Man arrested for disturbing L.A. City Council meeting on Friday
Samson Tafolo, 30, was arrested Friday morning after he was repeatedly warned to remain silent during a Los Angeles City Council meeting.
Samson Tafolo, 30, was arrested Friday morning after he was repeatedly warned to remain silent during a Los Angeles City Council meeting.
Wednesday, L.A. City Council members are expected to create a homelessness fund of about $50 million to help push the mayor's Inside Safe program, addressing one encampment at a time. Mayor Bass is in D.C. Wednesday with other mayors to discuss securing federal support.
The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to ban nighttime public access to the Ballona Wetlands in an effort to protect environmentally sensitive areas around the area.
Warnings were issued to the crowd against noise disruptions in the chambers as the Los Angeles City Council began its final session Tuesday before winter recess.
The LAPD announced Saturday it has began an investigation into the incident on Friday at a community event in Lincoln Heights.
"I would just say lastly, to the disruptors and protesters who have done their best to make it difficult for us to do our work in the last two and half years, in their own words, I yield the rest of my time and (expletive) you."
In his last days in office, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti reflected on his two terms as the leader of the second-largest city in the country.
"You don't have to like me," embattled Councilman Kevin de León said after his return to City Council meetings.
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on Friday to ban the drilling of new oil and gas wells and to phase out existing ones over the next 20 years.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-0 Wednesday for an ordinance that sets a special election on April 4, 2023, for the Sixth District seat vacated by Nury Martinez's resignation. Jeff Nguyen report.
The LA City Clerk's Office has accepted the notice of intent from a recall organizer.
Councilmember Kevin de León told Tom Wait today in an exclusive interview that he is refusing to resign from LA City Council, but rather hopes to work towards repairing relationships that have been damaged in recent weeks.
In an exclusive interview, Councilmember Kevin de León told Tom Wait on Wednesday that he is refusing to resign his post from the Los Angeles City Council, after leaked audio captured him making racist remarks.
Nearly a week after Nury Martinez offered her resignation, the Los Angeles City Council has elected Paul Krekorian as its new council president. Tom Wait reports.
Jasmine Viel reports from Downtown Los Angeles, where the fallout surrounding the LA City Council continued Thursday. As a result, pro tempore President Mitch O'Farrell has canceled Friday's scheduled meeting since two parties involved in the racist leaked audio have yet to resign.
For the fourth day in a row, protestors converged on City Hall to protest the ongoing scandal that rocked LA City Council over the weekend, when leaked audio revealed several members involved in a racist conversation.
Rick Montanez reports from Downtown Los Angeles, where a fourth day of protests continued outside of LA City Hall in the wake of a racist scandal that rocked City Council over the weekend.
A number of local activists and political figures joined Pat and Juan in the studio to discuss the scandal that rocked Los Angeles City Hall over the weekend, when audio of a racially charged conversation was leaked to the public, involving President Nury Martinez and others.
Her lengthy statements makes no direct reference to the recording that ended her political career, although she says, "To my staff -- I'm sorry that we're ending it this way. This is no reflection on you. I know you all will continue to do great work and fight for our district. I'll be cheering you on."
Tonight at 6:30pm on CBS News Los Angeles, Pat Harvey and Juan Fernandez will be joined by several guests, holding important and frank conversations about race relations in LA.
Tom Wait reports from Downtown Los Angeles where hundreds of protestors were on hand at LA City Hall, both inside and outside of council chambers, where outraged calls for justice led to a lengthy recess before the meeting could officially begin.
"I spoke to him about it yesterday," Press Secretary Karine Jean- Pierre said at a White House briefing. "The president is glad to see one of the participants in that conversation has resigned, but they all should. He believes that they all should resign.
The first City Council meeting since the racially-charged audio was leaked to the public was met with outraged protestors who disrupted the proceedings before council members called for the censure of those involved.
"First you must resign, then ask forgiveness," Bonin said during an emotionally charged speech to the large crowd who gathered inside of the LA City Council chambers Tuesday.
"Well the career of an elected official is dependent on winning elections," said LMU political science professor Fernando Guerra after leaked audio captured several councilmembers, including Nury Martinez, saying racist remarks.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Prosecutors said he yelled racial slurs and phrases, including "Go back to China," to demonstrators as they marched past his car.
