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Hefner became American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy magazine and built the company into one of the most recognizable American global brands in history.
"The Golden State will no longer be relegated to last place in the presidential nominating process," Democratic Secretary of State Alex Padilla said.
Christian Alexander Ortiz is charged with killing Brayan "Brian" Rodriguez., 20, on Sept. 22.
Sonic says there's been some "unusual activity" on credit cards used at some of its restaurants.
Simpson's release is expected after nine years behind bars for his 2008 armed robbery and kidnapping convictions.
Some people say they want a mural at Santa Monica City Hall removed because it's racist and others say it's a piece of history that should stick around.
NFL fans who are upset over the ongoing players protests during the national anthem can apparently get a refund from DirecTV.
The city controller also recommended adding storage bins to help combat the proliferation of homeless encampments.
A $1 billion makeover at the Century City mall is rife with perks - including your own personal parking spot.
Police are investigating whether the shooting was linked to a feud between Young Dolph and rapper Yo Gotti.
Three men were indicted on federal charges of smuggling live corals that are protected by an international treaty but are frequently used to decorate aquariums in Pringles chips cans.
A fourth suspect remains at large. The suspects stole more than $200,000 worth of items.
The suspect remains at large. The victim is in stable condition.
He was driving down La Brea Avenue when at least one bullet pierced his car.
The fire has scorched 2,000 acres and remains 15 percent contained.
A look at skincare, clothing and candles -- products created by Latina-owned small businesses
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss stopped by the studio to chat with Jim Hill about her other ownership venture - WoW - Women of Wrestling. She even brought by former WoW Champ The Beast as they look ahead to Season 2 of the show, which airs on KCAL Saturdays at 11pm
Kristin Gallant, parenting coach, and Deena Margolin, marriage and family therapist, host the after-bedtime podcast for parents and caretakers, giving tips, tricks, and reminding you that you're not alone.
The NFL's Play 60 program is designed to help teach kids the game of football and the importance of being physically active for 60 minutes a day. Jim Hill caught up with Chargers rookies who hosted a clinic in Long Beach
A new report finds that Southern California rents are growing at a much slower rate
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.
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 …"
Riverside County deputies were in pursuit of a possibly armed driver in the Inland Empire on Wednesday afternoon when the suspect stopped at a Jurupa Valley intersection and refused to leave his vehicle.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
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.
Both the iconic Getty Center and La Brea Tar Pits museum will be closing for extensive renovation projects ahead of the LA28 Summer Olympic Games in 2028.
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.
With just one weekend left in PaleyFest LA 2026, Rene Reyes, the Vice President of Public Programming and Festivals at the Paley Center joins the studio to preview what fans can expect from the stars of their favorite television shows.
Rene Reyes, VP of public programming and festivals, Paley Center LA, talks about the upcoming last weekend of Paleyfest.
Attorney Neama Rahmani, former federal prosecutor, discusses the latest with Sean “Diddy” Combs as he appeals for a lesser sentence, as he currently is in federal prison in New Jersey.
After more than 12 hours of searching, LAPD officers have taken a suspect into custody for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death in Sylmar late Wednesday night. Rick Montanez reports.
Meatloaf, a 200-pound green sea turtle, was rescued after she was found tethered to debris in the San Gabriel River in January, according to Long Beach Aquarium officials.
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.
