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Mary Richardson, 69, was last seen on May 8 while behind the wheel of a red Toyota Tundra pickup truck in Blythe.
Hochman called for the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to "keep ratcheting up the penalties" for offenders.
U.S. District Judge James Selna sided with prosecutors, ordering restitution of $878,230.80. Do must pay $250,000 within 30 days and then pay $1,000 monthly after his release from prison.
Three people were killed and a suspect was arrested after a shooting at a Target store parking lot in North Austin, police said.
The Gifford Fire has reached "mega fire" status at over 130,000 acres burned and has become California's largest fire this year.
The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. at the Marine and Mansel Avenues intersection, according to the South Los Angeles Sheriffs Station.
The blaze has destroyed seven structures since Thursday, according to Cal Fire.
Two workers died and at least 10 people were injured after multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service and "associated software" on Sept. 30.
The LADWP says even though water service has been fully restored, a Boil Water Notice remains in effect.
The girl was hospitalized after she was bitten by a mountain lion a little before 6 p.m. near the Pacific Coast Highway, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
The driver and passenger carjacked a semi truck on the 405 Freeway.
Some Inglewood residents are living on edge as bomb squad investigators continue to scour an apartment complex where many felt what they could only describe as an explosion on Sunday afternoon.
The fire burned about six acres before crews were able to stop forward progress.
Residents who live beneath one of the world's most famous landmarks, the iconic Hollywood sign, are fed up with the traffic, chaotic scenes and harassment that comes from visitors. Many neighbors are calling on city leaders to take action and help fix the problem.
Now a day removed from the full lifting of evacuations surrounding the chemical tank crisis at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, company officials have shared a statement offering remorse on the incident. Brittney Ermon and Mike Rogers report.
Santa Monica police arrested a man after he and his dog allegedly chased a couple down a Santa Monica Street earlier this week. Hunter Sowards reports.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday aimed at tightening California's election security rules ahead of the June 2 statewide primary. Tom Wait reports.
Lesley Marin reports from Garden Grove, where she witnessed the group of high school seniors who graduated under unprecedented circumstances on Wednesday, just a week removed from a chemical tank crisis that had temporarily evacuated more than 50,000 of their neighbors over the weekend.
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a car crashed off the 118 Freeway in Pacoima on Saturday night and crashed into a tree.
More than 500 citations were issued and over 200 cars were towed when Los Angeles police swarmed a street takeover near South LA early Saturday morning. Police said that attendees as young as 11 years old were cited for being in attendance.
Risks of strong rip currents and large waves are high along the coast through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The blaze took place on the 5000 block of East 61st Street in Maywood.
The painting was among the artworks looted and sold under duress to Nazi officials from art dealer Jacques Goudstikker after Adolf Hitler's Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940.
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a car crashed off the 118 Freeway in Pacoima on Saturday night and crashed into a tree.
More than 500 citations were issued and over 200 cars were towed when Los Angeles police swarmed a street takeover near South LA early Saturday morning. Police said that attendees as young as 11 years old were cited for being in attendance.
Risks of strong rip currents and large waves are high along the coast through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
A local nonprofit said they've found dogs who have been beaten and left to starve and others who tested positive for drugs.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives have shared new footage of a hit-and-run crash that left a woman in her 70s with severe injuries last weekend as they continue searching for the suspect.
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.
The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. near the Ortega Highway, which connects Orange County to Riverside County.
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 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.
A Chino man with an elaborate home garden that has drawn scrutiny from neighbors and city leaders, resulting in fines, says that he is being subjected to more penalties despite adhering to city guidelines.
In a last-ditch effort, Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to halt the plan to eradicate mule deer from Catalina Island.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
A picture shows the man with multiple loops of tape around his wrists, torso and head.
Here's what may happen next after a mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
A mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday, after her attorney's last-minute appeal failed.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
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.
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.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández provided key hits in Shohei Ohtani's absence as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Noel Caliskan scored a tying goal on a rebound in the 75th minute and DeAndre Yedlin made a sliding clearance in the closing minutes to preserve Real Salt Lake's 2-2 draw with LAFC.
Marco Reus and Robert Taylor scored first-half goals to back JT Marcinkowski and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the New England Revolution 2-1.
Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pirates 6-1 on Saturday.
Jayden Maiava passed for 349 yards and threw two of his three touchdown passes to freshman Trent Mosley, and No. 14 Southern California rolled to a 39-0 victory over Fresno State.
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.
Powerful surf created by Hurricane Marie has caused some flooding in Southern California coastal communities like Seal Beach and Long Beach, with even stronger waves expected Sunday.
More than 500 citations were issued and over 200 cars were towed when Los Angeles police swarmed a street takeover near South LA early Saturday morning. Brittney Ermon reports.
One person was killed and three others were injured when a car crashed off the 118 Freeway in Pacoima on Saturday.
Zach Boetto reports from Fawnskin, where fans of the Big Bear bald eagle family gathered on Saturday to pay their respects to beloved matriarch Jackie, who died last month.
The powerful surf has led to dozens of water rescues at beaches all along Southern California over the weekend. Lauren Pozen 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.
