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With the no contest plea, Rasmuson – who had previously served time for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in Santa Barbara County and a 3-year-old boy in Los Angeles – is expected to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on April 27.
Arraignment was postponed on Monday for two men who are facing first-degree murder charges stemming from an apparent gang-related shooting.
The crash happened in the area of Peck Road and Lower Azusa at about 7 p.m. Saturday, El Monte police Lt. Pete Rasic said. The motorcyclist was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Grammy Award-winning duo Daft Punk announced its breakup Monday through an eight-minute video titled "Epilogue."
Campuses have been closed to students since last March, when COVID-19 started to spread throughout the country. Since then, LAUSD officials have been staunchly committed to reopening only when vaccines are made available to teachers and school workers.
For nearly 30 years, Amelia Agbigay Baclig, known as "Mama Amy," cared for patients at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina. But last month, the night nurse died from complications of COVID-19.
Police have made an arrest in the murder of a 38-year-old woman who was shot and killed in Koreatown last month.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Monday to $3.65, its highest amount since Dec. 20, 2019.
Anaheim's second phase of emergency rental assistance will provide families with up 80% of their rent owed if their landlords agree to forgive the remaining 20%. If a landlord does not opt in, the tenant can still apply to get 25% of the owed rent.
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of notorious Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, was arrested at Dulles International Airport.
Starting Monday, residents do not need an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at sites operated by the city of Los Angeles.
Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Kate Hudson, Margot Robbie and Kenan Thompson have been added to the list of presenters for this weekend's 78th annual Golden Globe Awards.
The settlement is believed to be the largest ever for an injury case involving the California State University system.
The governor said an average of 200,000 doses are being administered daily statewide.
The crash happened Sunday at about 10:15 a.m. in the 1100 block of East 49th Street. Police say the 51-year-old man was crossing the street near his home when he was struck by a green Toyota Prius.
Police were called to the home for reports of "suspicious circumstances" by the property's landlord. They later handed the investigation over to FBI officials, who have been at the home since Monday.
Along with Alberto Carvalho's L.A. home, search warrants were also executed at LAUSD headquarters and a home in South Florida, according to the FBI.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department closed a Metro train stop in East LA after someone found a suspicious item.
The pursuit suspect was hospitalized in an unknown condition.
More than 20 years after a 27-year-old Indio man was fatally shot when leaving a party in La Quinta, Riverside County detectives have reopened the cold case to try finding his killer.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department closed a Metro train stop in East LA after someone found a suspicious item.
The pursuit suspect was hospitalized in an unknown condition.
Los Angeles police have shared new video of a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian severely injured in North Hollywood last month as they continue searching for the driver.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested one of its officers on two counts of insurance fraud tied to workers' compensation claims.
LAPD investigators are asking for help identifying two people accused of an ATM distraction scheme targeting elderly people.
Police were called to the home for reports of "suspicious circumstances" by the property's landlord. They later handed the investigation over to FBI officials, who have been at the home since Monday.
The Santa Ana Police Department booked the inmate into the Theo Lacy Facility on Feb. 19 for vehicle theft, receiving a stolen vehicle and obstructing or resisting a peace officer.
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.
More than 20 years after a 27-year-old Indio man was fatally shot when leaving a party in La Quinta, Riverside County detectives have reopened the cold case to try finding his killer.
Documents from Moreno Valley's city attorney showed that the unresolved violations date back to at least March 2025.
San Bernardino police have shared information on a homicide suspect who is wanted in connection with a shooting that left a single mother dead in early February.
Two people were arrested after their brazen burglary of a semi-truck at a busy Chino intersection was caught on camera last week.
At least 10 donkeys have been killed since December in a series of mysterious attacks in Riverside County, leaving wildlife activists desperate for answers.
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
Along with Alberto Carvalho's L.A. home, search warrants were also executed at LAUSD headquarters and a home in South Florida, according to the FBI.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
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.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights spoiled Artemi Panarin's Los Angeles debut by scoring five third-period goals to rally for a 6-4 win over the Kings.
Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks' 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Kiyomi McMiller scored a career-high 40 points on Wednesday night to lead the Penn State Lady Lions past the USC Trojans, 85-82, on their senior night.
High-scoring forward Denis Bouanga has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Los Angeles FC.
Donovan Dent led UCLA past Southern California 81-62 with a season-high 30 points.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"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.
Video shows the moments that burglars blocked a big rig before they cut open the back of the truck to steal thousands of dollars of computer equipment last week in Chino. Lesley Marin reports.
Gio Insignares reports from Saugus, where a man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly spraying his roommates' food to try poisoning them.
A pursuit suspect was hospitalized in an unknown condition after he ran into a police car in Hollywood.
The L.A. County District Attorney's Office said olice Officer II Christopher Carnahan went skydiving multiple times and worked out at a fitness center while he was on disability. Prosecutors charged him with two counts of felony insurance fraud.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department closed a Metro stop in East LA after someone found a suspicious item.
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.
