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Lewis Sibomana, 30, was arrested Feb. 9 and is being held on $225,000 bail. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday.
The order bans burning wood or manufactured fire logs in indoor fireplaces or outdoor fire pits until 12 a.m. Thursday.
Police arrested Garry Lee Gorgei Sr, 60, of Colorado Springs, Colorado on Feb. 14 for multiple counts of child molestation of victims under 14 years old.
He scammed more than 70,000 people who believed they were investing in a new digital currency backed by precious gemstones, authorities say.
The 53-year-old Pete Knight High School teacher is charged with having a sex with a 15-year-old student.
A woman who is battling cancer while far away from home received a special message of hope from her daughter this week.
The man accused in a deadly shootout at a Trader Joe's in Silver Lake will be examined by a court-appointed psychiatrist, a judge ruled Wednesday. The decision comes after the man's attorney declared doubt about his client's mental competency.
An 8-year-old girl from Arkansas who recently lost her father had a night to remember when her school resource officer stepped in to take her to a father-daughter dance.
Several students accuse the Long Beach Polytechnic High teacher of using a racial slur against a black student.
A new tribute to Kobe Bryant and the fallen members of Team Mamba is now on display at Great Park in Irvine.
Since 2014, the L.A. County court system has assessed an annual average of $121 million in fees, but has only collected only 9 percent of that amount.
A teenager who said he was pulled over by a man impersonating a law enforcement officer said the suspect took his french fries instead of issuing a citation, officials in Oklahoma said.
Joseph was arrested while trying to use a stolen social security number to rent an apartment in the Hollywood area, according to the LAPD.
A former American Airlines flight attendant who was fired after failing a breathalyzer test says his ketogenic (keto) diet -- not alcohol -- was responsible for the false positive.
Firefighters assessed at least nine children at the scene. Four girls, all about 12 years old, were taken to a hospital in fair condition for further treatment.
It will be sunny and warm today with highs in the upper 80s from the beaches to downtown Los Angeles. Triple digits are expected in the Valleys.
Hundreds of people hit the roads in Hollywood for another CicLAvia event on Sunday.
Celebrations were underway across the San Fernando Valley on Sunday as the region celebrated 818 Day, paying homage to the area's 818 area code on August 18.
Laurie Perez reports from Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, where the California Highway Patrol officer who was struck by a Tesla early Saturday morning as he helped push a car off the 5 Freeway remains in recovery after undergoing emergency surgery.
The owner of a Valencia optometry store is outraged after she says the same man, even wearing the same clothes, stole a box of designer glasses from them on back-to-back days.
LA County firefighters said that the man's naked body was found floating in the water near the Malibu Lagoon.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
One of the organizers who says she was sexually abused by Latino labor leader César Chavez decades ago has sued nonprofits tied to him.
Hollywood post-production crews are rallying behind California Governor Gavin Newsom, hopeful that he'll sign a bill that will create a tax credit aiming to keep their jobs in-state.
Opponents of Proposition 39 rallied against the proposed voter ID law appearing on California's November ballot.
LA County firefighters said that the man's naked body was found floating in the water near the Malibu Lagoon.
Hollywood post-production crews are rallying behind California Governor Gavin Newsom, hopeful that he'll sign a bill that will create a tax credit aiming to keep their jobs in-state.
Opponents of Proposition 39 rallied against the proposed voter ID law appearing on California's November ballot.
The Southern California Pit Bull Rescue is offering a $10,000 reward to help find the person who shot a coyote in Studio City.
The longest road trip in NFL history has brought the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams to Australia's sports capital for a season opener in front of more than 100,000 football-hungry fans packed into the Southern Hemisphere's largest stadium.
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.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
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.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The new laws establish what the governor's office describes as the nation's first standards for independent third-party audits and assessments of AI technology.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
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.
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.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Cincinnati Reds 14-1 for their seventh consecutive win.
Ryan Gauld scored his 50th career goal with Vancouver and Yohei Takaoka recorded his 11th clean sheet of the season to help the Whitecaps beat the LA Galaxy 3-0.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
The longest road trip in NFL history has brought the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams to Australia's sports capital for a season opener in front of more than 100,000 football-hungry fans packed into the Southern Hemisphere's largest stadium.
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.
LA County firefighters said that the man's naked body was found floating in the water near the Malibu Lagoon.
Michele Gile reports from Dana Point, where powerful waves continued to batter coastal properties on Wednesday, just a day after nearly a dozen homes were red-or-yellow-tagged due to damage from the high surf.
The Southern California Pit Bull Rescue is offering a $10,000 reward to help find the person who shot a coyote in Studio City. Nicole Comstock reports.
Lesley Marin reports from Long Beach, where homeowners were able to return home on Wednesday after being placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to the powerful surf that caused significant damage and erosion along the coast over the weekend.
After several days of unusual weather and humidity, Southern California is still bracing for even more heat, with triple-digit temperatures expected to affect the region. Hunter Sowards 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.
