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Nikki High said she's been a lifelong reader, always drawn to libraries and bookstores and she hopes that Octavia's Bookshelf will draw readers of all ages and backgrounds to see stories and creative expression told from a different lens.
The train experienced mechanical issues earlier on its route, according to employees familiar with the matter.
The donation is the largest donation the organization has ever received from an individual in its 43-year history. Jordan has been helping the organization since 1989.
Welch first rose to fame in 1966 for her roles in "Fantastic Voyage" and "One Million Years B.C."
The singer opened up about motherhood, her offer to do the Super Bowl halftime show, and new music.
The incident occurred near Leo Carrillo State Beach around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon announced murder charges Wednesday for the L.A. County sheriff's deputy who killed a 12-year-old boy in a 2021, off-duty vehicle crash.
L.A. County sheriff's deputies surrounded a residence on the 1200 block of South Brannick Avenue in East Los Angeles following a report of shots fired at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
A new bill would set the minimum wage for heath workers and support staffers in the state at $25 per hour.
The Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to declare a state of emergency on homelessness. That follows several recent declarations in cities across the Southland. The state of emergency takes effect immediately.
Fast-casual spinoff will serve up whole-food bowls when it launches in California in March.
The white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in a Buffalo supermarket was taken out of a courtroom Wednesday after someone in the audience rushed at him and was restrained by a court officer. Payton Gendron was later sentenced to life in prison.
A woman accidentally ran over a man suspected of trying to steal her truck's catalytic converter in Palmdale Tuesday evening. The suspect later died.
According to a report released by California, 12% of all use-of-force incidents that led to serious injury or death involved law enforcement K-9s.
A study out of the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai suggests that people who have had COVID-19 could stand at an increased risk for new-onset diabetes.
Celebrities and influencers have lined up along Colorado Boulevard for up to an hour to get a sweet treat from "Bad Ash Bakes." Owner Ashley Cunningham talks about how her passion grew into a business.
BET Experience is hosting the WayMaker Men’s Summit aimed at fostering conversations surrounding men’s mental health. Cardiologist Dr. Dave Montgomery will be a panelist at the summit discussing the importance of health.
Four sea lion pups were recently released back into the ocean after wildfire officials said the toxic domoic acid outbreak along Southern California’s coasts was over.
Stephanie Breijo, LA Times reporter, shares her investigation into the struggling Los Angeles restaurant scene.
Attorney Joanne Molinaro reviews the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, Harvey Weinstein’s retrial, and the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni lawsuit.
DNA testing confirmed that the same coyote was also involved in a previous incident last year.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
Erin Sloan said she started feeling something hot from under her seat and soon after, the cabin began filling with smoke.
DNA testing confirmed that the same coyote was also involved in a previous incident last year.
Erin Sloan said she started feeling something hot from under her seat and soon after, the cabin began filling with smoke.
The suspect crashed into another vehicle near Garey Avenue and County Road. Both the driver and passenger in the victim vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
An Apple Valley family who called 911 during an apparent burglary sued the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after a deputy shot one of their loved ones.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the Temecula Creek Inn on Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
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.
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.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
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.
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.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
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.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday.
Deni Avdija had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Jrue Holiday hit seven 3s and finished with 30 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104 and snap their five-game win streak.
Shohei Ohtani dominated in his first start on the mound this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions.
Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists, Deandre Ayton added 18 points with nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
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.
Danny Backwell Jr. discusses some of the latest news and stories at the LA Sentinel.
David Wagner, senior reporter at LAist, talks about the Los Angeles City Council approving a new plan to allow apartment buildings near transit stops.
En Garde! Darren Haynes went tête-à-tête with 3x Olympian fencer Miles Chamley-Watson as the British-born, American bronze medalist spoke about his new venture, the World Fencing League, coming to The Shrine later this month
Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin discusses the excitement around the 2028 Summer Games coming to Los Angeles.
Dave Levinthal, senior editor of News of The U.S., discusses reactions to President Trump’s recent address on the war in Iran.
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.
