asleep in his Vallejo, California, home, unaware they were being watched. Denise Huskins Quinn:…

Court denies appeal to stop Riverside County Sheriff's election probe

A California court denied the state attorney general’s appeal to halt the Riverside County Sheriff’s election fraud investigation on Tuesday. In a statement, California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office said…

Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud

House Republicans announced Monday that Congress will mount an investigation into “rampant hospice fraud,” alleging that potentially tens of millions in taxpayer funds may have been lost in improper payments…

The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires

At ski resorts across the West this winter, viral images showed chairlifts idling over brown terrain in places normally renowned for their frosty appeal. Iconic mountain towns like Aspen, Colorado,…

California woman shares struggle finding estrogen patch for menopause amid shortage

A nationwide surge in demand for hormone replacement therapy is fueling shortages of estrogen patches, leaving some women scrambling to manage symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Since 2021, there has…

Ex-cop ID'd as suspected "Golden State Killer," officials say

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A former police officer is suspected of being an elusive serial killer who police say committed at least 12 homicides, 45 rapes and dozens of burglaries across California…

California's Unfinished Business | Helping lawmakers hold themselves accountable

Californians pay the state auditor to identify problems in state government and recommend solutions, including changes to state law. State agencies are required to publicly report when they fail to…

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