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A CBS2 investigation reveals that the husband of a high-ranking City of L.A. official was given preferential treatment from the LAPD after his car was impounded.
Sparks flew at a Metropolitan Transportation Authority executive committee meeting Thursday with a heated exchange between L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, culminating with Villaraigosa storming out.
The Los Angeles police officers' union sued the city and Police Chief Charlie Beck this week over a new policy that allows some unlicensed drivers to keep their cars instead of having them impounded for 30 days.
Are you frustrated with misleading and seemingly contradictory unemployment data? So is Rep. Duncan Hunter.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is expected to focus on transportation when he delivers his State of the City address from Paramount Studios Wednesday evening.
A company that supplies California prisons with pay phones is installing technology to disable cell phones.
Is he Mr. Universe, Conan The Barbarian or "The Governator" to you?
Roughly 24,000 employees of the California State University system are heading to the polls. The workers are kicking off a two-week vote on whether to authorize their union to declare a strike.
The Los Angeles Unified School District is holding open hearings as it mulls thousands of teacher layoffs.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa unveiled what he called a "major bicycle initiative" for city residents at the start of Sunday's fourth CicLAvia festival.
Congressman Brad Sherman (D - Sherman Oaks) has uncovered more than 4,000 taxpayers in LA County who are owed checks from the IRS.
Rep. Henry Waxman is speaking out against a proposed subway station in Century City over "possible safety risks" to a nearby high school.
The state's proposed high-speed rail line may once again be back on track with a stop in Anaheim.
A challenger appears to have won a City Council seat in the corruption-marred Southern California city of Vernon, but controversy over some votes means the count is unofficial.
A state senator has introduced a bill that would save drivers a little money at the gas pump.
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a car crashed off the 118 Freeway in Pacoima on Saturday night and crashed into a tree.
More than 500 citations were issued and over 200 cars were towed when Los Angeles police swarmed a street takeover near South LA early Saturday morning. Police said that attendees as young as 11 years old were cited for being in attendance.
Risks of strong rip currents and large waves are high along the coast through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The blaze took place on the 5000 block of East 61st Street in Maywood.
The painting was among the artworks looted and sold under duress to Nazi officials from art dealer Jacques Goudstikker after Adolf Hitler's Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940.
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a car crashed off the 118 Freeway in Pacoima on Saturday night and crashed into a tree.
More than 500 citations were issued and over 200 cars were towed when Los Angeles police swarmed a street takeover near South LA early Saturday morning. Police said that attendees as young as 11 years old were cited for being in attendance.
Risks of strong rip currents and large waves are high along the coast through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
A local nonprofit said they've found dogs who have been beaten and left to starve and others who tested positive for drugs.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives have shared new footage of a hit-and-run crash that left a woman in her 70s with severe injuries last weekend as they continue searching for the suspect.
Deputies from Los Angeles and Orange counties seized roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters and arrested five people in a joint bust on Thursday.
Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 15-year-old son, Skylar, make the drive from Orange County to Koreatown to set up their food stand at the corner of Third Street and Vermont.
The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. near the Ortega Highway, which connects Orange County to Riverside County.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
A 71-year-old woman was nearly beaten to death with a metal baseball bat after she helped a stranger who claimed he had just been robbed.
A Lake Elsinore man jumped in between In-N-Out workers and an irate customer swinging around a stick in the restaurant.
A Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly riding a motorcycle into a crowd of people in Riverside on Wednesday morning, injuring two people.
A Chino man with an elaborate home garden that has drawn scrutiny from neighbors and city leaders, resulting in fines, says that he is being subjected to more penalties despite adhering to city guidelines.
In a last-ditch effort, Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to halt the plan to eradicate mule deer from Catalina Island.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
A picture shows the man with multiple loops of tape around his wrists, torso and head.
Here's what may happen next after a mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
A mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday, after her attorney's last-minute appeal failed.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta'Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California.
Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández provided key hits in Shohei Ohtani's absence as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Noel Caliskan scored a tying goal on a rebound in the 75th minute and DeAndre Yedlin made a sliding clearance in the closing minutes to preserve Real Salt Lake's 2-2 draw with LAFC.
Marco Reus and Robert Taylor scored first-half goals to back JT Marcinkowski and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the New England Revolution 2-1.
Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pirates 6-1 on Saturday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Powerful surf created by Hurricane Marie has caused some flooding in Southern California coastal communities like Seal Beach and Long Beach, with even stronger waves expected Sunday.
More than 500 citations were issued and over 200 cars were towed when Los Angeles police swarmed a street takeover near South LA early Saturday morning. Brittney Ermon reports.
One person was killed and three others were injured when a car crashed off the 118 Freeway in Pacoima on Saturday.
Zach Boetto reports from Fawnskin, where fans of the Big Bear bald eagle family gathered on Saturday to pay their respects to beloved matriarch Jackie, who died last month.
The powerful surf has led to dozens of water rescues at beaches all along Southern California over the weekend. Lauren Pozen 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.
