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President Biden has approved California’s request for a major disaster declaration to support recovery efforts from a string of February storms that drenched much of the state with historic rainfall and mountain snow and resulted in numerous deaths, officials announced Sunday. Nine California counties — Butte, Glenn, Los Angeles, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Sutter and Ventura — will receive federal aid as a result of the declaration, which also includes funding for statewide hazard mitigation efforts, officials said. “This declaration brings in more resources for local communities across the state recovering from the widespread impacts of these storms,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement thanking the Biden administration for its support. At least 11 people died as a result of the storms, which caused widespread flooding, power outages, school closures and damage to critical infrastructure, Newsom wrote in his request for a disaster declaration. In San Luis Obispo County, where two tornados touched down, the storms damaged eight steel firehouse bay doors and the roof and gutters of the Grover Beach Police Department, and high waves caused major structural damage

Here Comes the Sun: Marcia Gay Harden and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor Marcia Gay Harden sits down with Seth Doane to discuss her CBS series “So Help Me Todd,” her LGBTQ+ activism and her love of pottery. Then, Jonathan Vigliotti meets Julian Curi, the filmmaker behind the short film “Gruff.” “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator of strategic communications House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas   Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona  Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of U.S. Central Command   Samantha Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor and former Homeland Security official Kristalina Georgieva, International Monetary Fund director   Click  here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation.”    MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan in Washington. And this week on Face the Nation: Iran launches a massive retaliatory attack on Israel. Will it lead to a major escalation of conflict in the region? (Begin VT) (SIRENS BLARING) (End VT) MARGARET BRENNAN: Overnight, Iran launched its first ever direct attack on Israel. Most of the hundreds of drones and missiles were shot down by Israeli defense systems and its allies, including the U.S., in a powerful show of international support. But how and will Israel respond? And will those allies be able to keep the response intact? Declaring before the attack that “Whoever hurts us, we heard

The final day of the Cal Poly Rodeo was in full swing Saturday evening in San Luis Obispo. With the rain, organizers said earlier preparations were key. Today’s conditions were just miserable,” said John Orradre, Cal Poly alumn and rodeo helper. “It’s rainy, wet, [and] cold.” The top ten contenders in each event competed for a championship. Thanks to head coach Ben Lando, who hard-packed the dirt, the rodeo conditions were manageable because it kept the dirt from absorbing the water for an easier clean up. We left it all day, we didn’t touch it,” rodeo media coordinator Anna Grace Durham said. “They brought in a bunch of water pumps late this afternoon, pumped as much of the water off that they could, and then brought the tractors and ripped the dirt open and started exposing it to the air. We got some awesome sunshine a little earlier today, which really helped as well. Saturday morning’s competition took place at Madonna Inn, allowing the soil to rest, which prevented rain from getting into the soil as the athletes and animals competed. That was the biggest

AUGUSTA, Ga. —  Tiger Woods made history again this week by making the Masters cut for a record 24th consecutive time. But he couldn’t do much more than that. He shot a five-over-par 77 on Sunday, a day after a dismal 82 in the third round. Woods was able to finish a tournament for the second time since the start of 2023. “It was a good week all around,” he said, still upbeat after his Sunday round. “I think that coming in here, not having played a full tournament in a very long time, it was a good fight on Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately yesterday it didn’t quite turn out the way I wanted it to.” Woods got a rousing ovation from the spectators as he made his way up the 18th hole and into the clubhouse. This marked the fifth anniversary of Woods’ miraculous Masters win in 2019, when he collected his fifth green jacket. He said the conditions presented a particular challenge this year. “Just the wind and what it was doing out here to the golf shots and the balls and putting, how

Anaheim, CA. —  Luego de haber recorrido importantes ciudades de los Estados Unidos como Orlando, Washington, Nueva York, Chicago, San Antonio y muchas más, Los Ángeles Azules aterrizaron esta semana en el estado de California, con presentaciones en Anaheim, Funner y Oakland para llevar su exitosa gira “El Amor de mi Vida Tour 2024”. La cautivante banda de cumbia oriunda de Iztapalapa, México, son considerados en la actualidad como una de agrupaciones más exitosas del género y su música ha logrado cruzar fronteras musicales que ni ellos se imaginaron un día. Su música y ritmo contagiante no solamente ha llegado a través de sus conciertos individuales en las más importantes plazas de Latinoamérica, Los Estados Unidos y Canadá, sino que han logrado formar parte de reconocidos festivales de música internacional como el Vive Latino de la Ciudad de México y el Coachella Fest, de Indio, California, donde los han recibido por todo lo alto. Igualmente, esta semana California los recibió con llenos totales y el recorrido por este estado comenzó el jueves cuando los hermanos Mejía Avante y el resto de la agrupación aterrizaron en el

