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…
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…
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…
California lawmakers ignore most state audit warnings, costing billions
For more than a decade, the California State Auditor has issued warnings to lawmakers about government waste, fraud, cost overruns, and broken oversight systems across state government. Again and again,…
How California quietly adds hundreds in hidden fees to drive up traffic tickets
Getting a traffic ticket is a terrible feeling that is made even worse when you find out how much it’s going to cost you. What you may not realize is…
AI scams fuel rise in fake online car sales. How California is trying to protect consumers.
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases we make, and more people are turning to online marketplaces for deals on used cars. But thanks to artificial intelligence, you’re…
California bill sparked by waking baby could silence streaming ads nationwide
Believe it or not, an 8-month-old’s sleep schedule is leading to a face-off between California lawmakers and the entertainment industry over loud commercials on streaming services. California Senate Bill 576, introduced…
Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn honored as "Witnesses of the Year" for role in Matthew Muller confessions
Never-before-released interrogations of Matthew Muller, the serial predator who kidnapped Denise Huskins in 2015, show his confessions to decades of other home invasions and sexual assaults. These revelations might never…
Fentanyl test strips are sweeping college campuses. Our testing found they may not detect laced fake prescription pills.
(Editor’s Note: This story is not about fentanyl addiction, which is a separate serious issue. This story is for people who would never intentionally take fentanyl, and their families and…
Why Sacramento police are solving more car theft cases than other agencies nationwide
If your car is stolen, the odds are your car will be found but the person who stole it will almost never be arrested. In conjunction with our CBS News national…















