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For 60 years, Ted Sams regretted missing his high school graduation. Now 78, Sams can finally call himself a graduate after donning a cap and gown and receiving his diploma Friday with the class of 2022 at Southern California's San Gabriel High School.
With many events making their return following two years of cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of Angelenos filled various venues to pay homage to fallen American heroes.
The sale of Premier League club Chelsea is expected to be completed Monday after a "final and definitive" agreement was reached with the consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.
The blaze was quickly extinguished by crews battling the blaze at the abandoned building on E. Whittier Boulevard.
As millions of travelers set out over the extended weekend, returning to pre-pandemic levels, gas prices reached an all-time high in Los Angeles County.
Several suspects reportedly entered one of the units of an apartment complex on W. 3rd Street and stole several items, while one of the tenants was home.
Gatherers met at the "Honoring Our Fallen Memorial" wall at Rosie the Riveter Park in Long Beach, where the names of military members killed in combat post 9/11 were read.
The pursuit began at around 9:30 p.m. after Ontario Police attempted to pull the driver over once they learned the vehicle was stolen.
Memorial Day shoppers were unfazed by the rising price of groceries ahead of Memorial Day celebrations.
It took just over 40 firefighters 33 minutes to extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading to a nearby building.
The collision occurred on the HOV connector of the southbound 605 Freeway and the southbound 405 Freeway in Seal Beach.
A wave of flight cancellations during Memorial Day weekend has caused some delays at LAX.
The incident occurred at around 10:25 p.m. near the intersection of Washington and Lincoln Boulevards.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies were investigating a fatal shooting in Palmdale Saturday evening, an incident that comes on the heels of a separate shooting death that occurred Friday night, about three miles away.
People in the vicinity were able to rescue two people who were trapped inside the building, which had metal bars on the window, before fire crews arrived.
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.
The LAPD is investigating two robberies at 7-Elevens in Palms and Westlake, where suspects got away with cash.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The LAPD is investigating two robberies at 7-Elevens in Palms and Westlake, where suspects got away with cash.
Juan Andrade died a hero after saving his son from drowning in the Lincoln Park Lake.
Most people her age are giving up their driver's licenses, but 83-year-old Cecilia Stratford is still in the cockpit.
The zoo is partnering with Outward Bound Adventures, the oldest nonprofit in the nation dedicated to getting people from urban areas out into nature and into a workforce that has often excluded them.
A reckless driving suspect who was allegedly wearing a wig surrendered to officers after a police pursuit through Los Angeles County.
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.
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.
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.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
The "Dances With Wolves" actor was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was convicted in January on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
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.
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
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.
Munetaka Murakami hit a three-run homer in a big seventh-inning rally, and the Chicago White Sox held off the slumping Los Angeles Angels for an 8-7 win.
Kyle Tucker singled in the tying and go-ahead runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Miami Marlins 5-4.
Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4.
Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series.
With runners on second and third, Lane Thomas delivered a three-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals over the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 and sweep the series.
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.
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.
There will be a quiet weather pattern on Tuesday in Southern California with temperatures almost back to normal. There will also be weak offshore winds.
Heartbroken and grieving, a Los Angeles family remembers Juan Andrade as a hero after he tried to save his son, who has autism, from the Lincoln Park Lake. Nicole Comstock reports.
A Chino man's decision to remove the grass from his front yard and replace it with a home garden has sparked debate among neighbors, leading to complaints and potentially fines for code violations. Lesley Marin reports.
Political reporter Tom Wait is behind the scenes at Pomona College where candidates will take the stage on Tuesday.
Burbank police officers arrested three men after a watchful neighbor allegedly spotted the group breaking into someone's home Thursday night.
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.
