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Measure R is a referendum that will significantly strengthen civilian oversight of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and will focus county officials on improving psychiatric care, drug treatment and other services for people who are currently sent to jail.
Measure FD is a Los Angeles County property tax measure that would allow the Los Angeles County Fire Department to hire more firefighters and paramedics, upgrade its equipment and better serve the public.
The second case of coronavirus in Los Angeles County was reported Tuesday, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center confirmed.
Former Vice President Joe Biden's victory speech in Baldwin Hills Tuesday night was briefly interrupted by protesters who stormed the stage with signs reading "Let Dairy Die."
Heat records were broken Tuesday at Los Angeles International Airport just days after a storm traveled across the Southland.
The Orange County Health Care Agency has confirmed two presumptive positive cases of coronavirus.
The Mann Fire broke out near the area of California Avenue and Grulla Court.
On Monday, the Chargers did their part to celebrate the joy of reading with former wide receiver Kassim Osgood and members of the Charger girls dropping by Payne Elementary School to read of the classics to 150 students.
Two schools in North Hills, one of which is being used as a voting center, were placed on lockdown on Super Tuesday following reports of a man with a gun.
While concerns over the spread of coronavirus continue to grow, Los Angeles city school officials are trying to ease parents' fears.
An Orange County man accused of traveling out of state to engage in illicit sexual conduct with minors, including a 6-year-old child, and producing child pornography, surrendered to federal law enforcement Tuesday.
A 93-year-old woman who lost more than two dozen $100 savings bonds in a burglary four years ago finally has her money back, thanks to some dedicated police officers.
Terminals 1, 2 and 3 lost power during the incident.
The 5 Freeway will be shut down for a full 36-hours in Burbank in order to demolish the much-traversed Burbank Boulevard bridge.
CalFire firefighters were called out to the 31100 block of Hickory Place at about 1 a.m. to rescue a man who was wedged 270 feet into an 18-inch storm drain.
A woman was sexually assaulted at an LA Metro station in Culver City this week and now a suspect has been arrested. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced his arrest as well as charges filed against him as detectives continue to investigate other possible cases.
Flames engulfed a restaurant in Claremont as firefighters battled the blaze which remains under investigation.
The latest smash-and-grab robberies hitting retailers in the greater Los Angeles area were two heists in the San Fernando Valley -- a break-in at a weed dispensary in North Hollywood and burglary at a Chatsworth smoke shop where the suspects rammed a pick-up truck into the business's storefront. Tina Patel reports.
Cell phone video captures the moments before an Inglewood woman attacked an LA County firefighter and crashed her car into a cop car in Gardena. Lesley Marin reports.
Los Angeles Police Department homicide detectives are asking for the public's help to find those responsible for the 2023 shooting death of a man at a South Los Angeles gas station.
Aerial footage of the driveways showed beachfront homes along Sea Level Drive being affected by the damage.
The cities of Santa Monica and Malibu warned the public to avoid the beaches as lightning strikes were reported.
The Long Beach Fire Department issued evacuation orders for about 20 coastal homes after powerful waves compromised the seawall.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Veterinarians said the coyote spotted roaming a Studio City neighborhood for the past year developed a severe infection after someone shot it.
Firefighters said that a "welding-related explosion" happened in the 14000 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, leaving four people with injuries.
An off-duty deputy helped his colleagues recover nearly $50,000 in stolen train cargo after the suspects drove by him on the freeway.
Aerial footage of the driveways showed beachfront homes along Sea Level Drive being affected by the damage.
The Long Beach Fire Department issued evacuation orders for about 20 coastal homes after powerful waves compromised the seawall.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Deputies from Los Angeles and Orange counties seized roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters and arrested five people in a joint bust on Thursday.
Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 15-year-old son, Skylar, make the drive from Orange County to Koreatown to set up their food stand at the corner of Third Street and Vermont.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
An off-duty deputy helped his colleagues recover nearly $50,000 in stolen train cargo after the suspects drove by him on the freeway.
A 71-year-old woman was nearly beaten to death with a metal baseball bat after she helped a stranger who claimed he had just been robbed.
A Lake Elsinore man jumped in between In-N-Out workers and an irate customer swinging around a stick in the restaurant.
A Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly riding a motorcycle into a crowd of people in Riverside on Wednesday morning, injuring two people.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
The California Board of Parole granted Erik and Lyle Menendez an early parole suitability hearing, which is tentatively scheduled for March 2027.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military 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.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
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.
Tarik Skubal pitched into the eighth inning, Teoscar Hernández singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 for their sixth consecutive victory.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game win streak.
Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness.
Aaron Donald won't play Week 1, delaying his return to the field after ending his retirement last month.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
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.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days. Lesley Marin reports.
The Long Beach Fire Department issued evacuation orders for about 20 coastal homes after powerful waves compromised the seawall and damaged the boardwalk beginning on Monday. Laurie Perez reports.
The hot and humid weather has returned to Southern California, creating swampy conditions across the region. Hunter Sowards reports.
A developer wants to build a private motorsports playground complete with condos. Nicole Comstock reports.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid. Alys Martinez reports.
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.
