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How LA28 Olympics ticket prices could be driven by bots, brokers and a big bill for the Summer Games
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
Jimmy Kimmel defends himself after Donald and Melania Trump call for his firing
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Los Angeles father dies while trying to save his son from Lincoln Park Lake
Juan Andrade died a hero after saving his son from drowning in the Lincoln Park Lake.
Chino man's home garden sparks debate amongst neighbors
A Chino man has sparked debate amongst his neighbors after removing the grass from his front yard and replacing it with a home garden.
Thousand Oaks 83-year-old pilot breaks barriers, awarded FAA's highest honor
Most people her age are giving up their driver's licenses, but 83-year-old Cecilia Stratford is still in the cockpit.
70-year-old bicyclist struck, killed on PCH in Huntington Beach
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
One year into LA Zoo restoration project in Griffith Park, planting seeds and career paths
The zoo is partnering with Outward Bound Adventures, the oldest nonprofit in the nation dedicated to getting people from urban areas out into nature and into a workforce that has often excluded them.
Reckless driving suspect surrenders after pursuit through Los Angeles County
A reckless driving suspect who was allegedly wearing a wig surrendered to officers after a police pursuit through Los Angeles County.
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
The "Dances With Wolves" actor was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was convicted in January on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.
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CBS News poll on California governor's race: What are primary voters looking for?
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Countdown to the Governor's Debate | Week 7
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 News California launches interactive governor's race candidate guide
Developed by CBS News California Investigates, the guide provides the opportunity to compare full, uninterrupted responses from the candidates to questions about a range of policy topics.
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How LA28 Olympics ticket prices could be driven by bots, brokers and a big bill for the Summer Games
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
Uber driver fraud leads to proposed California state legislation seeking protection from identity theft
State Senator Josh Becker has authored two recent laws that seek to protect Californians from identity theft. The senator said businesses like Uber need to do more to protect consumers.
Federal lawmakers target states' use of unclaimed property after California investigation
A CBS News California investigation into unclaimed property is drawing bipartisan attention as federal lawmakers move to stop states from quietly profiting off people's investments.
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Harry Potter experience coming to Cosm in Inglewood
Cosm announced it will have a Shared Reality production of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Alexis Scalice, VP of Business Development and Entertainment at Cosm, discusses all the fun coming to Inglewood.
New products for pets and pet parents | Dawn’s Corner
Lifestyle expert Dawn McCarthy discusses Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and products for pet parents.
Southern California mom works to fight Batten Disease
Kristen Gray, founder of the Charlotte & Gwenyth Gray Foundation, talks about her experience of helping children battle Batten’s Disease.
Psychiatrist addresses the impact stress can have on relationships
With April being National Stress Awareness Month, studies show many working women are struggling with their mental health and stress as the burdens of balancing their jobs, careers and home responsibilities become more difficult. Dr. Ashley Zucker, a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino County, addresses why stress matters, the impact it has on relationships and ways working women can ease their anxiety.
Former FBI agent discusses political violence and radicalization
Former FBI Agent Dennis Franks discusses political violence and the influence of radicalization and social media.
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Chargers address defensive and offensive lines in 2026 NFL Draft
The Los Angeles Chargers addressed some of the more flaring holes in their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft, picking several offensive and defensive lineman in hopes of bolstering their strength in the trenches.
Cole Ragans strikes out 11 in 6 innings as Royals blow out Angels 12-1
Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six sharp innings and Nick Loftin had a career-high four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1.
David Martinez, Hugo Lloris help LAFC end Minnesota United's winning streak with 1-0 victory
David Martinez scored early in the first half and that was all Hugo Lloris needed as Los Angeles FC ended Minnesota United's four-match winning streak with a 1-0 victory on Saturday.
Ducks blast Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 in Anaheim's first home playoff game in 8 years
Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored 42 seconds apart in the third period, Mikael Granlund had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks celebrated their first home playoff game in eight years with a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers and a 2-1 series lead.
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Top candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate
Top gubernatorial candidates will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate. Follow our live coverage.
How to watch the CBS California Governor's Debate
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
CBS News poll and analysis of California policies ahead of governor's race debate
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
CBS News poll on California governor's race — what are primary voters looking for?
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Compare California governor's race candidates on the top issues facing the state
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
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65-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash in South LA
Los Angeles police are searching for the driver who killed a 65-year-old man in a hit-and-run crash on Monday morning.
LA County homicide investigation underway after man found fatally shot in trunk of car
A homicide investigation was launched on Tuesday after a man was found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds in the trunk of a car in the San Gabriel Valley.
