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Among the one dozen propositions under consideration by California voters in the 2020 Election was Proposition 20, which if passed, would have toughened sentencing and parole laws and make it harder for some offenders to get early parole.
And while a majority of those in California are projected to vote Biden, Trump supporters in the Southland said they are confident he will secure another four years in office.
A Texas man working in Los Angeles didn't get his absentee ballot in the mail, so he decided to vote in person.
Businesses across the Southland are taking precautions ahead of Tuesday's election, boarding up windows and doors to prevent looting in the event of civil unrest.
Caltrans District 7 reported that crews were still working to clear the noodles at about 8:30 p.m. Monday and were expected to remain on scene until 10:30 p.m.
All across the Southland and other parts of the U.S. as voters are casting their ballots, law enforcement agencies are also preparing for the outcome of what has been a contentious election campaign.
Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley said he expects the first election results out of Orange County to be announced shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday.
As of Monday evening, 846,276 Riverside County residents, 827,546 San Bernardino County residents and 218,540 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
The intersection is scheduled to be closed from 6 a.m. Wednesday to 6 p.m. on Nov. 11.
A man arrested on suspicion of killing a 17-year-old Boyle Heights girl in 1996 pleaded not guilty Monday to a murder charge.
24-year-old Glory Ghosh is charged with several counts of felony insurance fraud counts, which she was allegedly involved in to protect her husband.
Teachers and plenty of changes greeted students in transitional kindergarten through third grade Monday.
The donation will provide meals and urgently needed household, baby supplies and recreational items to students and families while schools are closed.
Both campaigns are making last-minute appeals to voters in swing states in the final hours leading up to Election Day.
Of those, about 2.52 million were through mail-in ballots and another 391,000 were in-person voters.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
The Lancaster businessman was allegedly beaten and zip-tied before he was left in a desolate area in October 2023.
An armed suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
The Los Angeles School Police Department said the student was taken into custody without incident.
The Lancaster businessman was allegedly beaten and zip-tied before he was left in a desolate area in October 2023.
An armed suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
The Los Angeles School Police Department said the student was taken into custody without incident.
Police say that the 45-year-old Long Beach man fatally shot his partner at around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.
The program launched on Skid Row, where requests for animal welfare checks are higher than in other parts of the city, according to the Mayor's Office, and it also targets illegal breeding and the sale of animals.
An armed suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
Santa Ana police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a man on an e-bike late Monday night, leaving him hospitalized.
Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking child with a LifeVac tool.
After more than 50 years, the victim of a cold case homicide investigation whose body was found in the remote Riverside County desert has finally been identified.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the suspects got away after opening fire on an officer.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Wagering on wildfires — that's what some people are doing on some prediction markets. But lawmakers say betting on a disaster crosses a line, and they're now pushing for new restrictions to stop it.
The U.S. and Iran are close to agreeing on "some sort of arrangement," Pakistan's defense minister told Bloomberg on Tuesday.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
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.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
Max Muncy singled in Shohei Ohtani, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings.
Zach Neto had an RBI single and scored during the Angels' three-run third inning, and Los Angeles snapped its three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
One teacher who nearly lost her home in the Palisades fire is preparing for a special school year. Rina Nakano reports.
Jacob Shaw, interim president of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, talks about Spinning Sunset, taking place Saturday, Aug. 29, in West Hollywood.
A baby with a rare heart defect was born to a surrogate in Texas on Wednesday, one day after state Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in the case to ensure the child received lifesaving medical care after birth, an organization representing surrogate McKenna West and her lawyer said. Joy Benedict reports.
In 1982, Frederick R. Weisman purchased the Los Angeles estate to showcase his personal collection of 20th-century art. His wife, Billie Milam Weisman, an art conservator and curator, worked with him to create a unique environment within the Mediterranean-style villa. More than four hundred works of art are on display at the Foundation.
AB 817 addresses several issues related to the Lineage warehouse fire and cleanup, including requiring similar facilities to have an emergency contingency fund, ensuring settlements are tax-free, and quicker local government response if a state of emergency is declared.
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.