The Los Angeles Chargers added some depth to their wide receiver room by signing DJ Chark Jr. on Monday.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Over 40 people were reportedly detained inside a parking garage structure on UCLA campus Monday morning.
"Going forward, this court will have to consider a jail sanction if it is recommended," Judge Juan Merchan said from the bench.
Prosecutors said he yelled racial slurs and phrases, including "Go back to China," to demonstrators as they marched past his car.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
A freeway worker was killed and another was injured when a box truck driver struck them on the side of the 71 Freeway in Chino on Monday.
Prosecutors said he yelled racial slurs and phrases, including "Go back to China," to demonstrators as they marched past his car.
A freeway worker was killed and another was injured when a box truck driver struck them on the side of the 71 Freeway in Chino on Monday.
Over 40 people were reportedly detained inside a parking garage structure on UCLA campus Monday morning.
UCLA has canceled all in-person classes on Monday, May 6, after Israel-Hamas war protests continue on campus for a second week.
The stabbing happened in a parking lot near the 6100 block of Slauson Avenue, according to Culver City police.
A man drowned in Laguna Lake over the weekend.
Police discovered two dead bodies inside of a Santa Ana business park.
A UC Irvine senior expressed her determination to spread her message despite police arresting more than 200 of her peers at UCLA's pro-Palestinian encampment.
While it was nearly 32 years ago, Micah Stepanian still remembers the beautiful night with his friend Jeff Wilson. That beautiful night ended in tragedy, however, when a teen opened fire on the pair.
Anaheim police said a man who opened fire at an apartment complex killed a woman before ending his own life.
Police say that the man was threatening two women with a handgun early Sunday morning before he led a high speed chase that ended in a violent crash.
Campus police discovered an assault rifle registered to the student, as well as several high-capacity magazines, ammunition and "hand-drawn images in a journal depicting a violent act."
After the pandemic canceled their eighth-grade dance, a group of high school seniors are getting a party to celebrate the rite of passage they missed out on.
Riverside police arrested 104 people, many of whom identified as homeless, during an undercover operation along the city's Magnolia Avenue corridor.
Riverside County resident Fernando Ibarra continues to search for answers after someone shot his beloved pet ponies to death over the weekend.
"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.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
The queen, who is of Palestinian descent, has criticized the reaction to the war by the U.S., saying it's caused a "loss of credibility."
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.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
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.
Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking a bold new step to open California medical facilities to Arizona doctors for abortions on their patients after the state's Supreme Court upheld an 1864 abortion ban.
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.
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.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
The Los Angeles Chargers added some depth to their wide receiver room by signing DJ Chark Jr. on Monday.
John McCarthy finished with five saves for Los Angeles and Stefan Frei stopped three shots for Seattle as the Galaxy and Sounders played to a scoreless draw.
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series.
Jose Ramirez broke an 0-for-19 skid and finished a 10-pitch at-bat with a two-run home run and Josh Naylor also hit a two-run shot to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Phillips got hurt when his spike caught in the grass while he was playing catch, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said. It is a Grade 1 strain, the least severe type.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The 2024 Met Gala theme is "The Garden of Time" — to go along with the spring exhibition, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."
Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is suing the makers of the documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for implying that he sexually abused children.
Boeing's Starliner is expected to launch its first crewed mission tonight. The mission was originally supposed to launch in 2015 but faced many technical setbacks. Also, UCLA is making changes this week amid renewed Pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Plus, community advocates are calling on Metro to improve the safety of its transit. Your top stories at the top of the hour, weekdays at 2p, 3p, and 7p streaming on CBS News Los Angeles.
In Orange County, marine wildlife officials say they're overwhelmed as more Brown Pelicans strand themselves on local beaches. Also, UCLA classes have gone remote amid renewed Pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Plus, calm conditions to start the work week. Meteorologist Marina Jurica has a look at what's ahead in your forecast. Your top stories at the top of the hour, weekdays at 2p, 3p, and 7p streaming on CBS News Los Angeles.
Comedian Marsha Warfield drops by KCAL to talk about her Netflix is a Joke show.
Huy Fong Foods, maker of sriracha sauce, halts production because the red jalapeño chile peppers used to make the sauce aren't red enough.
Morgan Richard Olivier shares her new book, “The Tears That Taught Me," a collection of poetry and prose to guide readers as they dig through the roots of their struggles, truths, faith, and life lessons.
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.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.