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A Southern California man who previously pleaded guilty to smuggling more than 1,700 reptiles into the United States from Mexico, which he claimed were his pets, was sentenced to more than five years in prison on Thursday.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested for a deadly shooting that left another 15-year-old dead near Cedar Avenue and Plymouth Street on Thursday afternoon, according to Long Beach police.
A big rig driver was arrested on Thursday for a hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist dead in the San Fernando Valley, according to police.
The incident happened at around 11:35 p.m. in the 200 block of Twickenham Avenue near Via Campo Street, according to a news release from LASD officials.
Officers said the man shot two cars along the 405 Freeway in South Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives are seeking help from the public as they continue searching for a person of interest wanted in connection with a man's death in Lancaster on Thursday.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said the man found in an Azusa police car died of hyperthermia, or overheating.
Orange County-based attorney Shawn Steel announced the lawsuit on Friday, saying he is presenting individual cases rather than a class action, as the compensation requested for each person varies depending on their experiences due to the incident and evacuations.
Olive Young is a South Korean leading beauty and lifestyle retailer with 27 years of skincare expertise, and the Pasadena location is its first brick-and-mortar store in the U.S.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tracked a mountain lion through a Santa Monica neighborhood on Friday.
UCLA police increased patrols after a homeless man attacked multiple students overnight on Thursday and Friday.
Even though residents in Garden Grove have returned to their homes, they are still facing many challenges. CBS LA is dedicated to hearing directly from the community about the issues they are dealing with in the aftermath of the crisis.
Former Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to one count of acting in the U.S. as an illegal agent of a foreign government.
Firefighters saved 62 units, according to authorities.
Rebecca and her husband, Jake Haro, were arrested in August 2025, after San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department investigators determined that claims that their infant son Emmanuel was kidnapped outside of a Big 5 store in Yucaipa on August 14 were false.
Weather officials say some inland communities could experience triple-digit conditions all week.
Canter's Deli on Fairfax wants customers to enjoy their nearly century-old business landmark, and is offering the sandwich special on Monday, Aug. 3, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Jianquan Bo is charged with murder, with a special circumstance allegation that the crime was committed in the commission of a kidnapping, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office said.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
Initially, the caller thought the man might have been stabbed, but when officers arrived, they found out the victim had been shot multiple times.
Weather officials say some inland communities could experience triple-digit conditions all week.
Canter's Deli on Fairfax wants customers to enjoy their nearly century-old business landmark, and is offering the sandwich special on Monday, Aug. 3, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Jianquan Bo is charged with murder, with a special circumstance allegation that the crime was committed in the commission of a kidnapping, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office said.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
Initially, the caller thought the man might have been stabbed, but when officers arrived, they found out the victim had been shot multiple times.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
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.
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 schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Jonathan Sirois made nine saves to earn his first clean sheet of the season as FC Dallas played LA Galaxy to a scoreless draw.
Brice Turang had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers finished off a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back for a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
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.
NerdWallet credit card expert Sara Rathner offers some shopping tips for parents looking to save money ahead of getting supplies for the new school year.
A woman drove onto the Venice Pier Sunday night, circled around, hit a bicyclist, and led police on a short pursuit before being taken into custody.
Nichole Figueroa, director of marketing at Del Amo Fashion Center, shares some back-to-school trends and deals for fashion.
As families across Southern California prepare for the new school year, parents can take a few simple steps to help their children start strong both academically and emotionally. Dr. David Bronstein, from Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley, discusses the importance of getting an annual physical.
Nick Wolny, finance columnist, discusses a study that found California ranks last in tipping.
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.
