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The substance abuse counselor accused of driving drunk while a dying man was stuck on the hood of her car was charged with murder on Tuesday.
"Two and a Half Men" star Angus T. Jones is under fire for criticizing the show -- even going so far as to call it "filth" -- in an online video where he professes his religious beliefs.
A 21-year-old Alhambra woman was hospitalized Tuesday after falling 30 feet from a waterfall in Eaton Canyon.
A judge warned a former Lomita restaurant owner convicted of second-degree murder involving the October 2009 disappearance of his wife against representing himself in court on Tuesday.
Authorities are searching for a Lakewood woman and her friend who went missing after a trip to Joshua Tree National Park over the weekend.
Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Dianne Feinstein are among six Senate Democrats calling for an investigation after last month's record jump in gasoline prices.
Lawyers for Halle Berry and her ex-boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry, attended a hearing in family court Tuesday morning.
It is not news when Republicans try to block access to the ballot box for poor, minority and elderly voters. What is unusual is that Republicans are admitting it.
New federal figures ranked California 32nd out of 50 states in graduating high school students - and the Los Angeles Unified School District is even worse.
Authorities Tuesday announced that they have arrested a man in connection with a triple homicide in Ontario.
If the measure is approved, Village Trailer Park - one of the city's last holdouts of affordable housing - may soon be gone.
We've got some interesting weather headed our way over the next several days. Two frontal boundaries are expected to drift through the area, bringing us varying amounts of rain.
No one can equate to God. And, it's about time someone stood up to Jamie Foxx and his ilk to teach them that – or at least try to teach them that.
A former teacher at a Catholic school in Whittier claims students could be in danger because of a man who is allegedly stalking the principal.
The fire has threatened several homes in the area, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters are responding to a fire burning in brush near 560 N. Western Ave. in San Pedro.
Here are the latest headlines in local news and weather. Updated twice daily.
A vegetation fire has burned about one acre of grass in San Pedro.
Three people were killed in a violent collision on the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach early Thursday morning.
"With profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles has been facing a financial crisis due in part to changes to federal Medicaid funding.
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Brandon Mendez, 19, suffered a fractured spine and skull after a man accused of intentionally crashing into 10 people ran him over in Culver City last month.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles has been facing a financial crisis due in part to changes to federal Medicaid funding.
Billboards in Inglewood are at the heart of a high-stakes battle over advertising revenue, control of city finances and political influence as the city prepares to host massive crowds for upcoming events.
Brandon Mendez, 19, suffered a fractured spine and skull after a man accused of intentionally crashing into 10 people ran him over in Culver City last month.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Metrolink has opted to suspend routes heading through Orange County this week due to an extended period of high tides that are expected to batter the Southern California coast.
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.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion, Powerball says.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
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.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
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.
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.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 to snap a five-game road losing streak.
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Kansas City 6-5 for only their second victory in 10 games.
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a 4-2 win.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
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.
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.
In South Los Angeles, community members are keeping watch, looking for any sign of immigration enforcement in their neighborhoods and with students heading back to class, that watch is taking on new urgency. CBS LA reporter Luzdelia Cabaello went along one of Union Del Barrio’s volunteer patrols.
Billboards in Inglewood are at the heart of a high-stakes battle over advertising revenue, control of city finances and political influence as the city prepares to host massive crowds for next year's Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympics after hosting eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer.
Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom, joins CBS LA to give the scoop on the growing trend of astrotourism.
Football is back! With the NFL training camps wrapping up and the regular season quickly approaching, it's time to look at the league's toughest groups of teams. Former NFL Network and Denver Broncos reporter Elisa Hernandez argues that the NFC West is the best division, with the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. The Sporting Tribune writer opts for the AFC West and it's superior coaches like the Los Angeles Chargers' Jim Harbaugh and the Kansas City Chiefs' Andy Reid. Graham Metzker hosts, and wonders if there could be a Rams-Chargers Super Bowl this season in LA, in the latest Sports Central Showdown.
As students return to the classroom for the start of the school year, Southern California will continue to be warm and humid. A lull in the heat will come toward the end of the week as a low-pressure system moves south from the Pacific Northwest.
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.
