California lawmaker pushes 32-hour workweek for big companies
Bill would make it the first state in the nation to adopt a four-day week for employees at bigger companies.
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Bill would make it the first state in the nation to adopt a four-day week for employees at bigger companies.
The snowpack is just 38% of the average — the lowest mark since the end of the last drought in 2015; only twice since 1988 has the level been lower.
State water officials will tell major urban and agricultural water agencies Friday that they will get even less water from state supplies than the small amount they were promised to start the year.
California water officials are set to tell major water agencies that they will get even less water from state supplies than the small amount they were promised to start the year.
The drought is getting worse, but Californians don't seem to be adjusting. Suzanne Marques reports.
In Southern California, 55% of Anaheim's homes are now worth $1 million or more. Suzanne Marques reports.
With the state removing its mandatory mask mandate, school districts now have the green light to make masks an option inside the classroom for students. But not every campus will eliminate the mask mandate. And not every student is ready to go unmasked.
Gas prices have been breaking records in Southern California with many stations passing the six dollar mark in recent weeks.
Assemblyman Vince Fong of Bakersfield says the state of California imports 75% of its oil supplies from foreign nations – and 6% comes from Russia.
At least one million of those must go to lower-income families.
Statewide reservoir storage is at about 73% of average, and the largest reservoir, Lake Shasta, is only 37% full, he said.
California is expected to receive $2.05 billion, while the City of Los Angeles could get "tens of millions" from the settlement.
It's in an effort to counter the U.S. dependence on China.
The American West's megadrought deepened so much last year that it is now the driest in at least 1,200 years and is a worst-case climate change scenario playing out live, a new study finds.
The mask mandate is expected to immediately expire in most of Southern California, with the exception of Los Angeles County.
The California Legislature passed a bill Monday requiring many companies to give workers up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus. The bill is retroactive to Jan. 1.
Florists all over California are seeing flower shortages, especially for red roses. And on top of that, there's also a glassware shortage that has everything from vases to alcohol bottles in limited supply.
California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris has resigned according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Snow totals updated Tuesday by the state Department of Water Resources show the amount of water in the Sierra Nevada mountain's snowpack is at 92% of what's normal for this date. In December, heavy rain and snow left the state with 160% of its average snow water content.
All condemned inmates will be moved from San Quentin to other prisons within two years.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an alert this week to urge consumers to be aware of fake COVID testing locations and websites popping up across the state.
Of the nearly 4,200 ransomware victims from 2020 and 2021 identified in a newly released report, 260 are in California, making the state the hardest hit in the nation.
With COVID infections fueled by the Omicron variant at a new high, labor unions and workers had called for its return so people who tested positive could afford to stay home.
Napa wineries and others hard-hit by massive wildfires in California's wine country and elsewhere will soon be able to tap into the state's insurance plan of last resort, officials said Friday.
According to state numbers, over 2.56 million acres burned in California wildfires last year.
An armed suspect surrendered to the California Highway Patrol after an hours-long pursuit through Los Angeles County.
At least two people were wounded in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex on Thursday afternoon.
Police say after entering the store, the suspect, Rejean Tabor, allegedly randomly picked out a woman and started choking her.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued notices of violation to three companies following last month's oil spill in East Los Angeles.
A Riverside County deputy was charged with an on-duty crash that killed a man and severely injured his fiancée.
An armed suspect surrendered to the California Highway Patrol after an hours-long pursuit through Los Angeles County.
At least two people were wounded in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex on Thursday afternoon.
Police say after entering the store, the suspect, Rejean Tabor, allegedly randomly picked out a woman and started choking her.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued notices of violation to three companies following last month's oil spill in East Los Angeles.
A Riverside County deputy was charged with an on-duty crash that killed a man and severely injured his fiancée.
An armed suspect surrendered to the California Highway Patrol after an hours-long pursuit through Los Angeles County.
At least two people were wounded in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex on Thursday afternoon.
Police say after entering the store, the suspect, Rejean Tabor, allegedly randomly picked out a woman and started choking her.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued notices of violation to three companies following last month's oil spill in East Los Angeles.
Carlos Mencia is accused of failing to report $8.7 million in income over a six-year period.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
An Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend were convicted of killing 11 dogs in their care and cremating their bodies to conceal how the dogs died.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
A Riverside County deputy was charged with an on-duty crash that killed a man and severely injured his fiancée.
An emergency room nurse from Temecula and a U.S. Marine veteran were killed when they were struck by a car on the 15 Freeway in San Diego County last week after they stopped to help the victims of a crash.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Riverside residents are raising concerns about reports that some of the historic artwork inside the Mission Inn, including the Taft Chair and the statue of the goddess Pomona, has been removed following the hotel's recent purchase.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1.
Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mike Trout hit a two-run home run and an RBI double for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season and Justin Wrobleski threw six innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee will begin accepting applications for 60,000 positions on its volunteer crew starting in July.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
At least two people were wounded in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex on Thursday afternoon.
Santa Ana residents are frustrated over plans for a proposed "re-entry center" for former inmates. CBS LA's Michele Gile reports.
The California Highway Patrol took an armed and dangerous suspect into custody on behalf of the Pomona Police Department following an hours-long pursuit.
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society said the cats were found by staff shortly after they were dumped, crammed inside two carriers early Sunday morning.
Two people were wounded in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex.
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.
