California TV producer dies after falling from banned rope swing
Katie Hoedt, 23, was known by colleagues for being "a shooting star with knowledge and accomplishments far beyond her years."
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Katie Hoedt, 23, was known by colleagues for being "a shooting star with knowledge and accomplishments far beyond her years."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating whether a local school district infringed on students' civil rights by adopting a policy that requires teachers to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender or wants to use a name or pronoun different from what's on their birth certificate.
Authorities submitted additional evidence for testing after Vicki Johnson's unsolved murder case was reopened recently, along with other cold cases.
Female fruit flies can lay more than 400 eggs at a time in fruit, which only need one to two days to hatch before larvae eat their way through, shedding their skin along the way.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has offered to help negotiate an end to the strikes that have hobbled Hollywood.
The bear is seen chewing through upholstery inside the car in a wild video recorded by the vehicle's owner, who was visiting Tahoe for a bachelorette party.
A Southern California outdoor enthusiast has died after collapsing in Death Valley following a hike amid blistering heat.
Monica De Leon Barba was kidnapped last November while walking her dog in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico.
Most visitors to Death Valley National Park only make it a short distance to any site at the hottest and driest place on Earth before returning to the sanctuary of an air-conditioned vehicle.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has stepped in to help revive a bill that would increase penalties for child trafficking.
Mack pleaded guilty to charges that she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.
After conducting over two years of research and holding public hearings, the task force presented its findings and recommendations to lawmakers last week.
California's first-in-the-nation reparations task force is meeting for the final time in a crowded hearing room in Sacramento.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Bay Area elected officials spoke out on Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The family of actor Julian Sands has released its first statement five months after he disappeared while hiking in California.
Are prison reform laws leading to more rehabilitation and fewer felons reoffending after release? CDCR can't (or won't) say. The agency's recidivism report is dated and incomplete. Now, CBS Sacramento is getting answers to a growing list of questions.
Donald Santini had been on the run since 1984, when Florida authorities linked him to the strangling death of Cynthia Wood.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law regulations on guns, including implementing universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management said that the state's relocation program for migrants was voluntary.
A group of 20 migrants arrived in Sacramento Monday, days after a flight carrying 16 migrants landed in the city. Officials linked both flights to the state of Florida.
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
Baseball legend Steve Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, is meeting with voters and senior GOP officials as he weighs a potential 2024 Senate bid in a race that already has several prominent Democratic contenders.
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
The organization that runs the Holiday Bowl has filed a lawsuit against the Pac-12 Conference and the University of California Regents for UCLA backing out of the 2021 game due to COVID-19 concerns.
Van Houten is serving a life sentence for her role in the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.
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.
The San Fernando Valley is starting a project to build skyscrapers filled with affordable housing for seniors.
The crash happened just before 11 p.m. near Western Ave. and 56th St., LAPD officers said.
11-year-old April Salazar shared an unforgettable moment with Karol G during the international superstar's concert at SoFi Stadium.
A Costa Mesa man and his 63-year-old mother were arrested in connection with a shooting in a Costa Mesa grocery store parking lot on Tuesday morning.
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.
The San Fernando Valley is starting a project to build skyscrapers filled with affordable housing for seniors.
The crash happened just before 11 p.m. near Western Ave. and 56th St., LAPD officers said.
11-year-old April Salazar shared an unforgettable moment with Karol G during the international superstar's concert at SoFi Stadium.
A Costa Mesa man and his 63-year-old mother were arrested in connection with a shooting in a Costa Mesa grocery store parking lot on Tuesday morning.
The San Fernando Valley is starting a project to build skyscrapers filled with affordable housing for seniors.
The crash happened just before 11 p.m. near Western Ave. and 56th St., LAPD officers said.
11-year-old April Salazar shared an unforgettable moment with Karol G during the international superstar's concert at SoFi Stadium.
California energy regulators have approved new restrictions on replacement tires that vehicle owners can buy, saying that the rules will protect the environment and save money in the long run.
The two people who went missing while riding personal watercraft off the coast of Long Beach over the weekend are sharing their stories of survival after they were rescued by first responders.
11-year-old April Salazar shared an unforgettable moment with Karol G during the international superstar's concert at SoFi Stadium.
A Costa Mesa man and his 63-year-old mother were arrested in connection with a shooting in a Costa Mesa grocery store parking lot on Tuesday morning.
It happened at around 2 p.m., when Huntington Beach Police Department officers said they were called to a crash at the intersection of Skylab Road and Able Lane.
The crash killed a 23-year-old man from Los Angeles.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
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.
Menifee police say that they've recovered the vehicle used in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 15-year-old boy last week, but they're still searching for the driver.
Riverside County Superior Court warned its residents about a jury duty scam falsely claiming people have outstanding warrants for missed jury duty notices.
Norco residents and city leaders are voicing their opposition to a Southern California Edison power line project that would bring miles of overhead power lines to the region.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a man accused of intentionally crashing into a group of adults and kids who were playing basketball in their neighborhood street.
"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.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
California energy regulators have approved new restrictions on replacement tires that vehicle owners can buy, saying that the rules will protect the environment and save money in the long run.
For California's craft distilleries, the ability to ship directly to customers has become an important way to reach consumers beyond their tasting rooms and local restaurants.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an electric-shock glove that may soon be used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
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.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run shot to reach 30 homers for the sixth straight season and Freddie Freeman had two hits and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6.
Rookie George Klassen allowed one hit in a career-high seven scoreless innings and Josh Lowe homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed scuffling closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list with inflammation in the right side of his neck while four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani progresses toward a return to the mound.
Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was carted off the field with a left leg injury during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.
Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5.
"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 downtown Los Angeles for tonight's Look At This!
The San Fernando Valley wants to build skyscrapers for seniors. Hunter Sowards reports.
August 18 has become the annual day for celebrating the San Fernando Valley. Nicole Comstock shows us the people eager to show off their Valley pride.
11-year-old April Salazar shared an unforgettable moment with Karol G during the international superstar's concert at SoFi Stadium. Lesley Marin reports.
California energy regulators have approved new restrictions on replacement tires that vehicle owners can buy, saying that the rules will protect the environment and save money in the long run. Tom Wait 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.
