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A civil liberties and advocacy group called for beefed up security Saturday at Southern California mosques after it says an anti-Muslim letter was sent to two Islamic centers.
California became the seventh state to tax e-cigarettes with the overwhelming approval of a Nov. 8 ballot measure.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and President-elect Donald Trump have talked about immigration, infrastructure and the Olympics in their first phone call since the election.
Two weeks after rejecting an effort to toss out the death penalty, a dueling measure designed to speed up appeals so killers are actually executed won a narrow victory Tuesday with 51 percent of support.
President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter over the weekend, a day after he was portrayed on "Saturday Night Live."
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, a Democrat with ties to Hillary Clinton, said over the summer that a Trump victory could turn off voters.
Vice President-elect Mike Pence said he wasn't offended by the message.
The deal announced Friday by New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman would settle a lawsuit he filed three years ago, plus two class-action lawsuits in California filed on behalf of former Trump University students.
The proposed amend would determine the winner of presidential elections by the popular vote.
A few hundred people gathered in Hollywood to protest president-elect Donald Trump on the fifth day of demonstrations since the election.
President-elect Donald Trump says he would accept a fence in some places along the U.S. southern border where he had promised to build a wall and make Mexico pay for it.
Donald Trump's attorneys have filed a motion to delay until after the presidential inauguration a class-action fraud lawsuit involving the president-elect and his now-defunct Trump University.
Nearly 200 protesters were arrested overnight in downtown Los Angeles, as thousands of Californians continued to protest Donald Trump's election victory.
A Huntington Beach woman who accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct says she won't back down from her claims.
California counties report nearly 5 million ballots remain uncounted in an election that could see turnout near that achieved in 2008.
Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services officials say that the person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness.
A small plane crashed into the Santa Clara Riverbed in Santa Paula on Saturday afternoon, sending the aircraft's pilot to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Ventura County firefighters.
Police said that the woman called to say she had stabbed her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her house and assaulted her.
Crews said that the fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services officials say that the person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness.
A small plane crashed into the Santa Clara Riverbed in Santa Paula on Saturday afternoon, sending the aircraft's pilot to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Ventura County firefighters.
Police said that the woman called to say she had stabbed her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her house and assaulted her.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies discovered a "clandestine methamphetamine conversion laboratory" in Palmdale during an illegal dumping call earlier this week, according to a news release from department officials.
An old car dealership lot has been given a breath of new life in Long Beach, now featuring a dedicated food truck park with rotating options that offer a community gathering place with delicious options and entertainment.
A team of Rady Children's Hospital oncology nurses in Orange County is using their own set of personal experiences with cancer to help inspire their patients as they face the toughest battles of their lives.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
Deputies said that the shooting happened on Dec. 20, 2024 on Court Street.
Fans packed the streets in Santa Ana and celebrated Mexico's World Cup win on Wednesday.
The crash happened near the intersection of East Coast Highway and Newport Coast Drive at around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Newport Beach police said.
Crews said that the fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread.
Riverside County investigators are seeking additional victims of a Temecula martial arts instructor who was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor this week.
Opponents of the proposed high-voltage power line that would run through parts of Riverside County and Temecula received powerful allies this week from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Cal Fire.
A 38-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Redlands on Thursday night, according to the Redlands Police Department.
Thousands of Big Bear residents will be forced to endure a series of power safety shutoffs over the weekend due to a high risk of wildfires in the area caused by warm weather and strong winds.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
Shea Langeliers capped a seven-run rally in the fifth with the Athletics' sixth straight single, backing J.T. Ginn in a 9-3 victory over the Angels on Friday night after Los Angeles fired general manager Perry Minasian.
The San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 for their fourth consecutive win.
The Los Angeles Angels have fired general manager Perry Minasian midway through their sixth consecutive disappointing season under his leadership.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Katsuya Uechi, the pioneering sushi chef who helped redefine sushi in Los Angeles in the 2000s, has died at 67, according to Katsuya Group restaurant officials.
The 4th of July is just one week away. Entertaining expert Paul Zahn joins CBS LA to give the tips and tricks for hosting your own party.
"Slaying Los Angeles," the new book shining a light on powerful women across the Southland, is out now. Slay the USA CEO Leigh M. Clark speaks to CBS LA's Amanda Starrantino, who is featured in the book, about the amazing women profiled.
For this edition of Westways Weekender, we are back in San Diego County exploring La Jolla. Westway’s Anlleyn Venegas tells CBS LA all about it.
Cal Fire is partnering with "Just Live" to help people stay hydrated during the summer. Extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana and Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brent Pascua join CBS LA to give their tips for staying safe and hydrated.
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.
