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The new initiative, Operation Safe Cities, is being launched by the office of United States Attorney Martin Estrada, who says that program will encourage local law enforcement agencies to send violent crime cases involving firearms to federal prosecutors, which could lead to stiffer sentences.
The fire ripped through the garage and attic of a one-story home.
The crash happened at around 5:50 p.m. near 8th Street and Long Beach Boulevard.
A woman was able to escape her alleged kidnapper after being held against her will for six days in Adelanto, and authorities are searching for the suspect.
After weeks of controversy, the Inglewood Unified School District has announced that they will permanently close five schools in coming years.
The intersection of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue is expected to be impacted for hours as crews clean dozens of gallons of spilled oil.
A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a 44-year-old bicyclist dead in Arleta on Aug. 12, 2023.
Attorneys that represent Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani have accused his longtime interpreter with the theft of millions of his funds to use for illegal gambling.
The BearCat SWAT vehicle with a front attachment ripped open the RV around 2:30 p.m. and belongings began spilling out of the ripped open side as police searched the RV.
Theft prevention expert, Kevin Coffey, warns that thieves are watching, more than we think.
City bus drivers, mechanics and utility workers, who provide service to downtown Los Angeles and surrounding areas, have voted overwhelmingly to strike, their union announced Wednesday.
A grant worth $7.9 million was secured in the effort to preserve the Balboa Island ferry, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced Wednesday.
A City Council committee is set Wednesday to hear a report about LA's mid-fiscal-year financial status, as well as potential options to address a projected $288.6 million deficit.
The search was continuing for a shooting suspect after a 25-year-old man was found dead in the Vermont- Slauson area of South Los Angeles, police said Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored four runs in the eighth inning to take the lead in the season opener against the San Diego Padres Wednesday in Seoul, South Korea, and win the game 5-2 at Gocheok Sky Dome.
It happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of Eighth Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department officers.
Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the U.S. into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
Jonathan Rodriguez, 33, is accused of fleeing the country after he allegedly killed a teen in a hit-and-run crash in Exposition Park nearly two years ago.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
It happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of Eighth Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department officers.
Jonathan Rodriguez, 33, is accused of fleeing the country after he allegedly killed a teen in a hit-and-run crash in Exposition Park nearly two years ago.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
David Lugo earned a modest living as a mechanic throughout his life, supporting his mother and disabled sister, but three years ago, the 60-year-old's kidneys failed.
A fire at an abandoned property in Studio City is at the center of a dispute between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
An e-bike ban at Newport Beach schools has unintentionally sparked disputes between students and neighbors.
Lifeguards said that the victim was seen bodysurfing at the beach before he was found unconscious on Wednesday afternoon.
An Orange County father is facing child endangerment charges for a crash that left his 12-year-old son with significant injuries last year while he was illegally riding an e-motorcycle.
Police said they arrived to an apartment complex and found a man with a knife who had allegedly stabbed a woman.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
Riverside police said that the driver, an 88-year-old man, was questioned at the scene.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said if Harold Wachter were to move in, he would be the fourth sexually violent predator proposed for release in the rural Antelope Valley in the past five years.
Deputies said that the suspect vandalized a Flock Safety camera and threatened to stab the contractor who was installing a new license plate reading camera in Palm Desert.
An alleged DUI driver was arrested following a crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside over the weekend that killed a 15-year-old, according to police.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
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.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
ICE has granted a $16.7 million no-bid contract for 6,000 gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a new use-of-force tool that the agency claims will help officers control resisting detainees.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
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.
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.
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.
Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 in the teams' preseason finale.
Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
The Los Angeles Rams have reacquired veteran receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in a trade for running back Jarquez Hunter.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is headed to the 15-day injured list after leaving Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a blister on his middle finger.
Pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim singled home Lane Thomas with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
CBS LA's Laurie Perez shows us how Southern California residents are anxiously waiting to hear from loved ones in Nepal and how they're mobilizing to help the victims.
A fire at an abandoned property in Studio City is at the center of a dispute between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman. Tom Wait reports.
Jonathan Rodriguez, 33, is accused of fleeing the country after he allegedly killed a teen in a hit-and-run crash in Exposition Park nearly two years ago.
Nicole Comstock heads to Pasadena to see how people are dealing with the unusually swampy conditions.
CBS LA's Jaime Maggio talks with former Rams DT Michael Brockers & former Rams WR (and Super Bowl XXXIV Champ) Torry Holt about the upcoming season for the Rams & the good times they had playing for the Rams.
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.
