CBS News Live
CBS News Los Angeles: Local News, Weather & More
Los Angeles
Breaking Local News, Weather & Investigations
Top Stories
More
Authorities investigating after Long Beach shooting leaves driver dead
Suspect information remains under investigation, authorities said.
1,500 soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Noem defends Minnesota ICE operations, says judge's order "didn't change anything"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
Several injured, 1 killed in 5 Freeway crash near Griffith Park
A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
South Los Angeles crash leaves 1 dead, 1 critically injured
The crash involved two vehicles, one of which caught on fire in the aftermath, the LAFD said.
CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Long Beach family speaks after fiery motorcycle crash leaves 2 hospitalized
Dramatic video shows the motorcyclist on the hood of a nearby car after he was ejected from the bike in Long Beach last weekend. The married couple remains hospitalized a week after their fiery crash.
Suspect arrested in 25-year-old San Bernardino County murder cold case
Nearly 25 years after a 32-year-old woman's car was found abandoned and she was found dead in Hesperia, authorities have made an arrest for her murder.
Former Nickelodeon child actress killed in NYC hit-and-run
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
CBS LA Cares
California Governor's Race
More
Rick Caruso announces he will not pursue elected office at this time
Rick Caruso, the runner-up in the Los Angeles Mayoral race four years ago, announced he will not pursue elected office at this time.
What one California candidate for governor says about how he'd try to repeal controversial laws
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
Stephen Cloobeck ends bid for California governor, endorses Eric Swalwell
California's crowded 2026 governor's race narrowed Monday night as Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck ended his campaign and endorsed Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who entered the race last week.
CBS News California Investigates
More
Nonprofit responds to House Republican's report on FireAid fund distribution
A Republican-led investigation into FireAid alleged "apparent misuse of charitable donations," a claim that the organization has denied repeatedly.
LAFD vehicle numbers decrease 1 year after Palisades Fire, latest data shows
The CBS News California Investigates team recently obtained new data from the LAFD that shows more than 100 trucks were out of service during the Palisades Fire.
CBS News investigation finds lack of law enforcement action despite thousands of fireworks-related calls across Los Angeles
A CBS News California Investigation found data showing that hundreds of fires were ignited by illegal fireworks across Los Angeles in 2025, as well as the lack of action taken by law enforcement when they were called for the dangerous pyrotechnics.
Latest Videos
MoreLatest Videos
Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K kicks off in Pasadena
Runners got a unique racing opportunity for the Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K on Sunday morning. Alys Martinez reports.
Alex Biston's 6 a.m. forecast | NEXT Weather
A warm winter Sunday is ahead for Southern California. Alex Biston reports.
Long Beach family speaks after fiery motorcycle crash leaves 2 hospitalized
Dramatic video shows the moments a motorcycle was engulfed in flame and a motorcyclist on the hood of a nearby car after they were ejected in a grisly crash in Long Beach last weekend. The married couple remains hospitalized a week after their fiery crash, where Zach Boetto speaks with their family.
Monterey Park community gathers for day of resilience in remembrance of mass shooting in 2023
The Monterey Park community gathered on Saturday for a day of resilience in remembrance of the 2023 mass shooting that left 11 people dead.
Local artist Harry Blitzstein's legacy honored at Boyle Heights art gallery
Family members of local artist Harry Blitzstein hosted an event at his Boyle Heights gallery on Saturday after he died at 87 last week.
Featured Pages
Sports Central
Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays and Brock Burke to Reds in 3-team trade
The Tampa Bay Rays have sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels in a three-team trade.
LaMelo Ball hits 9 3-pointers to lead Hornets to surprising 135-117 win over Luka's Lakers
LaMelo Ball scored 27 of his 30 points in the second half while tying his career high with nine 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Luka Doncic's 39 points for a 135-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Clayton Kershaw not quite done pitching, will play for US in World Baseball Classic
Clayton Kershaw isn't done pitching just yet.
Garzon's clutch 3-pointer lifts No. 12 Maryland women over USC 62-55
Yarden Garzon hit a go-ahead 3-pointer to help No. 12 Maryland defeat Southern California 62-55.
Podcasts
Top Stories
More Top Stories
L.A. County DA Hochman says employee was "wrongfully detained" by ICE
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
Rams beat Bears 20-17 with field goal in OT at Soldier Field
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
SoCal Edison sues Los Angeles County, others over Eaton Fire
SoCal Edison filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and other agencies over the Eaton Fire on Friday.
Police make third arrest for murder of Tennessee man connected to Inland Empire religious group
Police have arrested a third person in connection with the murder of a Tennessee man who was affiliated with the Inland Empire religious group "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies."
14-year-old boy fatally shot in San Bernardino County; search for suspect continues
San Bernardino County homicide investigators are searching for the gunman who allegedly shot and killed a 14-year-old boy in Victorville last week.
Los Angeles News
More Los Angeles News
53-year-old man and pet dog killed in East Los Angeles house fire
The blaze was reported just after 3 p. m. at a one-story home in the 1300 block of Kenmore Avenue, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Long Beach family speaks after fiery motorcycle crash leaves 2 hospitalized
Dramatic video shows the motorcyclist on the hood of a nearby car after he was ejected from the bike in Long Beach last weekend. The married couple remains hospitalized a week after their fiery crash.
