LA Assemblyman Apologizes For Groping Fellow Staffer In 2009
Raul Bocanegra is the first legislator publicly named since a letter circulated saying there was a "pervasive culture" of sexual harassment at the Capitol.
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Raul Bocanegra is the first legislator publicly named since a letter circulated saying there was a "pervasive culture" of sexual harassment at the Capitol.
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake announced Tuesday he would not seek re-election next year, delivering a forceful condemnation of the "flagrant disregard of truth and decency" and bemoaning political complicity in a Senate speech clearly directed at President Donald Trump.
California Gov. Jerry Brown late Sunday vetoed legislation that would have forced presidential candidates to publicly share their tax returns in order to appear on the state's ballot.
It was aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to release his tax returns should be run for the White House again in 2020 and to ensure that future candidates won't hide their returns as Trump did in the 2016 campaign.
Each week, CBS Los Angeles will post the President's weekly address as well as the Democratic weekly address.
Vice President Mike Pence traveled up California on Monday to raise money for endangered Republican congressional candidates and tout the Trump administration's proposal for cutting taxes.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a veteran California Democrat, said Monday that she's running for another term. The 84-year-old took to Twitter to declare that "I'm all in."
Pence was set to arrive in Los Angeles on Sunday for an evening reception.
Each week, CBS Los Angeles will post the President's weekly address as well as the Democratic weekly address.
Voters in northeastern Los Angeles are heading to the polls yet again Tuesday for a packed primary to fill a vacant state Assembly seat.
Each week, CBS Los Angeles will post the President's weekly address as well as the Democratic weekly address. These videos will be posted on Fridays or Saturdays, depending on when they are available to us.
"The Golden State will no longer be relegated to last place in the presidential nominating process," Democratic Secretary of State Alex Padilla said.
He is accused of funneling $25,000 of his own money into his campaign.
The proposal that expands who pays for the state's biggest water project in more than a half-century could mean higher rates for millions of Californians.
California Democrat Dianne Feinstein isn't publicly committing to seeking a fifth Senate term in 2018.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested in connection with an alleged road rage incident on the 10 Freeway in July, during which police said he pointed a firearm at another vehicle.
Although the number of hate crimes is down so far this year, there is an alarming trend involving religious hate crimes, which seem to be rising. They made up just 9% of all hate crimes in the country in 2023, and so far this year, it's 23%.
A man was found shot to death near Crenshaw Boulevard and W. 59th Street, according to LAPD officers.
The fire was first reported at around 3:30 p.m. near Highway 138 and 210th Street West near the community known as Neenach in the Antelope Valley.
After two days of hearing from Boyle Heights residents and Los Angeles city officials, the South Coast Air Quality Management District approved an order of abatement that would increase the potential fines levied against Lineage Logistics.
Although the number of hate crimes is down so far this year, there is an alarming trend involving religious hate crimes, which seem to be rising. They made up just 9% of all hate crimes in the country in 2023, and so far this year, it's 23%.
A man was found shot to death near Crenshaw Boulevard and W. 59th Street, according to LAPD officers.
The fire was first reported at around 3:30 p.m. near Highway 138 and 210th Street West near the community known as Neenach in the Antelope Valley.
After two days of hearing from Boyle Heights residents and Los Angeles city officials, the South Coast Air Quality Management District approved an order of abatement that would increase the potential fines levied against Lineage Logistics.
Authorities said that the chase began after the suspects were allegedly seen breaking into cars at a Chino Hills shopping center.
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.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested in connection with an alleged road rage incident on the 10 Freeway in July, during which police said he pointed a firearm at another vehicle.
As beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie continues to recover from a mystery illness, the Southern California raptor rehabilitation center overseeing her recovery is now accepting notes from the public.
The deputy was taken to a hospital for treatment, where they are in stable condition, according to San Bernardino County officials.
Ontario residents gathered at Tuesday night's city council meeting to demand transparency from city leaders after the city's mayor pro tempore's home was raided by FBI agents last month.
Riverside County authorities on Monday announced that the suspect in a deadly 2020 incident on Highway 74 near Hemet was already in custody for a different crime.
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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.
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.
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the series finale.
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit successive homers in the fourth inning, Trevor Rogers took a two-hitter into the seventh and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2.
Aaron Donald formally worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement.
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs swept Shohei Ohtani and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers with a wild 7-6 victory.
The Chicago Cubs spoiled Tarik Skubal's debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, posting a 5-1 victory behind key RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Howard Kakita, 88, talks about surviving the atomic bomb on Hiroshima when he was 7 years old, and life after that.
As beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie continues to recover from a mystery illness, the Southern California raptor rehabilitation center overseeing her recovery is now accepting notes from the public.
Of the 10 hate crime cases that LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman presented, half were religious-based crimes.
A man was found shot to death near Crenshaw Boulevard and W. 59th Street, according to LAPD officers.
A former California State Parks superintendent accused of filming male employees while they changed in a locker room at Bolsa Chica State Beach faced a judge on Thursday. Michele Gile reports.
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.
