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Tuesday night, police identified the suspect as Shawn Laval Smith. He is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him should not approach him and call 911 immediately.
There is a large presence of first responders at the scene, including a rescue helicopter dispatched by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Clean-up crews found canvas portraits of a family of four, along with many other personal mementos, among the seemingly endless amounts of debris littered onto the railroads in East Los Angeles after thieves deemed them worthless.
The 33-year-old, who was convicted of a shooting in Costa Mesa and last year was declared a fugitive in two drug cases, was arrested on Jan. 10 and was being held without bail, according to Orange County Jail records.
Locals say they're worried about a possible plan to offer homeless services at a so-called "decompression center" across the street from a school.
LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas is retiring. Last October, Terrazas faced calls to resign over allegations that he allowed a culture of sexism, harassment and abuse to spread throughout the department.
Police did not provide any information on where Darwin was found or in what condition he was in.
Actor Sidney Poitier died from a combination of heart failure, prostate cancer and Alzheimer's dementia, according to his death certificate made public Tuesday.
The robbery took place in the 400 block of South Roxbury Drive just after 12 p.m. The male victim suffered a minor injury.
Los Angeles will host this year's Summit of the Americas in June, the White House announced Tuesday.
The number of COVID-positive patients in Orange County hospitals declined slightly Tuesday, but the number of those patients in intensive care increased.
The Pasadena Fire Department was approached by a vehicle with the gunshot victim in the backseat near the 1600 block of Los Robles Avenue.
She will be held without bail and is scheduled to return to federal court for her arraignment on Feb. 7.
The recall effort against Councilman Mike Bonin failed to receive enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, the Los Angeles city clerk announced Tuesday.
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson was added to the NHL's COVID- 19 protocol list joining four other players, the team announced Tuesday.
Orange County restaurants and Jay Leno held their own meal services to help victims and first responders.
A man was arrested in connection with a 30+ acre brush fire in San Bernardino County on Wednesday. Mike Rogers has the details.
Alys Martinez reports from Venice, where she speaks with the people behind the Venice Helping Hub that has drawn dozens of employees looking to aid victims of the devastating Palisades and Eaton Fires.
David Schuman reports from Glendale, where he speaks with a pair of teachers who have returned to work already despite losing their homes in the Eaton Fire last week.
Of all the issues stemming from the fire in Los Angeles, the housing crisis may be the biggest of all. Mahsa Saeidi speaks to a woman who lost her home and shares her story.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis said she will introduce a motion to "explore" the possibility of renaming the holiday and all county properties that bear Cesar Chavez's name.
Members from various unions, including the United Teachers Los Angeles, announced plans for a massive strike in April if ongoing contract negotiations with LAUSD officials do not reach a conclusion.
The Oscars trash is another person's treasure. The red carpet may be rolled up after the award show, but one Los Angeles woman used a piece of it to give her apartment a touch of Hollywood flair.
The Long Beach Police Department said detectives have been investigating several "sextortion" cases dating back as far back as May 2025.
The Oscars trash is another person's treasure. The red carpet may be rolled up after the award show, but one Los Angeles woman used a piece of it to give her apartment a touch of Hollywood flair.
The Long Beach Police Department said detectives have been investigating several "sextortion" cases dating back as far back as May 2025.
Investigators said that at least one of the fires the suspect is allegedly connected is expected to be prosecuted at the federal level.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives are seeking potential additional victims of an after-school employee who worked in Santa Clarita.
LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis said she will introduce a motion to "explore" the possibility of renaming the holiday and all county properties that bear Cesar Chavez's name.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Detectives are investigating the "suspicious death" of a 23-year-old woman who died after a fight with a family member on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said that a 38-year-old man was violently assaulted in the 14000 block of Big Horn Avenue on Tuesday afternoon and that he succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a local hospital.
Riverside police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing spree outside the Riverside courthouse last week.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
Two people were hospitalized after a fiery multi-car crash at a busy Jurupa Valley intersection on Tuesday afternoon.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
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.
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.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Luka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Pat Harvey speaks with LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano about what the sexual abuse allegations mean for so many people in Southern California and how the communities move forward.
The Oscars trash is another person's treasure. The red carpet may be rolled up after the award show, but one Los Angeles woman used a piece of it to give her apartment a touch of Hollywood flair. Gio Insignares reports.
CBS LA Assignment Editor Mike Rogers provides the latest details in the public records fight over LAPD's crime data.
The Long Beach Police Department said detectives are investigating multiple sextortion schemes stemming from dating and social media apps.
Desmond Shaw flies to San Pedro for tonight's episode of Look At This!
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.