California high-speed rail consultants billed taxpayers for late-night rides from CEO’s home, receipts reveal
Well after dark one night last September, a highly paid consultant for the California High-Speed Rail Authority expensed…
She was a California comeback story, serving juvenile probation in a UC Davis dorm for killing a teen, when arrested again
She was 15 when she was placed on juvenile probation for killing 15-year-old Omari Lowery in Sacramento County.…
Newsom blamed Trump for high-speed rail’s $4 billion funding cut. Records show California never bought the trains it promised.
California’s High-Speed Rail Authority repeatedly missed key deadlines to buy its trains, a failure federal officials cited when…
What records reveal about Newsom’s taxpayer-funded, California-branded free diaper program
California waited 66 days to release the records behind Gov. Gavin Newsom’s taxpayer-funded diaper program, including a $6.2…
Newsom’s taxpayer-funded California diaper program could “lead to waste,” state records warned
Newborns outgrow their first diapers in weeks. Experts say so. California records show it, and several organizations that competed with Baby2Baby to…
Newsom’s “competitive bid” #diapergate deal wasn’t. California’s budget includes dozens of similar no-bid exemptions.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Baby2Baby would manufacture and distribute millions of free California co-branded diapers to every…
California teacher pregnancy leave bill could create paid leave for abortions
California lawmakers may be on the verge of creating a new form of taxpayer-funded paid leave that goes…
CBS News California launches interactive governor’s race candidate guide
CBS News California Investigates is launching an interactive tool to help voters navigate the crowded 2026 gubernatorial race,…
Emotional exit: Betty Yee opens up hours before ending California governor’s race campaign
Just hours before suspending her campaign in the California governor’s race, Betty Yee sat down with CBS News…
California is holding $15 billion in unclaimed property. Other states automatically return the money.
California is holding roughly $15 billion in unclaimed property — one of the largest totals in the country.…
Swalwell’s eligibility for California governor backed by new evidence, as Steyer’s residency challenge raises privacy concerns
A sworn declaration, first obtained by CBS News California Investigates, supports Congressman Eric Swalwell’s claim that he is…
Why California lawmakers killed a workplace surveillance bill
Do you ever feel like someone’s watching you? Well, you might be right, and it might be your…