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It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
There are new questions about the accuracy of this year's Los Angeles homeless count. It was just completed last month, but some volunteers are telling KCAL News about problems trying to report the numbers.
In a KCAL News investigation: What is owed, what employers are accused of doing, and how the state itself may have broken the law by letting this go on for far too long. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the shocking data and details.
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
In 2021, the California Department of Social Services paid roughly $92,000 in fraud claims. By that time in 2022, they had already paid almost $3.8 million.
Officials said the number of homeless in L.A. County was up just over 4% this year compared with double digits previously. The numbers seem to defy what we see on the streets — and even some unhoused are laughing at the results.
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. In the two months since the investigation, have they gotten the message?
The charges stem from a "heated dispute" between a newly promoted LASD narcotics lieutenant and a woman at the famed Matsuhisa Restaurant in Beverly Hills.
CBS reported on the home back in November of last year, at which point publicly-funded cleanup crews cleared more than 20,000 pounds of trash from the yard. Now, more than a year later, and with no noticeable change in sight, LA County has taken matters into their own hands.
In 2021, there were 332 batteries, 75 aggravated assaults and 12 arsons on LAUSD campuses. Ross Palombo shows how staffing shortages are affecting safety at Los Angeles schools.
Drastic cuts made two years ago forced the Los Angeles school police to rethink their service model by removing permanently stationed officers from inside schools.
Despite the bans from the state and city officials, ghost guns have only exploded in popularity with police saying they've seen a 400% increase of these untraceable weapons on the streets. However, a new federal regulation has given officials a glimmer of hope in the fight against ghost guns.
The most common victims are low-wage workers - often women, immigrants, and people of color.
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. Now, some water environmentalists are concerned.
A stretch of Sunset Boulevard was closed for more than a week.
It happened at around 6:20 p.m. near the intersection of E. Market Street and Elm Avenue, Long Beach Police Department officers said.
Police said a woman was found with significant injuries inside an apartment in the 1900 block of Pico Boulevard, and that a suspect was arrested hours later.
At least four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a box truck on the 210 Freeway near Lake View Terrace on Saturday afternoon.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
It happened at around 6:20 p.m. near the intersection of E. Market Street and Elm Avenue, Long Beach Police Department officers said.
Police said a woman was found with significant injuries inside an apartment in the 1900 block of Pico Boulevard, and that a suspect was arrested hours later.
At least four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a box truck on the 210 Freeway near Lake View Terrace on Saturday afternoon.
LASD deputies say that one teen riding an e-scooter was killed and another riding an e-bike was injured when they were struck by a hit-and-run driver on Rosecrans Avenue at around 10:15 p.m. on July 20.
The company says nearly half of the food waste from the fire has been cleared.
The man used red spray paint to write the words "fascist" and "nazi" on 13 Teslas in Irvine.
Orange County parents demanded more information on child cancer cases after state officials found that there were fewer than 11 cases.
Just a short walk from the Huntington Beach Pier, the museum's director Peter "PT" Townend, says the relocation is a legacy move.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
While they've seen a decline in mosquitoes since last year, vector control experts expect to see an increase as the latest heat wave hits Southern California.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
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.
Denis Bouanga scored two goals, Son Heung-min scored in his third consecutive match since the World Cup break, and Los Angeles FC thrashed Sporting Kansas City 4-0 for its fourth consecutive victory.
Joseph Paintsil scored a goal and JT Marcinkowski had five saves for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium.
Kyle Tucker homered for the second consecutive game, Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run in six gritty innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on two defensive mistakes by the New York Mets in a 4-3 victory.
Shohei Ohtani has skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the two-way superstar won't throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%.
Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee hit three-run homers, Robbie Ray pitched six shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-2.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
How much longer will Southern California have to deal with sweltering heat? Alex Biston takes a look with her NEXT Weather Forecast.
In an update provided on Saturday, Lineage officials said that half of the rotten food has been cleared from the cold storage warehouse, but that the smell could worsen in the coming days as the cleanup continues. Brittney Ermon reports.
Four people were hospitalized after the crash.
With a prolonged heat wave bringing persistent triple-digit temperatures to much of Southern California, many flocked to the coast and local pools to stay cool on Saturday. Lauren Pozen reports.
Every weekend, "Metro Books" volunteers gather to hand out free reading material to Los Angeles transit riders to cut down on people's screentime.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
