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While investigating the story, KCAL News connected the theft of former Dodgers batting practice pitcher Mike McDermott's two World Series rings with recent coverage of a "jewelry swap" scheme out of Orange County.
Federal prosecutors announced charges against a trio, including a couple from North Hollywood who allegedly halted their "crime spree" to get married in Las Vegas.
They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.
Police are seeking help from the public in identifying possible additional victims of a sexual assault suspect who was recently arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts with underage girls.
After their mother died in a crash in Anaheim Sunday night, three kids are fighting for justice against the apparent drunk driver who allegedly caused the deadly collision.
A preliminary 2.1-magnitude earthquake struck near San Joaquin Hills in Orange County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Police say that the suspects will place fake jewelry on a victim while removing the valuable piece they're targeting.
Police in Anaheim arrested a woman for allegedly driving under the influence during a deadly car crash over the weekend.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, following a 3.7 quake that hit the same area just before midnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Driving in the rain is not always easy — and let's face it, those of us living in Southern California are not at all used to wet roads.
As Southern California recovers from the wildfires, it's seeing the worst flu season in years with cases surging across the region and nation.
An Orange County teenager's lifelong passion could change the future of firefighting, with his recent invention becoming the latest tool adopted by local fire departments to help stop wildfires before they grow out of control.
It happened just after 1:30 a.m. on Jamboree Road, south of Warner Avenue, according to the Irvine Police Department.
The city of San Clemente could soon be monitored by border patrol cameras after claims that there have been increased panga landings on the shoreline to drop off migrants.
The man, a behavior interventionist with the school district, was found in the backseat of a car with a 16-year-old girl on Tuesday, police said.
Officers said the suspect allegedly kidnapped a girl in North Hills on Friday. Detectives have not determined if he is connected to last week's kidnapping.
A local 4-year-old girl with a rare gift has been accepted into two of the most exclusive high-IQ societies, Mensa and Intertel.
Caltrans installed gates at the Los Angeles Street on and off-ramps at the request of the California Highway Patrol after demonstrators walked onto the 101 Freeway during previous protests.
The lady Rams brought home the CIF girls soccer championship title for the first time since the school's 1982 inaugural season.
Long before the U.S.-Israeli air strikes began in the Middle East, there had been a battle inside Iran, waged and led largely by women.
Officers said the suspect allegedly kidnapped a girl in North Hills on Friday. Detectives have not determined if he is connected to last week's kidnapping.
The lady Rams brought home the CIF girls soccer championship title for the first time since the school's 1982 inaugural season.
Officers made one arrest, cited 11 drivers for vehicle code violations, and towed three vehicles between March 20 and 23.
Deputies from the Palmdale Station responded early Thursday morning to the rural area near 195th Street East and Pearblossom Highway in Llano, regarding a person inside a trash bin.
Hong "Grace" Peng, 54, is charged with one felony count each of money laundering and having a financial interest in a contract or purchase made in an official capacity.
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.
Bicyclist Luke Fetzer said an irate BMW driver challenged him to a fight after trying a road rage incident in Orange County.
Police say that the suspect grabbed the boy and dragged him to a secluded area before sexually assaulting him over the weekend in Westminster.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
UCLA filed a lawsuit to stop the Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigation into the Prop 50 special election.
Hemet police partnered with the Riverside University Health Systems to have licensed social workers and detectives respond to mental health calls.
One bicyclist was killed and another was seriously injured after a car crashed into them in Banning late Tuesday night, according to police.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
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.
A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
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.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Dodgers home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PST at Dodger Stadium, which is now to be known as Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
Kawhi Leonard had a game-high 27 points, Darius Garland added 24, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-94.
After winning back-to-back World Series Championships, the Los Angeles Dodgers have not only cemented themselves as baseball's best team but also a must-see event for locals and people visiting the City of Angels. The price to witness that spectacle, however, could be costing fans nearly double what it costs to see other Major League Baseball teams, according to a new study.
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.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Golden Leaf in San Gabriel must pay the city $1,200 in fines after a neighbor complained about its signature "stinky tofu" dish. Alys Martinez reports.
A local 4-year-old girl with a rare gift has been accepted into two of the most exclusive high-IQ societies, Mensa and Intertel. Jasmine Viel reports.
A California Air National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crossed the path of a United Airlines flight headed towards John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Tuesday evening. Michele Gile reports.
Nearly a dozen students from UC Riverside are back in California after being stranded in the Middle East as the war with Iran broke out around them. Joy Benedict reports.
An LAUSD employee and a tech vendor company owner has been charged by the District Attorney for an alleged $22 million contracting scheme.
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.
