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Los Angeles County confirms fourth measles case of the year
The department made the announcement on Thursday, saying the person had recently visited LAX Airport and several other LA County locations while infectious.
Orange County man charged with murder for allegedly killing estranged wife on Valentine's Day
According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Stephen Anthony Demora first called his sister-in-law around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 to tell her that he had killed his wife with a knife at their home.
Barricaded burglary suspect arrested after Pacoima home catches on fire
The hours-long barricade began around 2:40 a.m. when police received a call about a burglary at a home in Pacoima.
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Puerto Vallarta-area timeshare was a cartel-run fraud engine, officials say
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
Third round of rain in series of winter storms hits Southern California
CBS LA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says some communities have received an entire month's worth of rain in just one week.
2 officers, 1 firefighter injured in ambulance crash near LAX
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the officers were in the ambulance, "escorting" a patient, when it collided with another car.
Avalanche warning signs to recognize after California's deadliest in history
This week's avalanche north of California's Lake Tahoe has become the deadliest in the state's recorded history. Here are the warning signs experts say you should recognize to avoid avalanche danger.
Tree falls onto Disneyland visitors during winter storm
Two Disneyland Resort parkgoers were injured late Tuesday night when a tree toppled onto them in the midst of powerful winds brought to Southern California by a winter storm.
A preliminary 3.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Ventura County coast
A preliminary 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the Ventura County coast, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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California governor's race simulator shows primary election possibilities
With so many candidates and no clear frontrunner in California's governor's race, two Republicans now lead in the polls in this heavily Democratic state, raising the question: Could the primary election lead to a Republican-versus-Republican runoff?
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan enters 2026 California governor's race
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
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California's Unfinished Business | Helping lawmakers hold themselves accountable
CBS News California built a first-of-its-kind public accountability tool tracking state audit recommendations to lawmakers — detailing what lawmakers were told to fix, how audit-backed bills died, and what remains unresolved.
California man says he learns his identity was stolen after receiving tax forms for income he didn't earn
The San Fernando Valley couple said they received two IRS 1099 tax forms indicating that someone had earned thousands of dollars working for Uber using the husband's name and Social Security number.
They didn't just ignore audit warnings — California lawmakers quietly killed dozens of audit-backed bills
State lawmakers are promising accountability after a CBS News California investigation found they failed to enact three out of four state audit recommendations. CBS News California built an audit accountability tracker to help.
FAIR Plan secrets: New bill would force transparency after CBS News California investigation
A year after CBS News California Investigates exposed secrecy inside the California FAIR Plan, the insurance commissioner is backing a bill that would open meetings and financial records and require public reporting for the state's insurer of last resort.
Hollywood comedy club owner faces harassment after negative review from social media influencers
Jiaoying Summers said she began getting online death threats after the Kalogeras sisters posted a video about their experience at one of her open-mic events.
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Convicted Chinese spy tied to Arcadia mayor
Longtime Arcadia resident and citizen journalist Sonia Martin said a convicted Chinese spy tried to recruit her during a luncheon with Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang. Tom Wait reports.
Grapevine drivers concern about aftermath of Southern California storms
Lauren Pozen speaks to some drivers passing through the Grapevine after the Southern California storms.
Storm leaves Southern California mountains with fresh snow
Nicole Comstock shows how the latest storm left behind much-needed snow for the Southern California mountains.
"Grey's Anatomy," "Euphoria" star Eric Dane dies at 53
Eric Dane, the actor best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit medical series "Grey's Anatomy," has died at the age of 53, his family announced Thursday. Gio Insignares reports.
Beverly Hills City Hall and Civic Center | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to Beverly Hills for tonight's Look At This!
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Lendeborg scores 17 and No. 2 Michigan routs UCLA 86-56
Yaxel Lendeborg had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 2 Michigan to an 86-56 victory over UCLA that puts the program in position to be ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2013.
Kings star Kevin Fiala suffers potentially season-ending injury during Olympics play
The leg injury that knocked Kevin Fiala out for the rest of the Milan Cortina Olympics is not just damaging to Switzerland's hopes in the tournament.
Chris Paul announces NBA retirement after 21 seasons
Chris Paul made the announcement ahead of the NBA's All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood.
Lindsey Vonn says she will need at least 2 more surgeries after crash
Lindsey Vonn broke her left leg in a crash during her downhill race at the Winter Olympics last weekend.
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Truck trapped in roadway after water main break in Burbank causes street to buckle
A truck parked nearby sank into the road when the street suddenly opened up.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in major defeat
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
$180,000 worth of collectibles stolen from Anaheim trading card store
Four suspects stole about $180,000 worth of collectibles and Pokémon cards from an Anaheim store earlier this week.
Los Angeles pulls PSA urging riders to not poop on city buses
LA DOT removed the PSA from its website and YouTube channel after CBS LA asked for comment.
Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs will offer relief, businesses say
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Truck trapped in roadway after water main break in Burbank causes street to buckle
A truck parked nearby sank into the road when the street suddenly opened up.
