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A special session called by California Gov. Gavin Newsom began Monday. Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
Max and Byrdie, both Labrador retrievers, made it official with a beautiful backyard ceremony in Newport Beach on Sunday.
The owner of a San Bernardino arcade says that a group of thieves spent multiple days, including Thanksgiving, ransacking his business stealing valuable equipment.
The device was deemed safe by LAPD bomb squad investigators.
Officers were called to the scene after receiving reports that a man was loading a rifle on Broadway. The weapon ended up being fake, police said.
The fire broke out at around 12:20 p.m. at the complex of two-story buildings located in the 4000 block of Penn Mar Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
It happened just after noon near the 19800 block of W. Nordhoff Place, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California said there's "a lot of reason for concern" for the second Trump administration "if the first administration is any indicator."
An investigation was underway Sunday after a man was fatally shot in a driveway in Lancaster.
The National Weather Service said "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where snowfall is forecast to continue into the beginning of the week.
It's the busiest travel day of the year, and if you're planning to head home after the Thanksgiving holiday, be prepared for long lines and delays.
An investigation was underway in the city of Vernon after a man was found dead near railroad tracks.
Erica York, VP federal tax policy at the Tax Foundation, discusses the impacts of tariffs.
Southern California is going to be dry and warm. Temperatures will reach the 80s in several communities around the region.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes late Sunday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Kara Finnstrom speaks with some of the more than 100 condominium owners who are still fighting to return to a normal way of life after their properties were severely impacted by the Palisades Fire last January.
Laurie Perez provides the latest details in the developing situation in Mexico, where the death of the cartel leader known as "El Mencho" has sparked retaliation and violence across the country from alleged cartel members.
The Lebanese restaurant, Pi On Sunset, sits right in front of the closure. Owner Sam Daouk says people are struggling to figure out how to get to the restaurant.
The homeless population in Los Angeles increased in 2026 after declining in 2024 and 2025.
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a man to death in a Santa Monica Pier parking lot.
In a Thursday Facebook post, the center said the transfusion was "an important milestone in her treatment." It was made possible thanks to the resident bald eagle Spirit at the California Living Museum in Bakersfield.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled the 2027 Hollywood Walk of Fame class, with honorees ranging from Idris Elba, Lisa Kudrow, Smashing Pumpkins, Jo Koy and Cheech & Chong
The Lebanese restaurant, Pi On Sunset, sits right in front of the closure. Owner Sam Daouk says people are struggling to figure out how to get to the restaurant.
The homeless population in Los Angeles increased in 2026 after declining in 2024 and 2025.
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a man to death in a Santa Monica Pier parking lot.
In a Thursday Facebook post, the center said the transfusion was "an important milestone in her treatment." It was made possible thanks to the resident bald eagle Spirit at the California Living Museum in Bakersfield.
Also in court were her father, Francisco Gonzalez, 59, and her former boyfriend, Kai Faron Cordrey, 26: all are accused of plotting to kill the father of Gonzalez's daughter during a 2020 custody dispute.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
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.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Lukas MacNaughton and Marcel Hartel scored four minutes apart late in the first half of St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Son Heung-min scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Denis Bouanga added a goal, and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
CBS LA's Jasmine Viel breaks down the latest from D4vd's preliminary hearing.
Crews have been working around the clock to repair a large water main that ruptured last week on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, and as another smaller water line leaked today, businesses in the area say they are concerned.
The effort to curtail the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles suffered a setback, with the number of unsheltered residents increasing in 2026 after declining over the past two years. Tom Wait 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.
