Unions Blast Villaraigosa Over LA Pension Reform Plan
The latest proposal to cut pension costs for the city of Los Angeles was met with cries of "pension envy" from the union for civilian workers.
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The latest proposal to cut pension costs for the city of Los Angeles was met with cries of "pension envy" from the union for civilian workers.
Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer is reaching out to gay and lesbian voters by emphasizing her support for marriage equality and her record opposing the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
President Barack Obama says he hopes Democrats will be rewarded on election night next Tuesday for taking tough votes in Congress.
Meg Whitman doesn't need an election win to make a World Series wager with Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
A city councilman in Rancho Cucamonga has been convicted of corruption and ordered to immediately resign his position.
Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina has been released from the hospital two days after she checked in for an infection.
Arizona executed a man whose attorneys argued could've been suffocated if the non-FDA approved sodium thiopental was ineffective -- and California may soon face a similar challenge.
Republican Meg Whitman is fond of portraying her opponent for governor as a puppet of labor.
Records show a Southern California supervisor drove his county-provided sport utility vehicle without a valid driver's license for four years after his drunken-driving arrest in Illinois.
Bell's City Council is up for an extreme makeover, now that residents have gathered enough signatures for a ballot initiative to recall three of its members who were accused of being part of the city's salary scandal.
First lady Michelle Obama exhorted the crowd of Democratic supporters to stay the course for change, saying she knows it's not coming fast enough for many people.
A joint appearance turned ugly after "Today" show host Matt Lauer asked if they would retract their negative campaign ads.
The city clerk for a scandal-ridden Los Angeles suburb says county elections officials have verified enough voter signatures to call for a recall election targeting three of Bell's four City Council members.
Several members of the Los Angeles Taxi Workers Alliance have expressed concern that they won't be able to afford the upgrades, but city officials have pledged to help them secure loans.
The U.S. Dept. of Education is threatening action for what they say is an increase of harassment against certain groups, including gays and lesbians, as well as Muslim students.
The fire, which crews dubbed the Volcano Fire, was reported at around 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja Road in the La Cresta area, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The LA County Board of Supervisors renewed the $20,000 reward to find the hit-and-run driver who crashed into a Long Beach apartment and killed a father and his 3-year-old daughter.
A Riverside County woman who is pregnant with twins escaped with minor injuries after a metal bar fell off a truck and pierced her windshield on the 15 Freeway last week.
The fire was reported at approximately 12:10 p.m. in the 4500 block of Encino Avenue, where Los Angeles Fire Department crews said that about five acres of brush had burned before they stopped the forward progress.
MAVERIC, a satellite about the size of a shoebox, hitched a ride on a SpaceX rocket early Tuesday morning.
The LA County Board of Supervisors renewed the $20,000 reward to find the hit-and-run driver who crashed into a Long Beach apartment and killed a father and his 3-year-old daughter.
The fire was reported at approximately 12:10 p.m. in the 4500 block of Encino Avenue, where Los Angeles Fire Department crews said that about five acres of brush had burned before they stopped the forward progress.
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, appeared for a hearing inside a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday after three postponements.
The National Weather Service says temperatures will range from 90 to 100 and up to 105 across the warmest mountains and interior valleys.
A search and rescue team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department is returning to the United States after helping crews locate victims of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela.
A police officer is OK after someone threw a firework at them, according to the Newport Beach mayor.
Five Dodgers, including superstar and MLB leading vote-getter Shohei Ohtani, were named 2026 MLB All-Star Game starters on Saturday, while the Angels' Mike Trout was selected for his 12th career Midsummer Classic.
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested after he allegedly had an inappropriate interaction with a youth volunteer.
An Orange County man was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, nearly a year after an 8-year-old girl died from injuries suffered in an illegal fireworks explosion at a Fourth of July party in Buena Park.
An Orange County homeowners association sued a Laguna Hills family after they built a fence to prevent coyotes from killing their goats.
The fire, which crews dubbed the Volcano Fire, was reported at around 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja Road in the La Cresta area, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
A Riverside County woman who is pregnant with twins escaped with minor injuries after a metal bar fell off a truck and pierced her windshield on the 15 Freeway last week.
At least four people were hospitalized, including two police officers, after a multi-car crash at a busy Menifee intersection on the Fourth of July.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after a cache of fireworks exploded, leaving one woman dead and several others injured.
The blaze was reported at around 8:30 p.m. near the 11000 block of Teaberry Court, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Colorado Rockies 8-7 in 11 innings when Dalton Rushing singled in the winning run.
Free agent forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reinstated reliever Evan Phillips from the injured list 13 months after he had Tommy John surgery.
Jarren Duran and Willson Contreras homered, and five Boston pitchers combined to give up two runs over 6 1/3 innings in relief of injured starter Ranger Suarez to lead the Red Sox to a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Derek Alpert, president of Concern Foundation and Chef Cathy Asapahu, from Ayara Thai, talk about organization’s Cancer Research/51st Annual Block Party at Paramount Studios.
Fuego, a new waterfront restaurant, has opened at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach. Chef Luis Torres and Mark Dunton, the director of food and beverage, talk about the dining experience.
Los Angeles County Fire search and rescue crews returned from Venezuela after helping find survivors in the aftermath of the deadly earthquakes. Capt. Aaron talks about the work teams did and their return.
Brent Pascua, Cal Fire battalion chief, talks about how crews were sent to battle a wildfire in Colorado that has burned over 90,000 acres.
Sen. Ben Allen talks about his decision to reject the proposal for Bill AB 2753 that would block sex offenders from running for public office and why he chose to abstain from the vote.
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.
