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A jury Thursday awarded $65 million in punitive damages to a woman who was sexually abused by a male nursing assistant at a Tarzana hospital.
Reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County fell by 28 percent in 2010 to the lowest level in 21 years, according to the county Commission on Human Relations' annual report released Thursday.
Suzanne O'Connor has been seeking out bargains for the last 25 years having learned the inside secrets of bargain hunting from her mom, L.A.'s original Bargain Lady and 1980's CBS 2 "Super Shopper, Geri Cook.
An American pleasure boat skipper was in federal custody Thursday on charges of smuggling immigrants from Mexico into the U.S. illegally.
Demi Moore is ending her marriage to fellow actor Ashton Kutcher, she told The Associated Press Thursday.
Criminals posing as fire inspectors may target Los Angeles County business owners in a scam reportedly occurring throughout California.
Thinking of making a pie from scratch for Thanksgiving? Don't get out that rolling pin without some helpful tips from Marie Callender's.
The CX-5 is the first new Mazda to debut with the Japanese auto-maker's new direction in styling. A more aggressive front end replaces previous Mazda's 'smiling grill'-look.
Wyer is the author of "Violated Online: How Online Slander Can Destroy Your Life & What You Must Do to Protect Yourself," which educates readers about the dangers of the Internet with personal experiences of those who have been affected by slanderous statements posted online.
An Orange County father has pleaded guilty to stalking a 13-year-old girl on transit buses. Deputies say Martin Aguilar, 44, followed his victim onto an OCTA bus in Mission Viejo every morning for the past six weeks.
At least 23 "Occupy LA" demonstrators were arrested Thursday morning for unlawful assembly during a scheduled march.
Tougher times and healthier lifestyles are just a couple of factors behind an increase in the number of Americans living well into their "golden years".
A man who co-owned a gold trading company was sentenced to death Thursday for masterminding his estranged wife's murder in a Century City parking garage in 2008.
The United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters Local 2010 both voted to ratify tentative agreements reached with the district.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
The Redlands Unified School District is adding more cameras, higher fencing and more randomized police dog searches across campuses.
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The United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters Local 2010 both voted to ratify tentative agreements reached with the district.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
The Redlands Unified School District is adding more cameras, higher fencing and more randomized police dog searches across campuses.
Mallett managed to wave as she landed at the airport, transferring from a Las Vegas hospital to the UCI burn unit in Orange. She suffers from burns on over 40% of her body.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office believes there may be additional victims.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
Mallett managed to wave as she landed at the airport, transferring from a Las Vegas hospital to the UCI burn unit in Orange. She suffers from burns on over 40% of her body.
A man reported that his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend was at their house, causing a disturbance. The suspect, a man in his 20s, reportedly reached for his waistband but left before deputies arrived, according to OCSD.
On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built. It's next to Michael McFadden's jewelry store, and he says the trees were supposed to stay.
Dozens of alleged Mexican Mafia members were arrested when FBI investigators served warrants at several locations across Southern California early Thursday.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Ty Simpson was a starter for only one season with the Crimson Tide, passing for 3,567 yards and leading them to the Rose Bowl after three seasons as a backup.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
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Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. The Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center, or OCCTAC, offers music therapy, art, and therapy programs to low-income and special needs families.
The Redlands Unified School District is increasing security measures on its campuses after a student was caught with a loaded gun. Some of those measures include adding more cameras, higher fencing and more randomized police dog searches across campuses.
A man rescued a stray kitten on the 405 Freeway in Sawtelle, and now “Jammie” is thriving and getting ready for adoption.
A woman in her 70s was beaten and robbed by two masked individuals after they broke into her Hollywood Hills home. Police are increasing patrols in the area, as they continue to search for the suspects.
Brooklyn Mallet and her friend were off-roading in St. George earlier this month, when their Polaris RZR overturned and burst into flames. Mallet returned Thursday night to receive treatment at the UCI burn unit in Orange.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
