Calif. Sees Most Whooping Cough Cases Since 1955
More than 5,270 cases of whooping cough have been reported in California's growing epidemic, which has killed nine babies this year.
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More than 5,270 cases of whooping cough have been reported in California's growing epidemic, which has killed nine babies this year.
The recent immigration scandal has done little to hurt Meg Whitman's campaign for governor, but the same can't be said for Sarah Palin's impact on the race.
The two major candidates for state attorney general have clashed on everything from the environment to the death penalty.
With only 1 in 4 registered voters expecting the state's finances to improve over the next year, pollsters say the negative outlook is the longest and deepest on record.
California's First Lady Maria Shriver is working to help women in the state who are dealing with child care, unemployment, and family issues, by organizing a free clinic.
California's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against eight car washes owned by the family that runs the trendy Koi restaurants popular with celebrities around the world.
Can't afford to take a vacation in this troubled economy? A new report says millions in public funds aimed at providing for California's neediest families have been used everywhere from Hawaii to Vegas casinos.
She is the mystery in the middle of the California governor's race.
The California rocket developer Space Explorations Technologies has been fined $45,600 for hazardous waste violations.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed seven major health care-reform bills, including legislation establishing an insurance exchange that will allow consumers to comparison-shop for coverage.
A California appeals court has ruled that psychiatric and other confidential records of Franciscan friars accused of sexual abuse should be made public.
Emergency response authorities are urging Californians to take earthquake preparedness seriously and plan on having to take care of themselves for up to two weeks in a disaster.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman held a press conference Thursday reiterating that she never saw a 2003 letter from the government suggesting her housekeeper was an illegal immigrant -- and said the maid was responsible for alerting her to letters in the mail.
California's death penalty is again in legal limbo.
The California Supreme Court appears to have ended the state's attempt to carry out its first execution in nearly five years.
Meg Whitman's former housekeeper plans to file a claim against the Republican gubernatorial candidate, it was reported Wednesday.
A new report says Californians enjoyed the fourth consecutive summer of excellent water quality.
In their first debate of the California governor's race, Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman showed voters the sharply differing viewpoints and personal styles that have marked their candidacies for the state's top job.
Census Bureau data show more than 16 percent of Los Angeles County residents lived in poverty in 2009 -- up from 15 percent from the year before.
The family of a woman raped and murdered by Albert Brown thirty years ago say they've been waiting a long time for justice, but they're confident the stay of execution will elapse.
A federal judge has refused to reconsider a decision that paved the way for California's first execution in nearly five years.
With nearly one-fifth of voters undecided or uninterested in backing either candidate, the race for governor of California may go right down to the wire.
Forget the fountain: it's up to Gov. Schwarzenegger to sign or veto a bill which would require California schools to provide free water during meals.
The decision from the three-judge federal panel all but kills a case where one Southland college student says his instructor called him a "fascist bastard" for opposing gay marriage.
The number of unemployed Californians increased slightly in August, creeping up one-tenth of a percentage point to 12.4 percent.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
A man reported that his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend was at their house, causing a disturbance. The suspect, a man in his 20s, reportedly reached for his waistband but left before deputies arrived, according to OCSD.
The goats were released last weekend and will keep chomping through the area for the next couple of months, with electrified fencing in place to keep them contained.
A 10-foot shark was spotted in the water on Thursday evening, according to authorities.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
A man reported that his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend was at their house, causing a disturbance. The suspect, a man in his 20s, reportedly reached for his waistband but left before deputies arrived, according to OCSD.
The goats were released last weekend and will keep chomping through the area for the next couple of months, with electrified fencing in place to keep them contained.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
A man reported that his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend was at their house, causing a disturbance. The suspect, a man in his 20s, reportedly reached for his waistband but left before deputies arrived, according to OCSD.
The goats were released last weekend and will keep chomping through the area for the next couple of months, with electrified fencing in place to keep them contained.
A mama bear in Monrovia has been waiting for one of her cubs to make its way down a tree after being stuck for several days. One of her other cubs was trapped inside a storm drain.
The driver jumped out of the moving vehicle and was quickly taken down by officers.
The CHP deployed a spike strip around 10:40 p.m. and soon after, the driver stopped and was taken into custody without incident.
A man reported that his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend was at their house, causing a disturbance. The suspect, a man in his 20s, reportedly reached for his waistband but left before deputies arrived, according to OCSD.
On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built. It's next to Michael McFadden's jewelry store, and he says the trees were supposed to stay.
Dozens of alleged Mexican Mafia members were arrested when FBI investigators served warrants at several locations across Southern California early Thursday.
A week after a 53-year-old woman was killed in a crash with an alleged DUI driver on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, the other members of her beloved car group gathered to honor her memory.
In the civil case of Garcia v. City of Tustin, a unanimous verdict was reached in a six-day jury trial, finding the officer's shooting was excessive and unreasonable.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Ty Simpson was a starter for only one season with the Crimson Tide, passing for 3,567 yards and leading them to the Rose Bowl after three seasons as a backup.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
Countdown to the Governor's Debate is a weekly roundtable with co-moderators Julie Watts, Sara Sadhwani and CBS LA Political Reporter Tom Wait.
After the tragic death of his and the late Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobby Brown started the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House as a place for survivors of domestic violence to be safe. Brown sat down with CBS LA's Amy Johnson to talk about the nonprofit and its upcoming fundraiser.
Kenny Lofton joins Jaime Maggio for a lookback at his big league career, playing golf with Michael Jordan and a hole-in-one at Augusta National!
Pasadena Waldorf School’s K-8 campus in Altadena was destroyed in the Eaton Fire: A look at rebuilding efforts.
Michael Juliano, editor of Time Out Los Angeles, shares what’s happening this weekend: Renegade Craft Fair, Climate Dance Party at La Brea Tar Pits, Brewery Artwalk in DTLA, Arts Open San Pedro, and CicLAvia in West LA.
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.
