Actor Yaphet Kotto, 'Alien' Star And Bond Villain, Dies At 81
Actor Yaphet Kotto, best known for his roles in "Alien," "Live and Let Die" and "Midnight Run," died Sunday at the age of 81, his wife said.
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Actor Yaphet Kotto, best known for his roles in "Alien," "Live and Let Die" and "Midnight Run," died Sunday at the age of 81, his wife said.
A Tustin family is mourning the loss of a beloved 72-year-old, Domenico Masdea, who was known for transforming his garage into an elaborate miniature mountain village at Christmas.
Police are still searching for a man who they said opened fire over the weekend at the Alameda Swap Meet, striking a young mother and her baby.
A brief cold system is expected to move through the Southland Monday, bringing rain, snow and gusty winds.
As of Monday evening, Riverside County had performed 2,598,210 COVID-19 tests, San Bernardino County had performed 2,594,868 tests and Ventura County had performed 1,198,021 tests.
Interstate 10 will be closed overnight for two consecutive days later this week during the installation of new overhead signs in West Covina, Caltrans announced.
A 24-year-old man suspected of murder was still at large Monday after mistakenly being set free last week, and now the family of the victim wants answers.
The Better Business Bureau says people shouldn't post pictures of their COVID vaccination cards on social media because it includes private information including your full name and birthday.
Orange County's COVID-19 case and positivity rates continued a downward trend Monday as hospitalizations appeared to stabilize.
A teen was arrested this month on suspicion of being involved in several armed robberies or attempted robberies in the Culver City area, police said Monday.
The red tier would allow L.A. County to reopen indoor restaurant dining at 25% capacity, fitness centers at 10% capacity and movie theaters and museums at 25% capacity.
An estimated 4.4 million people statewide were newly eligible to receive the vaccine Monday.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, LACMA, announced Monday it will be reopening on April 1 after being closed for a year.
As Los Angeles Unified campuses prepare to reopen next month after a yearlong closure due to COVID-19, a new survey Monday shows that only about half of families are seemingly ready to return their children to the classroom.
Following news of Los Angeles County moving toward the red tier which would allow movie theaters, among other businesses to reopen with limited capacity, AMC and Cinemark are ready to welcome patrons back.
Los Angeles Police Department officers shot a man underneath a 10 Freeway overpass in South LA on Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly swung a metal bat and people and cars in the area.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Wednesday issued a warning to the public due to a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in Pico-Union, where five people were hospitalized from the infection.
Police said that the bus was turning onto an access road when it collided with a man who was crossing the street near the 400 block of Golden Shore.
FBI officials confirmed with CBS LA on Wednesday that agents were at the homes of San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman in Chino Hills and Ontario Mayor Pro Tempore Alan Wapner.
The film follows four families over the last 18 months, each with different timelines, different priorities, and different fears, as there are concerns that generational wealth could be lost.
Los Angeles Police Department officers shot a man underneath a 10 Freeway overpass in South LA on Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly swung a metal bat and people and cars in the area.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Wednesday issued a warning to the public due to a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in Pico-Union, where five people were hospitalized from the infection.
Police said that the bus was turning onto an access road when it collided with a man who was crossing the street near the 400 block of Golden Shore.
The film follows four families over the last 18 months, each with different timelines, different priorities, and different fears, as there are concerns that generational wealth could be lost.
New FBI video shows agents tracking down people illegally flying drones during the World Cup games and events, confiscating them and citing the operators.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
At just four days old, Valentina Isla Campbell has quite the story to tell after her mother had to give birth to her in a Jack in the Box parking lot.
Anaheim said it was having difficulty drawing water from ground wells, causing low water pressure citywide, including at Disneyland.
The Stockwells of San Clemente received free help from a nonprofit to navigate the struggles of their son's battle with two cancers, including a rare bone sarcoma.
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach rescued more than 400 people this weekend as dangerous rip currents hit Orange County shores.
FBI officials confirmed with CBS LA on Wednesday that agents were at the homes of San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman in Chino Hills and Ontario Mayor Pro Tempore Alan Wapner.
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle that has been recovering from an unknown sickness and a fight with two other eagles in early July, has taken an "encouraging step forward" and has been removed from intensive care, according to the Ojai Raptor Center.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
Riverside County detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a cold case homicide investigation dating back to 2004, when a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in La Quinta.
A Kaiser Permanente employee was fatally struck outside of the Riverside Medical Center on Monday morning when police were in pursuit of a suspect.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
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.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
The Los Angeles Angels traded reliever Chase Silseth and struggling catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo on Wednesday night.
Dominic Canzone hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the Seattle Mariners past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6.
Yordan Alvarez homered and hit a go-ahead RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
LAPD officers shot a man underneath a 10 Freeway overpass in South LA on Wednesday afternoon.
LA County makes "Reclaiming Home: Black Altadena Rebuilds" documentary, following four Black families as they rebuild following the devastating Eaton Fire.
On the heels of a successful FIFA World Cup and with the 2028 Olympic Games on the horizon, the head of the Los Angeles FBI field office says a big concern heading into the games is weaponized drones.
Daily fines of up to $2,000 per day could be imposed on Lineage in regards to odor and rodent issues at the Boyle Heights burned out warehouse.
Jewish Family Service LA supports adults with special needs through the Special Needs Life Skills Program.
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.
