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Authorities say in each case an unknown male caller contacted local businesses claiming to be from a local street and/or prison gang. The caller demands money be wired in exchange for protection.
His nicknames include Huggy, Herztie and Hugsberg, child-like monikers that when combined with his freshman status in the state Senate might make it seem Bob Hertzberg is a back-bencher.
CBS2/KCAL9 political analyst Caroline Heldman says her sister, Kathleen Heldman, was feared dead for two days after the April 25 disaster, which has killed approximately 6,800, according to most recent estimates.
The attack happened just after 10 p.m. on West 66th Street, near South Hoover Street.
Riverside County Sheriff's deputies were called shortly after 11 p.m. to the scene at Tonikan Drive, near Pahute Drive, where they found a man shot.
At a Japan-U.S. economic forum in downtown Los Angeles, Abe spoke of an "alliance of hope" that included growing investments and closer business and political ties.
"I'm like this might not be something that someone wants to melt down. It was ready to melt."
Loma Linda is a place where people live an average of 10 years longer than the average American and are 10 times more likely to make it to the age 100. CBS2's Lisa Sigell went deep inside the Southern California community to learn about the secret to longevity.
A Long Beach family is calling for an investigation into the shooting death of a 19-year-old man by police.
Local fans of Manny Pacquiao say they'll be glued to their television sets Saturday night as the 36-year-old Pacquiao faces Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the highly anticipated boxing event.
LAPD arrived on scene in force.
A local team at NASA is using the latest in satellite technology to assist with rescue efforts following last month's magnitude-7.8 quake in Nepal.
The company's goal? "To bring a new light to an old product."
"We're all in shock, none of us expected, we all knew of some form of trouble going on with neighbors, but never thought it would go to this degree," says neighbor Michael Brady.
The real killer -- Herrera's high school friend, Itzcoatl Ocampo, a confessed serial killer who later admitted to fatally stabbing four homeless men.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Thousands of runners, walkers and community members gathered in downtown Los Angeles Saturday for Homeboy Industries' 17th annual 5K, an event raising funds to support rehabilitation, reentry and second chances.
Police said that the suspect allegedly started a brush fire in the parkland area near the 1700 block of Paseo La Cresta on Thursday morning.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Police said that the suspect allegedly started a brush fire in the parkland area near the 1700 block of Paseo La Cresta on Thursday morning.
The crash happened at around 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of W. Exposition Boulevard and Western Avenue, LAPD officials told CBS LA.
Thousands of volunteers are expected to roll up their sleeves Saturday for Heal the Bay's 37th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, with cleanup efforts taking place at more than 60 sites across Los Angeles County.
Thousands of runners, walkers and community members gathered in downtown Los Angeles Saturday for Homeboy Industries' 17th annual 5K, an event raising funds to support rehabilitation, reentry and second chances.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a woman killed on an Orange County freeway after a rideshare driver left her on the side of the road.
Orange County declared a state of emergency after powerful waves pummeled its beaches, causing severe coastal erosion and damage to its seaside communities.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Police say that the 18-year-old student was taken to the hospital after attending a fraternity function on Saturday.
An Etiwanda family said their 12-year-old daughter was beaten and choked while another student hurled antisemitic slurs, according to their complaint to the Department of Education.
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
Five people were hospitalized and three dogs died after a fire in a Riverside apartment building.
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta police said.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
CBS News observed two MS NOW employees being turned away from the White House on Saturday morning.
Mike Trout hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning, and Wade Meckler followed with a winning RBI single to give the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed each state agency to make its own telework policy.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
CBS News observed two MS NOW employees being turned away from the White House on Saturday morning.
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 CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
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.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
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.
Mookie Betts went 4 for 4 with three doubles, Will Smith added three hits including a home run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 10-4 on Saturday night.
Marco Reus had a goal and an assists, João Klauss and Pablo Ruiz also scored a goal, and the LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 3-2.
Denis Bouanga scored his franchise-record 79th career regular-season goal for Los Angeles FC in a 2-2 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes.
Jayden Maiava threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and King Miller ran for 102 yards and a TD to help No. 12 Southern California beat Rutgers 42-35 on Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is questionable to play Monday night against the New York Giants because of a groin injury.
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Lauren Pozen reports from Exposition Park, where some of Hollywood's biggest names attended the grand opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Saturday.
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood. Brittney Ermon reports.
Thousands of volunteers rolled up their sleeves Saturday for Heal the Bay's 37th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, with cleanup efforts taking place at more than 60 sites across Los Angeles County. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
Zach Boetto reports from Cal State San Bernardino, where thousands of people were expected to gather over the weekend to celebrate Native American culture at the 30th annual San Manuel Pow Wow.
For the first time since the January 2025 Palisades Fire, the beloved Palisades General Store reopened to the public.
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.
