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To finally identify and arrest Joseph DeAngelo in 2018, investigators pioneered a new method of DNA tracing that involves building a family tree from publicly accessible genealogy websites to narrow the list of suspects.
As of Friday evening, 333,877 San Bernardino County and 141,759 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
As of Friday, Riverside County had 49,482 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 927 reported deaths with 26,792 reported recoveries.
A protest is scheduled in front of the Santa Monica Post Office on Wilshire Boulevard and 12th Street Saturday as part of a nationwide day of demonstration.
Flames were shooting from the roof of a residence on north Mammoth Avenue in Van Nuys Friday afternoon as crews had to get around excessive storage inside to fight the flames.
Temperatures at San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura were significantly cooler than inland cities Friday bringing visitors to the area.
Hollywood Boulevard, from Highland Avenue to Orange Drive, will be closed Monday as StreetsLA crews work to install the permanent mural. Work is expected to be completed Friday.
World Harvest Food Bank and Councilman Herb Wesson announced on Friday they have launched a food delivery campaign to bring up to 36,000 pounds of fresh, organic food to families who can't get to in-person food banks.
The TSA says $926,030 was left at airport security checkpoints during the 2019 fiscal year, including about $33,000 left behind at Los Angeles International Airport.
It was in response to a vote from the Judicial Council of California to lift the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures beginning Sept. 1.
Beginning Aug. 28, the Fair Food Drive-Thru will offer summer treats from four food vendors bringing a taste of the OC Fair to go.
In a letter to members, the museum says its curators have continued their research and virtual programs. But, with the museum shut down since March with no reopening in sight, the museum's only revenue for the time being is from membership fees.
Health officials also reported nine additional cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome is children, also called MIS-C, bringing the total number of cases to 25.
The estate of Ara Zobayan, who piloted the plane that killed Kobe Bryant, himself and seven others, has been denied the motion to move a case to a different location to ensure a fair trial based on Bryant's celebrity status in Los Angeles County.
Compton City Attorney Damon M. Brown requested the civil rights probe into the city's patrol station over allegations that deputies have demonstrated racist behavior toward Black and Latinx residents.
Desmond Shaw takes us to the elegant Stimson House in University Park for this episode of Look At This!
Gio Insignares reports from Whittier, where residents were just told that they have to scale back their annual Halloween celebration because it's gained too much popularity and is straining city resources.
Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine students fatally struck on Pacific Coast Highway as they strolled to an event, and Friday the city of Malibu will host a news conference to discuss initiatives implemented over the past year to improve safety on PCH.
Ryan Wedding, an ex-Olympic snowboarder, is facing federal charges alongside 15 other defendants in what prosecutors have described as a cocaine trafficking ring that ran stash houses in Los Angeles and operated across North America. Tom Wait reports.
The 122-foot-long, 35-foot-tall mock-up space shuttle was built as a prototype and part of Rockwell International's successful bid to build NASA's shuttles. Dani Ruberti reports.
Jonathan Rodriguez, 33, is accused of fleeing the country after he allegedly killed a teen in a hit-and-run crash in Exposition Park nearly two years ago.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
David Lugo earned a modest living as a mechanic throughout his life, supporting his mother and disabled sister, but three years ago, the 60-year-old's kidneys failed.
An e-bike ban at Newport Beach schools has unintentionally sparked disputes between students and neighbors.
Jonathan Rodriguez, 33, is accused of fleeing the country after he allegedly killed a teen in a hit-and-run crash in Exposition Park nearly two years ago.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
David Lugo earned a modest living as a mechanic throughout his life, supporting his mother and disabled sister, but three years ago, the 60-year-old's kidneys failed.
A fire at an abandoned property in Studio City is at the center of a dispute between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
This one is so deep that at its peak, 96% of the moon will be covered by Earth's darkest shadow, leaving just a tiny bright sliver.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
An e-bike ban at Newport Beach schools has unintentionally sparked disputes between students and neighbors.
Lifeguards said that the victim was seen bodysurfing at the beach before he was found unconscious on Wednesday afternoon.
An Orange County father is facing child endangerment charges for a crash that left his 12-year-old son with significant injuries last year while he was illegally riding an e-motorcycle.
Police said they arrived to an apartment complex and found a man with a knife who had allegedly stabbed a woman.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
Riverside police said that the driver, an 88-year-old man, was questioned at the scene.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said if Harold Wachter were to move in, he would be the fourth sexually violent predator proposed for release in the rural Antelope Valley in the past five years.
Deputies said that the suspect vandalized a Flock Safety camera and threatened to stab the contractor who was installing a new license plate reading camera in Palm Desert.
An alleged DUI driver was arrested following a crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside over the weekend that killed a 15-year-old, according to police.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
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.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
State lawmakers, a coalition of advocacy groups and protesters rallied at the California State Capitol, calling out Democratic lawmakers and the governor for what they claim to be an attack on the First Amendment and journalists' rights to free speech.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
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.
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.
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.
Pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim singled home Lane Thomas with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Steven Kwan hit a tying double in the ninth inning, Travis Bazzana followed with a sacrifice fly and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 for their seventh straight victory.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
José Ramírez drove in five runs with three doubles, Steven Kwan had five singles and the streaking Cleveland Guardians overcame an early five-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 in 10 innings.
Ozzie Albies singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angles 4-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Dodgers' six-game winning streak in a matchup of first-place clubs.
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.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
CBS LA's Laurie Perez shows us how Southern California residents are anxiously waiting to hear from loved ones in Nepal and how they're mobilizing to help the victims.
A fire at an abandoned property in Studio City is at the center of a dispute between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman. Tom Wait reports.
Jonathan Rodriguez, 33, is accused of fleeing the country after he allegedly killed a teen in a hit-and-run crash in Exposition Park nearly two years ago.
Nicole Comstock heads to Pasadena to see how people are dealing with the unusually swampy conditions.
CBS LA's Jaime Maggio talks with former Rams DT Michael Brockers & former Rams WR (and Super Bowl XXXIV Champ) Torry Holt about the upcoming season for the Rams & the good times they had playing for the Rams.
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.
