statewide California news
“CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell was given a private tour of the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, located in the smallest nation in the world.
Pope Francis called for countries at war to negotiate in an exclusive interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell in Rome. “A negotiated peace is better than a war without end,” the pontiff said. “Look to negotiate. Look for peace.”
By JACQUES BILLEAUD and JOSH KELETY (Associated Press) PHOENIX (AP) — Eleven Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Donald Trump beat Joe Biden in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election were charged Wednesday with conspiracy, fraud and forgery, marking the fourth state to bring charges against “fake electors.” The 11 people who had been nominated to be Arizona’s Republican electors met in Phoenix on Dec. 14, 2020, to sign a certificate saying they were “duly elected and qualified” electors and claiming that Trump carried the state. A one-minute video of the signing ceremony was posted on social media by the Arizona Republican Party at the time. The document was later sent to Congress and the National Archives, where it was ignored. Seven others were indicted, but their names were blacked out of records released by Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes. Her office said the names will be released after those people are served with the charges. Biden won Arizona by more than 10,000 votes. Of the eight lawsuits that unsuccessfully challenged Biden’s victory in the state, one was filed by the
By RICK CALLAHAN and KATHLEEN FOODY (Associated Press) CHICAGO (AP) — The “rat hole” is gone. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately called the “rat hole” was removed Wednesday after city officials determined the section bearing the imprint of an animal was damaged and needed to be replaced, officials said. The imprint has been a quirk of a residential block in Chicago’s North Side neighborhood of Roscoe Village for years, but it found fresh fame in January after a Chicago comedian shared a photo on the social platform X. The attention, however, quickly grew old for neighbors who complained about visitors at all hours, sometimes leaving coins and other items scattered across the sidewalk. Plus, most in the neighborhood argue that the imprint was actually caused by a squirrel. Erica Schroeder, a spokesperson for the Chicago Department of Transportation, said the square of sidewalk “containing the famous ‘Chicago rat hole’” is now in temporary storage. She said that where the slab of sidewalk, which has an impression resembling the outline of a rat — claws, tail and all — will eventually end up is
(NEXSTAR) – A wave of pro-Palestinian protest grew even larger Wednesday as college students around the country marched, camped out and, in some cases, were taken into police custody. At the University of Texas at Austin, dozens of local police and state troopers formed a line to prevent students from marching through the campus, eventually clashing with the protesters and detaining multiple people. And at the University of Southern California, police removed several tents, then got into a back-and-forth tugging match with protesters over tents before falling back. Student protests over Israel’s war with Hamas have popped up on an increasing number of college campuses following last week’s arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University. Colleges grasp for solutions to pro-Palestinian student protests The students are calling for universities to separate themselves from any companies that are advancing Israel’s military efforts in Gaza — and in some cases from Israel itself. Protests on many campuses have been orchestrated by coalitions of student groups. The groups largely act independently, though students say they’re inspired by peers at other universities. A look at protests on campuses in
Watch Ed Lenderman’s report for KUSI in the video player above. SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — Crews broke ground on a new $98 million, 117-unit affordable housing and mixed-use complex in City Heights on Wednesday, marking what officials said is a major milestone in creating new community hubs in San Diego’s Mid-City area. Located at 4050 University Avenue, the project, called Cuatro at City Heights, is one of the most expensive low-income housing developments currently in the works across the county, with nine different sources of funding and an estimated cost-per-unit of about $840,000. One of these funding sources is the city of San Diego’s Bridge to Home initiative, which aims to help get affordable housing projects across the finish line. Cuatro was one of the first projects to receive money from this program, according to city officials. Curatro will be built on four city-owned lots along University Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard — each about a quarter-acre to half-acre in size — that have been vacant for decades. San Diego’s housing market ranked 4th ‘most overpriced’ in California Officials say they hope the new complex
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to say the Marine died Tuesday. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton died during “routine military operations” Tuesday night, military officials confirmed. The servicemember was pronounced dead at 5 p.m. on base, according to military officials. Details about what led up to their death were not disclosed, aside from identifying that the servicemember was a part of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Missing Camp Pendleton Marine contacted, NCIS says, but family still searching Camp Pendleton officials say the death remains under investigation. The identity of the Marine will be released a day after their family is notified, officials added. No additional information was immediately available.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — It may come as no surprise that one San Diego-area beach has been highlighted in a popular travel magazine for being among the best in the U.S. Earlier this month, Travel + Leisure released a list spotlighting 25 of the best beaches across the country. The publication used criteria like sand quality, wave levels, public transportation, accessible parking, level of seclusion, available activities, among other factors. A handful of California beaches made the cut, including one on the outskirts of America’s Finest City. Can you guess which sandy strip earned the praise? ‘Play and be creative’: New art gallery debuts in Carlsbad Travel + Leisure considers Coronado Beach among the best nationally, stating, “Coronado Beach, a 1.75-mile stretch of golden sand sparkling with bits of the mineral mica, is just the family-friendly icing on the cake. Swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers flock to the coast of Coronado Island, staying until evening to witness the gorgeous sunsets.” The magazine also mentioned the warm and and sunny weather that the San Diego region is known for, making beach days a perfect pastime. “While
