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District Attorney Jason Anderson called the situation an anomaly. "My expectation is that both children can move on from this and will not be defined by the conduct," he said.
"Effective immediately, the prior administration's extreme and categorical policy forbidding prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in any case is rescinded," the DA's office said in a statement announcing the policy change.
After speaking with friends, family and neighbors, police learned that Dori De Ann Jamison had recently ended a relationship with her boyfriend and started dating another man.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in the robberies fo letter carriers.
Thousands of insured homeowners affected by the recent wildfires are sharing the same frustration after the wildfires decimated their communities. Residents claim their insurance companies are not paying them what they're rightfully owed.
First responders arrived around 5:30 a.m. at the Knob Hill beach stairs to find a white convertible with its top down and airbags deployed on the steps overlooking beach sand.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing.
Police are in pursuit of a speeding pickup truck near West Covina.
Dozens of bird eggs and chicks have been rescued from a single wind-damaged eucalyptus tree that was dangerously close to collapse in a California park.
Altadena residents are protesting the use of the Altadena Golf Course as a debris recycling site as cleanup continues in the Eaton Fire burn zone.
Two officers can be seen as they take the teen down inside of Galleria at Tyler Mall on Sunday before placing him into handcuffs.
A luxury RV company is trying to evict a group of squatters who took over a storage lot of campers worth at least $40,000.
The shooting happened at around 2:20 a.m. at a mobile home park in the 7700 block of Atlantic Avenue, according to LASD deputies.
One person was hospitalized in connection to the incident, firefighters said.
Police found the suspects' stolen car on the ground floor of the parking garage.
A Chino man's decision to remove the grass from his front yard and replace it with a home garden has sparked debate among neighbors, leading to complaints and potentially fines for code violations. Lesley Marin reports.
Political reporter Tom Wait is behind the scenes at Pomona College where candidates will take the stage on Tuesday.
Burbank police officers arrested three men after a watchful neighbor allegedly spotted the group breaking into someone's home Thursday night.
A family in Panorama City was woken up by burglars during a home invasion on Sunday night. Hunter Sowards reports.
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected gunman who tried to attack the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, tutored and attended college in Los Angeles County. Gio Insignares and Laurie Perez report.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Sellers will be compensated with gift cards to various retailers ranging from $200 to $1,000.
In a blog post, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei cautioned that swarms of rogue AI agents could take over the internet in as little as six months.
A nonprofit is trying to clean up abandoned boats, some of which are sinking, in Marina del Rey.
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
A nonprofit is trying to clean up abandoned boats, some of which are sinking, in Marina del Rey.
Jill Pila's husband Jim Gartenberg was on the 86th floor of the North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001.
The city said the swells from Hurricane Marie stripped away too much sand to safely hold the beach festival.
Inglewood business owners said they haven't been given an exact move-out date and have not received the compensation offers the city promised.
Glendale firefighters rescued eight people from an assisted living facility engulfed in flames on Friday.
The announcement comes a day after nearby Dana Point declared a local emergency due to flooding from powerful waves.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
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.
Each flag carries a card with a name, an age and the location where the victim of 9/11 died.
A Chino Hills family is demanding answers after their beloved dog died from heatstroke at a home-based dog boarding facility.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
Police said that the student was still hospitalized nearly a week after the crash.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terror attacks, Rancho Cucamonga is working to make sure people never forget, including the generations who didn't witness the sacrifices made or experience how the country changed overnight.
In a blog post, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei cautioned that swarms of rogue AI agents could take over the internet in as little as six months.
L.A. has now won 8 in a row, its longest streak of the season, after Friday's win at loanDepot park.
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
A California law aimed at phasing out the sale of certain single-use propane cylinders will not take effect as planned after the Trump administration determined the state law is preempted by federal regulations.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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.
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.
L.A. has now won 8 in a row, its longest streak of the season, after Friday's win at loanDepot park.
Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel caught touchdown passes from Brock Purdy, and the San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the first NFL regular-season game in Australia.
Ohtani is heading to the IL after missing six of the Dodgers' last seven games. They're calling up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula in his place.
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.
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.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Robert Krasny, a radiologist with RadNet, joins CBS LA to talk about the importance of early detection for prostate cancer and the advances that have been made in screening.
SoCal Legacy Restaurant Polly’s Pies is bringing back its fan-favorite Oktoberfest offerings featuring a selection of German-inspired dishes. Meghan Meadors joins CBS LA to walk through the menu.
Relish - A Food, Wine and Spirits Experience comes to Newport Beach in October. Chef Jamie Gwen Sills, celebrity event planner Nicole Hirsty and chef Kathryn Ann Turner walk CBS LA through what to expect at the festival.
A cooling trend is set to continue Saturday in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
A nonprofit is trying to clean up abandoned boats, some of which are sinking, in Marina del Rey. 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.
