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Classes have been cancelled at Muscoy Elementary School after a janitor discovered a body early Friday morning.
The Fullerton police officers charged in the beating death of a 37-year-old homeless man appeared in court Friday.
Kim Kardashian reportedly warned her family before she filed for divorce from Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage.
Councilwoman Jan Perry stepped down from her leadership role amid what she said was a flurry of backroom politics and behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
An Escondido man is behind bars Friday on charges stemming from what police said is the most disturbing case of "peeping" they have ever seen
The Crystal Cathedral is under fire again after Pastor Jim Kok sent an e-mail to congregants asking for meals for Rev. Robert Schuller and his wife, who is recovering from a bout with pneumonia.
State budget cuts may wipe out a 200-member elite security detail that has been keeping a close eye on Gov. Jerry Brown since he became attorney general.
A prominent web site is making its mark on the world of online dating, but is it really just a vehicle for prostitution?
Officials in Riverside are looking for a pickup driver who allegedly dragged a German Shepherd puppy behind their vehicle while tied to a rope.
It was a crime and verdict that stunned a nation, but the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson -- O.J. Simpson's ex-wife -- literally destroyed her younger sister, Tanya.
Earlier reports that a vehicle struck 2 adults and 3 children in a residential area near the intersection of East Civic Center Drive and North Bush Street in Santa Ana have been updated. Police now say the eldest child escaped being hit.
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, a new application for the iPhone and iPad helps shoppers save time and money.
Norwalk police confirm to KCAL9 that the latest victim in a rash of snatch-and-run gold chain robberies and crimes targeting the elderly was a 93-year-old woman.
A group of people, who aided and comforted victims inside Salon Meritage during a gunman's deadly rampage last month, said that they do not want to be called heroes during an exclusive interview with CBS2 News about that tragic day.
Closing arguments concluded Thursday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
The singer is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
On the evening of June 8, 2025, a group of protestors downtown Los Angeles at the Main Street overpass of the 101 Freeway targeted law enforcement officers, essentially trapping them under the freeway overpass while throwing burning objects at them.
Around 10 a.m., lifeguards spotted an approximate 10-foot great white shark feeding on a sea lion carcass at Sunset Beach. "The shark was exhibiting aggressive behavior near shore," HB lifeguards wrote on social media.
On the evening of June 8, 2025, a group of protestors downtown Los Angeles at the Main Street overpass of the 101 Freeway targeted law enforcement officers, essentially trapping them under the freeway overpass while throwing burning objects at them.
Around 10 a.m., lifeguards spotted an approximate 10-foot great white shark feeding on a sea lion carcass at Sunset Beach. "The shark was exhibiting aggressive behavior near shore," HB lifeguards wrote on social media.
Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Chung said the Los Angeles County DA's Office is still waiting for autopsy reports for Rob and Michele Reiner.
Aerial footage showed several agents at a residence in the 30 block of Brisbane Court in Tustin.
Police reopened both directions of the 101 Freeway after a nearly five-hour operation with LAFD.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A bat found on the Fullerton College campus last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
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.
Menifee police are seeking help from the public in locating a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 59-year-old man in December 2025.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
A Chino man has sparked debate amongst his neighbors after removing the grass from his front yard and replacing it with a home garden.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
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.
Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard chipped in with three assists as the Edmonton Oilers staved off elimination by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1.
Janson Junk scattered three hits over six scoreless innings, pitching the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win over Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Colson Montgomery homered in the second off Angels starter José Soriano (5-1), ending his shutout streak at 25 2/3 innings.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
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.
Levain Bakery is New York famous for its 6-ounce chocolate chip walnut cookies, and now has 3 Los Angeles locations.
Doug Shupe, AAA spokesperson, shares ways to celebrate the 100-year-old Route 66, including at the Santa Monica Pier.
Nick Morton shares his real-life story, pivoting himself from work in Hollywood to moving into a construction career.
Matt Klink, political strategist, discusses who came out strong, and disadvantages other candidates faced.
Donna Tetreault, parenting journalist, says there is a teen mental health crisis and AI could be a danger if it replaces real-life connections.
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.
