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The term "sanctuary city" has become a rallying cry for conservative Republicans seeking stiffer immigration laws. They characterize such places as havens where those in the country illegally are protected from immigration authorities.
A recent change in California law making certain drug and property crimes misdemeanors instead of felonies played "a significant role" in the rising crime rate in Los Angeles County and has taken away the incentive for addicts to seek treatment, Sheriff Jim McDonnell said Thursday.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is scheduled to conduct a Los Angeles-area fundraiser Aug. 6 as part of her campaign for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.
The California Republican Party says Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will headline its fall convention in Anaheim.
The next chapter in downtown Los Angeles' renaissance is underway with the announcement of a $500 million makeover.
Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency Wednesday for six counties in California following last weekend's rainstorms.
The panel will review a state-ordered fracking study released this month that found some of the chemicals used in California's fracking boom likely pose a risk to public health.
Sporadic traffic delays beginning Tuesday night are expected as Vice President Joe Biden comes to town for an event in North Hollywood.
The court's unanimous ruling clarified what it means for a couple to separate. Under state law, income and property each spouse has during the marriage is considered community property to be divided between them in a divorce.
Vice President Joe Biden will stop by a North Hollywood business Wednesday to push for an increase in the minimum wage to put workers on a "pathway to the middle class."
Medi-Cal's rapid growth is now putting financial pressure on a state that was quick to embrace the federal health care initiative. Five years ago the overall cost of the program was $91.5 billion. Today, it's $115.4 billion.
There is real muscle beneath the specialty e-cigarette retailer's trendy skin: a booming billion-dollar industry that has operated largely free of government regulations, ruled almost entirely by small business vigilantes who are making hefty profits.
As Gov. Jerry Brown prepares to travel to Rome next week for an international climate conference, the debate over a bill aimed at reducing gas usage in California is heating up.
California defendants accused of sexually abusing children will no longer be able to use a consent defense in civil cases.
Lake Forest City Councilman Adam Nick, who led an effort to make stealing campaign signs a misdemeanor, admitted Thursday he stole campaign signs belonging to fellow Councilman Scott Voigts.
CBS LA has issued a Next Traffic Alert to warn drivers about the impact on their morning commutes.
The former Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent said in a written statement that he has made the decision not to run after the sudden death of his 22-year-old daughter Emily in January.
Jiaoying Summers said she began getting online death threats after the Kalogeras sisters posted a video about their experience at one of her open-mic events.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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.
CBS LA has issued a Next Traffic Alert to warn drivers about the impact on their morning commutes.
The former Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent said in a written statement that he has made the decision not to run after the sudden death of his 22-year-old daughter Emily in January.
Jiaoying Summers said she began getting online death threats after the Kalogeras sisters posted a video about their experience at one of her open-mic events.
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.
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.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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.
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.
Vegas Revealed hosts Sean McAllister and Dayna Roselli share the latest: “Café on the Strip,” Marc Anthony’s first Vegas residency, and Blake Shelton adds more dates.
Crews maintain the oil and water spill, preventing it from reaching the Wilmington marina.
Alene Tchekmedyian, LA Times investigative reporter, discusses her report that Mayor Karen Bass directed the watering down of Palisades fire after-action report, and the mayor’s response.
Dr Mary Marfisee is an advocate for women’s health among the homeless, taking her medicine to the streets.
Anna Schecter, Senior Coordinating Producer of CBS News' Crime and Public Safety Unit, discusses the latest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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.
