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California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Pet cat faces off with wild coyote in Los Angeles County neighborhood
A security camera captured the intense encounter between a family's pet cat and a wild coyote in a Los Angeles County neighborhood.
110 Freeway partially closed near San Pedro as Los Angeles firefighters battle tunnel fire
The fire was reported at around 8:50 p.m. in a tunnel that runs underneath the 110 Freeway near Wilmington.
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case
Through her attorney, Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in her DUI case.
California gas prices reach highest mark in years
California gas prices reached their highest mark since 2023 as the last oil shipment from the Strait of Hormuz arrived at a Los Angeles County port.
Fiery crash on 10 Freeway leaves 1 dead, 1 critical in Los Angeles
Firefighters said that one of the drivers was detained at the scene by bystanders before being taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
LA County homicide detectives investigating woman's fatal shooting in Rosemead
It happened just before 6:15 a.m. at a home in the 2400 block of Strathmore Avenue in Rosemead, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Torrance Transit offering $4 bus fare, pilot program to Dodger Stadium
"Fans attending games on the pilot dates are encouraged to take advantage of this service and share feedback to shape future offerings," the City of Torrance wrote in a news release.
Man pleads not guilty to kidnap and sexual assault of UCLA student, Culver City rape
The 26-year-old man was ordered to remain behind bars in lieu of $1.4 million bail and is due back in court on June 8 after pleading not guilty to the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a UCLA student in March and the alleged rape of a woman in Culver City in October 2025.
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Top takeaways from the CBS California Governor's Debate
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
CBS News poll on California governor's race: What are primary voters looking for?
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Countdown to the Governor's Debate | Week 7
Countdown to the Governor's Debate is a weekly roundtable with co-moderators Julie Watts, Sara Sadhwani and CBS LA Political Reporter Tom Wait.
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How LA28 Olympics ticket prices could be driven by bots, brokers and a big bill for the Summer Games
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
Uber driver fraud leads to proposed California state legislation seeking protection from identity theft
State Senator Josh Becker has authored two recent laws that seek to protect Californians from identity theft. The senator said businesses like Uber need to do more to protect consumers.
Federal lawmakers target states' use of unclaimed property after California investigation
A CBS News California investigation into unclaimed property is drawing bipartisan attention as federal lawmakers move to stop states from quietly profiting off people's investments.
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Family's cat faces off with wild coyote in Los Angeles County neighborhood
A security camera captured the intense encounter between a family's pet cat and a wild coyote in a Los Angeles County neighborhood. Lesley Marin reports.
Last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives to LA County as California gas prices rise
California gas prices reached their highest mark since 2023 as the last oil shipment from the Strait of Hormuz arrived at a Los Angeles County port. Gio Insignares reports.
Fire burns under 110 Freeway in San Pedro
The Los Angeles Fire Department is trying to extinguish a fire burning beneath the 110 Freeway in San Pedro.
Palisades Fire suspect described as angry by Uber passengers, court documents show
Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze that later became the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people in January in Los Angeles.
LAPD sued over Flock automatic license plate readers
The Los Angeles Police Department faces a lawsuit over Flock automatic license plate readers.
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Barbashev scores late as the Golden Knights beat the Ducks 3-1 in Game 1
Ivan Barbashev scored off a terrific pass from Pavel Dorofeyev with 4:58 left to put the Golden Knights ahead for good, and Vegas went on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Monday night in the opener of their second-round series.
Murakami slugs 14th homer, Martin goes 7 strong innings as the White Sox beat Angels 6-0
Munetaka Murakami hit his 14th homer and Miguel Vargas also went deep as the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0.
Kyle Tucker homers, drives in 2 runs as the Dodgers beat the Astros 8-3
Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs against his former team to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 8-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Mark Vientos hits 2 homers, drives in 4 runs to power Mets to a 5-1 win over Angels
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Justin Wrobleski tosses 6 scoreless innings to help Dodgers beat Cardinals 4-1
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Angels place lefty Yusei Kikuchi on injured list with shoulder inflammation
The Los Angeles placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Oswald Peraza's two-out RBI single in 10th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 win over Mets
Oswald Peraza hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets.
Laborda scores goal in 82nd minute for Whitecaps in 1-1 tie with Galaxy
Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy.
Hollingshead has stoppage-time goal for LAFC in 2-2 tie with San Diego
Ryan Hollingshead scored his first goal this season in the 14th minute of stoppage time and Denis Bouanga added a goal for Los Angeles FC in a 2-2 tie with San Diego FC.
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California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Pet cat faces off with wild coyote in Los Angeles County neighborhood
A security camera captured the intense encounter between a family's pet cat and a wild coyote in a Los Angeles County neighborhood.
110 Freeway partially closed near San Pedro as Los Angeles firefighters battle tunnel fire
The fire was reported at around 8:50 p.m. in a tunnel that runs underneath the 110 Freeway near Wilmington.
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case
Through her attorney, Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in her DUI case.
California gas prices reach highest mark in years
California gas prices reached their highest mark since 2023 as the last oil shipment from the Strait of Hormuz arrived at a Los Angeles County port.
