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In May of 2020, a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the UC Board of Regents voted unanimously to suspend the SAT/ACT requirement for all freshman applicants through at least the fall of 2024.
Assemble, a unique online educational platform that is specifically tailored towards communities of color, will launch next week.
Vidal was found at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday with traumatic injuries, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
The Food and Drug Administration moved to expand its emergency authorization of Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults, the companies announced Friday, as health officials are clamoring to head off a potential new surge of cases this winter.
Millions of travelers - and just as many headaches - expected at LAX as Thanksgiving travel commences.
The 6-month-old kitten likely used one of his nine lives this week when climbed the roof and fell down the chimney Tuesday, becoming trapped in a fireplace that had been sealed many years ago.
Now that the danger of post-Halloween surge has largely passed, Los Angeles County public health officials say they are optimistic people can gather safely, especially with so many people being vaccinated and still taking precautions.
The suspect, 45-year-old Rudy Anderson, had barricaded himself inside the apartment building on South Main where he took a woman hostage.
An investigation by the Buena Park Police Department revealed the suspect, 60-year-old Cedric Baxter, was attempting to murder his wife who was driving the bus.
The Port of LA has noted an increase of cargo, despite the backlog that has been plaguing the nation over recent months.
The Hollywood Sign Trust, the nonprofit responsible for maintaining the Hollywood Sign, announced it has completed the first stage of restoration work ahead of the 100th anniversary in 2023.
Frank Garcia, who started the annual event 37 years ago, is instead donating Thanksgiving food baskets to 500 needy families Saturday at the Anaheim Salvation Army.
Southland residents Thursday evening will be able to view the longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years.
The end of the three-day manhunt for the Shadow Hill Prowler has finally brought peace to the Shadow Hill and Sunland-Tujunga neighborhoods.
Amy Yamaguchi was nine months pregnant when she was intubated as a result of contracting the coronavirus. Two days later, doctors performed a C-section, delivering her daughter, who is now 11-month-old.
Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.
A hit-and-run suspect was arrested after a brief pursuit ended in a crash in Los Angeles County on Sunday night.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — also known as "El Mencho" — was the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel prior to his death on Sunday.
A Santa Clarita pizzeria and the surrounding area were closed on Sunday afternoon after several underground explosions occurred inside of an electrical vault, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
A hit-and-run suspect was arrested after a brief pursuit ended in a crash in Los Angeles County on Sunday night.
A Santa Clarita pizzeria and the surrounding area were closed on Sunday afternoon after several underground explosions occurred inside of an electrical vault, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
A jarring video shows the moments that a man attempts to carjack a vehicle from a woman pumping gas at a Lakewood Chevron station while her baby was still inside in early February.
A U.S. Postal Service worker was robbed in the Valley Glen neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley on Saturday, according to Los Angeles police.
Store employees say that the suspect stole a shelf worth of expensive Legos and that the total loss was in the thousands.
One man was killed and another was wounded when they were shot at while driving in Santa Ana late Friday, according to police.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
Four suspects stole about $180,000 worth of collectibles and Pokémon cards from an Anaheim store earlier this week.
Balboa Island's ferries are ditching diesel and turning to electricity to power their boats.
According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Stephen Anthony Demora first called his sister-in-law around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 to tell her that he had killed his wife with a knife at their home.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
Deputies say that a 22-year-old Los Angeles man was killed in the crash early Saturday morning near Van Buren Boulevard and Jurupa Road.
Five people were arrested and more than $5 million in stolen cargo, including tractors, cars and forklifts, was recovered when Los Angeles police served a series of search warrants throughout Southern California this week.
San Bernardino County firefighters rescued a camper and his dog after fresh snowfall stranded them in the mountains.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man from Albany, New York, had been reported missing and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA's most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
No. 2 UCLA beat Wisconsin 80-60 and locked up the program's first outright Big Ten regular-season title.
Jacob Bridgeman held on to win the Genesis Invitational at Riviera for his first PGA Tour title.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.
Laurie Perez provides the latest details in the developing situation in Mexico, where the death of the cartel leader known as "El Mencho" has sparked retaliation and violence across the country from alleged cartel members.
After a cartel leader was killed in a military operation early Sunday and a wave of retaliatory violence broke out in the hours afterwards, some American tourists are now stuck in Mexico due to a series of canceled flights. Lauren Pozen reports.
Zach Boetto reports from Wrightwood, where community members are rejoicing in the recent snowfall that brought a foot of powder to the area last week.
An apparent shooting led to the lockdown of an area in Rolling Hills Estates on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A Santa Clarita pizzeria and the surrounding area were closed on Sunday afternoon after several underground explosions occurred inside of an electrical vault, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
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.
