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After her doctor discontinued a medicine that helped Alycia Schlesinger get her life back together, the former motivational speaker wound up back on the streets and eventually in jail. Her family has searched for answers from the doctor but have gotten no explanation for the decision. Some experts believe that HIPAA laws are indirectly forcing medical professionals to be around the bush.
It happened around 5:36 a.m. Friday on the southbound 710 Freeway at West Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach.
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
The fire was reported at 4:10 a.m. and fire crews responded to 6709 Florence Ave. near Scout Avenue where they found a commercial building with flames coming through the roof, which collapsed during the fire, according to reports from the scene.
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is rolling out his party's Trump-like midterm election agenda.
The victim was taken to a hospital, and is in critical condition and "is not expected to survive," according to the Sheriff's Information Bureau.
The crash closed three lanes of the freeway for several hours.
At some point during foot pursuit with the officers, shots were fired and an officer called for help, though it was not immediately clear which party fired the shots.
A San Bernardino mother is opening about about her 20-year-old son's death in 2021, hoping that her story will hope raise awareness about the true dangers of fentanyl.
Gas prices climbed for the 20th consecutive day Thursday, now up 34 cents during that time period. Experts claim that
The Court of Appeal of the State of California on Thursday ruled that Sheriff Alex Villanueva's reinstatement of Caren Mandoyan, a deputy fired by the previous sheriff, was unlawful after years of legal process.
According to Los Angeles Fire Department, the car burst into flames following the crash. When they arrived the fire was out, but the vehicle was on its side with at least one person trapped inside.
According to Orange County Sheriff's Department, the suspect, Jose Farias, 29, sexually assaulted an 18-year-old woman while she was giving blood at a laboratory in Aliso Viejo.
Veronica Lugo was crossing the street in Downtown Los Angeles on at around 8 p.m. on Sept. 8 when she was hit by the driver behind the wheel of a four-door Lincoln Town Car. She suffered severe head trauma as a result, and remains in what her daughter referred to as a "vegetative state."
As the growing problem of street takeovers continues to plague the Southland, local law enforcement agencies have joined forces in an effort to curb driver's desire to burn some rubber, announcing a safer alternative for drivers in Irwindale.
A gloomy start to Saturday will make way for a pleasant August weekend in Southern California, before a heat up next week. Alex Biston reports.
102-year old Woodland Hills resident Geri Fiorello is still going strong! She was a trail blazer is so many ways, playing in the National Girls Baseball League, being one of the authors of title 9 and starting women's sports at Pierce college
While on the 5 Freeway in Elysian Park, the driver crashed into the side railing near the Stadium Way exit.
Crews at King Gillette Ranch raised concerns about a decaying tree a week before one of its branches snapped and killed an 8-year-old boy, according to documents obtained by CBS News Los Angeles. Hunter Sowards reports.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of an armed suspect near Highland Park.
The homes were evacuated Tuesday after a sinkhole opened up on Sea Level Drive.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Long Beach Fire Department said no homes were red-tagged, but one property was yellow-tagged by building officials.
The blaze was spotted on the 200 block of Rexford Drive.
Eaton Fire survivors told the county that Farmers has been "slow, resistant, or outright refused to pay for testing for contamination."
Long Beach Fire Department said no homes were red-tagged, but one property was yellow-tagged by building officials.
Weather officials emphasize that the added humidity will "really make this heat event much more dangerous than previous ones."
Veterinarians said the coyote spotted roaming a Studio City neighborhood for the past year developed a severe infection after someone shot it.
Firefighters said that a "welding-related explosion" happened in the 14000 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, leaving four people with injuries.
An off-duty deputy helped his colleagues recover nearly $50,000 in stolen train cargo after the suspects drove by him on the freeway.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Deputies from Los Angeles and Orange counties seized roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters and arrested five people in a joint bust on Thursday.
Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 15-year-old son, Skylar, make the drive from Orange County to Koreatown to set up their food stand at the corner of Third Street and Vermont.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
An off-duty deputy helped his colleagues recover nearly $50,000 in stolen train cargo after the suspects drove by him on the freeway.
A 71-year-old woman was nearly beaten to death with a metal baseball bat after she helped a stranger who claimed he had just been robbed.
A Lake Elsinore man jumped in between In-N-Out workers and an irate customer swinging around a stick in the restaurant.
A Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly riding a motorcycle into a crowd of people in Riverside on Wednesday morning, injuring two people.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
The California Board of Parole granted Erik and Lyle Menendez an early parole suitability hearing, which is tentatively scheduled for March 2027.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
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.
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.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Tarik Skubal pitched into the eighth inning, Teoscar Hernández singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 for their sixth consecutive victory.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game win streak.
Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness.
Aaron Donald won't play Week 1, delaying his return to the field after ending his retirement last month.
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.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
The Special Olympics Plane Pull makes for an unforgettable event in Long Beach each year. SOSC Plane Pull Chairman and Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Watson and Special Olympics Athlete Sasha Cruz join CBS LA to talk all about the bold challenge.
Alfred in Palisades Village recently reopened after a long closure in the aftermath of the devastating Palisades Fire. Jamie Yuccas visited the Pacific Palisades staple and talked to some locals about their road to recovery.
Meteorologist Dani Ruberti heads to Echo Park, where a group of volunteers gathers weekly to tend to community garden plots and hosts various events to bring people together.
Hollywood gift guru and Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary takes a look at what was inside this year's Emmys gift bags.
Several homes in Dana Point have been red-tagged after being damaged by rough waters along the coast.
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.
