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According to Santa Monica police, the man broke into the woman's apartment early Saturday morning and stood naked next to her bed until she woke up. He has been arrested on suspicion of residential burglary, false imprisonment and assault with intent to commit rape.
High surf in the form of waves reaching up to eight feet hit the Southland on Labor Day, with spectators lining the sand to watch surfers attempt world famous spots like The Wedge in Newport Beach.
A man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound during a foot pursuit with LASD deputies in East Los Angeles around 2:30 p.m. Monday.
The LAPD has arrested 25 people for failing to disperse after an unlawful assembly was declared at a Labor Day march and demonstration by health care workers in Los Feliz.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias, who was suspended 20 games for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy in 2019, has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence, authorities said Monday.
A bus carrying migrants from Texas arrived in Los Angeles Monday morning, the 12th one since June 14, according to Mayor Karen Bass' office.
A 19-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man was arrested following a police pursuit in the city of Montclair Sunday night. Six people were hospitalized due to collisions that occurred during the pursuit, police said.
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett had been fighting skin cancer for four years prior to his death, his official website has revealed.
Monday is Labor Day, the annual national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of the nation. Here's a list of events across the Southland.
Soccer's biggest star made his debut in Los Angeles Sunday.
The Huntington Beach community is rallying behind the victims of a recent mass shooting at Cook's Corner. The M Street Band, who were on stage during the tragedy, played a role in the healing process Sunday.
Authorities Sunday were responding to Compton where a single-engine Cessna aircraft was reported as "down."
Police were dispatched to the 100 block of W. 71st St. at around 1:10 a.m., where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds behind the wheel of a vehicle Sunday morning.
An investigation is underway after an inmate booked at the Main Jail in Santa Barbara, Calif. has died at a hospital after being found unresponsive. Authorities said the in-custody death was under multiple investigations.
One person was killed over the weekend in a collision in Calabasas.
According to the Ventura County Fire Department, the blaze has reached 50 acres, with evacuation warnings in place.
Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
According to the U.S. Marshals, the homicide suspect was taken to a hospital and will be extradited back to Chicago once he is medically cleared.
Last night, Lineage wrote on Instagram, "We know this situation has been difficult for the surrounding community, and we're committed to providing daily updates about our progress. A 45-day goal for cleanup has been set, and we are committed to meeting it."
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
According to the Ventura County Fire Department, the blaze has reached 50 acres, with evacuation warnings in place.
According to the U.S. Marshals, the homicide suspect was taken to a hospital and will be extradited back to Chicago once he is medically cleared.
Last night, Lineage wrote on Instagram, "We know this situation has been difficult for the surrounding community, and we're committed to providing daily updates about our progress. A 45-day goal for cleanup has been set, and we are committed to meeting it."
The summer-like conditions have already scorched the Southland, and the NWS has extended a heat advisory until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
The victim's family said the 66-year-old man was dragged underneath the vehicle before the hit-and-run driver fled.
Two Orange County teenagers suffered life-altering injuries during a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July and family members are demanding answers.
The Orange County teenager whose at-home laboratory sparked a days-long FBI investigation after authorities were alerted to "suspicious" materials back in February is at the center of another hazmat probe.
A police officer is OK after someone threw a firework at them, according to the Newport Beach mayor.
Five Dodgers, including superstar and MLB leading vote-getter Shohei Ohtani, were named 2026 MLB All-Star Game starters on Saturday, while the Angels' Mike Trout was selected for his 12th career Midsummer Classic.
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested after he allegedly had an inappropriate interaction with a youth volunteer.
A San Bernardino family says that their house of 40 years burnt to the ground over the Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks.
A man wanted for an alleged murder in Oregon in 2024 was arrested in Southern California last week, according to authorities.
Police say that the suspect lived in the Casa Blanca neighborhood and allegedly abused five children dating back to the early 2000s.
The fire, which crews dubbed the Volcano Fire, was reported at around 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja Road in the La Cresta area, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
A Riverside County woman who is pregnant with twins escaped with minor injuries after a metal bar fell off a truck and pierced her windshield on the 15 Freeway last week.
Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
A blistering heat wave persisted in the western United States on Thursday, and temperatures are forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in some desert areas.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Mookie Betts singled in the go-ahead run with two strikes in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer in his return rom the injured list, Jo Adell had two home runs and drove in a career-high five runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 13-1 on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer but two errors by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning led to three runs by the Colorado Rockies, who rallied for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer during a five-run eighth inning and the Texas Rangers pulled away for an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
A look at the programs and activities at the Salvation Army summer camp in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Altadena Hardware opened its doors more than 90 years ago and was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Owners relocated to Sierra Madre, taking over Arnold’s Hardware.
Dangerously hot temperatures and humidity are expected to stick around in Southern California as a high-pressure system brings a major heat wave.
For the first time since the warehouse fire erupted in Boyle Heights, Lineage officials will be meeting with residents for a town hall meeting.
The Hugo Spritz has emerged as a popular alternative to the traditional Aperol Spritz, swapping out Aperol for elderflower liqueur to deliver a sweeter, floral and minty flavor profile without the signature bitter aftertaste.
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.
