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The number of California students attending charter schools has risen to more than a half million.
A Japanese firm says it will go ahead with plans to open a light-rail manufacturing facility in Los Angeles County, a month after threatening to pull out when talks with organized labor groups stalled.
A fiery single-car crash killed a driver and injured his teenage passenger early Wednesday morning in Orange County.
Activists are calling on Disney executives to represent children with Down syndrome and other disabilities in its animated films.
More Southern Californians are hitting the road this Thanksgiving holiday, thanks to lower gas prices and improved personal finances.
The LAPD said 183 demonstrators were arrested early Wednesday for disorderly conduct after downtown protests over the Mike Brown grand jury decision threatened public safety.
Police Wednesday were investigating a home invasion robbery where two residents were tied up and one was beaten.
More than 3,500 meals were served Wednesday at the Los Angeles Mission's annual Thanksgiving event.
The Southern California ski season was officially underway Wednesday despite unseasonably warm weather and and an ongoing statewide drought.
Look for highs 10 to 15 degrees above average Wednesday and Thursday.
A fire at a Rowland Heights apartment complex injured seven people, three of which were forced to jump from a second story window.
TSA's decision to allow passengers to go through the pre-check screening line designed for those with approved security clearance, some say, is compromising safety.
A United States Army specialist is speaking out for the first time since he was brutally attacked outside a bar in Washington state, leaving him on a long road to recovery.
Many people who experience sagging skin beneath their chin, known as "turkey neck", wince when they first begin to develop it, and would spend large sums of money on surgery to get rid of it.
Drought-stricken Los Angeles averages three water main breaks a day, which some say amounts to the loss of enough water to supply thousands of families a year.
Comedian Dane Cook sits down with entertainment reporter Suzanne Marques to discuss his new comedy special. Also, a local veteran becomes a children's author, writing Halloween letters to kids.
Jeff Nguyen provides the latest on the gasoline market, where all records indicate that prices should see a significant drop in coming weeks.
James Heaps is accused of sexually abusing seven female patients while he worked as a gynecologist for UCLA. Prosecutors argued to jurors that the patients expected a professional to treat them, but instead they got a "predator."
Rio Mesa High principal Shannon Scott has an unusual hobby, she plays roller derby - and even one of her former students has gotten in on the fun. Jill Painter Lopez unmasks the administrator to find she's not that mean a queen after all
Authorities say the suspected killer, 48-year old Jesus Salgado, previously served time for a similar kidnapping and armed robbery, but was paroled in 2015. The Merced County Sheriff says the motive for the crime appears to be money, and additional suspects may be involved.
Winding Way was closed in both directions due to the crash, police said.
Fullerton's police chief denied allegations that his officers helped federal agents during a recent immigration operation.
An investigation is underway in Paramount after a man was fatally shot on Monday evening, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
A 33-year-old man was arrested by Los Angeles police after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted during medical treatment in January.
Long Beach police are investigating a shooting that happened in a Rally's drive-thru early Monday morning that left two people hospitalized.
Winding Way was closed in both directions due to the crash, police said.
An investigation is underway in Paramount after a man was fatally shot on Monday evening, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
A 33-year-old man was arrested by Los Angeles police after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted during medical treatment in January.
Long Beach police are investigating a shooting that happened in a Rally's drive-thru early Monday morning that left two people hospitalized.
The shooting left a 42-year-old man last Wednesday in the 400 block of Ashtabula Street, Pasadena police said.
Fullerton's police chief denied allegations that his officers helped federal agents during a recent immigration operation.
A Huntington Beach police chase ended up in the ocean after the suspect bailed from the car and attempted to swim away from pursuing police on Sunday night.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Three women were arrested in connection with a series of retail thefts across Southern California in recent weeks, according to Riverside County investigators.
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow lost the two eggs they laid last week.
A San Bernardino mother is calling for justice after he daughter was fatally shot in the back following an argument outside of their home over the weekend.
Deputies arrested a 47-year-old woman in connection with a deadly shooting in April 2025 that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Three women were arrested in connection with a series of retail thefts across Southern California in recent weeks, according to Riverside County investigators.
FBI agents arrested a Los Angeles County man who allegedly stole a plane in Washington and flew it to a Southern California airport.
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow lost the two eggs they laid last week.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Authorities in the Tucson, Arizona, area are searching for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract to keep third baseman Yoán Moncada.
Chris Kreider scored two goals, Lukas Dostal made 27 saves and the Anaheim Ducks swept their three-game season series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-3 victory.
The USC Trojans routed the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Sunday afternoon, cruising to a 71-39 win and continuing an upward trend after their upset win over No. 8 Iowa last week.
Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without James Harden, routed the Phoenix Suns 117-93 on Sunday night.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Desmond Shaw flies to the Terminal Island Freeway for tonight's Look At This!
PCH was closed between East Winding Way and West Winding Way as the investigation into the fatal crash continued, CHP officers said.
Fullerton's police chief denied allegations that his officers helped federal agents during a recent immigration operation. Lesley Marin reports.
Nicole Comstock speaks with the coach and some players of the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers, who won their league championship over the weekend in Colorado, despite losing one of their players' fathers in a crash days earlier as they headed to the tournament.
Desmond Shaw flies to downtown Los Angeles for tonight's Look At This!
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.
