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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and a few other law enforcement officers discouraged individuals Thursday from firing guns in the air during New Year's Eve celebrations.
The city's annual Gun Buyback program collected more than 2,000 firearms Wednesday, Los Angeles officials said.
Ventura County Sheriff's Homicide detectives arrested a 20-year-old woman last Friday in connection to the death of a newborn baby found May 21 in a strawberry field.
After 53 years in business, Junior's Restaurant will close its doors on Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. due to a rent dispute.
Four national retailers agreed to recall more than 150,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners after at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children nearly falling out of the recliners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
An elderly woman is dead and two others injured after an apartment fire broke out in Chinatown Wednesday night.
A parade was held along Crenshaw Boulevard Wednesday to mark the start of the seven-day African American festival of Kwanzaa.
One person was killed Wednesday night in a collision between a pickup truck and a sedan in an area east of Palmdale, according to California Highway Patrol.
Authorities say four people are facing murder charges in connection with a police pursuit and crash that killed a woman and a boy Christmas Day.
Police have identified a man suspected of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl as she was walking to school in Lancaster.
A crusade against toy guns that began in 1987 is being re-launched following the elementary school shooting in Connecticut that left dozens dead.
Los Angeles County health officials warned beachgoers Wednesday to be careful when they swim, surf or play in the ocean around discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers until Saturday.
A gun buyback event held Wednesday was so popular that LAPD officials ran out of the gift cards they were using as an incentive.
An apartment fire near Chinatown Wednesday evening left an elderly woman in grave condition and two men injured.
Flights departing Los Angeles International Airport are experiencing delays due to winter storms pummeling much of the Midwest, South and Northeast with rain and snow.
One of the vehicles rolled over and landed near railroad tracks.
Deputies found the vehicle in Alhambra. The suspects were wanted for an armed robbery at a marijuana dispensary east of Pasadena.
The Los Angeles Unified School District received more than $44 million in grant funds from California with the goal of bolstering educational programs at traditionally under-resourced school campuses.
Sky9's Desmond Shaw reports on a marijuana dispensary robbery near Pasadena.
Lesley Marin reports from Inglewood where family, friends and former teammates, along with Inglewood's chief of police, announced a $45,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person that shot and killed 18-year-old Daina Monroe on October 18, 2021.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Wildwood Canyon part of Burbank, which forced evacuation orders and warnings shortly after breaking out on Saturday afternoon.
School officials said they're working to help their student-athletes find other playing opportunities for the 2026 season.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued in parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties after a brush fire broke out near Lake Piru on Saturday afternoon.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are not yet clear.
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Wildwood Canyon part of Burbank, which forced evacuation orders and warnings shortly after breaking out on Saturday afternoon.
School officials said they're working to help their student-athletes find other playing opportunities for the 2026 season.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued in parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties after a brush fire broke out near Lake Piru on Saturday afternoon.
This is the second chance for fans who registered by July 22 to buy tickets.
The collision was reported just before 2 p.m., at 1212 N. Pacific Avenue, according to the Glendale Fire Department.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
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.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
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 looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested in connection with an alleged road rage incident on the 10 Freeway in July, during which police said he pointed a firearm at another vehicle.
As beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie continues to recover from a mystery illness, the Southern California raptor rehabilitation center overseeing her recovery is now accepting notes from the public.
An alleged DUI driver was arrested on Wednesday after they were involved in a collision that left a motorcyclist with severe injuries in Perris, according to Riverside County authorities.
The deputy was taken to a hospital for treatment, where they are in stable condition, according to San Bernardino County officials.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
Mike Trout and Nolan Schanuel hit home runs for the Los Angeles Angels in a 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
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.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
School officials said they're working to help their student-athletes find other playing opportunities for the 2026 season.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off closer Edwin Diaz to give the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, sending the Dodgers to their season-high seventh straight loss.
Mike Trout and Nolan Schanuel hit home runs for the Los Angeles Angels in a 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Westways Senior Features Editor Derrick Lang heads up to the Central Valley to uncover what's new in Kern County for this week's Westways Weekender.
On Sunday, Jazz Night at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood will benefit the Richard Del Belso Animal Rescue. Richard Del's widower, Mark Winkler, and Claire Martin, both acclaimed jazz artists, join CBS LA to talk about the special evening.
This Friday, Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance is hosting a back-to-school event for families to score great deals, fun giveaways and some fun. Del Amo Fashion Center marketing and business development director Nicole Figueroa joins CBS LA to talk about it.
As the return to school approaches, the Burbank Public Library is partnering with the Burbank Eco Council for “Lost & Found Rehomed,” which redistributes clothes to families. Alys Martinez reports.
Saturday marked the first-ever direct Southwest flight from Burbank to Honolulu. Alys Martinez reports.
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.
