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SB 57 by Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff, R-San Dimas, and Sen. Sharon Runner, R-Lancaster, would require that police confirm that prosecutors will pursue a felony charge before allowing a detainee to be released to a city or county from federal detention.
Anxiety over taxpayer costs helped cripple Boston's 2024 Olympic bid, but organizers in potential stand-in Los Angeles projected that they could stage events from Santa Monica Beach to the Hollywood Hills and bank a $161 million surplus.
As more people turn to Uber and Lyft for rides, many were frustrated to learn that those drivers weren't allowed to pick up passengers at Los Angeles International Airport. That changed Tuesday when Los Angeles City Council gave the ride-hailing services the green light for the LAX arrivals section.
An immigration lawyer says she was denied entry to a Southern California detention center after participating in peaceful vigils at the site.
California lawmakers on Monday approved a bill that would make it a trespassing violation to fly drones over private property without permission.
A Los Angeles judge has refused to block the release of an anti-abortion group's secretly recorded videos of discussions with a company that provides fetal tissue for research.
A California lawmaker is pushing legislation to give consumers better warnings about a new phenomenon for smart TVs: They can record household conversations without your knowledge.
Former President Jimmy Carter announced Thursday that his cancer is on four small spots on his brain and he will immediately begin radiation treatment, saying he is "at ease with whatever comes."
"I will build the greatest wall that you've ever seen" says Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump in discussing his plans to build a massive wall at the border and deport all undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
A teacher shortage in the state of California has some lawmakers sounding the alarm.
Huntington Park residents sounded off Monday night about a controversial move to allow undocumented immigrants on city commissions.
California law enforcement agencies are looking to fly drones as an affordable and efficient way to monitor crime scenes, pursue suspects and search for lost hikers.
Donny Deutsch says pal Donald Trump may have failed to think through his presidential bid but likely enjoys stirring up the race.
Former President Jimmy Carter announced he has been diagnosed with cancer in a brief statement issued Wednesday.
Proponents of a California pension initiative say state Attorney General Kamala Harris is again favoring labor unions by using the same words she used to describe their previous failed bid to limit taxpayer spending on public pensions.
Dramatic video shows the moment that a woman was thrown to the ground when federal agents clashed with an immigrants' rights group outside of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office on Monday afternoon.
Nicole Hoevertsz, vice president of the International Olympic Committee, said she has "full trust" in LA28 chair Casey Wasserman after local leaders called for his resignation following the release of a series of racy emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell in the latest batch of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
After former NFL player Kevin Johnson was found dead at a Los Angeles County homeless encampment in January, his son is speaking out and hoping for swift justice as his killer remains at large.
A 19-year-old man was arrested for murder on Monday, weeks after a 63-year-old man was found dead from traumatic injuries in Riverside County in January.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI suspect near Koreatown.
Dramatic video shows the moment that a woman was thrown to the ground when federal agents clashed with an immigrants' rights group outside of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office on Monday afternoon.
Nicole Hoevertsz, vice president of the International Olympic Committee, said she has "full trust" in LA28 chair Casey Wasserman after local leaders called for his resignation following the release of a series of racy emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell in the latest batch of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI suspect near Koreatown.
It happened at around 9 p.m. near Figueroa Boulevard and Imperial Highway, where police say that the 30-year-old victim was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk when he was hit by an unknown vehicle.
A 19-year-old man was arrested for murder months after he allegedly opened fire at a Halloween party in Santa Clarita, killing two men.
An Orange County landfill has been cited for foul odors after Irvine neighbors complained about the stinky smell.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
Anaheim police arrested a teen connected to a group of smash-and-grab robbers who purposefully rammed an SUV into an Anaheim jewelry store before crashing their getaway cars during a pursuit last month.
Fullerton's police chief denied allegations that his officers helped federal agents during a recent immigration operation.
A Huntington Beach police chase ended up in the ocean after the suspect bailed from the car and attempted to swim away from pursuing police on Sunday night.
A 19-year-old man was arrested for murder on Monday, weeks after a 63-year-old man was found dead from traumatic injuries in Riverside County in January.
Dozens of people gathered on Tuesday to protest a possible change coming to Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, where officials are considering ending their midwifery program.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
A 27-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were both arrested and charged with murder for Jeremy Rosales' deadly shooting in January, San Bernardino County authorities said.
A San Bernardino mother is calling for justice after he daughter was fatally shot in the back following an argument outside of their home over the weekend.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
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.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
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.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and had nine assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Los Angeles Clippers 124-89.
Shane Wright scored twice to lead the Seattle Kraken to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Kiki Rice scored 17 points and No. 2 UCLA routed Rutgers 86-46.
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has received a one-game suspension for pushing the Washington Wizards' mascot before a game last week.
After former NFL player Kevin Johnson was found dead at a Los Angeles County homeless encampment in January, his son is speaking out and hoping for swift justice as his killer remains at large.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
A youth hockey team returned home to an outpouring of support after winning their league title just days after a multi-vehicle crash injured some of their teammates and killed one of their fathers. Hunter Sowards reports.
Dramatic video shows the moment that a woman was thrown to the ground when federal agents clashed with an immigrants' rights group outside of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office on Monday afternoon. Gio Insignares reports.
A group of wildlife advocates has made an offer that could prevent the eradication of mule deer from Catalina Island. Mike Rogers reports.
Hunter Sowards provides the latest details in the ongoing search for the missing 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who made a heartfelt plea with her siblings on Wednesday asking for her safe return.
The International Olympic Committee backed Casey Wasserman, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics committee chairman, after local leaders called for his resignation over emails he sent to Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago. Nicole Comstock 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.
