California Gets $10.6M To Defray Advanced Placement Exam Costs
California is getting $10.6 million from the federal government to help defray costs of advanced placement exams for low-income students.
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California is getting $10.6 million from the federal government to help defray costs of advanced placement exams for low-income students.
State officials voted Wednesday to ban bobcat trapping across the state of California.
California is set to make its final payment on $15 billion in costly borrowing championed a decade ago by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
A ban has been put in place in Laguna Beach on all new pool construction due to the drought, meaning homeowners looking to beat the heat with a new pool are out of luck.
California restored voting rights Tuesday to tens of thousands of criminals serving sentences under community supervision, reversing a decision by a state official that they could not participate in elections.
The San Bernardino district attorney said Monday that Darron Daniels and Maurice Kelley also denied charges of attempted murder.
California has multiple restrictions on water use, including banning washing cars with hoses that don't shut off and restricting lawn-watering within two days of rainfall. But enforcement varies widely across the parched state.
Californians buying individual health plans on the state insurance exchange will see an average increase of about 4 percent in premiums for the second year in a row.
The highest was $4.13 a gallon in Los Angeles. Lundberg says California saw huge wholesale price hikes during a brief supply shortage. She says supplies are flowing again and pump prices are poised to drop in the Golden State.
Now in its 30th year, the lottery's 2014-15 numbers will generate about $1.3 billion for schools.
California should provide a cradle-to-career education system in which children are provided learning opportunities from a young age and given support and services inside and outside the classroom.
The term "sanctuary city" has become a rallying cry for conservative Republicans seeking stiffer immigration laws. They characterize such places as havens where those in the country illegally are protected from immigration authorities.
A Los Angeles judge says he doesn't have the authority to make new orders in actress Kelly Rutherford's international child-custody battle because she has moved to New York.
While California residents continue the struggle of trying to conserve water through the drought, one local community raised the bar for water management.
A new report on proposed guidelines to implementing marijuana legalization in California may be changing the views of one of the state's most high-profile pot advocates.
While the predicted El Niño system, expected to arrive this Winter, may bring with it plenty of much-needed rain, some experts believe it may do more harm to the drought-ridden region than good.
The court's unanimous ruling clarified what it means for a couple to separate. Under state law, income and property each spouse has during the marriage is considered community property to be divided between them in a divorce.
National Weather Service meteorologist David Sweet says the region is expected to again receive scattered showers Sunday as remnants of a tropical storm off Baja California brings warm muggy conditions northward.
State officials Wednesday ordered an end to traditional grassy lawns for new homes and businesses as they continue targeting ornamental landscapes as a waste of water.
Inmates are handcuffed and shackled for days or even weeks while guards watch around-the-clock until nature takes its course.
In California, researchers put the odds of a swimmer getting attacked by a great white at about one in every 738 million beach visits.
Former "Melrose Place" and "Gossip Girl" actress Kelly Rutherford is hoping a judge will enforce a previous order, giving her temporary custody that would allow her to bring her children to California.
If signed into law, Senate Bill 432 would delete the term "alien" as a definition for an immigrant individual and "modernize" the state Labor Code.
The right-to-die movement in California has a setback Tuesday after lawmakers dropped their efforts to allow terminally ill patients the right to legally end their lives because of fierce opposition.
A Sacramento County judge found that the governor and state Legislature unlawfully diverted most of a fund that was part of a $25 billion settlement between five major banks and nearly every state in 2012.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
A pursuing officer was also involved in a collision but did not sustain any injuries.
Firefighters said it was an extremely challenging fire because flames made their way into the roof.
President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
A pursuing officer was also involved in a collision but did not sustain any injuries.
Firefighters said it was an extremely challenging fire because flames made their way into the roof.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.
Firefighters said it was an extremely challenging fire because flames made their way into the roof.
It's a dark walk down Wilshire Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard, where telltale signs indicate that thieves have been busy prying open telephone pole boxes and stealing copper wire.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.
Los Angeles police broke up an unruly crowd after a man was stabbed following the MLK Day Parade in Crenshaw.
A person was shot while driving before crashing their car in Mid-Wilshire on Monday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles police, who say the incident was one of apparent mistaken identity.
The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive, police said.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.
Huntington Beach city officials on Sunday issued a warning to the public due to increased stingray activity along the shoreline in recent days.
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
An Orange County man has been posting social media videos of car crashes in front of his house to hopefully spur safety changes at his Huntington Beach intersection.
Friends and family of 14-year-old Jeremy "Tank" Rosales, the boy who was fatally shot in Victorville last week, gathered on Monday to hold a candlelight vigil for their loved one.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks rattled the Inland Empire on Monday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
San Bernardino County homicide investigators are searching for the gunman who allegedly shot and killed a 14-year-old boy in Victorville last week.
Ranchers in Chino Hills are voicing their frustrations over the potential dangers facing an animal sanctuary after a viral social media video led to a sudden explosion in popularity for the hiking trail nearby.
A person was found dead in Riverside County late Saturday after they went searching for a group of hikers who they believed were in trouble, according to authorities.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver's Nikola Jokic, the Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic, Golden State's Stephen Curry, New York's Jalen Brunson, Detroit's Cade Cunningham, Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey, Boston's Jaylen Brown and San San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama were announced as NBA All-Star starters Monday.
James Harden scored 36 points, and when he finally missed a couple big free throws in the final seconds, the ball came right back to him as the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Washington Wizards 110-106 for their sixth straight victory.
Luka Doncic had 25 points and seven assists, LeBron James added 24 points and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to form with a 110-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Liana Fix, Senior Fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the latest as President Trump escalates his campaign to take control of Greenland, which has been a territory of American ally Denmark for centuries.
The police pursuit began in Ontario, with the suspect fleeing onto the freeway. The suspect died after crashing into a tree on the side of a freeway off-ramp in Upland.
Several businesses in a strip mall in Baldwin Park were damaged during a fire. Firefighters said they had a difficult time extinguishing the flames since the fire was coming from the roof.
Temperatures will still be warm in Southern California on Tuesday, but a cool down is coming. There is a possibility of rain on Thursday and Friday as a low-pressure system comes quickly through the region.
Lesley Marin reports from Hesperia, where hundreds of people gathered on Monday night to hold a candlelight vigil for Jeremy Rosales, the 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed on Friday night in Victorville.
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.
