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Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Riverside pallet yard fire forces evacuations as strong winds fuel flames
Riverside firefighters battled a large fire at a lumber yard on Monday afternoon, which quickly engulfed dozens of pallets as flames were fueled by strong winds in the area.
Former L.A. County deputy sentenced for role in extortion scheme
A former L.A. County deputy was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency businessman's extortion scheme.
LA28 Olympic ticket registration ends soon; soccer, baseball tournament details released
More details were provided on Monday about the LA28 Soccer Tournament, including dates, with tournament play starting four days ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Hours-long standoff with pursuit suspect at Sun Valley middle school ends before school starts
Video footage showed the suspect's vehicle crashed into a chain-linked fence at Arleta Avenue and Wicks Street. The suspect then climbed onto the roof of a building at the middle school, leading to an hours-long standoff.
Costco recalls meatloaf meal due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
California Highway Patrol officer, second driver charged with murder in connection with Los Angeles area crash that left 4 dead
Last summer, then-CHP officer Angelo Rodriguez allegedly crashed into a Nissan sedan while driving 130 miles per hour and left the scene for several minutes without properly reporting the incident.
Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Travelers face long lines at airports after TSA workers miss full paycheck
Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
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Countdown to the Governor's Debate | Week 1
Countdown to the Governor's Debate is a weekly roundtable with co-moderators Julie Watts, Sara Sadhwani and CBS LA Political Reporter Tom Wait.
CBS California to host live Governor's Debate with top candidates
Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.
Eric Swalwell's landlord says he lives in California after Tom Steyer questioned his eligibility to run for governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell's landlord submitted a sworn declaration that he lives at her California property after rival gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer questioned his residency and eligibility to run for governor, CBS News California has exclusively learned.
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California is holding $15 billion in unclaimed property. Other states automatically return the money.
CBS News California Investigates found that food banks, children's hospitals and charities are owed thousands of dollars sitting in the state's unclaimed property system, while other states automatically send checks to return the money.
Hundreds of California business registrations may be fraudulent, investigation finds
Identity theft experts say criminals are creating fake business entities by targeting a specific population: legal immigrants.
Mounting claims of identity theft by Uber drivers raise passenger safety concerns
The allegations surfaced after several people across the country reported receiving tax forms showing income from Uber, despite never signing up to drive for the company.
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Immigration officials appeal deportation case against Orange County father of 3 U.S. Marines
Federal immigration officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against an undocumented Orange County gardener, who is also the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
Gallons of spilled syrup create sticky SigAlert on 10 Freeway in Fontana
All lanes of the 10 Freeway heading westbound in Fontana were closed starting at around 11:20 a.m. on Monday after a big rig hauling syrup overturned, spilling the sticky liquid all over the road. Mike Rogers reports.
LA28 Olympic ticket registration ends soon; soccer, baseball tournament details released
LA28 Olympic organizers provided new details on the games' baseball and soccer tournaments, and also urged people to sign up as their ticket registration window nears its close.
Ventura County jewelry store accepting sea glass as payment
A small jewelry store in Ventura is getting a lot of attention online after they started accepting sea glass a form of payment. Alys Martinez reports.
10 Freeway closed in Fontana after overturned big rig spills gallons of syrup onto road
The The westbound 10 Freeway was closed in Fontana on Monday after a big rig overturned and spilled gallons of syrup onto the road. Mike Rogers reports.
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Cal Baptist selected for school's first-ever NCAA men's basketball tournament appearance
For the first time in the school's nearly 80-year history, California Baptist University is going dancing in March Madness. The Lancers first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament comes after they were selected by tournament organizers on Sunday.
March Madness bracket set as Duke nabs top overall seed
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
U.S. beats Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete Team USA sweep
The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.
Westbrook has triple-double in Kings' 118-109 win as Clippers lose Leonard to sprained ankle
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Dangerous heat wave expected to scorch Southern California with triple-digit temperatures
High temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the mid 90s to low-100s, with minimal day-to-day changes.
1 dead, 2 critically injured after multi-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore
One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a three-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore on Sunday night.
Orange County community hosts early graduation so father with cancer can watch daughter graduate
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Immigration officials appeal case against Orange County father of 3 U.S. Marines
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
46-year-old Riverside County woman identified as victim of deadly head-on crash
A 46-year-old Riverside County woman was killed in a head-on crash after she lost control of her vehicle while she allegedly tried to pass another car on Sunday night.
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Dangerous heat wave expected to scorch Southern California with triple-digit temperatures
High temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the mid 90s to low-100s, with minimal day-to-day changes.
