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Charges of systematic racism in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine distribution and nursing homes, have promoted calls for a federal civil rights probe of city and state actions.
A motorcyclist was taken into custody Wednesday night after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit through Los Angeles County and into Orange County.
Crews aboard two California Coast Guard cutters boarded three suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, seizing more than 9,000 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $156 million.
Eleven people were taken into custody Wednesday night after an illegal gambling operation hidden in the back room of a Santa Ana business got raided.
A $9.2 billion relief package to benefit California's small businesses, and the working poor, is on the way, lawmakers announced Wednesday.
Christian Secor is facing five different federal charges including assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, civil disorder and obstructing an official proceeding.
According to the Azusa Police Department, the university received an email threat at about 4 p.m. regarding several explosives being placed on campus.
As of Wednesday evening, 2,380,888 Riverside County residents, 2,377,004 San Bernardino County residents and 1,076,527 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
According to LAFD, the fire broke out at about 9:03 p.m. in the 100 block of South Virgil Avenue in the second floor of a vacant or boarded up two-story home.
A man caught over a year ago in an online YouTube sting of child predators pleaded guilty Wednesday and was sentenced to 90 days in jail.
An adult woman died at the scene and a teenage male was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
In the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, a SoCal man noticed people were treating him differently. To combat the division, he launched a campaign that urges people to "Just Say Hello."
The Crenshaw Family YMCA opened a learning hub on Wednesday providing students with free Wi-Fi, laptops and tutoring.
A beloved sergeant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department passed away from an illness related to COVID-19 Tuesday, deputies announced on social media Wednesday.
Police Wednesday released surveillance footage and asked for the public's help in identifying a man wanted for shooting a person in the chest during an attempted carjacking.
Cliftons, the Great Depression-era cafeteria style restaurant that closed in 2020, has reopened its doors. Though it's no longer just a restaurant, the owner hopes that the changes will give a fresh look at the history of downtown Los Angeles. Nik Zecevic reports.
One person was shot and killed in El Monte on Monday evening.
A kidnapping suspect crashed during a pursuit in Torrance.
Firefighters shared video of a car being pulled out of a swimming pool at the 24 Hour Fitness in Redlands over the weekend.
The family of the Mission Hills barber who was shot while working last week is speaking out as their loved one remains hospitalized with severe injuries that may prevent him from walking again. Mike Rogers reports.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Although the opening qualifier takes place on Thursday, the main draw runs Friday through Sunday, featuring Olympians, AVP stars and some of the best beach volleyball players in the world.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
Several eagles have been spotted at Jackie's Big Bear nest and now the public has to wait and see if someone takes it over.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
Although the opening qualifier takes place on Thursday, the main draw runs Friday through Sunday, featuring Olympians, AVP stars and some of the best beach volleyball players in the world.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
The Pacific Palisades mall will reopen this weekend, more than a year after surviving the Los Angeles wildfires.
The bill targets large industrial food-storage facilities, preventing new building permits unless they maintain a state-of-emergency contingency fund for things like food and housing assistance, air quality monitoring, environmental cleanup, and remediation of hazardous materials.
The Lancaster businessman was allegedly beaten and zip-tied before he was left in a desolate area in October 2023.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
California Highway Patrol officers said that it appeared the body had been in the area for a few days.
Six people were arrested and nearly $200,000 in stolen goods were recovered during a series of operations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Retail Crime Task Force last week.
Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking child with a LifeVac tool.
After more than 50 years, the victim of a cold case homicide investigation whose body was found in the remote Riverside County desert has finally been identified.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the suspects got away after opening fire on an officer.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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 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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers.
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia homered, and the revitalized Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
Max Muncy singled in Shohei Ohtani, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
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.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Although temperatures will continue to be warm, they will be slightly lower over the next few days. The high-pressure system is moving toward the east but will return next week.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster on Wednesday.
An alleged reckless DUI driver was arrested following a pursuit near downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
Over the last few years, Southern California has seen an extreme uptick in residents turning towards ADUs for their living situations. Hunter Sowards takes a look.
Desmond Shaw flies to Miracle Mile for tonight's Look At This!
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.
