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Stewart Waithanji, 28, was arrested in the parking lot of a Los Alamitos bar not long after the crash Saturday afternoon on Newport Boulevard, south of 17th Street, in Costa Mesa, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Even with rather similar case rates between men and women, Los Angeles County Public Health officials say the COVID-19 mortality rate among men is nearly double, at 289 deaths per 100,000, than that of women, which is 153 deaths per 100,000.
Because the Nevada Gaming Board won't allow casinos to reopen at 100% capacity unless a majority of employees are vaccinated, the Cosmopolitan is betting the bonuses will put enough shots in its workers' arms in time for the summer travel season.
The National Health Foundation hosted a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday to help ensure vaccine access for the residents of the Pico-Union neighborhood.
Atlas Metal, which neighbors Jordan High School on South Alameda Street, has long been a source of dangerous metal shards from its massive scrap metal mountain, according to City Attorney Mike Feuer.
Missing Cal Poly college student Kristin Smart was killed in 1996 during an attempted rape by a fellow student, and the suspect's father helped hide her body, the San Luis Obispo County district attorney said Wednesday.
The study found that the spread of COVID-19 was reduced by anywhere from 23% to 57% when airlines left the middle seat vacant, compared to when they operated at full capacity.
The attack allegedly occurred in the early morning hours of April 11.
Former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer Kim Potter will be charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
Five drainage culverts have been retrofitted for wildlife and fences have been added to the areas to help wildlife cross the State Route 118, according to the National Park Service.
According to police, the victim got into an argument at a club. Afterwards, he left and drove home, but was followed by several male suspects in a dark SUV.
A suburban Minneapolis police officer has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Hawaii's governor is giving travelers flying from Ontario International Airport a way to bypass the state's 10-day quarantine requirement.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for about 211,406 pounds of raw ground turkey products sold at Wegman's or as the Nature's Promise brand Saturday.
Madoff admitted swindling thousands of clients out of billions of dollars in investments over decades.
SpaceX has sued the California Coastal Commission over its denial of more rocket launches off the state's coast. But, in a surprising show of solidarity, Gov. Gavin Newsom has sided with the company in the ongoing litigation, saying "I'm with Elon." Tom Wait reports for KCAL News.
Sidney Lefcourt, a developmentally disabled man, has been reported missing in the San Fernando Valley. Family members are concerned since he has been without his medication since disappearing five days earlier.
A man stole a knife from a Target store in Santa Monica and used it to stab a police officer earlier this month, authorities said. But it's not the first time that's happened. The chain is currently facing a lawsuit over a similar incident in 2022, when a man took a knife off the shelves of a Target in downtown Los Angeles and used it to stab people at the store. Both suspects were killed by police and security after the attacks.
Getting the thousands of homeless people Los Angeles into housing would cost an estimated $21.7 billion over the course of a decade, according to a new city report. It's a massive amount the local government can't currently afford.
One year after the tragic crash, the father of one of the four Pepperdine students struck and killed on the Pacific Coast Highway called for change during an event held in honor of the victims Friday evening. A new state law has been signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to address issues with speeding along the highway in Malibu while city officials have vowed to take other measures to make the roadway safer.
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.
