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A man was fatally shot Wednesday evening by someone firing from outside his Carson home.
Arsenic is a dangerous poison that for decades has frightened people by its name alone, but now the substance is finding its way into popular foods.
Current L.A. City Attorney Carmen Trutanich faced off against four major opponents competing for L.A. County District Attorney at a candidate forum Wednesday.
One of the co-founders of the Pinkberry frozen yogurt chain is being sued for allegedly beating a homeless man with a tire iron after seeing the man with a sexually-explicit tattoo.
A San Clemente man claims his neighbor purposely poisoned two dogs, killing one of them. The neighbor insists it was all a horrible accident.
One person died and two others were taken to trauma centers in critical condition following a head-on collision in Garden Grove Wednesday.
Former USC Trojans, pro football players and personal friends were all in mourning Wednesday dealing with the news of Junior Seau's death, apparently by his own hand.
The man suspected of punching a fellow rider aboard a Santa Monica Big Blue Bus in West Los Angeles was interviewed by Los Angeles police detectives but not arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
Mother's Day is all about breakfast in bed, handmade gifts and fresh flowers. But how did this holiday get its start?
After four break-ins in four months, one San Bernadino homeowner had enough.
A construction crew ruptured an 8-inch natural gas line in Irvine Wednesday, causing a leak that prompted the evacuation of nearby Northwood High School and kept about 70 people out of their homes for hours.
The jeweler who helped design the engagement ring Brad Pitt recently gave Angelina Jolie is suing Hollywood blogger Perez Hilton for libel.
The public's help is needed to identify three May Day protestors who attacked Los Angeles Police officers from behind.
Scarlett Johansson received the 2,470th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday, two days before the release of her latest film, the expected box office blockbuster "The Avengers," in which she will reprise the role of Black Widow she played in "Iron Man 2" in 2010.
Police conducted a homicide investigation Wednesday after finding a woman dead inside a home in Long Beach.
The magnitude-2.9 earthquake struck about 8 miles south-southeast of Malibu just after 9 a.m. Jasmine Viel reports.
A water main break caused a sinkhole to form in a Hollywood Hills neighborhood early Monday morning.
A broke fire hydrant sent water gushing hundreds of feet into the air in Burbank Monday morning.
Video showed someone pointing a gun at a crowd during a street takeover in South Los Angeles late Sunday night.
No one was hurt after a Union Pacific train carrying lumber derailed in Colton Monday morning.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
A speed camera safety system will begin issuing citations along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in the coming months in hopes of cracking down on dangerous driving and deadly crashes.
It happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of Eighth Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department officers.
Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the U.S. into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
A speed camera safety system will begin issuing citations along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in the coming months in hopes of cracking down on dangerous driving and deadly crashes.
It happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of Eighth Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department officers.
Jonathan Rodriguez, 33, is accused of fleeing the country after he allegedly killed a teen in a hit-and-run crash in Exposition Park nearly two years ago.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
An e-bike ban at Newport Beach schools has unintentionally sparked disputes between students and neighbors.
Lifeguards said that the victim was seen bodysurfing at the beach before he was found unconscious on Wednesday afternoon.
An Orange County father is facing child endangerment charges for a crash that left his 12-year-old son with significant injuries last year while he was illegally riding an e-motorcycle.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
Riverside police said that the driver, an 88-year-old man, was questioned at the scene.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said if Harold Wachter were to move in, he would be the fourth sexually violent predator proposed for release in the rural Antelope Valley in the past five years.
Deputies said that the suspect vandalized a Flock Safety camera and threatened to stab the contractor who was installing a new license plate reading camera in Palm Desert.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
ICE has granted a $16.7 million no-bid contract for 6,000 gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a new use-of-force tool that the agency claims will help officers control resisting detainees.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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.
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.
Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 in the teams' preseason finale.
Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
The Los Angeles Rams have reacquired veteran receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in a trade for running back Jarquez Hunter.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is headed to the 15-day injured list after leaving Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a blister on his middle finger.
Pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim singled home Lane Thomas with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
High heat and muggy weather are expected to continue battering Southern California on Friday. Paul Deanno and Tina Patel, who reports on an air conditioning outage at Cal State LA, provide the latest on the uncharacteristic summer weather.
Long Beach police are searching for a domestic violence suspect who was gone after an hours-long standoff that involved LBPD SWAT personnel overnight. Mark Liu reports.
A speed camera safety system will begin issuing citations along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in the coming months in hopes of cracking down on dangerous driving and deadly crashes. Kara Finnstrom reports.
A woman in her 30s was killed in a two-car crash in Koreatown early Friday morning and an alleged DUI driver was arrested for the incident. Amanda Starrantino reports.
Amber Lee takes a look at the hot temperatures and high humidity that continue to impact most of Southern California in her NEXT Weather Forecast.
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.
