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A Mexican national pleaded guilty in Los Angeles Monday to charges he hacked into hundreds of computers to extort victims into making sexually explicit videos for him.
Heavy rains caused part of the Ortega (74) Highway west of Lake Elsinore to fall away and crews will need to shut down a lane Tuesday to make repairs, a Caltrans official said today.
A man arrested last year in connection with the 1981 slaying of a 55-year-old Lancaster resident pleaded not guilty Monday to murder and burglary charges.
The state Legislature has approved emergency legislation that will let newly elected council members take office in the scandal-plagued Los Angeles County city of Bell.
Three Manhattan Beach police officers have been fired for their involvement in a hit-and-run crash that they allegedly sought to cover up.
Beaches in Long Beach have been closed due to a sewage release into the Los Angeles River.
Tustin police are investigating the death of a woman who was hit and then dragged for about a mile by a car driven by a 70-something motorist.
A 400-pound sumo wrestler has officially captured the Guinness World Record as the heaviest man to complete a marathon.
Criminal charges have been filed against a registered sex offender who's accused of trying to kidnap a 25-year-old woman at a Metro station in southeast Los Angeles last week.
Investigators say they found hundreds of photos of "young girls naked and being raped" and 88 movies, including one file titled, "Venezuela Girls 3-4 years old."
Anthem Blue Cross, the largest health plan in California, is reducing and delaying rate hikes -- moves the state insurance commissioner says will save policyholders at least $40 million.
A settlement was reached Monday between a collector and Michael Jackson's estate regarding a canceled auction of the late singer's memorabilia.
Taking an unsafe turn on your Harley in Riverside County? You better be prepared to pay up.
The Glendale Police Department has placed two more of its officers on administrative leave, bringing the total to eight who are now facing pending legal cases.
New guidelines for parents say children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are two-years-old instead of one. And some kids should ride in booster seats until age 12.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
Earlier this month, Britney Spears voluntarily checked into rehab, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Glendale police said the suspects bought designer items online and returned counterfeits that cost Nordstrom roughly $50,000.
The DMV's San Pedro office will be closed until further notice because of flooding.
A call came into the Los Angeles Police Department around 2:27 p.m. about five, possibly armed suspects at the school. No evidence of any crime or suspects was found, according to the LAPD.
It's a Sunday night, and inside the Mattress Central showroom, people lie on blanket-covered mattresses as chimes and soothing frequencies sound out.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
The DMV's San Pedro office will be closed until further notice because of flooding.
Glendale police said the suspects bought designer items online and returned counterfeits that cost Nordstrom roughly $50,000.
A call came into the Los Angeles Police Department around 2:27 p.m. about five, possibly armed suspects at the school. No evidence of any crime or suspects was found, according to the LAPD.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
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.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near the Riverside-San Bernardino county line on Wednesday night, which was then followed by a smaller 2.7-magnitude aftershock.
Police say that the driver of a Honda Civic lost control of their car, which veered off the side of the highway and rolled to the bottom of a steep embankment in Lake Elsinore on Wednesday afternoon.
A San Bernardino County high school coach was arrested for allegedly sleeping with a 15-year-old girl he met at a water polo match in October last year, police said.
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.
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.
Nkosi Tafari headed in Son Heung-Min's free kick in second-half stoppage time and LAFC beat Toluca FC 2-1 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5.
Javier Sanoja singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Miami Marlins over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi left a game against the White Sox in Chicago after two innings with left shoulder tightness.
Rookie Sam Antonnaci hit a tying triple with two outs in the ninth inning and Colson Montgomery had a winning single in the 10th, lifting the Chicago White Sox over Los Angeles 3-2 for a three-game sweep that extended the Angels' losing streak to six.
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.
County officials say property owners who cannot pay on time due to wildfire damage should submit a Penalty Cancellation Request starting May 1. Jasmine Viel reports.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team. Zach Boetto reports.
A new twist in the search for a woman not seen since last December. Now, her disappearance being described as suspicious.
Sound bath practitioners in Los Angeles have taken over a Los Angeles mattress store. CBS LA's Alys Martinez shows us how they are mixing business with wellness.
County officials say property owners who cannot pay on time due to wildfire damage should submit a Penalty Cancellation Request starting May 1. Jasmine Viel reports.
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.
