Newsom expands CHP anti-crime units, draws contrast with Trump troop deployment
Gov. Gavin Newsom is deploying additional California Highway Patrol units to major cities and areas across the state to expand previous crime-fighting efforts.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is deploying additional California Highway Patrol units to major cities and areas across the state to expand previous crime-fighting efforts.
California Highway Patrol will be deploying an updated tool against dangerous drivers this week.
The California Highway Patrol denied claims that its air operations program was grounded, suggesting that concerns likely stemmed from recent changes to the program's organizational structure.
Authorities in Kings County on Thursday confirmed that two young girls believed to have been abducted by their father after the girls' mother was fatally shot have been found safe and the father arrested.
The California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to refrain from the growing trend of decking their cars out with Christmas lights during the holiday season, noting that such decorations are illegal.
A man involved in a road rage incident in which he was captured on video yelling racial slurs before crashing his vehicle has been arrested, the California Highway Patrol said Friday.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Gov. Newsom on Friday directed the California Highway Patrol and California National Guard to use their resources to assist San Francisco with its fentanyl trafficking crisis.
An L.A. man was arrested Sunday, suspected in multiple assaults committed on the 2 Freeway near York Blvd. earlier this month.
A vehicle reported stolen in Orange County Monday night led police and the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit from the city of Orange to downtown Los Angeles early Tuesday morning.
Tennessee state authorities were trying to unravel a possible murder-for-hire plot that led to the shooting deaths of a veteran California Highway Patrol captain and her husband.
A U-Haul truck driven by a burglary suspect was recovered in Gardena following a police pursuit Sunday evening, police confirmed Monday morning.
The CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive has been making a difference in the lives of SoCal kids for more than 30 years. Every year CBS2, KCAL9 and the California Highway Patrol collect tens of thousands of toys for kids in need.
The CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive has been making a difference in the lives of SoCal kids for more than 30 years. Every year CBS2, KCAL9 and the California Highway Patrol collect tens of thousands of toys for kids in need.
Beginning Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol will be out in force on freeways for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Sky9 was over the scene of a large perimeter in Elysian Valley, where police were searching for three burglary suspects who led them on a pursuit through the Southland before crashing their car and fleeing on foot.
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a traffic collision on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway in South LA, where they also received reports of a possible shooting.
Officials give updates on the Route Fire, which has scorched over 4,600 acres in Castaic. They provide information on evacuation orders, closed roads, injured firefighters and more.
Los Angeles residents were treated to a free car seat inspection from California Highway Patrol officers over the weekend in West Covina, where they determined if the seat was up to code, had any recalls or needed replacement. For those who didn't pass inspection, they were given up to the standard car seats free of charge.
Sky2 was over the scene of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Pomona. CHP officers were en route to conduct investigation, though multiple Pomona Police Department units were already on scene.
One person was killed in a fiery collision on the side of the 101 Freeway in Westlake, after a car slammed into a barrier wall and tree on the side of the road before their car burst into flames.
Sky2 was over the scene of a lengthy pursuit, starting in Burbank and ending in North Hills, after authorities engaged with an assault suspect early Wednesday morning. The chase came to a sudden stop after officers performed a perfect PIT maneuver on the suspect's vehicle.
After a brief standoff, in which the assault suspect refused to exit his vehicle, a group of officers were able to approach behind riot shield and force him from his vehicle.
An investigation continued through Tuesday morning after a pedestrian was found dead on the I-10 Freeway after being struck by a vehicle.
One person was detained at the end of the pursuit, which began when officers tried to stop the vehicle for reckless driving. Chris Holmstrom reports.
The LA County Sheriff's Department said the man was taken to the hospital after the shooting.
In LA County, ocean water at the Santa Monica Pier got an F, making the Beach Bummers list, continuing to rank among the state's most polluted beaches during dry weather conditions.
An alleged arsonist was arrested after setting fire to Banning City Hall and the Banning Police Station on Tuesday, according to police.
Police say that a man allegedly shot and killed a woman believed to be his girlfriend during a dispute early Wednesday morning.
Police were notified by staff at John W. North High School on March 2 that several campus HVAC systems were damaged and stripped of materials. Officers began an investigation and, through surveillance footage, identified the suspects and their vehicle.
On Tuesday, fire officials said the Sandy Fire had experienced significant growth due to shifting winds, steep terrain and canyon-driven fire behavior.
The LA County Sheriff's Department said the man was taken to the hospital after the shooting.
In LA County, ocean water at the Santa Monica Pier got an F, making the Beach Bummers list, continuing to rank among the state's most polluted beaches during dry weather conditions.
An alleged arsonist was arrested after setting fire to Banning City Hall and the Banning Police Station on Tuesday, according to police.
At least four people were injured as a result of the blaze, according to Cal Fire.
The LA County Sheriff's Department said the man was taken to the hospital after the shooting.
In LA County, ocean water at the Santa Monica Pier got an F, making the Beach Bummers list, continuing to rank among the state's most polluted beaches during dry weather conditions.
Police were notified by staff at John W. North High School on March 2 that several campus HVAC systems were damaged and stripped of materials. Officers began an investigation and, through surveillance footage, identified the suspects and their vehicle.
One of the suspects arrested was connected to more than 25 burglaries throughout the city of LA, including 14 in the San Fernando Valley.
Nelson Andres Holdo is accused of swindling 22 victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for Rolex watches that never existed.
Police say that a man allegedly shot and killed a woman believed to be his girlfriend during a dispute early Wednesday morning.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
An alleged arsonist was arrested after setting fire to Banning City Hall and the Banning Police Station on Tuesday, according to police.
Police were notified by staff at John W. North High School on March 2 that several campus HVAC systems were damaged and stripped of materials. Officers began an investigation and, through surveillance footage, identified the suspects and their vehicle.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
A San Bernardino County woman was shocked to discover that what appeared to be someone else's ashes were already being stored inside of an urn she had ordered from Amazon for her late husband's ashes.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Angered Arcadia residents flocked to the first city council meeting since their former mayor pleaded guilty to being a Chinese spy last week.
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
Nick Kurtz had three hits and five RBIs, Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 14-6.
Alex Call slid home with the tiebreaking run on Andy Pages' sacrifice fly off Mason Miller in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels and Zach Neto crushed a two-run walk-off homer to secure the unlikely 2-1 win.
The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Eaton Canyon remains closed indefinitely after the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025. Despite this, wildlife experts say that the area is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Firefighters made significant progress on the Bain Fire in Riverside County overnight after it consumed more than 1,400 acres and injured four, authorities said. Zach Boetto reports.
Rina Nakano profiles Serving Advantage, the Orange County nonprofit organization that gives teenagers with disabilities a chance to learn tennis through an adaptive program developed by other teens.
A brush fire dubbed the Sandy Fire, burning in the Simi Valley area, has grown to more than 2,100 acres on Wednesday as crews continue to battle flames. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Police say that a man allegedly shot and killed a woman believed to be his girlfriend during a dispute early Wednesday morning. Michele Gile reports.
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.
