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Singleton, 51, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 12 days after suffering a devastating stroke. He was the first African American director to be nominated for an Oscar and the youngest ever Best Director nominee at the age of 24. Singleton, who grew up in South LA, was a USC student in his 20s when he wrote the iconic film "Boyz in the Hood."
Fernando Deras was serving a four-year sentence for corporal injury.
The newest, and possibly the biggest, Porto's Bakery opened Tuesday in West Covina, bringing its wildly popular pastries, potato balls and cheese rolls to the heart of the San Gabriel Valley.
It's an increase of $1.3 billion from the initial projection due mainly to inflation.
The Brady Bunch is being dragged into the vaccination debate, just as the number of measles cases reaches its highest levels since 1994 and since measles was declared eliminated in 2000.
A motorcyclist is at large Tuesday after managing to shake several police officers in a wild pursuit that started in Inglewood.
A former classmate of the Poway synagogue shooting suspect is speaking out. CBSLA's Jeff Nguyen spoke with her at an interfaith vigil for the victims held at Chapman University.
Nearly 40 dogs who were impounded after being discovered in the home of a woman arrested for throwing seven puppies in a dumpster are almost ready to be adopted.
A memorial service was held today for Lori Gilbert Kaye, the woman killed in the synagogue shooting in Poway.
Federal investigators say a San Fernando Valley man was planning to detonate a bomb at a white nationalist rally in Long Beach over the weekend.
After Saturday's deadly synagogue shooting in Poway, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that he is proposing $15 million in additional funding for security at religious institutions and community-based non-profits that are targets of hate-motivated violence.
Angel Rosas, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The boy's mother and aunt have been taken into custody on murder charges.
John Singleton, the youngest director and first African-American writer-director nominated for the Academy Award, died Monday after being taken off life support.
Under the plan, 55 percent of the city's power supply would come from renewable energy sources by 2025.
The National Weather Service says even though conditions will be cooler on Thursday, it will not be enough of a change to prevent heat-related danger.
Ohtani is heading to the IL after missing six of the Dodgers' last seven games. They're calling up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula in his place.
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
LA County firefighters said that the man's naked body was found floating in the water near the Malibu Lagoon.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The National Weather Service says even though conditions will be cooler on Thursday, it will not be enough of a change to prevent heat-related danger.
Ohtani is heading to the IL after missing six of the Dodgers' last seven games. They're calling up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula in his place.
LA County firefighters said that the man's naked body was found floating in the water near the Malibu Lagoon.
Hollywood post-production crews are rallying behind California Governor Gavin Newsom, hopeful that he'll sign a bill that will create a tax credit aiming to keep their jobs in-state.
Opponents of Proposition 39 rallied against the proposed voter ID law appearing on California's November ballot.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Deputies from Los Angeles and Orange counties seized roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters and arrested five people in a joint bust on Thursday.
Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 15-year-old son, Skylar, make the drive from Orange County to Koreatown to set up their food stand at the corner of Third Street and Vermont.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
An off-duty deputy helped his colleagues recover nearly $50,000 in stolen train cargo after the suspects drove by him on the freeway.
A 71-year-old woman was nearly beaten to death with a metal baseball bat after she helped a stranger who claimed he had just been robbed.
A Lake Elsinore man jumped in between In-N-Out workers and an irate customer swinging around a stick in the restaurant.
A Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly riding a motorcycle into a crowd of people in Riverside on Wednesday morning, injuring two people.
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
The California Board of Parole granted Erik and Lyle Menendez an early parole suitability hearing, which is tentatively scheduled for March 2027.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The new laws establish what the governor's office describes as the nation's first standards for independent third-party audits and assessments of AI technology.
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
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.
Ohtani is heading to the IL after missing six of the Dodgers' last seven games. They're calling up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula in his place.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Cincinnati Reds 14-1 for their seventh consecutive win.
Ryan Gauld scored his 50th career goal with Vancouver and Yohei Takaoka recorded his 11th clean sheet of the season to help the Whitecaps beat the LA Galaxy 3-0.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Attorney Brian Kabatek joins CBS LA Mornings to discuss some steps homeowners should be taking if they were impacted by coastal erosion. He says what most people don’t know is that many insurance policies don’t cover damage caused by flooding and rising water.
Temperatures in Southern California peaked on Wednesday and although it will be slightly cooler on Thursday, it won’t be enough to prevent heat-related danger.
Brittney Ermon reports from Brentwood, where temporary evacuation warnings were issued on Wednesday after a brush fire broke out near the Getty Center in Los Angeles' Sepulveda Pass.
LA County firefighters said that the man's naked body was found floating in the water near the Malibu Lagoon.
Michele Gile reports from Dana Point, where powerful waves continued to batter coastal properties on Wednesday, just a day after nearly a dozen homes were red-or-yellow-tagged due to damage from the high surf.
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.
