LA City Council Votes To Exempt Tasers From Arizona Boycott
The council, which voted in May to bar travel to Arizona and floated the idea of ending any deals with the state, accepted the recommendation from police groups to renew the contract.
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The council, which voted in May to bar travel to Arizona and floated the idea of ending any deals with the state, accepted the recommendation from police groups to renew the contract.
Prop. 27, which would eliminate the state panel responsible for redistricting, has found perhaps its most prominent opponent yet in Gov. Schwarzenegger.
Republican Meg Whitman and Democrat Jerry Brown are delivering their closing arguments to California voters, appearing at events throughout the Golden State as they pitch their proposals to turn the financially troubled state around.
The city council of a scandal-plagued Los Angeles suburb will meet to schedule a recall election in which angry residents could vote them out of office.
Former California Rep. Gary Condit is testifying in the Chandra Levy murder trial.
Democrat Jerry Brown is ending his bid for governor on a note of optimism, drawing on his family's long roots in the state to recall the pioneering spirit that beckoned so many here and can lead it out of troubled times.
A new poll finds the attempt to make California the first state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana is floundering just days before voters head to the polls.
Showing that politics and religion often do mix, Sen. Barbara Boxer spent the final Sunday before the election courting black voters Sunday at a church near downtown Los Angeles.
A candidate for the state Assembly from Southern California and member of the Naval Reserve has been recalled to service in Afghanistan.
About 1,000 people gathered at MacArthur Park Saturday to watch a video feed of the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert rally from the National Mall in Washington.
Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina rallied their supporters Saturday by asking them to send an unmistakable message to the nation's capital.
Democrat Jerry Brown kicked off the final days of what has become California's most expensive gubernatorial campaign on Saturday by taking a swipe at his opponent's lack of government experience, which he says is a liability at a time when the state faces deep fiscal challenges.
Jeff Hall proudly flies the swastika flag and talks of a breakaway white nation. Dan Schruender once handed out fliers honoring Hitler's birthday and writes a blog that features photos of Nazi officers.
Brushing aside the polls, Republican Senate challenger Carly Fiorina heads into the final weekend of her race to unseat Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer focused on convincing undecided voters that she is the best candidate to start reviving the economy.
The fiery campaign speeches from Tea Party candidates may be turning up the heat on the D.C. establishment, but here the movement is still lukewarm.
LADWP urged its customers, especially in West LA, to conserve electricity as extreme heat hits Southern California.
The flames burned in the hills above the iconic Getty Center in Brentwood.
The homes were evacuated Tuesday after a sinkhole opened up on Sea Level Drive.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Long Beach Fire Department said no homes were red-tagged, but one property was yellow-tagged by building officials.
LADWP urged its customers, especially in West LA, to conserve electricity as extreme heat hits Southern California.
The flames burned in the hills above the iconic Getty Center in Brentwood.
Long Beach Fire Department said no homes were red-tagged, but one property was yellow-tagged by building officials.
Weather officials emphasize that the added humidity will "really make this heat event much more dangerous than previous ones."
Veterinarians said the coyote spotted roaming a Studio City neighborhood for the past year developed a severe infection after someone shot it.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
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.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
An off-duty deputy helped his colleagues recover nearly $50,000 in stolen train cargo after the suspects drove by him on the freeway.
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.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
The California Board of Parole granted Erik and Lyle Menendez an early parole suitability hearing, which is tentatively scheduled for March 2027.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
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.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
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.
Tarik Skubal pitched into the eighth inning, Teoscar Hernández singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 for their sixth consecutive victory.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game win streak.
Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness.
Aaron Donald won't play Week 1, delaying his return to the field after ending his retirement last month.
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.
Evelyn Taft tracks the extreme heat causing triple-digit temperatures in Southern California.
The Special Olympics Plane Pull makes for an unforgettable event in Long Beach each year. SOSC Plane Pull Chairman and Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Watson and Special Olympics Athlete Sasha Cruz join CBS LA to talk all about the bold challenge.
Alfred in Palisades Village recently reopened after a long closure in the aftermath of the devastating Palisades Fire. Jamie Yuccas visited the Pacific Palisades staple and talked to some locals about their road to recovery.
Meteorologist Dani Ruberti heads to Echo Park, where a group of volunteers gathers weekly to tend to community garden plots and hosts various events to bring people together.
Hollywood gift guru and Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary takes a look at what was inside this year's Emmys gift bags.
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.
