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While other students spent their spring break relaxing, four University of Texas computer science majors spent their vacation making people's lives easier.
As of Monday, nursing home residents make up 52% of all coronavirus deaths in L.A. County.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed almost every aspect of American life, including how families grieve after losing a loved one.
The father of an inmate who died after a drug overdose in 2018 is suing the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for negligence.
The plan will give smaller restaurants a chance survive when Los Angeles County eventually allows dining in at half capacity or less.
Investigators say they believe the explosion at Smoke Tokes was likely caused by butane hash oil, though it was not immediately clear whether the business was producing the oil — which is illegal in the city — or selling it.
Los Angeles County is launching an app for consumers to report instances of price gouging and coronavirus scams.
The boy was in a car that was driving in the area of Hacienda Boulevard and Amar Road at about 9:40 p.m. Sunday when someone in a dark sedan fired at them.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has reached a multi-million dollar settlement with a student who alleges that her third-grade teacher Paul Chapel sexually assaulted her during the 2010-11 school year when she was 8 years old.
The Los Angeles Police Department reported Monday that 112 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
This was the first full weekend that L.A. County beaches reopened since being closed back in early April due to the coronavirus pandemic. Weather conditions were also rough and the surf was choppy.
Law enforcement officials said all but one of the suspects have long rap sheets, and most are career criminals.
If convicted as charged, the two suspects would face statutory maximum sentences of life in federal prison.
California could begin holding sporting events without fans by early June if current trends in COVID-19 data continue, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.
Orange County health officials reported three additional coronavirus cases Monday, bringing the county's total to 4,434.
The Food Security Resource Fair is to help vets learn about available in-home and community food services.
Actress Zuleyka Silver of “The Young and the Restless,” discusses her character on the show and talks about her Tijuana, Mexico roots.
The Hollywood Pantages theatre and cast members from the hit musical "Hamilton" are teaming up for an all-day event in honor of National Voter Registration Day. Blaine Alden Krauss, who plays Alexander Hamilton, and Kourtney Keitt, who's part of the Hamilton Ensemble, spoke to us about the event and the importance of voting. Hamilton will be at the Pantages until October 13th.
While September is dedicated to Baby Safety Month, its important to keep little ones safe beyond these 30 days.
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges involving sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and interstate transportation for prostitution. Criminal defense attorney Rachel Fiset breaks down the charges the rapper-producer faces and what's next.
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson founded The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, dedicated to the universal tradition of visual storytelling, and the building is quite a visual itself.
The Clippers will forfeit five future first-round draft picks, while Leonard must pay the league $700,000.
It's unclear when or how the person died.
According to the USGS Interactive Map, shockwaves could be felt as far as Irvine, Anaheim, Menifee, Riverside, San Bernardino and West Covina.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson founded The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, dedicated to the universal tradition of visual storytelling, and the building is quite a visual itself.
According to the USGS Interactive Map, shockwaves could be felt as far as Irvine, Anaheim, Menifee, Riverside, San Bernardino and West Covina.
A possibly armed suspect ran into a storm drain in Winnetka while he was trying to get away from police officers in Los Angeles.
The 369-mile network of freeway lanes and streets will be used exclusively by athletes, coaches and officials during the LA28 Olympic Games.
Dueling excavators and bobcats are trying to work faster than Mother Nature, building berms in the sand on both sides of Balboa Pier.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
A 14-year-old Orange County boy was seriously injured in a crash while he was allegedly riding an e-motorcycle illegally, according to police.
The one-day, nonprofit festival, founded by musician Olivia Rodrigo, features an all-female lineup including performances by Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Katseye, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and more.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
In a last-ditch effort, Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to halt the plan to eradicate mule deer from Catalina Island.
A 54-year-old Riverside County man was arrested last week for a deadly stabbing that happened in the unincorporated community of Mead Valley near Perris.
An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly cutting down a Flock camera in Temecula on Tuesday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
After hundreds of residents flooded an open house hosted by the power company looking to install miles of high-voltage power lines through the city of Temecula, the mayor took to social media to share a scathing message about what she called a "dog and pony show."
Deputies said that the plane was found nose down in a field near the Big Bear City Airport.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge Tuesday morning they are deadlocked, and left a Massachusetts courtroom hours later without reaching a verdict.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
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.
The Clippers will forfeit five future first-round draft picks, while Leonard must pay the league $700,000.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
UCLA has hired former Lakers executive Tim Harris to replace Martin Jarmond as the school's athletic director. School leaders call the move a "new path forward" due to a "significant financial deficit" that the athletic department faces.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
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.
A ground-breaking ceremony took place for the Esperanza Village, a 202-home affordable housing community in El Monte at the former MacLaren Children’s Center site.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park opens on Sept. 22. CBS LA's Rick Montanez had the chance to take a peek at the new state-of-the-art museum full of whimsy and wonder.
Tommy Davidson reprises his old role as "Varnell Hill" from the 90s sitcom "Martin.” Tommy and Wendy Raquel Robinson talk about the show and how they came up with the idea.
The New York City bakery known for its famous 6-ounce cookies is coming to Newport Beach. Levain Bakery will be opening its first Orange County location and fourth Southern California location.
Beth Hillman, president and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, says that 25 years later, the goal is to continue honoring the lives that were lost. She says it is especially important to educate younger generations about the events and how they changed the country.
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.
