Brown Seeks Tax Vote Compromise, Budget Deal
Efforts by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers to court a handful of Republican lawmakers are expected to intensify this week as they seek to compromise on a plan to send a tax vote to the ballot.
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Efforts by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers to court a handful of Republican lawmakers are expected to intensify this week as they seek to compromise on a plan to send a tax vote to the ballot.
California's new governor faces daunting obstacles as he tries to erase a $26.6 billion budget gap, but one of the hardest to ignore is a pair of AM-radio shouters whose conservative-minded audience has a track record of making life uncomfortable, even miserable, for politicians who lose the pair's favor.
The nation's largest public pension fund could make a small accounting change that would carry a large price tag for taxpayers when board members meet this week.
Efforts by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers to court a handful of Republican lawmakers are expected to intensify this week as they seek to compromise on a plan to send a tax vote to the ballot.
Californians have been paying more on just about everything the past two years, from TV sets to vehicle licenses to income taxes.
A newly released Secret Service audiotape from the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan sheds lights on the chaotic aftermath when neither the president nor his agents realized he'd been shot.
Sheriff Lee Baca warned a Congressional panel on Thursday that Americans make a "false assumption" when they blame terrorism on one particular group or ideology.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be in the nation's capitol Thursday to meet with lawmakers about his national jobs and transportation plan, America Fast Forward.
The former city manager of Bell along with his top deputy were ordered on Thursday to stand trial on charges of misappropriating millions of dollars from taxpayers.
Leaders in Ventura County's largest city are transferring an estimated $70 million in community redevelopment agency assets, as well as $411 million in future tax revenue, to shield it from a state proposal to eliminate hundreds of redevelopment agencies.
Gabrielino High School junior Kimiko Nishitsuji will join a select group of young people and parents to look at ways to combat bullying in our nation's schools.
The former city manager of Bell will soon learn whether he must stand trial on dozens of charges of looting the modest city's treasury.
Mayor Bob Foster issued a dire warning to pension policy makers at a forum entitled, "Is California Headed for a Super Storm of Unfunded Pension Liabilities?".
With about 93 percent of precincts reporting, the results point to an electorate focused heavily on fixing the city's growing budget deficit.
The last figure jailed in the Bell corruption case has been freed. Victor Bello's attorney says the former mayor was released from Los Angeles County jail shortly before 4 a.m. Wednesday.
A woman and a teenage girl were rescued from Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday afternoon after they were found unresponsive in the water.
A Los Angeles couple says that a driver tried to run them over in the Mid-Wilshire area on Wednesday after they briefly exchanged words while walking their dog.
The crash was first reported at around 7 p.m. on southbound lanes near Victory Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol incident log for the crash.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
47-year-old David Ngy of Helendale was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
A Los Angeles couple says that a driver tried to run them over in the Mid-Wilshire area on Wednesday after they briefly exchanged words while walking their dog.
The crash was first reported at around 7 p.m. on southbound lanes near Victory Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol incident log for the crash.
A 62-year-old man using a wheelchair to cross a South Los Angeles street late Wednesday night was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver, according to police.
Some West Hollywood residents still can't move back into their homes almost one month after a broken pipe flooded streets and buildings.
One of the men convicted of killing rapper Pop Smoke will face more jail time after he was caught smuggling drugs into an LA County juvenile detention center.
A woman and a teenage girl were rescued from Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday afternoon after they were found unresponsive in the water.
Disneyland hotel workers took to the streets of Anaheim over the weekend to protest for fair wages ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
Deputies said that they were called to an area near the aqueduct for a man who was allegedly holding a knife and covered in blood.
It happened at around 5:40 p.m. near E. Rider Street and Ramona Expressway, Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials said.
San Bernardino County deputies said that SoCal Edison workers were trimming trees near the man's property when he opened fire at them on Friday.
A Southern California man was arrested for allegedly throwing bottles into the crowd and injuring at least nine people during the first weekend of the Splash House musical festival in Palm Springs last weekend.
Two teenagers were arrested for allegedly vandalizing two schools and a church in the Wildomar and Lake Elsinore areas over the last two months, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Anders Dreyer scored on a penalty kick in the 89th minute and CJ dos Santos finished off a clean sheet as San Diego FC pulled off a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC.
Reid Detmers pitched eight innings, Nolan Schanuel had an RBI single in the eighth and the Los Angeles Angels outlasted the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Saturday night.
Guilherme Santos scored on a first-half penalty kick and Jonathan Bond posted his fourth clean sheet in a row to help the Houston Dynamo beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0.
Jacob Misiorowski gave up five hits and one run in six innings, Joey Ortiz and William Contreras hit two-run homers, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in a battle of division leaders.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
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.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
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.
The iconic brand known for its made-to-order sticks and famous fresh hand-stomped lemonade since 1946 is celebrating National Lemonade Day with a sweet 80-cent offer in honor of its 80th Anniversary. Ericka Oliver with Hot Dog On A Stick joins CBS LA to show off the offer.
LEAP Santa Clarita Children's Museum is hosting a summer workshop giving kids the opportunity to participate in hands-on science activities. LEAP Museum VP Emily Lytle-Painter joins CBS LA to preview the event.
It's been a cooler weekend, but summer weather is roaring back in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
A Los Angeles couple says that a driver tried to run them over in the Mid-Wilshire area on Wednesday after they briefly exchanged words while walking their dog.
The iconic Venice Beach skatepark reopened after months of renovations on Saturday.
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.
