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Less than six months after he was sworn in, LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva was in the hot seat today. The civilian oversight committee grilled him about ongoing issues. Dave Lopez reports.
Here is a look at the top local stories for Tuesday, 3/26 at 5 p.m.
There are lots of strong feelings about the decision to drop the charges against Jussie Smollett and lots of confusion as to why it was done. Jasmine Viel talked to legal experts and celebrity insiders about the stunning reversal.
Under the bill, businesses would only be allowed to provide their customers with a paper receipt if they specifically request one.
It wasn't quite "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure", but actor Keanu Reeves stole the show after he and other travelers were left stranded in Bakersfield.
A Louisiana man stole an 18-wheeler from a local business because he wanted to take his girlfriend for a ride, according to authorities.
About half of Americans are intimidated by working out in front of others at the gym, according to a new survey.
It's unclear what exactly the students ingested. They were described as being in "mild distress."
A late-model Toyota Camry struck a grandmother and critically injured her two grandchildren while they were walking home from school.
Several shoppers have reported seeing a ghost roaming the aisles of Market Basket.
A fast food restaurant manager in Oklahoma was arrested Monday after she allegedly shot and killed a man who threatened her and spit on her, according to police.
Less than two weeks after Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about a hate crime, prosecutors have dropped all charges in the case.
Violations could result in penalties such as losing access to Pell Grants and federal student loan programs.
A helicopter recently landed in the blooming fields of the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, prompting officials to repeat a rule that most people already knew – don't land a helicopter in a poppy reserve.
The explosion caused a fire that was contained to one apartment in the 800 block of South Ardmore Avenue in Koreatown.
Our Desmond Shaw flies to Johnston Lake for the latest Look At This!
A battle for an Inland Empire seat is getting a lot of attention as it could decide whether Republicans or Democrats control the House of Representatives. Nicole Comstock reports.
Crews started cleaning up the vandalism and replaced fences to stop people from entering. Lauren Pozen reports.
A California Highway Patrol pursuit took officers around Orange County before ending at a hotel near Disneyland Friday night.
A Los Angeles County jury found Rebecca Grossman guilty of murder for the 2020 crash that killed two young brothers. Tom Wait reports.
A California sheriff's deputy was shot and killed on Thursday while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, officials said.
As government and corporate grant funding dries up for The Garage Board Shop's nonprofit educational program, 14-year-old Prisilla Ulloa wonders where she will go.
Baywatch Avalon, and Avalon City Fire responded to the crash. Two people were dead at the scene, LACo Lifeguards said.
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson continued to say mobile ordering will take a piece of the warm personal interaction away, "and there is also the freshness factor …"
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
As government and corporate grant funding dries up for The Garage Board Shop's nonprofit educational program, 14-year-old Prisilla Ulloa wonders where she will go.
Baywatch Avalon, and Avalon City Fire responded to the crash. Two people were dead at the scene, LACo Lifeguards said.
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson continued to say mobile ordering will take a piece of the warm personal interaction away, "and there is also the freshness factor …"
A North Hollywood coffee shop owner is voicing his frustrations after his small business was targeted by burglars yet again, marking what he says is the sixth time in the last year that he's been hit.
Three Southern California men were arrested for their alleged part in a $1 million Lego heist in the Inland Empire, according to authorities.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Santa Ana Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in solving a homicide that left a 37-year-old man dead outside his home in early 2025.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
The arson suspect who was arrested for allegedly starting a fire that decimated a 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario earlier this week was charged by prosecutors on Thursday.
Three Southern California men were arrested for their alleged part in a $1 million Lego heist in the Inland Empire, according to authorities.
Two men in their 60s were found dead in Yucaipa on Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
Detectives have shared three sketches of suspects involved in a 2007 homicide that left 36-year-old Eliseo Salas dead.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
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.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Global ticket sales for the LA28 Summer Olympic Games officially launched Thursday, marking the first time that worldwide fans of the games can secure their tickets to witness history in 2028.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery.
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a 128-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Lauren Betts and her UCLA teammates celebrated the school's first NCAA women's basketball championship at Pauley Pavilion.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Parents call for LAUSD to meet workers’ demands as contract negotiations continue.
Taylor Swift's love for football has inspired a generation of little girls to hit the field in Orange County. CBS LA's Michele Gile introduces us to Costa Mesa's KC Swifties.
The arson suspect who was arrested for allegedly starting a fire that decimated a 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario earlier this week was charged by prosecutors on Thursday. Joy Benedict reports.
A small airplane crashed in Avalon around 12:30 p.m. Thursday and the two people who were on board are dead, according to authorities.
Government and corporate grant funding has dried up for The Garage Board Shop's nonprofit Urban Warehouse Skate 4 Education after-school program.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
