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Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was indicted last week on federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time on the county Board of Supervisors, sent a letter to his colleagues Monday saying he will "immediately step back" from council and committee meetings, but he intends to remain in office and resume participating "at the earliest appropriate time."
Several local legislators and conservationists, including actor and activist Jane Fonda, met at Main Beach in Laguna Beach to call for a ban on all offshore oil drilling after hundreds of thousands of gallons poured into the ocean off the coast of Huntington Beach. That includes existing leases that they say could run off the Orange County coast for decades.
The Los Angeles Sheriff's is seeking information in the fatal shooting of a Los Angeles woman on Sunday evening.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone, but it has hit especially close to home for the Long Beach Wilson High School football team. Two players lost parents to the virus this year, including one in September.
Recent data shows that Los Angeles spends more money on traffic enforcement than it earns in traffic ticket fines.
Federal investigators boarded MSC DANIT on Sunday, calling the vessel a "party in interest." The MSC DANIT is operated by a Swiss-Italian shipping firm, and owned by Dordellas Finance Corporation. Neither company has commented on the investigation.
NASA's Perseverance Rover has recorded over five hours worth of audio from the surface of Mars, the first-ever spacecraft recorded audio from The Red Planet.
Local officials, celebrities and a school named after him mourned the death of the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first Black Secretary of State Colin Powell.
A Cal Lutheran University student says he and other students are owed partial reimbursement for tuition because they have been denied in-person learning due to the coronavirus.
Bassano made "The Miracle of the Quails" for Venetian nobleman Domenico Priuli, who originally commissioned the piece in 1554.
Former UFC star Chuck Liddell will not face charges following an arrest for domestic battery on October 11. Since then, Liddell has been released and filed for divorce.
Social media posts called for parents who disagree with the vaccine mandate for students to keep them home from school Monday, in a state-wide protest. There does not appear to be a formal group behind the protest.
The councilman's arraignment in federal court is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Kanye West's petition to change his name to "Ye" was approved by a Los Angeles judge Monday.
Barbra Streisand and UCLA have partnered once again, this time to open the Barbra Streisand Institute, a program focused on forward-thinking and tackling societal challenges that face our nation.
Kiki Rice scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 16 to help No. 1 seed UCLA beat fourth-seeded Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
The Azusa Police Department said officers found the man in the back seat of an out-of-service patrol car parked in front of the station.
Caltrans installed gates at the Los Angeles Street on and off-ramps at the request of the California Highway Patrol after demonstrators walked onto the 101 Freeway during previous protests.
Golden Leaf in San Gabriel must pay the city $1,200 in fines after a neighbor complained about its signature "stinky tofu" dish.
Officers said the suspect allegedly kidnapped a girl in North Hills on Friday. Detectives have not determined if he is connected to last week's kidnapping.
The Azusa Police Department said officers found the man in the back seat of an out-of-service patrol car parked in front of the station.
Golden Leaf in San Gabriel must pay the city $1,200 in fines after a neighbor complained about its signature "stinky tofu" dish.
Officers said the suspect allegedly kidnapped a girl in North Hills on Friday. Detectives have not determined if he is connected to last week's kidnapping.
The lady Rams brought home the CIF girls soccer championship title for the first time since the school's 1982 inaugural season.
Officers made one arrest, cited 11 drivers for vehicle code violations, and towed three vehicles between March 20 and 23.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Bicyclist Luke Fetzer said an irate BMW driver challenged him to a fight after trying a road rage incident in Orange County.
Police say that the suspect grabbed the boy and dragged him to a secluded area before sexually assaulting him over the weekend in Westminster.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
UCLA filed a lawsuit to stop the Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigation into the Prop 50 special election.
Hemet police partnered with the Riverside University Health Systems to have licensed social workers and detectives respond to mental health calls.
One bicyclist was killed and another was seriously injured after a car crashed into them in Banning late Tuesday night, according to police.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
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.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
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.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
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.
Kiki Rice scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 16 to help No. 1 seed UCLA beat fourth-seeded Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Dodgers home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PST at Dodger Stadium, which is now to be known as Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
Kawhi Leonard had a game-high 27 points, Darius Garland added 24, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-94.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
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.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Long before the U.S.-Israeli air strikes began in the Middle East, there had been a battle inside Iran, waged and led largely by women. Laurie Perez reports.
Officers said the suspect allegedly kidnapped a girl in North Hills on Friday. Detectives have not determined if he is connected to last week's kidnapping. Hunter Sowards reports.
After seizing more than 600,000 ballots last month, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized hundreds of boxes of additional ballots this week. Tom Wait reports.
Golf legend Tiger Woods was charged with DUI after a vehicle crash in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday afternoon, the local sheriff said. Gio Insignares reports.
Golden Leaf in San Gabriel must pay the city $1,200 in fines after a neighbor complained about its signature "stinky tofu" dish. Alys Martinez 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.
