California To Get First Female And First LGBT Senate Leader
San Diego Sen. Toni Atkins will make history Wednesday when she becomes the first woman and first lesbian to hold the California Senate's top job.
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San Diego Sen. Toni Atkins will make history Wednesday when she becomes the first woman and first lesbian to hold the California Senate's top job.
Authorities say a woman plunged to her death while rock climbing by a waterfall in Southern California.
The State Department of Justice tracks firearm owners prohibited from having the weapons through a database called the Armed Prohibited Persons System.
The president is expected to leave downtown at about 8:30 a.m. and head for Dodger Stadium, where Marine One will be waiting to whisk him off to Los Angeles International Airport. Trump is then expected to take off from LAX at about 9 a.m. for the St. Louis, Missouri area.
President Donald Trump will attend a Republican National Committee fundraiser in the Beverly Hills or Bel Air area. It's not known exactly how he'll get there, or even when he plans to leave the region.
Burkhart made good on threats to "roast America" following his mother's extradition to Germany on fraud charges, prosecutors said.
The storm piled snow by the foot in the mountains, forcing Department of Water Resources officials to postpone the measurement to today.
In the overall rankings from the U.S. News & World Report, California came in 32nd place, ahead of Indiana and behind Georgia.
Alarming new findings about the number of hate groups active in Southern California. Jeff Nguyen reports.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is considering pulling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from California.
A man who fell asleep at the wheel and woke up to his car filling with water in the California Aqueduct managed to escape alive Tuesday morning.
The immigration sweeps began Sunday as part of an ICE crackdown targeting "uncooperative jurisdictions."
Rising interest rates could be cooling California's red-hot housing market, making it more affordable for more would-be homeowners.
"You're not standing alone," Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia of Bell Gardens told them from the floor.
California is now accepting applications for a new type of ID that will soon be required at all federal checkpoints and to get on a plane.
Hundreds of thousands of women's marchers amassed at parks and city halls throughout California on Saturday to condemn sexual harassment, violence against women and the presidency of Donald Trump.
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) and Joint Author Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon (D-Whittier) on Wednesday introduced AB 1782, a bill that would establish surfing as California's state sport.
The court ruled that California had legitimate reasons for criminalizing prostitution, including discouraging human trafficking and violence against women.
A group representing sex offenders is trying again to block a law that requires a marker to be placed in the passports of people convicted of sex offenses against children.
A new study says rat poison from pot farms in California forests appears to be poisoning endangered Northern spotted owls.
A Democratic lawmaker wants to make it easier for Californians with marijuana convictions to reduce or erase their records as the state moves into the next phase of legalized pot.
California's water managers are measuring as little as 3 percent of normal snowpack in areas of the Sierra Nevada mountains as they conduct the first manual surveys of the state's crucial winter snowfall.
The Senate must confront how to handle one of its members, Sen. Tony Mendoza, a Democrat who has refused calls to step aside amid an investigation into his alleged inappropriate behavior
Just after midnight, some raised joints instead of champagne glasses.
"What a lot of people don't realize is that you can't just smoke marijuana whenever you feel like it or wherever you'd like to," an attorney told CBS2 News.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are in pursuit of a motorcycle rider allegedly armed with a gun through Los Angeles.
The 4-year-old was taken from Manchester Ave. and Hoover St., according to CHP officers.
An inmate who walked away from an El Dorado County conservation camp earlier this year was arrested in Southern California for burglary, authorities said on Wednesday.
The husband and father of four said it was his first time ever on a personal watercraft. "I was starting to get weak and all that. I was praying for sunlight to come out...," Paul Carbullido Jr. said.
"Every visit, every purchase, every smile, and every conversation. helps strengthen our local businesses and supports the continued recovery of this remarkable community," Melissa Farwell, Pacific Palisades Farmers Market director of operations, said.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are in pursuit of a motorcycle rider allegedly armed with a gun through Los Angeles.
The 4-year-old was taken from Manchester Ave. and Hoover St., according to CHP officers.
An inmate who walked away from an El Dorado County conservation camp earlier this year was arrested in Southern California for burglary, authorities said on Wednesday.
The husband and father of four said it was his first time ever on a personal watercraft. "I was starting to get weak and all that. I was praying for sunlight to come out...," Paul Carbullido Jr. said.
"Every visit, every purchase, every smile, and every conversation. helps strengthen our local businesses and supports the continued recovery of this remarkable community," Melissa Farwell, Pacific Palisades Farmers Market director of operations, said.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are in pursuit of a motorcycle rider allegedly armed with a gun through Los Angeles.
The 4-year-old was taken from Manchester Ave. and Hoover St., according to CHP officers.
The husband and father of four said it was his first time ever on a personal watercraft. "I was starting to get weak and all that. I was praying for sunlight to come out...," Paul Carbullido Jr. said.
"Every visit, every purchase, every smile, and every conversation. helps strengthen our local businesses and supports the continued recovery of this remarkable community," Melissa Farwell, Pacific Palisades Farmers Market director of operations, said.
Two big rigs collided on the 210 Freeway on Wednesday afternoon, creating a traffic backup after cargo spilled across several lanes.
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.
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, who worked for CBS Miami in the 1990s, was among those killed in the crash.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
"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 California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
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.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 4-year-old was allegedly taken from Manchester Ave. and Hoover St., according to CHP officers.
Paul Carbullido Jr. was found in the ocean 16 hours after he was first reported missing, having fallen off his personal watercraft.
Two big rigs collided on the 210 Freeway on Wednesday afternoon, creating a traffic backup after cargo spilled across several lanes.
Alex Biston visits Meatloaf at the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
Actor Michael Trucco talks about the new season of “Average Joe,” which is streaming on Paramount+ now.
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.
