Newsom proposal would add billions for mental health treatment beds

Newsom proposal would add billions for mental health treatment beds

In a major legislative proposal to combat the state’s growing homelessness crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday an effort to push billions of dollars toward building a vast network of treatment beds to help California’s mentally ill and drug-addicted residents find care. Through a bond measure that could reach up to $5 billion, the governor … Read more

Two more storms bearing down on California

Two more storms bearing down on California

Two more storms bearing down on California – CBS News Watch CBS News At least two storm systems are forecast to hit California this week, bringing more flooding rain and mountain snow to the already weather-battered state. Len Martinez reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more

Chowchilla survivor Jodi Heffington tells her story

Chowchilla survivor Jodi Heffington tells her story

Chowchilla survivor Jodi Heffington tells her story – CBS News Watch CBS News Jodi Heffington was just 10 years old when she and 25 other children were kidnapped at gunpoint and buried alive. For almost 30 years, she fought to keep her kidnappers behind bars. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking … Read more

Pacifica appoints its first-ever female chief of police

Pacifica appoints its first-ever female chief of police

PACIFICA — The city of Pacifica on Thursday announced the selection of Maria Sarasua as its next top cop. Sarasua, an East Bay law enforcement veteran, is the city’s 11th chief of police and the first woman to hold the position. She replaces Daniel Steidle, who retired last year. “Chief Sarasua is a proven leader … Read more

San Francisco becomes latest Democratic city to crack down on gas appliances

San Francisco becomes latest Democratic city to crack down on gas appliances

San Francisco regulators moved forward with regulations banning future sales of certain natural gas-powered appliances as part of the Democrat-led city’s climate agenda. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District, which oversees air pollution and emissions regulations for the nine counties surrounding San Francisco, greenlighted amendments to regulations Wednesday evening related to eliminating nitrogen oxide emissions from … Read more

Atmospheric river causes power outages, flooding and landslides in Southern California

Atmospheric river causes power outages, flooding and landslides in Southern California

More rain, flooding in California California’s 11th atmospheric river this winter causes more rain, flooding 02:46 Southern California residents weary of a storm-soaked winter were hit Wednesday by parting shots from the season’s 11th atmospheric river, which flooded roadways, caused landslides and toppled trees throughout the state.   California has been hit by a series … Read more

Flooding, heavy snow hit storm-exhausted California

Flooding, heavy snow hit storm-exhausted California

Flooding, heavy snow hit storm-exhausted California – CBS News Watch CBS News Thousands of customers were without power across California on Wednesday after the state was hit by its 11th atmospheric river of the winter season, causing major flooding and storm damage statewide. More rain is also in the forecast. Carter Evans has more. Be … Read more