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Back on April 6, Ahmed Shaaban drove his semi-truck into the path of a pursuit suspect, stopping the hours-long chase with a crash caught on camera. Now he says his insurance won't cover the cost of the claim for the damage.
Trying to dig himself out of a recall rut, Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday said the state budget was in great shape — thanks to a surprise tax windfall from the state's highest earners — and that most Californians will reap the benefits.
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can largely stop wearing a mask in most indoor and outdoor situations, according to revised guidance released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A man who broke into a Riverside home and sexually assaulted a woman and her developmentally disabled daughter was sentenced Friday to 35 years to life in state prison.
Vandenberg is dropping the Air Force for the Space Force.
At one point, deputies attempted a dramatic PIT maneuver in a Palmdale cul-de-sac, but the suspect somehow escaped.
The California Attorney General's Office asked a judge to drop six of the victims from the case, but try the couple on charges involving one victim.
Jack Dennis Potter, 68, has been accused of killing 54-year-old Laurie Diane Potter, whose legs were discovered inside a dumpster in Rancho San Diego in October 2003.
Balboa Pediatrics in Encino was able to secure 600 doses and on Friday started vaccinating kids ages 12 and older in the parking lot.
The deadline for people to file their federal tax returns is Monday, May 17, but the IRS said about 10 million people who filed in advance and factored in unemployment in their gross income could be receiving refunds of varying amounts.
This marks the first time since 1950 that graduation ceremonies have been held at the Coliseum.
The CDC's new guidance says people who are fully vaccinated – meaning, they are two weeks past receiving a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or the second dose of their Pfizer or Moderna vaccine – can now drop their masks in most scenarios.
Feeling luckier than the SuperLotto jackpot winner who accidentally washed her $26 million ticket? Then try your luck tonight with a Mega Millions ticket because that jackpot has hit a whopping $430 million.
The charges are in connection with a drug raid they took part in at an East L.A. home back in 2018.
What happened to Amanda DeGuio, a young Pennsylvania mother of two who vanished in 2014? Investigators haven't given up the search for the young woman who vanished without a trace.
Following their incredible run to the 2024 World Series title, the Boys in Blue are ready to celebrate their victory with the Dodger Faithful, announcing a miles-long parade through the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Tom Wait reports.
One of West Hollywood's biggest block parties, Carnaval, took over the city on Halloween. Lauren Pozen reports.
Paxton Purdy's parents said he has an ultra-rare neurodegenerative genetic mutation. They hope they can raise enough money to cure it and help children in similar situations. Nicole Comstock reports.
KCAL's Amanda Starrantino introduces us to a breast cancer survivor who has created a small business that provides comfort and hope for people battling cancer.
All eyes were focused on the sky this Halloween as heroes put on their capes and rappeled past young patients at Children's Hospital of Orange County. Michele Gile reports.
A California sheriff's deputy was shot and killed on Thursday while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, officials said.
A pursuit suspect fought California Highway Patrol officers on the 405 Freeway after leading police on a pursuit through Orange and Los Angeles counties.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
A SWAT deputy in Riverside County was caught scrolling on what appeared to be a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect.
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation after a Frontier plane nearly collided with two trucks on an LAX taxiway.
A pursuit suspect fought California Highway Patrol officers on the 405 Freeway after leading police on a pursuit through Orange and Los Angeles counties.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation after a Frontier plane nearly collided with two trucks on an LAX taxiway.
LAUSD's website shows food distribution sites, mental health resources, child care options and tech support available during a possible teachers' strike next week.
Parents at Chatsworth Park Elementary School are demanding answers after a suspected mold issue raised health concerns and forced a building closure.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Santa Ana Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in solving a homicide that left a 37-year-old man dead outside his home in early 2025.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
A SWAT deputy in Riverside County was caught scrolling on what appeared to be a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect.
The arson suspect who was arrested for allegedly starting a fire that decimated a 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario earlier this week was charged by prosecutors on Thursday.
Three Southern California men were arrested for their alleged part in a $1 million Lego heist in the Inland Empire, according to authorities.
Two men in their 60s were found dead in Yucaipa on Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
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.
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.
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.
John Carlson scored three goals for the first hat trick of his 17-year NHL career, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped their six-game losing streak with an emphatic 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night.
Global ticket sales for the LA28 Summer Olympic Games officially launched Thursday, marking the first time that worldwide fans of the games can secure their tickets to witness history in 2028.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A pursuit suspect fought California Highway Patrol officers on the 405 Freeway after leading police on a pursuit through Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Parents at Chatsworth Park Elementary School are demanding answers after a suspected mold issue raised health concerns and forced a building closure. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended. Nicole Comstock reports.
A SWAT deputy in Riverside County was caught scrolling on what appeared to be a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect on Wednesday.
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation after a Frontier Airlines plane nearly collided with two trucks on an LAX taxiway. Hunter Sowards reports.
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.
