Torlakson To Become Superintendent Of Schools
State Assemblyman Tom Torlakson has defeated rival Larry Aceves to become California's next education chief.
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State Assemblyman Tom Torlakson has defeated rival Larry Aceves to become California's next education chief.
Anxiety about the economy and unhappiness with government were not enough to dissuade Californians from electing two veteran politicians in the state's marquee races.
Jerry Brown, formerly a two-time Governor of California, is re-adding the title of Governor to his resume.
Senator Barbara Boxer gets to retain her hotly-contested Senate seat after a bruising challenge from Republican Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard.
A record numbers of absentee ballots may result in a lower turnout, but millions of Californians are heading out today cast their vote.
Officials say that results for Tuesday's vote may not be counted until well after election night, which may make the most competitive races too close to call.
With polls still showing a tight race, Carly Fiorina looks to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the nation over Democratic opponent Barbara Boxer, who says she expects to be re-elected.
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 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.
State officials are warning fans of California spiny lobster and rock crab to eat only the tail meat and not internal organs after finding a toxic acid in samples.
Three former California governors have teamed up with a state business group to warn emissions regulators against hurting the prospects of an economic recovery.
A mounting budget crisis hasn't stopped the two candidates vying to be governor from spending millions of their own cash -- or trading accusations on financial transparency.
Democrat Jerry Brown holds a double-digit lead over Republican Meg Whitman in their contest for California governor less than a week before Election Day, according to a Field Poll released Thursday.
The foreclosure crisis intensified across a majority of large U.S. metropolitan areas this summer, with Chicago and Seattle -- cities outside of the states that have shouldered the worst of the housing downturn -- seeing a sharp increase in foreclosure warnings.
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.
The California Department of Public Health says more than 6,200 Californians have been infected with whooping cough in the largest epidemic to strike the state since 1950.
A joint appearance turned ugly after "Today" show host Matt Lauer asked if they would retract their negative campaign ads.
The recent data suggests foreclosures may be leveling off, but one analyst notes that may have more to with how lenders are opting to proceed when it comes to defaults.
The contribution from one of the world's richest men marks the single biggest donation towards the pot legalization measure other than the bill's main sponsor.
The annual Women's Conference hosted by California first lady Maria Shriver is kicking off Monday in Long Beach.
Despite two polls showing her trailing behind Democratic opponent Jerry Brown, the former eBay CEO says it's not over yet.
With polls show Barbara Boxer's lead shrinking, the Republican Party is sending another $3 million to help Carly Fiorina make a push with voters down the home stretch.
The "Yes On 19" campaign says it's bought $200,000 worth of airtime in the Southland for a new ad debuting today — but will it sway conservative voters?
Unemployment may have stabilized in September, but a CBS "60 Minutes" report says new data paints a much gloomier picture of the state's job market.
Two people were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in early January that left a 32-year-old man dead near the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Long Beach, police said on Friday.
Janina Akporavbare recalls the day when she thought she was going to die. It was August 25, when she was driving on the westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway, near the Tippecanoe exit.
Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract.
Yasiel Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators. He is due for sentencing in May.
Aerial footage of Herbert Hoover High School and Van Nuys City Hall showed crowds of students marching in the street holding signs and flags.
Two people were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in early January that left a 32-year-old man dead near the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Long Beach, police said on Friday.
Janina Akporavbare recalls the day when she thought she was going to die. It was August 25, when she was driving on the westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway, near the Tippecanoe exit.
Yasiel Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators. He is due for sentencing in May.
Aerial footage of Herbert Hoover High School and Van Nuys City Hall showed crowds of students marching in the street holding signs and flags.
Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, officials said Friday.
Two people were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in early January that left a 32-year-old man dead near the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Long Beach, police said on Friday.
Janina Akporavbare recalls the day when she thought she was going to die. It was August 25, when she was driving on the westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway, near the Tippecanoe exit.
Yasiel Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators. He is due for sentencing in May.
Aerial footage of Herbert Hoover High School and Van Nuys City Hall showed crowds of students marching in the street holding signs and flags.
Neighbors say that the grandfather and his granddaughter were on their way to school when they were attacked by their next-door neighbor.
A diver swimming under the waves along the Laguna Beach coast has formed an unlikely bond with a young white seal.
An Orange County landfill has been cited for foul odors after Irvine neighbors complained about the stinky smell.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
Anaheim police arrested a teen connected to a group of smash-and-grab robbers who purposefully rammed an SUV into an Anaheim jewelry store before crashing their getaway cars during a pursuit last month.
Fullerton's police chief denied allegations that his officers helped federal agents during a recent immigration operation.
The California Highway Patrol closed one lane of the southbound I-15 Freeway near Eastvale after a dump truck crashed its trailer into an overpass.
Riverside County installed a new camera system on the 91 Freeway to crack down on carpool lane violators.
A 19-year-old man was arrested for murder on Monday, weeks after a 63-year-old man was found dead from traumatic injuries in Riverside County in January.
Dozens of people gathered on Tuesday to protest a possible change coming to Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, where officials are considering ending their midwifery program.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, officials said Friday.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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 Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract.
Yasiel Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators. He is due for sentencing in May.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
This is what you need to know about when the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights dominated early.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The LA84 Foundation celebrated the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with a watch party for the opening ceremony
Police said that the man was armed with an air rifle, which was recovered from the scene after he was fatally shot on Thursday morning.
After losing her dream home in the Palisades Fire last January, one woman decided to rebuild, but in a unique fashion. Rina Nakano reports.
Michele Gile reports from Laguna Beach, where city leaders are mulling the potential ban of pop-up shade structures over safety concerns to the public.
Janina Akporavbare recalls the day when she thought she was going to die. It was August 25, when she was driving on the westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway, near the Tippecanoe exit. Joy Benedict 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.