Actor Terry Carter, who starred in TV’s original “Battlestar Galactica” and “McCloud,” and the film “Foxy Brown,” has died. Carter “died peacefully” at his home in New York City on Tuesday, his website announced. No cause of death was revealed. He was 95. The website paid tribute to Carter and his trailblazing career, remembering him as “one of the first Black actors as a regular on a TV sitcom series.” The Brooklyn-born star, who began his decades-long career amid the civil rights movement, first gained TV notoriety for his time on “The Phil Silvers Show” from 1955 to 1959. For more than 90 episodes, Carter starred as Pvt. “Sugie” Sugarman opposite Silvers’ Sgt. Ernie Bilko. Despite a four-year tenure on the CBS sitcom, Carter’s next major television role did not arrive until NBC’s police drama “McCloud” hit the air in 1970. Carter starred as Sgt. Joe Broadhurst opposite Dennis Weaver’s daring Sam McCloud. Adding to his network TV spotlight, Carter most notably originated the role of Col. Saul Tigh in the original “Battlestar Galactica” series, which ran from 1978 to 1979 on ABC. As Tigh
His answer was short and straight to the point. The Clippers lost Game 2 to the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena and in the process lost the home-court advantage in the Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series that’s now tied at 1-1. Clippers coach Ty Lue was emphatic about what his team needs to do Friday night in Dallas. “Win Game 3,” Lue said late Tuesday night after his crew’s three-point loss. For that to happen, the Clippers will need a better version of the Kawhi Leonard they got in Game 2. He had not played in almost three weeks, the inflammation in his right knee keeping the Clippers’ best player out the previous nine games. It was clear he was not in sync. Leonard wasn’t bad, he just wasn’t great, unable to play at the high standards that made him one of the best two-way players in the NBA. He missed 10 of his 17 shots and all five of his three pointers, finishing with 15 points. “I want to just be able to get a rhythm with the team and get a
Months after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the proposal, lawmakers in Sacramento are trying again to extend unemployment benefits to California workers who are on strike. Under Senate Bill 1116, introduced by State Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-Burbank) and State Sen. María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), California workers would be eligible to receive unemployment benefits after being on strike for 14 days. “No one goes on strike because they want to go on strike,” Portantino said at a news conference Wednesday announcing the legislation. “People go on strike as a last resort.” Portantino and Durazo said the bill is designed to help ease the economic pain of a strike, and to help union members withstand pressure from their employers to reach a contract deal more quickly and with less favorable terms. They also argued that extending unemployment benefits to striking workers could help reduce the economic pain of a long-lasting strike, which can drag down other local businesses. When the writers’ and actors’ unions in Hollywood went on strike last year, the resulting shutdown caused financial pain for workers and the businesses that help support film and
As the Lakers were rolling through the final third of the NBA season, their identity complete with Rui Hachimura in the starting lineup and their offense humming, a trend was quietly developing. The Lakers, over those 32 games with Hachimura cemented as a starter, were the second-best offense in the NBA in the first half, scoring 121.8 points per 100 possessions. In those second halves of those game? The rating dropped to 114.9 points per 100 possessions — sixth best. Still good — but not as good as in the first half. Through two games in the playoffs, the differences are even more stark. In the first halves of Game 1 and 2, the Lakers have been right at their regular-season efficiency — 121.4 points per 100 possessions. But after Denver has made its second-half adjustments, the numbers have cratered. In 48 second-half minutes in this series, the Lakers have scored only 92.2 points per 100 possessions while allowing Denver’s offense to be the most efficient in the postseason, scoring 129.5 per 100. It’s the difference between the Lakers having an edge in the series
Had the bullet fired into the back of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy struck one inch higher, it would have missed his protective vest and likely killed him, authorities said Wednesday in announcing charges against the man they say pulled the trigger. Raymundo Duran, 47, was charged with attempted first-degree murder in the attack. Prosecutors say he shot Deputy Samuel Aispuro in an “ambush” at Barranca Street and East Garvey Avenue in West Covina. After the shooting, Aispuro, 43, was able to radio for help, which triggered a massive manhunt for the shooter. California Highway Patrol officers arrested Duran on Monday evening at a San Onofre inspection point on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of a loaded firearm. On Wednesday, Dist. Atty. George Gascón charged Duran with attempted first-degree murder on a police officer, assault on a police officer, being a felon in possession of a firearm and the special allegation of intentional use of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Gascón said Duran has a prior strike against him, and had the deputy’s vest and the location of
A woman was shot at an Apple Valley gas station earlier this month. The woman, whose identity has not been released, was attacked at about 7 p.m. on April 16 at the Shell Station at Apple Valley and Yucca Loma roads, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Mara Rodriguez. Video recorded by stringer service OnScene TV shows a white Kia sedan parked at a gas pump with blood spatter and bloody hand prints visible on the car’s hood. In addition, a bullet hole could be seen in the shattered driver’s window. A woman was shot at an Apple Valley gas station on April 23, 2024. (OnScene.TV) A woman was shot at an Apple Valley gas station on April 23, 2024. (OnScene.TV) A woman was shot at an Apple Valley gas station on April 23, 2024. (OnScene.TV) The woman was hospitalized, and though her condition is unknown, Rodriguez confirmed that “she was awake and aware when she arrived at the hospital.” The suspected shooter, meanwhile, has been taken into custody, though officials did not offer details as to that person’s identity or possible motivation.
