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Crews were working to tackle a fast-moving brush fire in the Santa Clarita area Wednesday.
A Disneyland roller coaster had to be stopped Wednesday when a rider pulled out a selfie stick.
The commuter train network that crisscrosses Southern California now has an advanced crash-avoidance system on all the tracks it owns.
The new budget envisions the layoffs of hundreds of staff members but also provides the first salary hikes in nearly a decade.
A motorcyclist early Wednesday was racing away from LAPD officers, at speeds up to 130 mph, when he slammed into a fire hydrant.
The Los Angeles Angels have made a pitching change for their series finale against the Houston Astros, recalling left-hander Andrew Heaney from Triple-A Salt Lake to make his sixth major league start instead of struggling Matt Shoemaker.
A 24-year-old undergraduate student at UC Riverside has discovered a new species of firefly near Topanga, university officials said Wednesday.
A California judge has thrown out a proposed ballot initiative that advocated killing anyone who engages in gay sex, calling the measure "patently unconstitutional."
Police at Cal State Northridge have issued a warning about a man apparently trying to shoot up-skirt videos of women on the campus.
A baby-feeding fan who caught a fly ball during the Dodgers game against the Chicago Cubs is enjoying his 15 minutes of fame.
A felon convicted in the hit-and-run death of a woman in Orange County has been linked through DNA evidence to the 2004 rape and murder of a woman in South Los Angeles.
Nearly 200 employees face layoffs as the legendary venue gets set to shut its doors later this summer, according to reports.
The discovery was made near Orange Avenue and East 21st Street, according to police.
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Inside Safe targeted the intersection of West 87th St. and Western Ave. and near the intersection of Culver Blvd. and South Slauson Ave. At the latter site, 25 people were housed
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The LAPD says officers were in "tracking mode" when a stolen pickup truck crashed into a car in Panorama City Tuesday night, killing two innocent victims. Here's an explanation of what tracking mode is, and how the police use it.
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Best friends since childhood, Tim Schultz and Chris Teagardin were killed Tuesday night when a stolen pickup truck smashed into their car in Panorama City.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
Police said that the suspect is possibly armed and dangerous.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Simi Valley on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
At least two people were injured when a Porsche drove off the side of a road in the Santa Monica Mountains on Tuesday afternoon.
King Taco #1 in Cypress Park received unanimous Los Angeles City Council's Planning and Land Use Management Committee approval on Tuesday to move the historic landmark designation forward. Now it's up to city council members to determine the outcome by way of a final vote.
Police said that the suspect is possibly armed and dangerous.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Simi Valley on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
At least two people were injured when a Porsche drove off the side of a road in the Santa Monica Mountains on Tuesday afternoon.
King Taco #1 in Cypress Park received unanimous Los Angeles City Council's Planning and Land Use Management Committee approval on Tuesday to move the historic landmark designation forward. Now it's up to city council members to determine the outcome by way of a final vote.
The alleged drunk driver who killed two pedestrians in North Hollywood over the weekend was charged with murder on Tuesday by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.
A former Costa Mesa police officer pleaded guilty to using law enforcement cameras and databases to track his wife and mistress.
The car, which the Vietnam War veteran purchased the day he returned to the U.S. in 1969, was recovered 17 years after it was stolen from an Orange County body shop.
Mission Viejo Animal Services investigators are asking for the public's help to find the man who drove up in a red four-door vehicle and left the four-pound pup alone, outside at the center around 4:30 a.m. last Friday.
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.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The Chino Police Department released body camera video that shows a man pulling out a handgun during a traffic stop a few months ago.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the teens shot and killed the 16-year-old inside a Moreno Valley business.
Detectives said the man was murdered and then left on the side of a remote road near Twentynine Palms.
A Los Angeles Unified School District strike has been avoided and schools are open Tuesday after the district and the Service Employees International Union reached an agreement.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Raman addressed homelessness, red tape regulations and the LAPD in an interview with CBS LA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
New York scored on a game-ending wild pitch in a three-run ninth inning to overcome Mike Trout's two homers for Los Angeles.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
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.
Medal of Honor recipient Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Gary Littrell talks about his Vietnam War service and receiving the award.
At least two people were injured after a Porsche drove off the side of a road in the Santa Monica Mountains on Tuesday afternoon.
The man who allegedly started a series of fires inside the Ontario Mills shopping mall last week was charged wth 16 felonies on Tuesday. Joy Benedict reports.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to local police.
A woman was struck and killed in Simi Valley on Tuesday afternoon.
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.
