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James Anthony Lawlor is accused of trying to set a homeless couple's tent on fire earlier this month. His attorney insisted Lawlor is a "family man" who was concerned about homeless people living in his neighborhood.
Police say Brianna Brochu wrote on Instagram about rubbing used tampons on her roommate's backpack and putting her roommate's toothbrush "where the sun doesn't shine."
The CEO of the Huntington Beach-based action sports clothing company Boardriders Inc. was missing at sea following a boating accident in southwest France Tuesday.
California officials will take a detailed look at the potential to create a taxpayer-backed bank to handle what could be billions of dollars generated by the state's legal marijuana industry.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz says many in the U.S. territory still need the water and food they have been getting from FEMA.
"The earthquake situation in California is actually more dire than people who aren't seismologists like myself may realize." -- Geophysicist Richard Aster
Benefits experts speculated that this new company could create a virtual marketplace that makes shopping for health care as easy as buying a shirt on Amazon.
Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, which took place from Jan. 25 to Jan. 27, resulted in the arrest of 510 people and the rescue of 56 victims.
A legislative panel approved an audit of the bullet train project Tuesday with bipartisan support.
Five people were involved in the accident, four of which were on board the helicopter and one bystander on the ground.
He is not allowed on district property during the investigation, officials said.
According to police, Juan Carlos Luna had attended a party in Koreatown the night before his body was found on the morning of September 17, 2017.
Several visitors to Disneyland Resort shared images of animatronic characters on popular rides with their heads dangling from their robotic bodies.
The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to child pornography charges in December.
A lawyer for Fred Goldman was asking a judge to order O.J. Simpson to hand over money he makes from celebrity appearances.
Ty Simpson was a starter for only one season with the Crimson Tide, passing for 3,567 yards and leading them to the Rose Bowl after three seasons as a backup.
On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built. It's next to Michael McFadden's jewelry store, and he says the trees were supposed to stay.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Dozens of alleged Mexican Mafia members were arrested when FBI investigators served warrants at several locations across Southern California early Thursday.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department says crews had been searching for the woman for several hours, with no luck until K9s Keva and Naji stepped in.
Ty Simpson was a starter for only one season with the Crimson Tide, passing for 3,567 yards and leading them to the Rose Bowl after three seasons as a backup.
On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built. It's next to Michael McFadden's jewelry store, and he says the trees were supposed to stay.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department says crews had been searching for the woman for several hours, with no luck until K9s Keva and Naji stepped in.
On Third Street in the Arts District, there's a purple Trinket Trade box, and in it are things that are certainly not necessary, but they are fun.
A Caltrans employee found heavily decomposed human remains near the 10 Freeway in Yucaipa.
On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built. It's next to Michael McFadden's jewelry store, and he says the trees were supposed to stay.
Dozens of alleged Mexican Mafia members were arrested when FBI investigators served warrants at several locations across Southern California early Thursday.
A week after a 53-year-old woman was killed in a crash with an alleged DUI driver on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, the other members of her beloved car group gathered to honor her memory.
In the civil case of Garcia v. City of Tustin, a unanimous verdict was reached in a six-day jury trial, finding the officer's shooting was excessive and unreasonable.
Some neighbors said they believe that the blaze was fueled by the lithium-ion batteries of some e-bikes parked in one of the apartment's garages.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again early Thursday, marking its 45th episode since December 2024.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
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.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, 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.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Ty Simpson was a starter for only one season with the Crimson Tide, passing for 3,567 yards and leading them to the Rose Bowl after three seasons as a backup.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is underway from Pittsburgh. Here are the Round 1 picks.
Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to their fourth loss in five games with a 3-0 win.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
"We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us," the Rivas Hernandez family said. "We miss her deeply."
Two San Bernardino County K9s helped locate a missing woman, who had fallen 200 feet down a ravine. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department says crews had been searching for the woman for several hours, with no luck until K9s Keva and Naji stepped in.
The 30-year-old man who is charged with murder in connection with the death of a Burbank teacher pleaded not guilty to charges. Sergio Meza Fraire has also been charged with attempted murder and first-degree burglary, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
CBS LA Meteorologist Evelyn Taft says rain is possible on Saturday in Southern California, with drier and warmer conditions on Sunday.
Two employees of Envoy Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines, are charged with drug smuggling at LAX.
Los Angeles County prosecutors say they found a "significant amount of child pornography,” on singer D4vd’s cellphone. D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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.
