CBS News California
Coverage of CBS News California in the Nexus archive.
- Who's really at your door? App delivery drivers in California found using accounts that aren't theirs
A CBS News California investigation found food delivery drivers using rented or stolen app accounts to bypass background checks, creating a security risk for customers. The practice exposes a loophole allowing unauthorized individuals to access delivery services.
- Critics got California's free diaper math wrong, but state won't release key Baby2Baby records
A CBS News California fact-check found the state's free diaper program will not cost taxpayers 50 cents per diaper, contradicting viral claims. However, the Newsom administration has not released the Baby2Baby contract or competitive bid records, raising concerns about potential waste.
- CBS California launches interactive candidate guide ahead of gubernatorial debate
CBS California has launched an interactive candidate guide for the upcoming gubernatorial debate featuring eight candidates. The debate will be hosted by CBS California on Tuesday night, as reported by investigative correspondent Julie Watts.
- Federal lawmakers target states' use of unclaimed property after California investigation
Federal lawmakers are taking bipartisan action to prevent states from profiting off unclaimed property, following a CBS News California investigation. The investigation highlighted how states quietly benefit from people's forgotten investments.