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A local school's superintendent's inflated salary and reported over-compensation was the subject of a closed-door meeting on Wednesday night.
Huntington Beach leaders are ready to quash recent violence and crime in the city.
An instructor at a downtown Los Angeles school believes he was placed in "teacher jail" because of two student-submitted science fair projects.
A Southern California city has declared the factory that produces the popular Sriracha hot sauce a public nuisance.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with assault, mayhem and resisting an officer for allegedly attacking a police officer during a rock- and bottle-throwing brawl in Santa Barbara last weekend.
A motorist said she got a $160 ticket for talking on a cellphone that was tucked inside her hijab.
Security and safety questions are at the forefront following a shooting earlier this week at the LAPD's West Traffic Division.
A loud boom heard across Orange County Wednesday that was initially believed to be an earthquake was "sonic-related," officials said.
A Southland woman who beat the odds in overcoming colorectal cancer is making a generous contribution towards cancer research. She's donated a limited-edition Land Rover towards a raffle whose proceeds will benefit The American Cancer Society.
A school in Santa Ana is the scene of controversy after a cellphone video caught one of the school's officers making a rough arrest on a teenager.
Federal judges have selected a former state appellate judge to determine which state prison inmates will go free if the administration of Gov. Jerry Brown fails to meet mandated population deadlines.
UCLA police are looking for a man who peeped into the shower stalls of two students last week.
Water managers are determining if recent storms helped California's dwindling water supplies enough to warrant increases in water deliveries to farms and thirsty cities.
Police discovered the body of a dead newborn girl in a dumpster after the mother led them to the location.
Gov. Jerry Brown has a big lead as he seeks re-election to an unprecedented fourth term, far outpacing any of the three top Republican challengers, according to a Field Poll released Wednesday.
Warren Luckett, the founder of Black Restaurant Week, joined the studio to discuss his passion project, which helps local black-owned restaurants and food trucks thrive. They feature all sorts of food ranging from Caribbean food to Soul food.
Marci Gonzalez highlights local musician El Compa Negro, a Black man whose musical talents expand from those normally associated with his hometown of Compton. He uses his voice to bring the Black and Latin communities together with music.
Newly released California Highway Patrol dashcam footage shows Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi's DUI arrest in Northern California in June.
Authorities are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a carjacking turned shooting in Boyle Heights, after the owner of a car was shot when he refused to hand over his vehicle.
A Riverside homeowner opened fire at a group of armed robbers attempting to enter his apartment, fatally shooting one. He was also struck by gunfire and required medical treatment.
The judge on Monday granted Hill a mental health diversion program, saying the felony charges against him would be dropped if he complies with the plan and obeys all laws over the next two years.
Michelle Weiner, Repair Café organizer, shared some of the repair tickets from a recent event. "So, this person has a broken vase, this one has a doll, this one has a lunchbox that needs to be repaired."
Jose Jimenez, 32, was scheduled to be arraigned on Monday.
The endorsement comes as two Republicans vie for the top two spots in June's primary election amid a crowded, split Democratic field.
As police were conducting evacuations, officers encountered a vicious dog and an officer was attacked.
The judge on Monday granted Hill a mental health diversion program, saying the felony charges against him would be dropped if he complies with the plan and obeys all laws over the next two years.
Michelle Weiner, Repair Café organizer, shared some of the repair tickets from a recent event. "So, this person has a broken vase, this one has a doll, this one has a lunchbox that needs to be repaired."
As police were conducting evacuations, officers encountered a vicious dog and an officer was attacked.
A pedestrian was hospitalized after they were struck by a hit-and-run driver in Northridge on Sunday night, according to Los Angeles Police Department officers.
Los Angeles firefighters recovered a man's body from the beach below the Point Fermin Bluffs in San Pedro early Sunday morning.
A man's suspicious death in Orange County led to a bust at an illegal gambling operation early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy and an innocent driver were hospitalized after a crash stemming from a motorcycle pursuit in Fontana on Sunday.
A burglary suspect who allegedly stole from several people visiting the Riverside National Cemetery in recent months was arrested on Saturday following a pursuit, Riverside County deputies said.
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot late Saturday in the 45000 block of Castile Canyon Road, according to Riverside County deputies.
The Serena Fire is burning behind the Callaway Vineyard and Winery in the 32700 block of Rancho California Road, according to Riverside County firefighters.
"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.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Officials said the incident does not appear to be an intentional act based on a preliminary investigation.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The endorsement comes as two Republicans vie for the top two spots in June's primary election amid a crowded, split Democratic field.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
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.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning.
Cooper Flagg scored 45 points and the Dallas Mavericks ended their longest home losing streak in 32 years at 14 games with a 134-128 victory over the depleted Los Angeles Lakers.
Nolan Schanuel drove in automatic runner Adam Frazier with a one-out sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to lift the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Seattle Mariners.
Shohei Ohtani homered and hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-6 and complete a three-game sweep.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
"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.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
Steve Creech, Wyland Foundation president, discusses Earth Month and what the organization does beyond the designated month for conservation and environmental efforts.
Marshall Campbell Judson, 31, made a Monday court appearance where his arraignment was postponed for three murder charges, as a pursuit crash he was involved in allegedly caused the deaths of Jennifer Alejandra Loera-Zarco, her baby, and Marc Anthony Trejo Saldivar.
A 53-year-old woman was shot and killed by police officers in Harbor Gateway after she refused to follow commands, and waved what appeared to be a hand gun.
“Fix-it Man” David Duran enjoys fixing things and helping people as he serves at Santa Monica’s Repair Café event, saving people money while saving the environment.
Mindy Kaling's illustrious career has brought her on to screens across the world, but now she's tackling the world of publishing with Mindy's Book Studio. She spoke to CBS LA's Jamie Yuccas about her venture.
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.
