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The COVID-era pet protection policy was set to expire Jan. 31, so council members worked to pass the law before that time as the city's six animal shelters are already at full or near-full capacity.
Four days after Los Angeles Times journalists held the first strike the paper's 142-year history, leadership announced plans to lay off at least 115 people, or more than 20% of the newsroom staff.
A high-speed rail line connecting Southern California with Las Vegas got a major boost today with the approval of $2.5 billion in bonds.
Los Angeles County breaks into the list at number four with Covina's GS Cafe and Ethiopian Cuisine.
Whether you're aiming to get fit, get your mind right or stay organized, there are tech tools out there to make your journey smoother. Tech expert Jessica Naziri has the latest technology to help you with your goals.
Two additional victims of former Miramonte Elementary School teacher Mark Berndt, who was convicted of sexually abusing children from 2004 through 2008, have settled for a collective $3.55 million.
In the Point-in-Time count, every unhoused person is also asked what brought them to the area and where they are currently living -- in a car, on the street or in a shelter.
The 14 and a half mile long transit line, which was formerly known as the West Santa Ana Branch, will now be known as the Southeast Gateway Line. It is expected to open in 2035.
Across the nation auto insurance rates are spiking higher than ever, even in Southern California. In fact, some of the most expensive cities in the state are in Los Angeles County.
As mentioned in Kristine Lazar's piece of car insurance rates throughout the state, find your city below and see how it compares with neighboring cities.
The California State University system agreed to a tentative deal with the California Faculty Association, representing nearly 30,000 faculty and staff members, ending the union's planned five-day strike.
The four major candidates vying for one of California's Senate seats faced off in their first debate at USC.
It was unclear if any injuries resulted from the crash.
California tops the list of most expensive states when it comes to the average weekly cost of groceries, nearly $30 more than the nationwide average.
"This was coordinated and planned," police said of the massive illegal fireworks show that lit up the night sky over downtown Los Angeles late Sunday evening.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
CalOSHA fined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department more than $350,000 after inspectors found several violations in the deadly explosion that killed three deputies in 2025.
After Lola escaped in 2021, Bluestone said she put up flyers, looked at shelters, and was hoping someone would call her because Lola was microchipped. Weeks turned into months, and nothing.
An Apple Valley family who called 911 during an apparent burglary sued the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after a deputy shot one of their loved ones.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday.
CalOSHA fined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department more than $350,000 after inspectors found several violations in the deadly explosion that killed three deputies in 2025.
After Lola escaped in 2021, Bluestone said she put up flyers, looked at shelters, and was hoping someone would call her because Lola was microchipped. Weeks turned into months, and nothing.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
An Apple Valley family who called 911 during an apparent burglary sued the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after a deputy shot one of their loved ones.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the Temecula Creek Inn on Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
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.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday.
Deni Avdija had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Jrue Holiday hit seven 3s and finished with 30 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104 and snap their five-game win streak.
Shohei Ohtani dominated in his first start on the mound this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions.
Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists, Deandre Ayton added 18 points with nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
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.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome. Laurie Perez reports.
Michelle Bluestone got a call last month that she never expected to get: an animal shelter in Echo Park said they had her dog, Lola, and that she could come get her.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
A Lake Arrowhead woman was heading to New York's Times Square from JFK Airport when her Uber shuttle caught on fire. Lesley Marin reports.
In a filing with the state Supreme Court, an attorney for Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco argued that California Attorney General Rob Bonta should not be bale to shut down the Inland Empire agency's election investigation. Tom Wait reports.
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.