Los Angeles pulls PSA urging riders to not poop on city buses
LA DOT removed the PSA from its website and YouTube channel after CBS LA asked for comment.
Video shows West Hollywood security ambassador punching homeless person
A West Hollywood security ambassador was caught on camera fighting a homeless person. It's unclear what happened before the video was recorded.
911 LA County Sheriff's Department system restored after overnight outage
An overnight outage affecting the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's 911 system was restored Friday morning.
Fire forces Westfield Culver City mall to close early
The Westfield Culver City mall also closed early because of the fire.
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$180,000 worth of collectibles stolen from Anaheim trading card store
Four suspects stole about $180,000 worth of collectibles and Pokémon cards from an Anaheim store earlier this week.
Balboa Island Ferry to convert fleet to all-electric boats
Balboa Island's ferries are ditching diesel and turning to electricity to power their boats.
Orange County man charged with murder for allegedly killing estranged wife on Valentine's Day
According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Stephen Anthony Demora first called his sister-in-law around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 to tell her that he had killed his wife with a knife at their home.
Tree falls onto Disneyland visitors during winter storm
Two Disneyland Resort parkgoers were injured late Tuesday night when a tree toppled onto them in the midst of powerful winds brought to Southern California by a winter storm.
Southern California storm topples trees onto Fullerton homes and cars
Fullerton's ferocious winds toppled trees onto homes, cars and trucks, jolting neighbors awake early Wednesday morning.
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Southern California mountain ski resorts celebrate latest snowfall
The latest storm brought around a foot of snow to Southern California's mountain resorts, a welcome sight for businesses that rely on the ski and snowboarding season.
3.6-magnitude earthquake strikes near Banning
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Banning.
Video shows San Bernardino County jewelry store employee fighting back during robbery
Dramatic video shows the moments when a Montclair jewelry employee fights back during an attempted robbery last week.
Riverside firefighter injured battling pallet fire behind commercial building
The firefighter was hospitalized after experiencing a medical emergency while fighting a pallet fire behind a commercial building in Riverside early Sunday morning.
6 hospitalized after multi-car crash in Riverside County
The crash happened at the intersection of Neighbors Boulevard and 15th Avenue in Blythe, according to Riverside County firefighters.
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Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs will offer relief, businesses say
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in major defeat
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
No DNA match in database from gloves found during Nancy Guthrie search
The DNA profile was recovered from gloves found during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.
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Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in major defeat
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
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Puerto Vallarta-area timeshare was a cartel-run fraud engine, officials say
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
Convicted Chinese spy tied to Southern California mayor
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, 64, worked on Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang's campaign. The pair were dating before he was charged by the Department of Justice.
Tricia McLaughlin, top Homeland Security spokeswoman, leaving her post
Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's top spokeswoman, is leaving her post next week.
Democrats make counteroffer on ICE reforms as DHS shutdown continues
Democrats made their counteroffer on overhauling immigration enforcement on Monday, the latest step in talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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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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Riverside County health officials report second and third measles cases
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
San Bernardino County reports first measles case since 2023
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Second measles case in LAX Airport traveler confirmed by LA County Public Health officials
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County confirms second measles case in traveler who visited Disneyland
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
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.
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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.
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.
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No. 10 Illinois overwhelms USC by 36 points, cruising to its 14th win in 16 games
No. 10 Illinois routed Southern California 101-65 to stay close in the Big Ten title chase.
Former NFL linebacker, Orange County high school coach has irreplaceable memorabilia stolen
A former NFL linebacker who was recently hired to take over one of Orange County's most renowned high school football programs is hoping for the return of some priceless memorabilia he had taken from the back of a moving truck as he made the move to Southern California.
Jeremy Fears Jr. leads No. 15 Michigan State to 82-59 win over UCLA
Jeremy Fears Jr. had 16 points and 10 assists, leading No. 15 Michigan State to an 82-59 victory over UCLA.
Tony Clark resigns as head of MLB Players Association ahead of labor talks
Clark's decision took place during an investigation by the U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn, New York, into OneTeam Partners, a licensing company founded by the union, the NFL Players Association and RedBird Capital Partners in 2019.
Veteran WR Robert Woods signs a 1-day contract to retire with his hometown Los Angeles Rams
Veteran receiver Robert Woods has signed a one-day contract to retire with his hometown Los Angeles Rams.
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Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who starred in "The Godfather," dies at age 95
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Colorectal cancer risk factors and symptoms to watch for in younger adults
The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.
James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
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Constitutional law expert discusses the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on nearly every country under a federal emergency powers law.
Aerospace corporation to bring influx of jobs to Long Beach
Anduril Industries will expand to Long Beach near the city’s airport, creating thousands of jobs.
Avalanche anatomy with CBS LA Meteorologist Marina Jurica
Marina Jurica explains the anatomy of an avalanche as changes in the climate are making snowstorms more dangerous.
Political expert discusses the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran
Ben Radd, UCLA political science professor, discusses the rising tensions between the US and Iran.
Burbank water main break traps a vehicle and damages street
An early Friday morning water main break floods streets in Burbank near Hollywood Way and Whitnall Highway.
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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.