Global delegates negotiate plastic pollution treaty – CBS News Watch CBS News Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
By S. Dev April 24, 2024 / 6:56 PM EDT / CBS News Remains believed to be missing Kansas moms 4 arrested, bodies found in case of missing Kansas moms 01:48 A fifth person was arrested Wednesday in connection with the killing of two mothers in Oklahoma , officials said. Paul Grice, 31, was arrested and booked into the Texas County Jail on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said in a press release. Veronica Butler, 27, and 39-year-old Jilian Kelley disappeared on March 30 while on their way from Kansas to pick up Butler’s children from a birthday party in nearby Oklahoma. Their remains were found on April 14 after having last been seen together in a vehicle that was later found abandoned by the highway in a rural part of Texas County. Four people had already been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the women’s murders. Tad Bert Cullum, 43, Tifany Machel Adams, 54, Cole Earl Twombly, 50, and Cora
In an exclusive interview with CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell, Pope Francis called for “negotiated peace” in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
By Haley Talbot, Lauren Fox and Clare Foran | CNN House Speaker Mike Johnson called on Columbia University’s president to resign Wednesday during a tense news conference where the crowd repeatedly interrupted the speaker and at times loudly booed him and other GOP lawmakers who were with him as they stood at the microphones. “We just can’t allow this kind of hatred and antisemitism to flourish on our campuses, and it must be stopped in its tracks. Those who are perpetrating this violence should be arrested. I am here today joining my colleagues, and calling on President Shafik to resign if she cannot immediately bring order to this chaos,” Johnson said Wednesday. Johnson visited Columbia University on Wednesday to meet with Jewish students and delivered remarks with other Republican lawmakers. When Johnson and the GOP lawmakers walked up to begin speaking, there were loud boos. During the question-and-answer portion, a coordinated chant of “Mike, you suck” erupted from the crowd. At another point during the remarks, the crowd started chanting loudly, to which Johnson said, “Enjoy your free speech.” The timing of Johnson’s visit comes as the embattled speaker is facing an
Joseph Wilkinson | New York Daily News Hamas released Wednesday a propaganda/proof of life video of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. The 24-year-old was one of the hundreds of people taken hostage in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. He’s one of 133 hostages remaining in Gaza, though dozens of them are believed to be dead. In the heavily edited video, which is also clearly scripted, Goldberg-Polin criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. “Think of us detainees in underground hell, without water, food or sun, without the treatment I (have needed) for so long,” Goldberg-Polin says. At the end of the video, he directly addresses his family and tells them he loves them. The video is not dated, but Goldberg-Polin notes the beginning of Passover on Monday and mentions being held by Hamas for “almost 200 days.” Wednesday marked exactly the 200th day since the Hamas attack. Hamas has released hostage videos in the past, including one of French-Israeli woman Mia Schem less than two weeks after the assault. Schem, 21, was one of the 105 hostages freed during a temporary ceasefire in November. Of the 133 hostages still held
By Edith M. Lederer | Associated Press UNITED NATIONS — Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space, calling it “a dirty spectacle” that cherry picks weapons of mass destruction from all other weapons that should also be banned. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13 in favor, Russia opposed and China abstaining. The resolution would have called on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space, as banned under a 1967 international treaty that included the U.S. and Russia, and to agree to the need to verify compliance. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said after the vote that Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow has no intention of deploying nuclear weapons in space. “Today’s veto begs the question: Why? Why, if you are following the rules, would you not support a resolution that reaffirms them? What could you possibly be hiding,” she asked. “It’s baffling. And it’s a shame.” Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily
SAN FRANCISCO — This is not what the Giants anticipated every fifth day when they signed Blake Snell. Week after week, the Giants’ worst days have been the ones on which their $62 million free-agent prize was scheduled to start. Scratched and placed on the injured list before first pitch Wednesday, the pattern only continued in an 8-2 loss to the Mets and Sean Manaea. “As we sit here right now, it hasn’t been our best day,” manager Bob Melvin said afterward. Watching from the dugout after being diagnosed with a strained adductor, Snell bore no blame for the mess that transpired on the field. The Giants reverted to their worst tendencies, stranding runners and running into outs, and their first game of reliever roulette went south quickly. “It just got away from us a little bit,” Melvin said. “Next thing you know it’s an uphill battle.” The loss prevented the Giants (12-14) from climbing back to .500 for the first time since the fourth game of the season or securing their first sweep. Besides a four-game skid after they evened their record to 2-2
