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March Madness brackets 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.
Protester hit by car outside downtown LA's federal detention center
A woman who was protesting against immigration operations outside of the federal detention center in downtown Los Angeles on Friday night was struck by a car leaving the compound. Video of the incident, which appears to show the woman stepping in front of the vehicle, but she insists that wasn't the case.
Weather threats bring blizzard conditions, early heat wave to parts of U.S.
More than 11.5 million people are under blizzard warnings, another 4.3 million are under winter storm warnings, and about 20.6 million are under an extreme heat watch, according to forecasters.
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.
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.
Fiery downtown Los Angeles crash leaves 1 dead on 110 Freeway
The collision was reported around 1:48 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway.
Alleged DUI driver arrested after deadly San Fernando Valley crash
The collision occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday on Reseda Boulevard in Porter Ranch.
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.
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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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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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Chloe Carlson's 6 a.m. forecast | NEXT Weather
It's spring break season, but it's going to feel like summer in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
15-year-old boy shot after fight breaks out at Dockweiler State Beach
A 15-year-old boy was shot after a fight broke out at Dockweiler State Beach on Saturday night, according to police.
30th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade hits streets of Hermosa Beach
For the 30th year in a row, hundreds of people lined the streets of Hermosa Beach for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Alex Biston's NEXT Weather forecast | March 14
After days of sweltering record-breaking heat, Southern California is in for another heat wave that could bring triple-digit temperatures to the region. Alex Biston reports.
Protester hit by car outside downtown LA's federal detention center
A woman who was protesting against immigration operations outside of the federal detention center in downtown Los Angeles on Friday night was struck by a car leaving the compound. Video of the incident, which appears to show the woman stepping in front of the vehicle, but she insists that wasn't the case. Hunter Sowards reports.
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Cluff scores 17, comes up big down stretch as No. 18 Purdue beats UCLA to reach Big Ten title game
Oscar Cluff had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 18 Purdue beat short-handed UCLA 73-66 to advance to the Big Ten championship game.
Ullmark earns second shutout of the season as Senators blank Ducks 2-0
Linus Ullmark made 23 saves for his second shutout of the season and the Ottawa Senators blanked the Anaheim Ducks 2-0.
Kawhi Leonard scores 28 points in the Clippers' 119-108 victory over the Bulls
Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points, Bennedict Mathurin had 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 119-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Dent, Perry lead way as UCLA holds off No. 8 Michigan State despite Bilodeau's injury
Donovan Dent had 23 points and 12 assists, Trent Perry scored 22 and UCLA held off No. 8 Michigan State 88-84 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals despite losing star Tyler Bilodeau to a leg injury.
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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.
2 shot near Santa Monica Pier after "large fight" breaks out, police say
Two people were shot on Sunday night after a large fight broke out near the Santa Monica Pier, according to police.
San Bernardino County mother of two found dead inside Twentynine Palms home
A 34-year-old mother of two was found dead inside a Twentynine Palms home last week after authorities were called to the area to conduct a vehicle check.
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.
Los Angeles County police issue crime warning over "bank jugging," which targets people at ATMs
Police issued a warning due to an increase in reports of "bank jugging," which sees suspects deflating a person's tires and then following them after they withdraw cash from a bank or ATM.
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2 shot near Santa Monica Pier after "large fight" breaks out, police say
Two people were shot on Sunday night after a large fight broke out near the Santa Monica Pier, according to police.
Los Angeles County police issue crime warning over "bank jugging," which targets people at ATMs
Police issued a warning due to an increase in reports of "bank jugging," which sees suspects deflating a person's tires and then following them after they withdraw cash from a bank or ATM.
Bear that swiped at Monrovia woman captured by wildlife officials; two cubs also found
A family of bears has been captured in Monrovia just hours after the mother bear swiped at a woman who was walking her dog early Saturday.
Reckless driver evades police after lengthy LA County pursuit
It's unclear where the chase began.
UCLA women secure No.1 seed in March Madness; USC Trojans earn No. 9 seed
The Bruins are the second overall seed, just behind the defending champions in the 34-0 UConn Huskies.
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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.
Orange County rideshare driver arrested for alleged sexual abuse of intoxicated passenger
Authorities are seeking more victims of a rideshare driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger in Orange County last month.
Orange County man dies after venomous rattlesnake bite
An Orange County man died after being bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking at an Irvine trail.
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San Bernardino County mother of two found dead inside Twentynine Palms home
A 34-year-old mother of two was found dead inside a Twentynine Palms home last week after authorities were called to the area to conduct a vehicle check.
UCLA women secure No.1 seed in March Madness; USC Trojans earn No. 9 seed
The Bruins are the second overall seed, just behind the defending champions in the 34-0 UConn Huskies.
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.
Pedestrian killed in Jurupa Valley hit-and-run; deputies searching for suspect
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Jurupa Valley early Sunday morning and Riverside County authorities are still searching for the suspect.
Riverside County detectives investigating deadly shooting involving mother and son
Deputies say that the suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
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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.
"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.
March Madness brackets 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.
Weather threats bring blizzard conditions, early heat wave to parts of U.S.
More than 11.5 million people are under blizzard warnings, another 4.3 million are under winter storm warnings, and about 20.6 million are under an extreme heat watch, according to forecasters.
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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.
How would escorting oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz work?
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
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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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UCLA women secure No.1 seed in March Madness; USC Trojans earn No. 9 seed
The Bruins are the second overall seed, just behind the defending champions in the 34-0 UConn Huskies.
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.
Cutter Gauthier breaks late tie in the Ducks' 4-3 victory over the Canadiens
Cutter Gauthier scored with 2:30 left, Leo Carlsson had two goals and an assist and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night to regain the Pacific Division lead.
UCLA Bruins earn No. 7 seed in NCAA Mens' Basketball Tournament
The No. 7-seeded Bruins will face off against No. 10 seed UCF on Friday.
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.
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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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Stars hit the white carpet for Elton John's Academy Awards viewing party
Kalyna Astrinos reports from the white carpet at the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards 2026 Viewing Party, where some of entertainment's biggest stars were on hand for Hollywood's biggest night.
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.
Los Angeles County police issue crime warning over "bank jugging," which targets people at ATMs
Los Angeles-area police are issuing a warning over a crime called "bank jugging," which targets people after they withdraw cash from their bank or ATM.
Two cubs, mother bear who swiped at Monrovia woman captured by wildlife officials
Laurie Perez reports from Monrovia, where a family of bears was captured on Sunday just hours after the mother bear swiped at a woman who was walking her dog early Saturday morning.
Security increased around Oscars ceremony as concerns continue amid war in Iran
Lauren Pozen reports from Hollywood, where security measures were increased on Sunday with the Oscars in town.
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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.
