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A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Even though firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading, two units were badly damaged, and six residents were displaced.
Fullerton police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two people and kidnapped a woman over the weekend, according to a news release from the department.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
More than 500 firearms were seized from a Riverside County home last week when deputies served a search warrant during an investigation into the sale of illegal firearms.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives have launched a homicide investigation after a man's body was found in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant early Monday morning.
Oxnard police shot a man who was allegedly armed with a machete and making threats outside of a restaurant on Monday afternoon.
A 25-year-old man was killed in a wrong-way crash with a big rig on the 91 Freeway over the weekend in Corona.
The 37-year-old Lancaster man was sentenced to 14 years and six months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to delivering drugs via drone, including a dose of fentanyl that led to a woman's overdose death in 2023.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced that it will lay off 284 employees in the next 10 days, citing funding cuts by the county's board of supervisors.
A man pleaded guilty on Monday in connection with a wrong-way crash in Whittier that killed a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department recruit and injured more than two dozen others in 2022.
Muldoon made various television appearances until landing a role in 1992 as Austin Reed on "Days of Our Lives." In 1994, Muldoon won the Soap Opera Digest Award for outstanding male newcomer.
A man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman in the aisle of a Whole Foods store in Valencia last month has been arrested, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies said.
A Yucaipa family says that two of their beloved pet dogs, a 65-pound Anatolian Shepherd and a 90-pound Siberian Husky, were killed by a mountain lion in broad daylight over the weekend.
California state officials are sounding the alarm over an early mosquito season due to an uncharacteristically warm winter, leading to an explosion in population.
Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom, joins CBS LA to give the scoop on the growing trend of astrotourism.
Football is back! With the NFL training camps wrapping up and the regular season quickly approaching, it's time to look at the league's toughest groups of teams. Former NFL Network and Denver Broncos reporter Elisa Hernandez argues that the NFC West is the best division, with the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. The Sporting Tribune writer opts for the AFC West and it's superior coaches like the Los Angeles Chargers' Jim Harbaugh and the Kansas City Chiefs' Andy Reid. Graham Metzker hosts, and wonders if there could be a Rams-Chargers Super Bowl this season in LA, in the latest Sports Central Showdown.
As students return to the classroom for the start of the school year, Southern California will continue to be warm and humid. A lull in the heat will come toward the end of the week as a low-pressure system moves south from the Pacific Northwest.
Nearly two months after suffering a fractured spine and skull, 19-year-old Brandon Mendez is trying to focus on recovering rather than wasting his energy on hating the Perris man accused of intentionally crashing into people in Culver City. Laurie Perez reports.
The Manhattan Beach Police Department arrested a man camping out in a resident's garage after the owner noticed food missing from the fridge.
A 34-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly pepper-sprayed a moviegoer for using a cellphone in a Burbank theater.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
The Los Angeles Fire Department evacuated eight Hollywood Hills apartments after flooding caused a partial hillside collapse.
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
A 34-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly pepper-sprayed a moviegoer for using a cellphone in a Burbank theater.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
The Los Angeles Fire Department evacuated eight Hollywood Hills apartments after flooding caused a partial hillside collapse.
Christine De Anda faces dozens of animal abuse charges and code violations for the conditions of animals found at her Lake Hughes animal rescue.
Crews arrived around 11:49 a.m. to the accident site at East Arrow Highway and Avenida Barbosa. Initial LAFD reports indicated that four vehicles were involved, with one on fire.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a woman killed on an Orange County freeway after a rideshare driver left her on the side of the road.
Orange County declared a state of emergency after powerful waves pummeled its beaches, causing severe coastal erosion and damage to its seaside communities.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Police say that the 18-year-old student was taken to the hospital after attending a fraternity function on Saturday.
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
Five people were hospitalized and three dogs died after a fire in a Riverside apartment building.
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta police said.
The deputy was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road a little before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
The executive order does not require a shutoff yet, but asks experts to consider one alongside independent audits.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds at least temporarily prevented the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title with a 6-2 victory.
Cal Raleigh had two hits and three RBIs, Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on Wednesday announced plans for a brand new set of Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena as the city continues to recover from the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025.
Ryan Johnson pitched six strong innings, Josh Lowe hit a tiebreaking home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
A 57-year-old woman faces dozens of animal abuse and code violation charges for the conditions of animals found at her Lake Hughes animal rescue, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday. Laurie Perez reports.
Chinatown is getting international bragging rights after being named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Brittney Ermon reports.
An overflowing swimming pool caused a partial hillside collapse and the evacuation of eight apartments in the Hollywood Hills on Friday afternoon. Hunter Sowards reports.
California is moving toward tougher AI safeguards, with Gov. Gavin Newsom ordering a review that could lead to an emergency "kill switch" for some advanced AI models. Tom Wait reports.
Southern California is seeing a noticeable wave of earthquakes, with a swarm of tremors hitting around the same area in just the past week. Lauren Pozen reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