L.A. County DA Hochman says employee was "wrongfully detained" by ICE
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
SoCal Edison sues Los Angeles County, others over Eaton Fire
SoCal Edison filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and other agencies over the Eaton Fire on Friday.
Rick Caruso announces he will not pursue elected office at this time
Rick Caruso, the runner-up in the Los Angeles Mayoral race four years ago, announced he will not pursue elected office at this time.
Orange County News
More Orange County News
Increased stingray activity prompts warning from Huntington Beach city leaders
Huntington Beach city officials on Sunday issued a warning to the public due to increased stingray activity along the shoreline in recent days.
Man charged for alleged death threats against JD Vance during Disneyland trip
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
Orange County man shares videos of car crashes outside his home, hoping it spurs change
An Orange County man has been posting social media videos of car crashes in front of his house to hopefully spur safety changes at his Huntington Beach intersection.
Father calls for hiking permits after son dies on Mount Baldy
After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain.
Santa Ana residents rescue 101-year-old neighbor from condo fire
A Santa Ana community scrambled to ensure their 101-year-old neighbor wasn't left behind when a fire broke out in her condo.
Inland Empire News
More Inland Empire News
14-year-old boy fatally shot in San Bernardino County; search for suspect continues
San Bernardino County homicide investigators are searching for the gunman who allegedly shot and killed a 14-year-old boy in Victorville last week.
Hiker found dead in Riverside County after searching for missing group members
A person was found dead in Riverside County late Saturday after they went searching for a group of hikers who they believed were in trouble, according to authorities.
Suspect arrested in 25-year-old San Bernardino County murder cold case
Nearly 25 years after a 32-year-old woman's car was found abandoned and she was found dead in Hesperia, authorities have made an arrest for her murder.
Police make third arrest for murder of Tennessee man connected to Inland Empire religious group
Police have arrested a third person in connection with the murder of a Tennessee man who was affiliated with the Inland Empire religious group "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies."
Armed intruder shot by Redlands homeowner, police say
A man was arrested after he allegedly broke into a Redlands home on Thursday night, but only after he was confronted by the homeowner, who shot him, police said.
National News
More National News
1,500 soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Noem defends Minnesota ICE operations, says judge's order "didn't change anything"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Exclusive
Man on FBI's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list to be extradited from Mexico, sources say
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Politics
More Politics
1,500 soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Noem defends Minnesota ICE operations, says judge's order "didn't change anything"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
L.A. County DA Hochman says employee was "wrongfully detained" by ICE
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
Trump says he will impose tariffs on countries that oppose Greenland plan
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Consumer News
More Consumer News
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.
HelloFresh to pay $7.5M to settle California lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
CBS News California Investigates: "Sephora kids" concerns
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Health News
More Health News
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen in 2025 without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
Exclusive
FDA chief says warning labels deterred menopause care: "It's an American tragedy"
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Business News
More Business News
Major outage leaves more than 130,000 customers in San Francisco without power
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
California warns Tesla it faces 30-day sale ban for misleading use of "autopilot"
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California ban on cat declawing to take effect in 2026
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo robotaxis begin using freeways in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Sports News
More Sports News
Rams beat Bears 20-17 with field goal in OT at Soldier Field
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
Gabriela Jaquez's 22 points power No. 3 UCLA to a dominant 99-67 win over No. 12 Maryland
Gabriela Jaquez scored 22 points, and No. 3 UCLA pulled away in a dominant third quarter to beat 12th-ranked Maryland 99-67 on Sunday.
Sharpe leads Blazers to 132-116 win over the Lakers, playing without Doncic
Shaedon Sharpe had 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 132-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without top scorer Luka Doncic.
Beckett Sennecke sets up Mikael Granlund in OT, Ducks beat Kings 2-1 for weekend sweep
Mikael Granlund scored at 4:02 of overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to sweep a two-game weekend set in the Freeway Faceoff rivalry.
Smith's steal and layup help No. 5 Purdue edge USC 69-64, move into 1st-place tie in Big Ten
Braden Smith stole the ball and scored a layup with 23 seconds left, helping No. 5 Purdue edge Southern California 69-64.
Entertainment News
More Entertainment News
Former Nickelodeon child actress killed in NYC hit-and-run
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, "Dilbert" comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
Chino Hills ranchers frustrated after viral video leads to crowds on trail to animal sanctuary
Zach Boetto reports from Chino Hills, where ranchers are hoping to raise awareness about the potential issues being raised by the increased popularity over a hiking trail that leads to an animal sanctuary.
Neighbors connect at 4th annual Pasadena Neighbor Day
Dozens of people and Pasadena residents connected on Sunday at the 4th annual Pasadena Neighbor Day.
Church of the Chimes hosts early Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
The Congressional Church of the Chimes in Sherman Oaks hosted an early Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Sunday.
Increased stingray activity prompts warning from Huntington Beach city leaders
Huntington Beach city officials on Sunday issued a warning to the public due to increased stingray activity along the shoreline in recent days.
"The Notebook The Musical" comes to Los Angeles
"The Notebook The Musical" has taken the stage at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. CBS LA's Marina Jurica sat down with the author of the original novel, Nicholas Sparks, to discuss the play.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
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.
