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A 27-year-old man Friday was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility to parole for the 2007 murder of a 74-year-old woman during a crime spree at a Hemet apartment complex.
A judge in Orange County Friday pushed back opening statements in the trial of two ex-Fullerton police officers charged in the in-custody death of Kelly Thomas.
A 15-year-old boy was taken into police custody Friday in the murder of his father.
Two detectives from the Riverside Police Department both received a Medal of Valor Friday for their bravery during a shootout in February that helped bring the Christopher Dorner saga to an end.
Quincy Jones is suing Michael Jackson's estate claiming he is owed royalties on some of the superstar's hits and was improperly deprived of a producer credit on music used in the "This Is It" film.
The National Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami danger for Hawaii, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California following a powerful earthquake off Japan's east coast.
After serving two years of a four-year sentence, Conrad Murray is tentatively scheduled to be released from jail Monday.
Police say a 32-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman he met through Craigslist may have committed the same crime to other women.
Authorities say they've rescued two teenagers who were trapped in the Los Angeles wash underneath the Laurel Canyon Bridge in Arleta.
A 13-year-old boy who became one of the nation's youngest killers when he shot his neo-Nazi father to death as the man slept should be incarcerated in a state juvenile justice facility to protect him and the public.
Variety is reporting the death of director Hal Needham.
Authorities say a 22-year-old man has been charged in the stabbing death of a man at a Huntington Beach apartment.
A murder suspect was killed Friday morning following a shooting spree and high-speed chase in Kern County.
Authorities say two people have been attacked by a pit bull in South Los Angeles.
A San Fernando Valley woman has become the first person in Los Angeles County to die from influenza-related complications this season.
Sky9 was over the scene in South Los Angeles as the pursuit suspect, wanted for a carjacking, stopped and got out of the white sedan he was driving. The suspect surrendered to police at Santa Rosalia Drive.
Sky9 was over the scene as rubber began to come off the white sedan's tires as the suspect zigzagged through South LA.
The suspect, who is wanted for grand theft auto, is driving in South Los Angeles and CBSLA Sky9 reporter Desmond Shaw reported there may be a minor inside the vehicle.
Sky9 is over the scene as LAPD officers continue to pursue the suspect in South LA.
Sky9 was over the scene at Garfield and Valley Boulevard in Alhambra where the crash took place. All three occupants of the car deputies were chasing were arrested.
Through her attorney, Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in her DUI case.
It is estimated that between 10 to 25 percent of people experiencing homelessness have pets, but access to veterinary care is often out of reach.
A suspect wanted for allegedly injuring a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has been arrested after leading police on a pursuit before crashing and then barricading himself inside a car in Beverly Hills on Sunday, prompting an hours-long standoff with police.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
There will be 10 official fan zones throughout Los Angeles County where people can enjoy the FIFA World Cup matches.
It is estimated that between 10 to 25 percent of people experiencing homelessness have pets, but access to veterinary care is often out of reach.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
There will be 10 official fan zones throughout Los Angeles County where people can enjoy the FIFA World Cup matches.
California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Aerial footage shows the bear in a Pacoima neighborhood, surprising neighbors, exciting dogs and causing a brief lockdown of the Sara Coughlin Elementary School campus.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the Oak Hills area, near Hesperia, on Saturday.
Riverside County firefighters have fully contained the Gopher Fire, which broke out in southern Riverside County on Saturday afternoon and temporarily forced evacuation orders for some residents.
The team will move from El Segundo to the Coachella Valley beginning with the 2026-27 season.
The Sunshine Motel, at 570 N. H Street, was also found to be unsafe due to health and safety violations and was red-tagged for closure.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
At least 18 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Los Angeles placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Oswald Peraza hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets.
Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The stars are out at the Met Gala, walking the red carpet adorned in clothing designed for the "Costume Art" theme.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Evelyn Taft tracks the light showers coming to Southern California.
An armed suspect who was wanted for the alleged attempted murder of an LA County sheriff's deputy was arrested following a nearly 12-hour standoff in Beverly Hills on Sunday, during which he was also holding a hostage. Jeff Nguyen reports.
It is estimated that between 10 to 25 percent of people experiencing homelessness have pets, but access to veterinary care is often out of reach.
The Bash family celebrated the rebuild of their wildfire-destroyed home in the Pacific Palisades.
A state-led investigation found that State Farm allegedly violated the law in handling insurance claims regarding the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Mike Rogers reports.
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.
