Lawmakers demanding answers about Caltrans denied damage claims
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for KCAL News Investigates and CBS News California. Her investigations, Capitol accountability reports, and solutions-oriented journalism air weekly on CBS stations across California.
Are prison reform laws leading to more rehabilitation and fewer felons reoffending after release? CDCR can't (or won't) say. The agency's recidivism report is dated and incomplete. Now, CBS Sacramento is getting answers to a growing list of questions.
The Ventura County and Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Offices have filed a civil case against Kroger, one of the nation's largest supermarket chains, for allegedly deceptive marketing for their Carbmaster bread products.
Barry Fike, a minister at Fillmore Church of Christ, pleaded guilty to two felony counts related to online sex crimes with a person he thought was a 15-year-old girl, but was actually an undercover officer.
Police located and arrested the suspect in a nearby neighborhood. They are working to determine what led up to the attack.
Watch our live-streaming special, "Rescue Me" celebrating the first annual "California Adopt-a-pet day" with reporters in shelters across SoCal! Only on CBS News Los Angeles.
It happened at around 1:45 p.m. at the Mettro station in the 4400 block of S. Long Beach Avenue, according to Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
For the first time in history, the pride flag will be raised outside LA City Hall — just ahead of Pride celebrations.
The Ventura County and Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Offices have filed a civil case against Kroger, one of the nation's largest supermarket chains, for allegedly deceptive marketing for their Carbmaster bread products.
Barry Fike, a minister at Fillmore Church of Christ, pleaded guilty to two felony counts related to online sex crimes with a person he thought was a 15-year-old girl, but was actually an undercover officer.
Police located and arrested the suspect in a nearby neighborhood. They are working to determine what led up to the attack.
The Ventura County and Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Offices have filed a civil case against Kroger, one of the nation's largest supermarket chains, for allegedly deceptive marketing for their Carbmaster bread products.
Barry Fike, a minister at Fillmore Church of Christ, pleaded guilty to two felony counts related to online sex crimes with a person he thought was a 15-year-old girl, but was actually an undercover officer.
Police located and arrested the suspect in a nearby neighborhood. They are working to determine what led up to the attack.
Watch our live-streaming special, "Rescue Me" celebrating the first annual "California Adopt-a-pet day" with reporters in shelters across SoCal! Only on CBS News Los Angeles.
Police said the area of the 1300 block of Wilcox Avenue was evacuated while bomb squad investigators worked at the site. The investigation ended around 5 p.m., with no threat found.
After hitting a snag earlier in the year, which came in the form of coarse and rocky sand that caused outrage amongst residents, the first phase of the beach replenishment projected has finally been completed in San Clemente.
Wildlife caretakers will release a flock of brown pelicans weeks after dozens of them turned up on Southern California coasts. Scientists hope they can track the birds' movements to determine what made them sick in the first place.
An Irvine man received six years in federal prison for firebombing a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa.
Investigators say that the stabbing happened inside of the Flaming Buffet at around 11 p.m. on Monday.
The city sent out a notice around 10 a.m., saying that "confirmed aggressive shark behavior" was spotted in the area of T-Street Beach, just south of the San Clemente Pier.
An investigation is underway after an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer shot and killed a man in Ontario.
The Redlands Unified School District agreed to an oversight protocol with the California Department of Justice after facing accusations of not acting on sexual assault complaints issued by students.
According to a report from RealtyHop, eight of the twenty "least affordable cities" in the United States are located in Southern California.
The suspect pulled up and demanded the mailbox master keys from the postal carrier.
The suspect was arrested after deputies found a man inside of a car suffering from a fatal gunshot wound on Sunday.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 state felony counts in New York.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Los Angeles County public health officials say that the person arrived on a Lufthansa Flight on Sunday
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Public Health officials are offering free hepatitis A vaccines to people experiencing homelessness.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
Aaron Judge hit his 275th home run, Juan Soto broke things open with a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 when a pair of streaks ended.
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick, Mateusz Bogusz added a late goal and Hugo Lloris notched his fourth straight clean sheet to help Los Angeles FC up its win streak to four and snap Minnesota United's six-match unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory.
Luis Gil struck out nine and won his sixth straight start, continuing a record run by the starters, Alex Verdugo homered and the New York Yankees bounced back with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
The Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by the Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
The Ventura County and Santa Barbara County district attorneys have filed a civil suit against Kroger for allegedly deceptive marketing on their Breadmaster products. Mike Rogers reports.
A cybercriminal group claims to have stolen the data for more than 560 million Ticketmaster users and is threatening to sell the information on the dark web. Juan Fernandez takes a look at what you should know about the massive breach.
Michele Gile reports from San Clemente, where the first phase of a project aiming at restoring dozens of feet of sands to the beach was completed on Friday.
Grae Drake reviews the latest movies: “Backspot,” “Ezra,” and “Jim Henson Idea Man.”
The family of Hugo Cachua, the father of three fatally shot by an off duty LAPD officer following a traffic-related argument in Ontario on Thursday, is speaking out and demanding justice for their loved one. Joy Benedict reports.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.