AG Files Lawsuit Against 8 Calif. Car Washes
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.
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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.
San Diego-based MDA DataQuick said Thursday that the drop from about 39,800 homes in August 2009 to around 35,200 homes last month came as some potential buyers worried about job security, while others waited to see if prices would fall further.
TV Chef Aida Mollenkamp and wine expert David Mirassou visited KCAL 9 Thursday to discuss their free online cookbook called "Taste & Toast of California."
State health officials say California's whooping cough epidemic is on track to break a 55-year record, with 4,017 infections and nine deaths statewide this year.
The DREAM Act would help immigrants join the military to become legal U.S. residents, but at least one Southland lawmaker isn't pleased with the bill.
A record number of shark-bitten sea otters were found last month along the state's Central Coast, possibly because cooler ocean temperatures that create ideal conditions for sharks, according to the California Department of Fish and Game.
The much-anticipated opening of the People Mover at LAX was delayed again after another setback.
CBS LA Meteorologist Marina Jurica said a flash flood warning is also in effect for the Yucaipa area until 7:30 p.m. The rain cell over Yucaipa is diminishing, but the severe flash flood warning remains.
With a hurricane forecast to bring powerful waves, Orange County is considering measures to protect sea turtle nests in Seal Beach.
A California bill that would expand organized sports programs in state prisons is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after receiving unanimous support from lawmakers.
LA County deputies arrested two men and one juvenile for a string of more than a dozen armed robberies at T-Mobile stores.
The much-anticipated opening of the People Mover at LAX was delayed again after another setback.
CBS LA Meteorologist Marina Jurica said a flash flood warning is also in effect for the Yucaipa area until 7:30 p.m. The rain cell over Yucaipa is diminishing, but the severe flash flood warning remains.
In a Thursday afternoon update, officials in La Verne said positive steps were taken as temperatures in both battery banks have stabilized.
With a hurricane forecast to bring powerful waves, Orange County is considering measures to protect sea turtle nests in Seal Beach.
A California bill that would expand organized sports programs in state prisons is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after receiving unanimous support from lawmakers.
The much-anticipated opening of the People Mover at LAX was delayed again after another setback.
CBS LA Meteorologist Marina Jurica said a flash flood warning is also in effect for the Yucaipa area until 7:30 p.m. The rain cell over Yucaipa is diminishing, but the severe flash flood warning remains.
LA County deputies arrested two men and one juvenile for a string of more than a dozen armed robberies at T-Mobile stores.
Detectives released information on their preliminary investigation, which indicates Alfred Poirier posted computer-generated images at various city facilities on multiple occasions.
Jurors found two LAPD officers liable for battery and negligence for the South Los Angeles shooting death of Wilver Blanco, with Attorney Christian Contreras calling it unjustified.
With a hurricane forecast to bring powerful waves, Orange County is considering measures to protect sea turtle nests in Seal Beach.
The Irvine Police Department evacuated a shopping center after officers found a pipe bomb inside a car parked at a nearby gas station.
An Orange County family reunited with the Irvine police officers who saved their son's life after he was underwater and unconscious for nearly 10 minutes.
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
A call came in to the San Bernardino County Fire Department around 9:58 a.m. about a single aircraft down.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Months after a 13-year-old Rancho Cucamonga girl was left paralyzed from an injury sustained during a dance class, she's defying the odds and learning to walk again.
The San Bernardino Police Department said two victims and a gunman were hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday morning.
Cold case homicide detectives said that the woman's body was found 14 years after she was allegedly killed in the crawlspace of a Big Bear Lake home.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Nolo could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it nears Hawaii's Big Island, forecasters say.
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
A California bill that would expand organized sports programs in state prisons is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after receiving unanimous support from lawmakers.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have changed how California determines financial eligibility for some immigrants receiving state-funded food assistance.
A new poll shows Councilwoman Nithya Raman leading Mayor Karen Bass by double digits in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
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.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
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.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
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.
Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 to take sole possession of the top spot in the National League wild-card standings.
Donovan Walton hit a three-run homer and rookie Henry Bolte had his first four-hit game to help the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani returns to the Dodgers' lineup after missing two weeks with right biceps discomfort.
Carlos Cortes and Zack Gelof each hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Athletics rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 in a series opener between rivals with the two best records in the majors this month.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
The much-anticipated opening of the People Mover at LAX was delayed again after another setback. Hunter Sowards reports.
Mudflows filled the streets of Forest Falls after a sudden thunderstorm swept through the San Bernardino County mountains. Nicole Comstock reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to the Greek Theatre for tonight's episode of Look At This!
Hundreds of residents in La Verne remain under mandatory evacuation orders, and nearby schools are closed as officials continue to monitor lithium-ion batteries at the Metropolitan Water District after a fire erupted. Brittney Ermon reports.
Friends, family and neighbors gathered in South Los Angeles to mourn the death in a hit-and-run crash earlier this week. Lauren Pozen 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.
