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The new guidelines are being welcomed by civil rights advocates, calling it a major change that will make investigations of controversial shootings more transparent. But there are doubts that the new guidelines will work justly in reality.
With the 15 Freeway near the California-Nevada border jammed for miles most of the day Monday, and Nevada Highway Patrol officers were ready for drivers who got fed up with the backup.
Fire restrictions are officially in place at most of California's national parks, including Joshua Tree National Park in Riverside County, which saw record attendance in May with more than 266,000 visitors.
The state of California will use $5.2 billion in federal money to pay off past-due rent.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said that California will pay off all past-due rent that accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Golden State has been ranked the most fun state in the nation by WalletHub, which took a look at all 50 states in two key categories – entertainment and recreation, and nightlife.
California's three-decade-old ban on assault weapons has been declared unconstitutional.
The shortage has the usual roots – federal firefighters are overworked and underpaid. Fire season in California is now a year-round, and according to Capt. Lani Brown, pay for forest service firefighters starts at $13.45 an hour – far short of California's minimum wage of $15.
California's more than 1,500 reservoirs are 50% lower than they should be this time of year.
Educator and community organizer Isaac Bryan has been sworn into the Assembly at the state Capitol in Sacramento after winning a special election to represent a district stretching from the Westside to Inglewood.
The result of that pandemic trend has been 163 people have contracted salmonella from 43 states. A total of 34 people were hospitalized, but no deaths were reported.
Cal/OSHA's board met Thursday to weigh on a proposal to align with updated CDC guidelines that say fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in most scenarios
Currently, face coverings in California are no longer required outdoors except at crowded events and for unvaccinated people when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that he plans to use some of the $27 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding to help small business owners forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Wednesday, Newsom said the state may suspend the mask mandate in June as well, except for large, indoor gatherings.
As part of a $100 billion budget plan Monday, Gov. Newsom is proposing that two-thirds of Californians would receive $600 stimulus checks.
Vote centers are open and available for the May 18 special primary election for Assembly District 54, officials said Saturday.
For the first time since records have been kept, California's year-to-year population has dropped.
The Golden State Stimulus payment is aimed at supporting low-income Californians and helping those who have suffered a hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These payments will not be scheduled until each 2020 tax return is processed.
For the first time ever, California is losing a U.S. House seat – dropping its delegation from 53 to 52 members.
California came in 12 on a list of all U.S. states ranked from best to worst, according to Americans.
Los Angeles County's guidelines will be stricter than those released by the state earlier this month.
Discarding the colored tier system will allow restrictions to be lifted from all businesses, gatherings and recreational activities. However, a statewide mask mandate will remain in place.
In 2020, California experienced a record wildfire season, with 9,917 wildfires scorching 4.257 million acres.
The law requires gun manufacturers to adopt micro-stamping technology on new types of handguns introduced in California.
Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong let the individuals use her former address in LA to register, according to prosecutors.
Cal Fire officials say the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is spreading "dangerously fast" and is threatening structures as well as infrastructure.
Crews located two people dead inside the structure. The identities of the individuals have not been confirmed yet.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Santa Monica police said no gunshot injuries were reported.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office has issued mandatory evacuations for the SIMI-33, SIMI-34 and SIMI-32 areas
Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong let the individuals use her former address in LA to register, according to prosecutors.
Crews located two people dead inside the structure. The identities of the individuals have not been confirmed yet.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Santa Monica police said no gunshot injuries were reported.
Cal Fire officials say the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is spreading "dangerously fast" and is threatening structures as well as infrastructure.
Crews located two people dead inside the structure. The identities of the individuals have not been confirmed yet.
Santa Monica police said no gunshot injuries were reported.
Surveillance camera footage shows the moments when a sedan crashes into the back of a parked pickup truck in Canoga Park early Sunday and somehow gets wedged underneath.
A Long Beach man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in Riverside County over the weekend.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
The Tustin Police Department says Juan Marquez, 47, waited outside Sandra Fernandez's workplace before fatally shooting her.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
A Long Beach man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in Riverside County over the weekend.
Firefighters found the man dead inside of a burning one-story building on North D Street at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Two people were hospitalized on Saturday after a trolley, Tesla and Rivian collided in Temecula's wine country.
The 80-year-old man and 79-year-old woman were both found suffering from traumatic injuries inside their Bermuda Dunes home on Friday during a welfare check, according to Riverside County sheriff's deputies.
An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting on the 10 Freeway in Banning that wounded a woman last weekend.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Left-handed reliever Jack Dreyer has become the latest Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to be placed on their injured list.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
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.
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.
Hany Mukhtar scored three goals, his first hat trick since 2023, and Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the weekend Freeway Series with a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Left-handed reliever Jack Dreyer has become the latest Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to be placed on their injured list.
Shohei Ohtani had five RBIs, Mookie Betts homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Los Angeles Angels 15-2 for their fourth straight win.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has burned more than 180 acres as of 11:30 a.m. Monday. CBS LA reports.
There will be gradual cloud clearing on Monday and a sunny afternoon. Temperatures will increase as the week goes on with conditions peaking on Wednesday.
Friends and family gathered in East Los Angeles on Sunday to remember 17-year-old Josh Aila, who was fatally shot while driving home on Saturday night at around 1:15 a.m.
Home surveillance camera footage captured the moments that a sedan collided with the rear of a parked pickup truck in Canoga Park and somehow got wedged underneath.
Family members of 42-year-old Sandra Fernandez, who was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend last week, are speaking out after his arrest near the U.S.-Mexico border over the weekend. Brittney Ermon 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.
