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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.
A Los Angeles Police Department officer is facing charges of evidence tampering and petty theft after he allegedly stole items from people during traffic and pedestrian stops.
Los Angeles County deputies arrested a security guard for brutally beating a hairstylist outside of a West Hollywood nightclub.
At a time when other transportation agencies are cutting routes and budgets, Irvine launched this one-year, $4 million free bus ride pilot program. Rina Nakano reports.
THIS WEEKEND, THE 200 MILE PER HOUR BEACH PARTY RETURNS TO THE STREETS OF LONG BEACH FOR THE 49TH ACURA GRAND PRIX, APRIL 19TH TO THE 21ST. PATO O'WARD, ONE OF THE STAR DRIVERS OF THE N-T-T INDYCAR SERIES, RECENTLY VISITED OUR STUDIO, AND SAT DOWN WITH OUR OWN JAIME MAGGIO.
Michele Gile speaks to Chino Mayor Eunice Ulloa who was "appalled" after over two dozen death row inmates were transferred to a nearby prison.
According to police, 4-year-old Salvador Esparza was gunned down on the evening of July 5, 2016, during a gang-related shooting in the 300 block of West Figueroa Drive.
A 19-year-old woman was also killed, the office of Assemblymember Mike Gipson said.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
The closure is expected to last throughout the day.
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
According to police, 4-year-old Salvador Esparza was gunned down on the evening of July 5, 2016, during a gang-related shooting in the 300 block of West Figueroa Drive.
It happened at around 10:20 p.m. near the 100 block of E. Sixth Street and Los Angeles Street, according to Los Angeles Fire Department officials.
It happened at around 9:40 p.m. near the 5000 block of Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators told CBS LA.
Four victims, aged 2, 11, 24 and 40, were hospitalized after the parking garage of a three-story apartment building caught fire, LAFD firefighters said.
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. in the 6400 block of N. Lindley Avenue, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A police officer is OK after someone threw a firework at them, according to the Newport Beach mayor.
Five Dodgers, including superstar and MLB leading vote-getter Shohei Ohtani, were named 2026 MLB All-Star Game starters on Saturday, while the Angels' Mike Trout was selected for his 12th career Midsummer Classic.
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested after he allegedly had an inappropriate interaction with a youth volunteer.
An Orange County man was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, nearly a year after an 8-year-old girl died from injuries suffered in an illegal fireworks explosion at a Fourth of July party in Buena Park.
An Orange County homeowners association sued a Laguna Hills family after they built a fence to prevent coyotes from killing their goats.
At least four people were hospitalized, including two police officers, after a multi-car crash at a busy Menifee intersection on the Fourth of July.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after a cache of fireworks exploded, leaving one woman dead and several others injured.
The blaze was reported at around 8:30 p.m. near the 11000 block of Teaberry Court, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
An arson suspect was arrested on Saturday after a Crestline home was engulfed in flames in the midst of the city's Fourth of July parade, causing participating San Bernardino County firefighters to jump into action.
One person was arrested in Murrieta on Saturday morning after allegedly setting off illegal fireworks that sparked a brush fire near the Greer Ranch neighborhood, according to police.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
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.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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 California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Jarren Duran and Willson Contreras homered, and five Boston pitchers combined to give up two runs over 6 1/3 innings in relief of injured starter Ranger Suarez to lead the Red Sox to a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The San Diego Padres snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 in seven innings, Freddie Freeman homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 3-0 on Saturday night, handing the Padres their eighth consecutive loss.
Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who allowed one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox's 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to various charities ahead of their wedding, including a $1 million donation to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Michael Flood, President and CEO of LA Regional Food Bank, joins CBS LA to talk about the donation.
World-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen sits down with CBS LA's Pat Harvey to discuss his life and incredible career, what led him to pursue psychiatry, his views on brain health, and his work with SPECT scans.
At least four people were injured during a shooting in East Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says two of the people who were struck by gunfire were bystanders.
Warmer temperatures will continue Southern California through the rest of the week. The heat will likely peak on Wednesday and Thursday.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday night. Mike Rogers reports from SkyCal.
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.
