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John Anderson has discovered just about everything during the 30 years he's combed Washington state's beaches -- glass fishing floats, hockey gloves, bottled messages, even hundreds of mismatched pairs of Nike sneakers that washed up barnacled but otherwise unworn.
The pension fund for California's teachers is facing a $56 billion shortfall, even as its investments are doing better than expected.
The California Department of Public Health said on its website that traces of radioactive Iodine-131 was found March 28 in San Luis Obispo County.
Hundreds of thousands of students across the 112-campus California community college system face an uncertain academic future as the state struggles to fix its financial crisis.
A new study has named the healthiest county in California and it is…..nowhere near Southern California.
Thousands of family members of American service personnel stationed in Japan are back in California as officials warn the need for aid following the earthquake and tsunami is still alarmingly high.
A new study shows that nearly half of all community college students couldn't enroll in one or more classes they needed due to overcrowding at California campuses.
Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to declare an end to California's 3-year-old drought.
After 96,500 jobs were created in February — with roughly half of the job increases coming nationally — California's unemployment rate slid to 12.2 percent.
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night has swelled to $312 million, the sixth-largest jackpot in the lottery's nearly 15-year history.
The ex-bookkeeper of a California church has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for stealing $129,000.
A new poll shows the public appetite for any more special elections has waned since the most recent election cycle.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson says only about one-third of Southland elementary students meet all of the state's fitness criteria.
A California congressman says the White House may have "crossed a bright constitutional line" when it approved military operations in Libya.
A federal appeals court has refused to allow gay marriages to take place in California while it considers the constitutionality of the state's ban.
The latest Field Poll shows voters by a 48-21 margin approve of Brown's message and efforts to get the state budget and overall financial standing back on an even keel.
Anthem Blue Cross, the largest health plan in California, is reducing and delaying rate hikes -- moves the state insurance commissioner says will save policyholders at least $40 million.
The report from the Institute for Democracy, Education and Access painted a wider achievement gap between schools in poor and wealthy communities than previously established.
The California Coastal Commission warns that when the ocean level rises — either through the tides or climate change — the damage from any tsunami gets significantly worse.
Gov. Jerry Brown is using YouTube to talk to the people of California about budget issues.
California's top education official says school districts across the state will have to absorb $4.5 billion in state funding cuts for the next academic year if tax measures are not extended.
California has joined a whistleblower lawsuit that claims Bristol-Myers Squibb bribed doctors to prescribe its drugs, costing insurers millions of dollars.
Should buildings in California be required to "make the grade" when it comes to earthquakes just like restaurants do for health?
A diplomat in Vienna says Japan's radioactive fallout has reached Southern California, but first readings are "about a billion times beneath levels that would be health threatening."
A majority of Californians say their personal financial status is stabilizing compared to previous years, but fewer than half say the state remains "one of the best places to live," according to the results of a Field Poll released Friday.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
Wanting to do the right thing, a Texas man mailed $50 to Langer's Deli after he couldn't remember if he tipped his server.
Lineage rolled back the percentage of rotten food removed from its Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday after posting that it had cleaned up 104.1% of the biohazardous waste.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a burglary suspect near South LA.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center says there's a 69% chance that a historic El Niño event could exceed the strength of previous events dating back to 1950.
Wanting to do the right thing, a Texas man mailed $50 to Langer's Deli after he couldn't remember if he tipped his server.
Lineage rolled back the percentage of rotten food removed from its Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday after posting that it had cleaned up 104.1% of the biohazardous waste.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
Wanting to do the right thing, a Texas man mailed $50 to Langer's Deli after he couldn't remember if he tipped his server.
Lineage rolled back the percentage of rotten food removed from its Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday after posting that it had cleaned up 104.1% of the biohazardous waste.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a burglary suspect near South LA.
California is one of three states that allow children of any age to get married if a parent or guardian signs off.
A Fullerton youth soccer coach was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly used Instagram to solicit a minor for sexual activity.
Wildlife activists named the new eagle that has been seen accompanying Shadow through the treetops and skies of Big Bear.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the buyback will take place Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards and Los Angeles Angels tickets in exchange for the bikes.
Loved ones say that 19-year-old William Leapart was a standout football player and person with a big heart.
The California Highway Patrol closed all lanes except the carpool lane along the westbound 10 Freeway after two semi-trucks collided near Montclair.
California is one of three states that allow children of any age to get married if a parent or guardian signs off.
Wildlife activists named the new eagle that has been seen accompanying Shadow through the treetops and skies of Big Bear.
Newly proposed state legislation seeks to separate the Riverside County Sheriff's and Coroner's offices in order to eliminate potential conflicts of interest regarding in-custody death investigations. Sheriff Chad Bianco says the move could impact more than 600 jobs.
More than 120 boxes of McLaren F1 LEGO sets were discovered inside an abandoned van in Barstow. Police said they're connected to a recent boxcar theft.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, who worked for CBS Miami in the 1990s, was among those killed in the crash.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
In what has become a debate garnering national attention over whether standardized testing should continue to be administered in schools, California legislators are urging the state's public universities to reconsider their policies on SAT and ACT scores.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed $11 billion bond aimed at addressing the state's affordable housing and homelessness crises.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to remove 12 anti-camping zones around Hollywood, ending a years-long ban that prevented people from sitting, sleeping or camping in certain areas.
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
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.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
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.
Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown, Eddy Pineiro kicked a pair of field goals and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 on Thursday night in a preseason game.
Joseph Paintsil scored a short-handed goal in the 79th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
Mookie Betts homered and capped a three-hit night with an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4.
Nico Hansen finished with one save and had his third consecutive shutout to help the Colorado Rapids beat Los Angeles FC 1-0.
Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut, five Houston relievers pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings and Christian Vázquez homered as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
Desmond Shaw flies to Mission Hills for tonight's Look At This!
California lawmakers are considering new legislation to ban kids under 16 from using social media platforms with "addictive features." Tom Wait reports.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped. Laurie Perez reports.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount. Nicole Comstock reports.
ESPN writer Roberto Jose Andrade-Franco said he couldn't remember if he left a tip after stopping at Langer's Deli during a work trip. Wanting to do the right thing, he mailed $50 to the restaurant to make sure his server knew she was not forgotten. Brittney Ermon 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.
