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John Abel Baca, 47, served as a police officer in Inglewood for 21 years before he admitted to distributing cocaine on multiple occasions. He now faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Matthew Reyes, 38, was arrested in late-September after a woman came forward and told police that she was abducted and sexually assaulted by him in downtown Los Angeles. As he sits behind bars, investigators are seeking more possible victims.
A series of recent social media posts from a former Hamas leader has raised concerns amongst Jewish communities throughout the United States.
Investigators have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the shooting. They are still searching for a second person of interest.
Rudolph Isley was an original member of the family musical group that consisted of him and his brothers O'Kelly "Kelly" Isley Jr. and Ronald Isley.
A large group of people gathered at the Bruin Plaza in Westwood Thursday for a "Walk Out For Palestine" rally as the Israel-Hamas war continues in the Middle East.
A serial killer known as one of the "Sunset Strip Killers" who cruised the streets of Hollywood looking for prostitutes and runaways to pick up and kill has died in San Quentin State Prison, where he was incarcerated on death row for murdering six young women in 1980, officials said Thursday.
A man led LAPD on a brief pursuit through Venice and Santa Monica Thursday afternoon.
A suspect has been taken into custody hours after a shooting that injured five officers in Minnesota's Benton County Thursday morning.
The upscale mall in the Fairfax District was shutdown for the day, thanks to Taylor Swift, who invited a few thousand fans to attend the premiere of her concert tour movie.
Santa Monica police and firefighters already spent some well-publicized hours on the Santa Monica Pier this week when a man scaled the Ferris wheel while allegedly claiming to have a bomb, but they'll return to the renowned tourist destination Thursday for a training exercise.
A ticket with all six numbers in Wednesday evening's Powerball drawing was sold at a liquor store in the unincorporated community of Frazier Park in Kern County and the purchaser has the option of receiving the $1.765 billion jackpot in 30 installments or a $774.1 million lump sum payment, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game.
Negotiations between the SAG-AFTRA union and the alliance representing the major studios in Hollywood have been suspended after the latest offer from the studios was worse than the one proposed before the strike began.
The newly created positions are part of Reebok's attempt to reenter professional performance basketball, Reebok said.
With Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment less than half of the 2023 boost, seniors are at risk of losing ground, experts say.
Pleasant conditions are expected on Sunday throughout California with more monsoon moisture on its way. Alex Biston reports.
A car crashed into iconic downtown Los Angeles restaurant The Original Pantry overnight, leaving some damage that needed to be boarded up on Saturday.
The remaining dates for the d4vd Withered 2025 World Tour appear to have been canceled, as a Los Angeles police investigation continues following the discovery of the body of a teenage girl stuffed in the trunk of a car registered to the singer and songwriter.
The name is a tribute to Ontario's legacy as an aviation city, and also references a line from the iconic film "Top Gun."
Lauren Pozen reports from Highland Park, where friends and family members of the skateboarder who was killed in a crash with an LAPD cruiser late Friday night gathered to mourn their lost loved one.
California crews conducted an overnight operation at the site of a chemical leak in Orange County and said Monday that the threat of an explosion is "off the table."
More than 50,000 people in California remain evacuated due to an Orange County chemical leak that prompted Gov. Newsom to request that President Trump issue a Federal Emergency Declaration.
Emergency crews raced overnight to prevent a tank holding a volatile industrial chemical from exploding at an aerospace facility in Southern California.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
With more than 50,000 Orange County residents placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to a tank leaking a toxic chemical at a Garden Grove aerospace facility, several local companies are offering their services to those impacted by the situation.
Four members of an alleged South American residential burglary crew were arrested in connection with a series of home break-ins across Southern California, according to authorities.
Los Angeles Fire Department crews battled a large fire that broke out at a tire and automotive parts facility in South Gate on Sunday afternoon.
A large fire ripped through a pallet yard in Pomona on Saturday evening before Los Angeles County firefighters could gain the upper hand.
The ruptured pipeline leaked approximately 2,400 gallons of crude oil onto an East Los Angeles intersection, some of which went down storm drains and wound up in the LA River.
Detectives did not provide circumstances surrounding the man's death as their investigation began.
Nearly all of the overnight shelters for the nearly 50,000 Orange County residents under mandatory evacuation orders have reached capacity as the ongoing chemical crisis continued into its fourth day.
California mobilized nearly 800 first responders and emergency personnel to Orange County on Sunday to assist local first responders with the ongoing chemical leak crisis at a Garden Grove aerospace facility.
More than 50,000 people in California remain evacuated due to an Orange County chemical leak that prompted Gov. Newsom to request that President Trump issue a Federal Emergency Declaration.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer on Saturday announced that his office had launched an investigation into a Garden Grove-based aerospace facility where a failed storage tank leaking a toxic chemical forced 50,000 people to evacuate from their homes.
With more than 50,000 Orange County residents placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to a tank leaking a toxic chemical at a Garden Grove aerospace facility, several local companies are offering their services to those impacted by the situation.
Four members of an alleged South American residential burglary crew were arrested in connection with a series of home break-ins across Southern California, according to authorities.
Police said two people were in critical condition as of 5:51 a.m. Sunday.
An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in a remote area near the Riverside County and San Diego County border on Saturday morning.
One person was hospitalized with "major injuries" after a solo-car crash in Moreno Valley on Saturday afternoon, according to Riverside County Fire Department firefighters.
A driver was killed in a single-car crash in Lake Elsinore on Friday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Emergency crews raced overnight to prevent a tank holding a volatile industrial chemical from exploding at an aerospace facility in Southern California.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
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 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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
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.
Timothy Tillman scored in the 86th minute, his first goal in more than two years, Thomas Hasal had five saves, and Los Angeles FC beat the Seattle Sounders 1-0 in the final MLS match before the 2026 World Cup break.
Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2 on second baseman Justin Foscue's ninth-inning throwing error for their first series sweep this season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Nikola Jokic of Denver were unanimous first-team All-NBA selections this season, while San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama missed joining them in that club by one vote.
Andy Pages hit a two-run homer immediately after Kyle Tucker delivered a tiebreaking two-run triple in the fifth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer, Nolan Schanuel added an RBI double and the Los Angeles Angels clinched a series win with a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Orange County Health Officer Dr. CK addressed Friday evening's new evacuation zone. “There was no contamination, there were no fumes, there were no vapors that came from this incident, there was no leak. So you should feel comfortable going home.”
Orange County Health Officer Dr. CK addressed Friday evening's new evacuation zone, adding that outside the new zone, there was no contamination, and residents feel comfortable going home.
EPA Federal On-Scene Coordinator Chris Meyers said throughout the duration of the incident, 20 air monitoring devices have been tracking 24 hours a day, and no exceedances have been detected.
OCFA Chief Craig Covey breaks down the mitigation process to prevent an explosion, saying on Friday, they were able to reduce incident response by 65 %, with the liquid potential in the tank greatly reduced, as it has been hardened.
Garden Grove Police Chief Amir El-Farra lays out a downgraded evacuation zone during a Friday evening news conference, saying 16,000 people are still impacted.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
