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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will host a virtual town hall event Monday discussing steps being taken to protect children returning to school, the reopening process and school waivers.
Ortiz, a Trump supporter, posted video on election night hailing the results that showed he won the Huntington Beach City Council seat.
According to social media posts, hundreds out-of-town Trump supporters descended on South Pasadena to rally ahead of the election.
Project Roomkey, which is led by the county and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, houses people 65 or older, those who have underlying medical conditions and those people with other health risks.
A stretch of the eastbound 210 Freeway will be closed this weekend in the Sylmar area due to paving work.
If it had passed, Prop. 25 would have made California the first state to end the use of cash bail for all detained suspects awaiting trials.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve the ordinance, which was proposed in response to "major setbacks" in July, according to Councilman Herb Wesson, the proposal's author.
Democratic nominee Joe Biden has surpassed Obamas'a tally with a record 69,589,840 votes (50.2 percent), and counting, in the 2020 election.
The sheriff's department was out in force on election night, performing patrol checks at polling sites, transporting completed ballots to the registrar's office, and keeping Los Angeles County's 10 million residents and its 4,000 square miles safe.
The measure was approved by nearly 71% of voters, according to the preliminary results released Wednesday. An unknown number of ballots still need to be counted, but they are not expected to impact the results of the election.
If approved, Prop. 16 would have repealed Prop. 209, which was passed in 1996 and outlawed race, ethnicity and gender to be considered regarding the awards of government contracts and state college admission.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce covered the star with plywood and guard rails Tuesday night, less than a week after it was vandalized again by a man who has taken out his ire on the star at least three times before, once with a pickax.
West posted pictures of himself at a polling place on Election Day.
Proposition 24 would allow consumers to direct businesses not to share their personal information.
About 40 people were arrested for blocking train tracks and failing to disperse.
The Murrieta parents who were arrested last week for a fire that killed two of their daughters in late 2025 were allegedly high on meth and marijuana when the blaze broke out, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
Officers are unsure what caused the semi to overturn, but said that the thick liquid began to flow out of the trailer and quickly spread, creating an inch-thick layer of syrup across the westbound lanes.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Riverside firefighters battled a large fire at a lumber yard on Monday afternoon, which quickly engulfed dozens of pallets as flames were fueled by strong winds in the area.
A former L.A. County deputy was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency businessman's extortion scheme.
A former L.A. County deputy was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency businessman's extortion scheme.
More details were provided on Monday about the LA28 Soccer Tournament, including dates, with tournament play starting four days ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Video footage showed the suspect's vehicle crashed into a chain-linked fence at Arleta Avenue and Wicks Street. The suspect then climbed onto the roof of a building at the middle school, leading to an hours-long standoff.
The prolonged heat wave is expected to peak on Tuesday and remain until Friday for most areas across the region.
Two people were shot on Sunday night after a large fight broke out near the Santa Monica Pier, according to police.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.
Authorities are seeking more victims of a rideshare driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger in Orange County last month.
An Orange County man died after being bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking at an Irvine trail.
The Murrieta parents who were arrested last week for a fire that killed two of their daughters in late 2025 were allegedly high on meth and marijuana when the blaze broke out, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
Officers are unsure what caused the semi to overturn, but said that the thick liquid began to flow out of the trailer and quickly spread, creating an inch-thick layer of syrup across the westbound lanes.
Riverside firefighters battled a large fire at a lumber yard on Monday afternoon, which quickly engulfed dozens of pallets as flames were fueled by strong winds in the area.
A 34-year-old mother of two was found dead inside a Twentynine Palms home last week after authorities were called to the area to conduct a vehicle check.
The Bruins are the second overall seed, just behind the defending champions in the 34-0 UConn Huskies.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
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.
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.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
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.
More details were provided on Monday about the LA28 Soccer Tournament, including dates, with tournament play starting four days ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
The Bruins are the second overall seed, just behind the defending champions in the 34-0 UConn Huskies.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Cutter Gauthier scored with 2:30 left, Leo Carlsson had two goals and an assist and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night to regain the Pacific Division lead.
The No. 7-seeded Bruins will face off against No. 10 seed UCF on Friday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
LA28 Olympic organizers provided new details on the games' baseball and soccer tournaments, and also urged people to sign up as their ticket registration window nears its close.
A small jewelry store in Ventura is getting a lot of attention online after they started accepting sea glass a form of payment. Alys Martinez reports.
The The westbound 10 Freeway was closed in Fontana on Monday after a big rig overturned and spilled gallons of syrup onto the road. Mike Rogers reports.
The Murrieta parents who were arrested last week for a deadly fire in 2025 that killed two of their daughters were high on methamphetamine and marijuana when the blaze broke out, according to Riverside County District Attorney's Office prosecutors.
For the first time in the school's nearly 80-year history, California Baptist University's men's and women's basketball teams are going dancing in March Madness. Rina Nakano 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.