By Emily Mae Czachor April 14, 2024 / 2:42 PM EDT / CBS News The fourth and final round of the 2024 Masters got underway Sunday morning to cap a tournament marked by unruly weather and at least one history-making moment, with the world’s top golfers contending for the championship title and this year’s unprecedented prize . Golf icon and returning Masters champion Tiger Woods opened the tournament’s last leg with his 100th round at the major. Among those favored to win were 27-year-olds Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa, both of whom play on the PGA Tour and each with an impressive record. Scheffler has been ranked No. 1 in the world for more than two years now and also won the 2022 Masters tournament, which was his first major championship win. Morikawa began his professional career on the PGA Tour with 22 consecutive cuts, a streak that came second only to Woods’ record 25, and went on to win two major championships during his debut season.  The Masters Tournament is an invitational event held yearly at the Augusta National Golf Club, a private golf

Southern California law enforcement agencies are exercising heightened vigilance around sensitive religious institutions Sunday following Iran’s military strikes on Israel. Authorities assured the public that no immediate threats have been identified in the Los Angeles area but said they were intently monitoring the situation. “The LAPD is closely monitoring the developments between Iran and Israel,” the Los Angeles Police Department posted Saturday on X. “While there are no credible threats to Los Angeles at this time, we are committed to ensuring safeguards to houses of worship and sensitive areas throughout all communities in Los Angeles.” Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said his department was also “closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Iran and working with our federal and regional partners to ensure the safety of our communities in L.A. County.” Luna said there were currently no specific or credible threats to the county. “As a precaution, we are increasing patrol checks around sensitive and religious sites and engaging with our community leaders to reassure them that the LASD is taking a proactive stance,” he added. Overnight Saturday, Iran launched a barrage of more

The Southland experienced more rain and cold temperatures Sunday, with mountain snow and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Most areas would get a half-inch of rain or less, according to the National Weather Service. Snow levels could fall as low as 3,500 feet with a possibility of some light snow over the Grapevine stretch of the Golden State (5) Freeway, the NWS said. The forecast also called for gusty winds in some areas. Highs were mostly in the 50s Sunday in Los Angeles County and in the low to mid-60s in Orange County, with winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph in the Antelope Valley. An NWS winter weather advisory was in effect through 5 p.m. Sunday for both the San Gabriel Mountains and the Highway 14 Corridor including Acton, Mount Wilson, Mount Baldy, Wrightwood and Angeles Crest Highway. A high surf advisory was in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday for the Malibu coast and Los Angeles County beaches, with waves of 4 to 8 feet and dangerous rip currents. The weekend storm system will be followed by dry and

Authorities are investigating a plane crash that occurred in the San Bernardino Mountains on Saturday night, officials said. The twin-engine Gulfstream AC95 crashed at about 8:15 p.m. in the mountains north of Palm Avenue, according to preliminary information from the Federal Aviation Administration. Officials did not know how many people were on board, or whether anyone survived. The remote area is difficult to access by foot or vehicle, and search efforts were initially hampered by rain and wind that lashed the area Saturday night, officials said. By Sunday morning, authorities had located a debris field north of Devil’s Canyon, and members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit were on the scene along with search and rescue crews, said Gloria Huerta, a spokesperson with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Rescue workers were being hoisted down a mountain and attempting to hike to the debris field, she said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. More to Read

It’s been a rocky couple of months for this Southern California roadway. Malibu Canyon Road, which has already closed several times during this stormy season, will have a portion closed at least until Monday after a rockslide, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Apparent wrong-way driver causes 11-car pileup on 101 Freeway near Camarillo; more than 15 injured The road in Malibu that leads to Pepperdine University is closed on both sides from Piuma to Pacific Coast Highway. The sheriff’s department estimated that it could reopen by 3 p.m. on Monday, though it could last longer depending on weather conditions. Malibu Canyon Road is closed again due to a rockslide. It is expected to reopen on Monday, April 15. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department) A photo shared by the department’s Lost Hills Station showed rocks spilled out along both lanes of the road. The road in similar places closed in February and again in March due to slides and weather concerns. Pepperdine canceled in-person classes for a day in February due to the road’s closure.

Editor’s Note: The video above contains images that may be alarming to some; viewer’s discretion is advised. A Portland long haul truck driver is on the mend after a turkey went through his windshield, causing the truck to crash earlier this month, KTLA sister station KOIN reports. Dave Duell, who normally commutes from Portland to Medford, Oregon, and back five days a week, was heading south, driving a semi-truck and triple trailer combo when a turkey came at him from a grassy median. Apparent wrong-way driver causes 11-car pileup on 101 Freeway near Camarillo; more than 15 injured The bird struck through the truck’s windshield — shattering it and hitting Duell on the left side of his face, knocking him unconscious — and left through the window behind him. Duell then veered off into a field, hit a small tree and was Life Flighted to the nearest hospital with severe head injuries, according to the Oregon State Police. Truck driver David Duell is in the hospital after a turkey went through his windshield, causing the truck to crash near Grants Pass on Apr. 9, 2024.

4/14: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation,” as the world waits for what Israel’s response will be after the Israel Defense Forces said it intercepted more than 300 Iranian drones and missiles, President Biden spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. John Kirby, White House National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins Margaret Brennan, along with House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On