Boxer: 'Wave Of Defaults' Coming If Effort To Ease Refinancing Fails
Sen. Barbara Boxer is calling on lawmakers to give millions the chance to refinance their home loans or face another potential meltdown in the housing market.
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Sen. Barbara Boxer is calling on lawmakers to give millions the chance to refinance their home loans or face another potential meltdown in the housing market.
Nineteen restaurant chains across the country have agreed to participate in the National Restaurant Association's Kids Live Well initiative, which aims to combat childhood obesity.
Democrat Janice Hahn has defeated Republican Craig Huey in a bitter congressional race.
The California State University system's Board of Trustees Tuesday voted to approve a 12 percent tuition hike for the upcoming fall semester.
While many lawmakers expect an estimated $200 million windfall from firms that maintain a "physical presence" in California, former State Senator George Runner is not one of them.
Residents are bitterly divided over the city's plans to drill for oil on land that had initially been purchased as a nature preserve to drive away potential drillers.
Netflix is raising its prices for the millions of subscribers who use the service to rent DVDs through the mail and watch video over the Internet.
Southern California's median home price dipped five percent last month to $285,000 from June 2010, its fourth consecutive year-over-year decline in as many months.
Facebook and Time Warner are ganging up on bullies to address a problem that torments millions of children and young adults.
A woman drove her car into a popular Sherman Oaks clothing store Monday after she said her sandals got caught up in the accelerator.
It's official: the Department of Water & Power is among the least popular businesses in all of the U.S.
99-Cents Only and other stores are seeing their sales decline after years of growth — and one analyst said on Monday it's another sign of even deeper downturn.
Federal officials said the charges against two former bank employees, a mortgage broker and three others include crafting bogus loan applications and bribery in order to defraud lenders.
Stocks are opening sharply lower after the government said businesses added the fewest jobs in June in more than a year. The unemployment rate rose to 9.2 percent.
Two of the nation's biggest financial services firms are getting into the unemployment insurance business in California.
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.
The Santa Clarita City Council pledged to quickly rebuild its Old Town Newhall after fire destroyed seven businesses on Monday.
The Huntington Park Police Department is in pursuit of a carjacking suspect near Atwater Village.
A big rig hauling tires caught fire on the 5 Freeway on Tuesday night, creating a massive traffic backup in the San Fernando Valley as crews worked to control the flames and clear the debris.
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.
The Santa Clarita City Council pledged to quickly rebuild its Old Town Newhall after fire destroyed seven businesses on Monday.
The Huntington Park Police Department is in pursuit of a carjacking suspect near Atwater Village.
A big rig hauling tires caught fire on the 5 Freeway on Tuesday night, creating a massive traffic backup in the San Fernando Valley as crews worked to control the flames and clear the debris.
The first day of school is always an exciting time, but for Wilson High School in Long Beach, today was extra special as students celebrated the start of the school's 100th year.
The FBI said a Los Angeles man was extradited from Colombia to the United States to face child sex tourism charges.
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.
Police said they arrived to an apartment complex and found a man with a knife who had allegedly stabbed a woman.
A San Clemente man is paralyzed after he jumped into the ocean to rescue two kids caught in a rip current.
Triple-digit heat coupled with gusty winds has prompted a red flag warning for parts of Los Angeles County.
Following the conclusion of the Orange County District Attorney's criminal investigation into a days-long chemical crisis at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove that forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, a $100 million damages claim program has been established for people impacted by the incident.
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.
An alleged DUI driver was arrested following a crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside over the weekend that killed a 15-year-old, according to police.
Triple-digit heat coupled with gusty winds has prompted a red flag warning for parts of Los Angeles County.
The life of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie was celebrated during Sunday's Ontario Tower Buzzers game, where thousands paid homage to the beloved raptor that died earlier this month. Half of the game's ticket proceeds were donated to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
Two teens were arrested in connection with an allegedly unprovoked assault and theft at a San Bernardino apartment complex hot tub last week, according to police.
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.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are racing to reach a deal on changes to the state's wildfire liability system, with just days remaining before the legislative session ends.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
California lawmakers are pushing a package of energy bills aimed at lowering electricity costs and making clean energy more accessible as residents continue to face some of the highest utility rates in the country.
California lawmakers could pass a first-in-the-nation ban on social media accounts for children under 16 and add $1 million fines on the tech industry.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
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.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
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.
José Ramírez drove in five runs with three doubles, Steven Kwan had five singles and the streaking Cleveland Guardians overcame an early five-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 in 10 innings.
Ozzie Albies singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angles 4-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Dodgers' six-game winning streak in a matchup of first-place clubs.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Parker Messick pitched six innings of one-run ball and Austin Hedges hit a two-run homer in the Cleveland Guardians' 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
The life of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie was celebrated during Sunday's Ontario Tower Buzzers game, where thousands paid homage to the beloved raptor that died earlier this month. Half of the game's ticket proceeds were donated to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
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.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Tom Wait in the CBS LA newsroom to discuss a new lawsuit that the state will file against the Trump administration after a Supreme Court ruling on Monday over mail-in voting.
Nicole Comstock reports from Old Town Newhall, where several businesses were destroyed by a large fire on Monday. Just a day later, Santa Clarita city leaders are already promising to help them rebuild.
Lesley Marin reports from Corona, where residents waited until the sun went down to escape the worst of the heat on Tuesday. Even so, they were still faced with warmer-than-usual temperatures and high humidity.
Hunter Sowards reports from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where thousands of people flocked to Dolly Parton's star on Tuesday to pay their respects to the late country music icon who died at 80.
Even the Southern California beach communities weren't safe from the sweltering heat wave on Tuesday. Laurie Perez reports.
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.
