Tag: california
Who could fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat?
Under California law, Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, can appoint a replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein until the 2024 election, and several prominent Democrats have already announced their intentions to run to replace Feinstein. Gary…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein was “lonely voice” on gun laws for years, Sen. Chris Murphy says
In the Senate since 1992, Sen. Dianne Feinstein fought for what she called “sensible gun laws,” writing and helping pass the federal assault weapons ban in 1994. Sen. Chris Murphy, of Connecticut, worked with Feinstein…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings while representing California in the U.S. Senate for more than three decades, has died, two sources confirmed to CBS News. She was 90. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott…
Dianne Feinstein’s legacy, what her death could mean for Congress
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings during her more than three decades in the U.S. Senate, has died at 90. Feinstein cast her last vote in the Senate late Thursday morning, according to Senate…
Reactions to Dianne Feinstein’s death pour in from both sides of the aisle
Tributes to Sen. Dianne Feinstein poured in Friday after news of her death shook Washington. Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings during her more than three decades in the U.S. Senate, died at the age of…
How Dianne Feinstein led San Francisco through the AIDS epidemic
Lawmakers across the political spectrum are remembering Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a trailblazer in the nation’s Capitol. But her career began in San Francisco local politics, where she served on the city’s Board of Supervisors…
Meet the first master sommelier in professional sports
Evan Goldstein is a first in the world of professional sports: He’s the master sommelier for the San Francisco Giants, responsible for the players, stadium employees and fans. He oversees all wine served at Oracle…
Trump’s civil fraud trial underway, Gaetz’s effort to oust McCarthy and more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on the start of former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York City, Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz’s efforts to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker after Congress passed a bipartisan…
Newsom picks Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected EMILY’s List president Laphonza Butler to fill the seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler has been the president of the organization dedicated to electing women since 2021….
From the archives: O.J. Simpson found not guilty of murders in 1995
On October 3, 1995, a jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. An estimated 150 million people watched his 1995 acquittal. #news…
McCarthy removed as House speaker, Hunter Biden pleads not guilty, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on the House ousting Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position, Hunter Biden pleading not guilty to three felony gun charges and other top political stories. #news #politics #congress CBS News Streaming…
Cops keep pulling him over, and their reasons are increasingly bizarre
Shortly after our story aired on how police put LA resident Daniel Alvarez in handcuffs for a bogus traffic violation, he was pulled over again for allegedly switching lanes without signaling. In this episode of…
Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein in Senate | full video
Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the next California senator, replacing Dianne Feinstein, who died Thursday night at the age of 90. Butler was appointed to the Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. #news #livenews…
Increased security protocols for Dianne Feinstein’s funeral
Mourners are gathering in San Francisco to remember the late trailblazing lawmaker Dianne Feinstein. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more on the security measures in place ahead of the funeral service. #news #diannefeinstein #funeral…
Striking health care worker says she’s doing the work of 3 people: “We’re burned out”
Kaiser Permanente health care workers say executives are “refusing to listen” to their bargaining points as Day 2 of their strike ensues. Christina Andersen, a Kaiser phlebotomist, lays out the priorities for the 75,000 people…
Dianne Feinstein honored at memorial service in San Francisco
San Francisco City Hall hosted a memorial service Thursday for California Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The afternoon included remarks from other trailblazing women in politics — including Vice President Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy…
Kaiser nurse explains why she’s on strike
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers across California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington are on strike for better pay and increased staffing. Eldina Hodzic, a licensed practical nurse at Kaiser Mt. Talbert Urgent Care…
Stop trying to revive local economies with prisons
Closing prisons and reducing the incarcerated population should be a good thing, but when local economies become dependent on the prison industry it creates many perverse incentives for keeping our inhumane system of mass incarceration…
Kaiser Permanente strike enters third day
The strike involving Kaiser Permanente employees across the U.S. entered its third day on Friday. The union representing the health care workers authorized the three-day walkout that began Wednesday morning in several states and Washington,…
Rattling the Bars: Susanville, California, prison ordered to close by judge
A judge has ruled a Susanville, California, prison to close, ending a drawn-out legal battle between the town, the state government, and advocates. Brian Kaneda, Shakeer Rahman, and General Dogan join Mansa Musa to explain…
Health care workers likely avert new walkout; UAW negotiations with automakers continue
A tentative deal between Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing 75,000 of its employees will likely avert a repeat of the largest walkout by health care workers in U.S. history. Meanwhile, the United Auto Workers…
