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The bill by Democratic Sen. Cathleen Galgiani of Stockton targets synthetic marijuana or stimulants known as "spice" and "bath salts."
The LAPD Pacific Division was on the scene in the 3600 block of Overland Avenue after authorities received a call around noon on Thursday about a man pointing a gun at fellow employees.
Carol Coronado faces three felony counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in the deaths of her children, ages 3, 2 and 2 months.
The state Senate on Thursday approved legislation requiring California colleges and universities to adopt anti-sexual assault policies that include a written standard for personal consent.
The bill's author, Democratic Sen. Mark Leno of San Francisco, says it's needed to help lift low-wage earners out of poverty.
A Ukrainian television reporter who was arrested outside the El Capitan Theatre after he allegedly rushed Brad Pitt was behind bars Thursday and faced a restraining order filed by the actor .
Dana Hills High School students were released after a four-hour lock down Thursday after an empty rifle or shotgun carrying case was reportedly found in a campus parking lot.
Chef David Hands from Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills stopped by KCAL9 Thursday to show how to make a few appetizers and desserts that will be perfect for your summertime dinner parties.
An arrest was made Thursday in the murder of a man who was found dead in his apartment earlier this week, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Officials unveiled a $1 billion federal plan Thursday to help restore parts of the Los Angeles River.
An anonymous millionaire who has been hiding cash and giving hints to find it on Twitter shared his first clue for the second drop in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon.
A Sun Valley hospital accused of improperly discharging and transporting a homeless patient to Skid Row has agreed to pay $500,000 and adopt new patient discharge policies, city prosecutors announced Thursday.
Julia Parle, Bliss Spa Technician, visited the KCAL9 studios Thursday to show off some of their skin saving products and how you can save time and money by doing the applications at home.
Authorities say a 21-year-old Orange County man shot his family in a murder-suicide earlier this week.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigators Thursday were seeking the public's help in identifying a motorist who killed a bicyclist in a hit-and-run collision.
Juan Fernandez is at Plaza West Covina for the CHiPs For Kids Toy Drive! Come join us and bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child or teen in need this holiday season!
With Christmas just three few weeks away, Sal Flores and Alex Garcia are here to talk about a favorite holiday treat... tamales! The Long Beach International Tamales Festival takes place Dec. 4th from 12-7pm at Long Beach City College
With Christmas just three weeks away, Sal Flores and Alex Garcia are here to talk about a favorite holiday treat... tamales! The Long Beach International Tamales Festival takes place Dec. 4th from 12-7pm at Long Beach City College
Juan Fernandez is at Plaza West Covina for the CHiPs For Kids Toy Drive! Come join us and bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child or teen in need this holiday season!
Juan Fernandez is at Plaza West Covina for the CHiPs For Kids Toy Drive! Come join us and bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child or teen in need this holiday season!
The crash happened near the spot of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters his office considered the views of Nick's siblings, Jake and Romy, when making the decision.
Randi Ethridge is in training with God's Pantry, and she was homeless and addicted to opiates for 20 years. Her rock bottom was her husband's death and losing custody of her children.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Janice Hahn proclaiming Nov. 24, 2026, as APS Awareness Day in Los Angeles County.
Firefighters said that there were "numerous injured patients" after an SUV crashed into the side of a Metro bus in Chatsworth.
The crash happened near the spot of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth.
Randi Ethridge is in training with God's Pantry, and she was homeless and addicted to opiates for 20 years. Her rock bottom was her husband's death and losing custody of her children.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Janice Hahn proclaiming Nov. 24, 2026, as APS Awareness Day in Los Angeles County.
Firefighters said that there were "numerous injured patients" after an SUV crashed into the side of a Metro bus in Chatsworth.
Former Southern California basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and coach Eric Musselman after being dismissed from the team in March.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Police say that the 18-year-old student was taken to the hospital after attending a fraternity function on Saturday.
With a powerful El Niño already predicted to batter Southern California over the winter, forecasters are also cautioning residents to be wary of another phenomenon that may come along with it.
As of Monday, 10 homes in the private Capistrano Bay District have been red-tagged, and seven more have been yellow-tagged.
The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Las Palomas Drive in the La Habra Heights area.
The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta police said.
The deputy was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road a little before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
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.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
FBI Director Kash Patel was grilled for nearly five hours by both Democrats and Republicans about a string of recent negative headlines about the FBI.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper that he would not seek the White House in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run for president.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
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.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
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.
Former Southern California basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and coach Eric Musselman after being dismissed from the team in March.
The Los Angeles Chargers have placed wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve.
Reid Detmers struck out eight over six innings, and Jose Siri and Denzer Guzman each drove in two runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the fading Seattle Mariners 6-4.
Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the Toronto Raptors after all.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 14th consecutive playoff berth with a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds behind Tarik Skubal's seven shutout innings and home runs by Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
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.
Three people were killed when an NBC Los Angeles helicopter crashed in the San Fernando Valley near the scene of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth. Circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
Following a deadly helicopter crash in the San Fernando Valley, CBS LA's Desmond Shaw discusses the realities of covering news in a chopper. He talks with anchor Pat Harvey about the amount of work that goes in behind the scenes to make sure the helicopters are safe and maintained.
Local officials provided an update to the deadly bus and helicopter crash that killed several people in the San Fernando Valley.
Jasmine Viel reports from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, where the U.S. Secret Service is hosting tryouts ahead of the LA28 Olympics and the upcoming presidential election.
Joy Benedict reports from El Monte, where a 48-year-old grandfather was killed on Monday night when he was struck while riding an e-bike just a few blocks from his home.
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.