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Pet cat faces off with wild coyote in Los Angeles County neighborhood
A security camera captured the intense encounter between a family's pet cat and a wild coyote in a Los Angeles County neighborhood.
110 Freeway partially closed near San Pedro as Los Angeles firefighters battle tunnel fire
The fire was reported at around 8:50 p.m. in a tunnel that runs underneath the 110 Freeway near Wilmington.
California gas prices reach highest mark in years
California gas prices reached their highest mark since 2023 as the last oil shipment from the Strait of Hormuz arrived at a Los Angeles County port.
Fiery crash on 10 Freeway leaves 1 dead, 1 critical in Los Angeles
Firefighters said that one of the drivers was detained at the scene by bystanders before being taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
LA County homicide detectives investigating woman's fatal shooting in Rosemead
It happened just before 6:15 a.m. at a home in the 2400 block of Strathmore Avenue in Rosemead, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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Early-morning showers possibly coming to Southern California
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Southern California mother of teen e-motorcycle rider faces involuntary manslaughter charges after victim dies
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Portion of Huntington Beach ocean closed until Friday, 3 shark sightings over past week
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
Orange County city redesignates street to Charlie Kirk Way
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
70-year-old bicyclist struck, killed on PCH in Huntington Beach
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
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Early-morning showers possibly coming to Southern California
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
San Bernardino County deputies fatally shoot man wanted for alleged assault in Oak Hills
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the Oak Hills area, near Hesperia, on Saturday.
Gopher Fire fully contained after burning nearly 70 acres in Riverside County
Riverside County firefighters have fully contained the Gopher Fire, which broke out in southern Riverside County on Saturday afternoon and temporarily forced evacuation orders for some residents.
Lakers G League team announces move to Riverside County
The team will move from El Segundo to the Coachella Valley beginning with the 2026-27 season.
San Bernardino motel manager arrested for allegedly pimping and pandering, motel red-tagged
The Sunshine Motel, at 570 N. H Street, was also found to be unsafe due to health and safety violations and was red-tagged for closure.
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1 missing U.S. soldier in Morocco was trying to save another, officials say
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
Judge "very troubled" by accused correspondents' dinner gunman's treatment in jail
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 18 injured
At least 18 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
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Judge "very troubled" by accused correspondents' dinner gunman's treatment in jail
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Spencer Pratt lashes out against LA mayoral opponents in new attack ad
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
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California voters may decide on $25B in bonds to boost homeownership for middle class
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Trader Joe's customers to get payouts under $7.4 million settlement
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California AG warns mopeds being illegally sold as e-bikes, issues alert to parents
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco sues makers of ultra-processed foods over health impacts
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
California bill reversing tax hike on legal cannabis heads to Newsom
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
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Florida cosmetologist found guilty in California death of Kim Kardashian lookalike
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Public health officials issue bacteria warning at LA County beaches
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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California voters may decide on $25B in bonds to boost homeownership for middle class
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Trader Joe's customers to get payouts under $7.4 million settlement
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California AG warns mopeds being illegally sold as e-bikes, issues alert to parents
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
California law allowing people to cook, sell food from homes getting statewide push
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
15 California communities given "final warning" by Newsom over housing law violations
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
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Barbashev scores late as the Golden Knights beat the Ducks 3-1 in Game 1
Ivan Barbashev scored off a terrific pass from Pavel Dorofeyev with 4:58 left to put the Golden Knights ahead for good, and Vegas went on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Monday night in the opener of their second-round series.
Murakami slugs 14th homer, Martin goes 7 strong innings as the White Sox beat Angels 6-0
Munetaka Murakami hit his 14th homer and Miguel Vargas also went deep as the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0.
Kyle Tucker homers, drives in 2 runs as the Dodgers beat the Astros 8-3
Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs against his former team to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 8-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Mark Vientos hits 2 homers, drives in 4 runs to power Mets to a 5-1 win over Angels
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Justin Wrobleski tosses 6 scoreless innings to help Dodgers beat Cardinals 4-1
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 to snap a four-game losing streak.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
See the best looks of the Met Gala 2026
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Nearly 120 arrested at Stagecoach Country Musical Festival
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
Stagecoach Music Festival evacuated due to extreme winds
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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Family's cat faces off with wild coyote in Los Angeles County neighborhood
A security camera captured the intense encounter between a family's pet cat and a wild coyote in a Los Angeles County neighborhood. Lesley Marin reports.
Last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives to LA County as California gas prices rise
California gas prices reached their highest mark since 2023 as the last oil shipment from the Strait of Hormuz arrived at a Los Angeles County port. Gio Insignares reports.
Fire burns under 110 Freeway in San Pedro
The Los Angeles Fire Department is trying to extinguish a fire burning beneath the 110 Freeway in San Pedro.
Palisades Fire suspect described as angry by Uber passengers, court documents show
Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze that later became the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people in January in Los Angeles.
LAPD sued over Flock automatic license plate readers
The Los Angeles Police Department faces a lawsuit over Flock automatic license plate readers.
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A look at renowned architect Frank Gehry's designs in Southern California
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Franklin Fire engulfs Malibu Canyon, causes smoke clouds through region
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Mountain Fire explodes in Ventura County amid strong Santa Ana winds
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
