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A former public official accused of orchestrating a scam that nearly bankrupt the Southern California city of Bell set up a secret retirement fund containing $4.5 million.
A graffiti artist whose work is displayed in the "Art in the Streets" exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art has been sentenced to six months in jail in Los Angeles for a probation violation.
Nissan is recalling nearly 200,000 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 sport utility vehicles sold in the U.S. because of a problem that could cause the steering column to break and the driver to lose control.
He was shot in the jaw and in the chest.
A man who was found shot to death in a hallway of a Van Nuys motel was identified Monday as 29-year-old Larry David Green of Northridge.
A 68-year-old Anaheim man was arrested Monday on suspicion of shooting at his son for leaving too many cigarette butts in the backyard.
KCET, which severed its long-standing ties with PBS at the beginning of the year, announced Monday that it has sold its Sunset Boulevard production studios to the Church of Scientology.
A body found on the shoulder of a roadway south of Winchester was identified Monday as that of a missing 36-year-old French Valley woman.
A trucker was killed Monday when his big rig overturned and erupted in flames on Interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore.
An Orange County woman is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for the conviction of those responsible for dognapping her Chihuahua.
The California state Senate has approved a bill that would increase fines for texting or using a handheld cell phone while driving.
The Energy and Environment Committee gave analysts 30 days to figure out what needs to happen legally for the positions to be created.
Real estate mogul Donald Trump suggested in an interview Monday that President Barack Obama had been a poor student who did not deserve to be admitted to the Ivy League universities he attended.
Chef and author Cristina Ferrare visited the KCAL9 studios Monday and whipped up a fresh seasonal dish.
The Navy has concluded that it would have been dangerous to stop an underwater training blast believed to have killed three or four dolphins last month off San Diego Bay.
As evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday night, a group of angered residents took to an emergency city council meeting to express continued concern.
The blaze broke out just before 9:30 a.m. near Las Virgenes Road and Mulholland Highway and has burned 5 acres, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
During their investigation, Simi Valley police determined that the man intentionally rammed his car into the donut shop after he became upset that it was closed.
Nearly two years after a 32-year-old man was found fatally shot in Moreno Valley, Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators have announced an arrest in connection with the homicide.
Thousands of dollars have been raised for a John Wayne Airport employee who became the subject of a viral video on social media, which showed him clearly working through pain. He says it's all to help put his 90-year-old mother through hospice care.
The blaze broke out just before 9:30 a.m. near Las Virgenes Road and Mulholland Highway and has burned 5 acres, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
During their investigation, Simi Valley police determined that the man intentionally rammed his car into the donut shop after he became upset that it was closed.
Wild video shows the moments when a sheared tree branch got stuck to a truck carrying U-Haul storage boxes in North Hollywood over the weekend before damaging a dozen parked cars.
Deputies said the chase began in Compton.
Carlos Gauna, The Malibu Artist, said he's seen plenty of sharks, but last week was the first time he's ever had a shark make contact with his camera.
Thousands of dollars have been raised for a John Wayne Airport employee who became the subject of a viral video on social media, which showed him clearly working through pain. He says it's all to help put his 90-year-old mother through hospice care.
Emotions ran high at an emergency city council meeting in Garden Grove on Tuesday night, where residents gathered to demand accountability after being evacuated from their homes for nearly a week due to an ongoing chemical crisis at an aerospace facility.
At a Fountain Valley Red Cross evacuation shelter, Ace Kelley is trying to keep his spirits up as he prepares for another long night sleeping in his truck with his cats. He is frustrated that he still can't go home.
CalEPA provides a full list of businesses subject to environmental regulation across California, including information on previous violations and evaluations conducted at the facilities.
Orange County officials say about 16,000 residents remain evacuated from their homes.
Nearly two years after a 32-year-old man was found fatally shot in Moreno Valley, Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators have announced an arrest in connection with the homicide.
Outrage filled the room at the Temecula City Council meeting on Tuesday night, when hundreds of community members and city leaders gathered to fight back against a proposed high-voltage system that would cut through the city.
CalEPA provides a full list of businesses subject to environmental regulation across California, including information on previous violations and evaluations conducted at the facilities.
On October 20, 1994, Southern California Edison employees discovered the body of a woman in the desert on Eagle Mountain Road, about a half a mile north of the 10 Freeway, in Desert Center.
More than a week after a series of large wildfires broke out across Southern California and burned nearly 23,000 acres of land, firefighters are finally reaching full containment of the Santa Rosa Island, Sandy, Bain and Verona fires.
Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Florida sought to sue Washington and California for allegedly issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
CBS News has learned the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker before her disappearance in the Bahamas had an infrared camera capable of detecting heat radiation.
Florida sought to sue Washington and California for allegedly issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
President Trump on Tuesday underwent a "6 month physical" at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, he posted on social media.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
Five-time Pro Bowl safety Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a multiyear extension, which is reportedly worth more than $75 million over three years.
Mookie Betts homered twice, driving in five runs, and Kiké Hernández, Andy Pages and Will Smith went deep as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Colorado Rockies 15-6 on Tuesday night.
Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Rohan Ramadas as their assistant general manager of strategy and data systems.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Even as evacuation orders have been lifted following the Garden Grove chemical crisis, Orange County supervisor Vicente Sarimento said there are still many concerns about the possible impacts. He said officials will be conducting a full investigation to try and find out how the initial leak took place.
The American Cancer Society has released updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Fola May, a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, discusses the new recommendations and things to look up for.
A man intentionally rammed his car into a donut shop in Simi Valley. Police said the man was upset the business was closed.
A low-pressure system to the north of Southern California is going to push temperatures below average.
A fundraising effort for a John Wayne Airport employee and military veteran still working despite a chronic injury, has reached tens of thousands of dollars. Hunter Sowards reports, speaking with James Blair, who says he continues to work so he can put his mother through hospice care.
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.
