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The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into two California prisons over allegations of rape and sexual abuse of female inmates. The probe follows hundreds of lawsuits alleging abuse. following dozens of lawsuits filed by women who say they
Police say that the intersection will be closed for several hours as their investigation into the deadly crash continues.
Deputy Trevor James Kirk has been charged with a federal civil rights violation after a jury found that he used excessive force when he arrested a woman in Lancaster in June 2023. Video of the incident sparked nationwide outrage.
A convicted serial rapist who authorities say has admitted to raping and assaulting 40 women is being released to Los Angeles County — over the objections of the county's prosecutor and years after another release spurred community outrage.
A sigalert was issued around 11:20 a.m. for the 14 Freeway at Newhall Avenue, where two lanes are closed in addition to the Newhall Avenue onramp.
The suspect was last seen on the southbound 405 Freeway in a brown 2005 Honda Accord, according to police.
Listing agent Kevin Wheeler said the one-bedroom, one-bath bungalow gets a lot of sun, now that the tree is gone.
LAPD officers arrived at the smoke shop business around 1 a.m. and found the front gates ripped off and an ATM stolen from the business.
A 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody after the shooting at Apalachee High School, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging people to stay out of the water at more than 10 beaches after bacteria levels failed to meet health standards when last tested.
Christopher Evans Hubbart admitted to raping 38 women in the Bay Area and Southern California between 1971 and 1982.
Delfino Guadalupe Lopez Fajardo, a 47-year-old father of two and beloved Idyllwild community member, has not been seen since Aug. 15, when family members say he was confronted outside of a gas station along Highway 74.
Video from the scene shows large flames shooting from the car they lit on fire outside of a dealership in University Park early Tuesday morning.
The freeway will close to allow crews to upgrade a concrete barrier.
It happened at around 8:15 a.m. at the Bank of America branch located in the 8300 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Roy Firestone talks about his “One Man Show,” a mixture of storytelling, music, humor and impressions.
The new Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" highlights a frightening story out of Florida, where a long-running dispute between neighbors turned into the fatal shooting of a mother. Director Geeta Gandbhir joins CBS LA.
Dr. David Bronstein, Kaiser Permanente Infectious Disease Specialist, provides an update on this flu season.
Air travel is still disrupted in the Jalisco region of Mexico after cartel-related chaos. Is it still safe to travel to Mexico? Travel Expert Katy Nastro with Going.com shares her thoughts with CBS LA.
Isaac Hale, Occidental College assistant professor of politics, discusses the upcoming State of the Union address.
The crash occurred on the 6900 block of Atlantic Avenue on Saturday.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
Two teens were arrested in connection with an allegedly unprovoked assault and theft at a San Bernardino apartment complex hot tub last week, according to police.
The suspect crashed into a wall near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and San Pedro Street.
The suspect crashed into a wall near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and San Pedro Street.
A Santa Monica police officer shoots suspect who allegedly charged officers with a knife in popular Ocean Avenue park.
A heat advisory went into effect at 10 a.m. Saturday and will remain until Monday evening for parts of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
A 21-year-old Orange County woman was killed in a crash that was allegedly caused by street racing on Thursday night, according to authorities.
California is one of three states that allow children of any age to get married if a parent or guardian signs off.
A Fullerton youth soccer coach was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly used Instagram to solicit a minor for sexual activity.
Wildlife activists named the new eagle that has been seen accompanying Shadow through the treetops and skies of Big Bear.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the buyback will take place Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards and Los Angeles Angels tickets in exchange for the bikes.
Two teens were arrested in connection with an allegedly unprovoked assault and theft at a San Bernardino apartment complex hot tub last week, according to police.
A 48-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after human remains were found during a homicide investigation, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
One person was killed and two others were rescued from inside a San Bernardino County home by U.S. Marines after an explosion on Friday night, according to firefighters.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested for murder after a 17-year-old was fatally shot at an Independence High School football game on Friday night, according to Bakersfield police.
One teenager was killed and another was wounded during a shooting in Moreno Valley earlier this week, resulting in the arrest of a 52-year-old suspect.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
Tommy Edman singled in the winning run with two strikes, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 10 innings.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
In what has become a debate garnering national attention over whether standardized testing should continue to be administered in schools, California legislators are urging the state's public universities to reconsider their policies on SAT and ACT scores.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed $11 billion bond aimed at addressing the state's affordable housing and homelessness crises.
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.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Denis Bouanga scored late in the second half and Los Angeles FC escaped with a 1-1 draw after trailing the Portland Timbers for 75 minutes.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
Daniel Ríos scored his first goal in MLS and Prince Owusu also scored a goal for CF Montreal in a 2-2 tie with the LA Galaxy.
Rookie Ryan Johnson carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning for second time this season and three Los Angeles Angels pitchers combined for a one-hitter in a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers.
The Los Angeles Rams cruised to a 34-0 preseason victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Actress and influencer Hannah Stocking partnered with McCormick and Prince Street Pizza to bring in a new dessert pizza, the Black Currant Big Apple Pie. She joined CBS LA live in studio to show it off.
Precision4Me, an AI-powered tool used at Providence's Orange County hospitals, is helping to improve early cancer screenings. Sandra M. Brown, MS, LCGC Senior Manager, Clinical Genetics & Genomics, and Dillon van den Berg, MS, CGC Senior Genetic Counselor, join CBS LA to explain.
Vacant hospital takes on new meaning thanks to 70 artists, four floors, 80 rooms and eight emotions. The math checks out on this unforgettable experience in central Los Angeles.
It's the dog days of summer in Southern California as a scorching week is ahead. Chloe Carlson reports.
One person was killed and two others were rescued from inside a San Bernardino County home by U.S. Marines after an explosion on Friday night, according to firefighters.
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.