Immigration officials appeal case against Orange County father of 3 U.S. Marines
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
Former L.A. County deputy sentenced for role in extortion scheme
A former L.A. County deputy was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency businessman's extortion scheme.
LA28 Olympic ticket registration ends soon; soccer, baseball tournament details released
More details were provided on Monday about the LA28 Soccer Tournament, including dates, with tournament play starting four days ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Hours-long standoff with pursuit suspect at Sun Valley middle school ends before school starts
Video footage showed the suspect's vehicle crashed into a chain-linked fence at Arleta Avenue and Wicks Street. The suspect then climbed onto the roof of a building at the middle school, leading to an hours-long standoff.
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Orange County community hosts early graduation so father with cancer can watch daughter graduate
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Immigration officials appeal case against Orange County father of 3 U.S. Marines
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
Seal Beach woman hospitalized after electric motorcycle crashes into her
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Orange County college student and convicted murderer who escaped probation program has been found
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, Eric Swalwell leading California governor's race
Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.
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1 dead, 2 critically injured after multi-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore
One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a three-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore on Sunday night.
Immigration officials appeal case against Orange County father of 3 U.S. Marines
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
46-year-old Riverside County woman identified as victim of deadly head-on crash
A 46-year-old Riverside County woman was killed in a head-on crash after she lost control of her vehicle while she allegedly tried to pass another car on Sunday night.
Murrieta parents were high on meth when fire that killed daughters broke out, prosecutors say
The Murrieta parents who were arrested last week for a fire that killed two of their daughters in late 2025 were allegedly high on meth and marijuana when the blaze broke out, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
10 Freeway closed in Fontana after overturned big rig spills gallons of syrup onto road
Officers are unsure what caused the semi to overturn, but said that the thick liquid began to flow out of the trailer and quickly spread, creating an inch-thick layer of syrup across the westbound lanes.
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Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Costco recalls meatloaf meal due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Travelers face long lines at airports after TSA workers miss full paycheck
Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to WBC final
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
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Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
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U.S. intel shows Iran's late leader was wary of son in power, sources say
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr says broadcast licenses are not a "property right"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
FCC chair threatens broadcast licenses as Trump criticizes Iran war coverage
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
Trump thanks TSA agents working with no pay amid government shutdown
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
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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.
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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.
California trial set for Florida cosmetologist charged in death of Kim Kardashian lookalike
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
California judge tentatively allows 20,000 immigrant truck drivers to keep their licenses
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
Tesla will end Model S and X production, focus on humanoid robots at Bay Area factory
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
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.
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past Clippers 119-115 after wild swings and a late scare to reach 50 wins
The Spurs rallied from an early hole, then survived a late scare to beat the Clippers 119-115 and reach 50 wins for the first time since 2016-17.
Doncic leads Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Rockets for their sixth straight victory
Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position.
Alex Laferriere has 3 points as Kings end Rangers' 4-game win streak
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
Rams sign special-teams ace LB Grant Stuard in their continuing overhaul of an underperforming group
The Los Angeles Rams have signed linebacker and special-teams standout Grant Stuard in their latest move to overhaul a unit that struggled badly last season.
LA28 Olympic ticket registration ends soon; soccer, baseball tournament details released
More details were provided on Monday about the LA28 Soccer Tournament, including dates, with tournament play starting four days ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
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"All the Empty Rooms" wins Oscar for memorializing kids killed in school shootings
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Who won Oscars for 2026? See the full winners list here
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
A tribute to documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
A Hollywood landmark preserved
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Missed the 2026 Oscars? Here's how to watch the awards show now.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
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Amber Lee’s NEXT Weather forecast
Historic March heat will bring dangerous conditions to much of Southern California the rest of the week. Weather officials say Tuesday will be one of the hottest days on record for this time of year.
Orange County community hosts early graduation so father with cancer can watch daughter graduate
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening. Michele Gile reports.
U.S. Marine Corps report explains how shrapnel fell onto CHP patrol car near Camp Pendleton
Artillery shrapnel fell onto a California Highway Patrol car during a live-fire event to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton late last year.
18-year-old arrested for Santa Monica Pier shooting that wounded two
Police on Monday arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly opening fire on the Santa Monica Pier after a large fight broke out Sunday night.
LA County braces for Southern California's latest heatwave
Los Angeles County and City officials are warning residents to take the heat wave seriously by limiting outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day. Evelyn Taft and Nicole Comstock reports.
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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.
