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The College of Cardinals, who are in Vatican City to select a new pope to replace Pope Benedict XVI, cut off communication with the media on Wednesday after Italian newspapers reported on confidential pre-conclave proceedings.
Authorities said the badly decomposed body of a man was found Wednesday inside a Santa Ana storage unit where it's believed he had been living.
The Martinez family, who live in Whittier, are not only surprised their missing dog was found and is now back home -- they're thrilled.
The number of paroled sex offenders who are fugitives in California is 15 percent higher today than before Gov. Jerry Brown's sweeping law enforcement realignment law took effect 17 months ago.
A lion killed a volunteer intern at a private wild animal sanctuary near Fresno on Wednesday.
The California Coastal Commission had been expected to decide whether officials can remove fire rings along the Newport Beach shoreline.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and airport officials Wednesday unveiled the north concourse and three aircraft gates at the new Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.
Actress Tiffani Thiessen stopped by KCAL9 Tuesday to show viewers a sneak peek of White Collar's season finale and to discuss her partnership with The Glad Products Company!
Fashion Designer Urbana Chappa stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to tell viewers about her new fashion line, Maison de Urbana!
A 32-year veteran of the Costa Mesa Police Department died overnight following a solo-car crash, it was announced Wednesday.
Delta is adding flights in Los Angeles, continuing a slow-but-steady buildup in one of the world's biggest markets for air travel.
The defeat of a proposed half-cent sales tax increase sent officials at City Hall scrambling Wednesday to determine the next step in trimming the city's $200 million deficit.
Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel will go head-to-head in May in a runoff to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, according to final returns issued early Wednesday morning from the City Clerk's Office.
Los Angeles-based award-winning singer Dessy Di Lauro visited the KCAL9 studios Wednesday to talk about her new CD 'This Is Neo-Ragtime'.
Police said Wednesday an attempted kidnapping at a park in Whittier was not related to a series of abductions last month.
Dr. Sally Ride was honored Friday when a portion of the 101 Freeway was named after the trailblazer.
Knott's Berry Farm's VP of Food and Beverage Laura Brubaker was in the studio to talk about Knott's Berry Farm Summer Nights.
A new art exhibit, titled "Heroes of the Freedomsurrection," opened in Century City this week, planned by The Daily Show's Trevor Noah.
In response to consistently rising temperatures around the world, the City of Los Angeles has appointed its first Chief Heat Officer, who will work to strategize an emergency response in "extreme heat events." Kara Finnstrom reports.
Billionaire businessman and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly considering cutting 10% of Tesla's workforce after having a "super bad feeling" about the current state of the economy.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the suspect fled on a bicycle after stabbing the victim to death.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
An aerial photo shows a smoking F-35 fighter jet next to scorched vegetation in a field at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the suspect fled on a bicycle after stabbing the victim to death.
A 60-year-old father, Shukur Aikebaer, has been identified as the victim who was kidnapped from his Chino Hills home and investigators say he and one of the kidnapping suspects knew each other through a prior working relationship.
In Friday's third executive order regarding the warehouse, she directed city departments not to process Lineage rebuilding plans until the city and the public can review the investigation.
"It is going to be scorching as this high-pressure system is getting stronger and getting closer to us," CBS LA Meteorologist Amber Lee said.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
The shooting victim, a 36-year-old Hemet man, died 19 days after he was shot. The suspect, who was already in custody, is now expected to face murder charges.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
An aerial photo shows a smoking F-35 fighter jet next to scorched vegetation in a field at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
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.
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 partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died.
Eric Lauer tossed one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, Andy Pages homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Cam Smith gave Houston the lead a with two-run double in the sixth inning, Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.
Son Heung-min scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued another executive order regarding the Boyle Heights warehouse disaster, stating that the city will not forward any plans to rebuild at the site until a thorough investigation of the property is complete and any future use has been reviewed. The warehouse operator submitted a building permit to the city earlier this week. Joy Benedict reports.
Shukur Aikebaer's eldest daughter held back tears while describing her father, who was kidnapped from their Chino Hills home and killed. Zach Boetto reports.
Southern California's extreme heat will continue through this weekend. Michele Gile reports.
As a new school year begins, thousands of students across Los Angeles are facing a crisis you can't see inside the classroom. They are homeless. The number of students without a stable place to sleep is rising. CBS LA"s Jasmine Viel spoke with two mothers on different paths that highlight this growing crisis.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the suspect fled on a bicycle after stabbing the victim to death.
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.