Carnival Cruise ship investigation underway after woman falls to her death while ship is near Catalina Island
As the Carnival Firenze ship was at Catalina Island on Monday, law enforcement was on board to investigate. The FBI is also assisting with the death investigation.
Dog shot and killed by police in Pacoima after biting officer and worker during encampment cleanup
The incident took place during a cleanup operation in the area of Bradley Avenue and Montague Street in Pacoima after the dog bit a worker and an officer, according to police.
Granada Hills Charter High School wins U.S. Academic Decathlon
Their final score reached over 52,000 points, more than 3,000 points higher than the second-place team. With a theme of "The Roaring Twenties," the competition includes multiple-choice exams in various subjects as well as essays and speeches.
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70-year-old bicyclist struck, killed on PCH in Huntington Beach
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Forward progress stopped on 200-acre Brea brush fire
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
Bat found on Fullerton College campus tests positive for rabies
A bat found on the Fullerton College campus last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
Orange County music therapy program gives neurodiverse students a musical and emotional platform
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
Orange County teen badly burned in Utah off-road crash returns to SoCal hospital
Mallett managed to wave as she landed at the airport, transferring from a Las Vegas hospital to the UCI burn unit in Orange. She suffers from burns on over 40% of her body.
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Chino man's home garden sparks debate amongst neighbors
A Chino man has sparked debate amongst his neighbors after removing the grass from his front yard and replacing it with a home garden.
Stagecoach Music Festival evacuated due to extreme winds
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Human remains found in remote San Bernardino County desert
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
Riverside County man sentenced to more than 50 years for abusing three children in his care
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
4-year-old boy sworn in as honorary Colton Police Department officer
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
CBS News poll, analysis on CA voters' views of state's policies ahead of debate
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
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Top candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate
Top gubernatorial candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate. Follow our live coverage.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
CBS News poll, analysis on CA voters' views of state's policies ahead of debate
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
How to watch the CBS California Governor's Debate
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
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California voters may decide on $25B in bonds to boost homeownership for middle class
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.
Trader Joe's customers to get payouts under $7.4 million settlement
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 AG warns mopeds being illegally sold as e-bikes, issues alert to parents
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 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.
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Florida cosmetologist found guilty in California death of Kim Kardashian lookalike
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
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California voters may decide on $25B in bonds to boost homeownership for middle class
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.
Trader Joe's customers to get payouts under $7.4 million settlement
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 AG warns mopeds being illegally sold as e-bikes, issues alert to parents
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.
California law allowing people to cook, sell food from homes getting statewide push
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
15 California communities given "final warning" by Newsom over housing law violations
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Murakami homers again as the White Sox top the Angels for a rain-delayed 8-7 win
Munetaka Murakami hit a three-run homer in a big seventh-inning rally, and the Chicago White Sox held off the slumping Los Angeles Angels for an 8-7 win.
Kyle Tucker's 2-out, 2-run single in the 9th inning leads Dodgers past Marlins 5-4
Kyle Tucker singled in the tying and go-ahead runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Miami Marlins 5-4.
Poehling scores early in OT, Ducks push Oilers to the brink with 4-3 win in Game 4
Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4.
Amen Thompson sparks Rockets' 115-96 rout to stave off elimination against Lakers
Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series.
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Stagecoach Music Festival evacuated due to extreme winds
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
D4vd's cellphone contained large amount of underage pornography, LA County prosecutors say
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, famed conductor, dies at 81 after brain cancer battle
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
Laugh Factory announces line of stand-up comedian trading cards
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
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Police shoot and kill dog after during a Pacoima homeless encampment cleanup
A dog was shot and killed by police after the dog bit an officer and a sanitation worker during a Pacoima encampment cleanup, police say.
FBI conducts full forensic review of correspondent's dinner suspect's electronics
Federal investigators are zeroing in on possible clues after the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Jasmine Viel reports.
Koreatown apartment complex fire displaces 18 people
Several families in Koreatown are displaced after a fire ripped through an apartment building on Tuesday morning. Joy Benedict reports.
Burglar breaks into four San Gabriel Valley businesses in one night
Police in the San Gabriel Valley are looking for a man who they believe committed four commercial burglaries in one night on April 22. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Granada Hills Charter Hills high school team wins the U.S. Academic Decathlon
It’s the tenth time in 15 years that GHC has won the U.S. Academic Decathlon. Their final score reached over 52,000 points, more than 3,000 points higher than the second-place team.
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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.
