California Population Grows To 39.4 Million
California's population has grown to 39.4 million.
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California's population has grown to 39.4 million.
Three out of four registered California voters cast a ballot in the November election, the highest rate of participation since the 2008 presidential election.
The leader of the California Senate wants to bar police from sharing information with federal deportation agents about immigrants being released from custody to protect them from President-elect Donald Trump's plans to boost deportations.
The presidential election has thrown California's economic future into turmoil, but maybe for the better, according to the UCLA Anderson Forecast released Tuesday.
California lawmakers are planning to introduce bills starting Monday to help protect immigrants from an expected increase in immigration enforcement under President-elect Donald Trump.
A state board that oversees labor relations asked a judge to prohibit California's largest public employee union from encouraging some of its members to participate in a one-day strike planned for Monday.
California counties report nearly 5 million ballots remain uncounted in an election that could see turnout near that achieved in 2008.
California voters heading to the polls should leave their selfie sticks at home.
The California National Guard offered thousands of soldiers bonuses to enlist, up to $15,000 to go to war.
Political donors have spent a record $450 million to support and oppose 17 November ballot initiatives in California, beating the state's own record for the most spent on propositions in a single year, campaign reports filed Thursday show.
California Gov. Jerry Brown's dog "Sutter" has fallen critically ill and is facing a bleak prognosis.
Drug-impaired driving is a growing problem, and a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in California could make it worse, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Supporters and opponents of California's 17 November ballot measures have raised nearly $390 million six weeks before the election.
Despite the uncertainty of the impending election, California employment has reached record levels and employment will likely continue to grow over the next two years, according to a UCLA economic forecast released Wednesday.
A California state health department official was reimbursed $75,000 for driving to work, according to a state investigation.
Violating the law would be an infraction punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.
A California law that makes it easier for people with developmental disabilities to keep and regain the right to vote. The law, which took effect Jan. 1, protects that right if they can express a desire to vote.
The California Employment Development Department said Friday that the rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point, to 5.5 percent.
For the first time ever, the median single-family home price for any metro city hit above $1 million in one California housing market, according to the National Association of Realtors.
An analysis of the school systems in all 50 states and the District of Columbia has found California is in the back of the pack.
Voters will face up to 18 ballot questions in November that could end the death penalty, cut into the cost of prescription drugs and free marijuana smokers to legally light up in the nation's most populous state.
California officials say the state's unemployment rate dropped to its lowest point in nine years last month as it continued a steady decline.
The governor of California has given in to liberal lawmakers who want to repeal a welfare policy that critics call racist, ineffective and harmful to the state's poorest children.
Employment in California continues to grow at a steady pace, but the November election could threaten the state's success, according to a UCLA Anderson Forecast released Wednesday.
It's possible voters could send Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez, both minority women, to the general election.
CBS LA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says that humid air holds onto its heat more efficiently at night, which means there will be minimal relief during the overnight hours.
Since 2018, the Shark Lab has tracked hundreds of juvenile sharks, sending real-time data to lifeguards to prevent unnecessary beach closures.
The downtown Los Angeles Sixth Street Bridge is closed Friday morning as Los Angeles Police Department officers work to take a man into custody.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Officials said the street paving is temporary and that the LADWP will return in the coming weeks to complete the permanent street repaving, repairs to a nearby bus pad and adjoining sidewalk.
CBS LA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says that humid air holds onto its heat more efficiently at night, which means there will be minimal relief during the overnight hours.
Since 2018, the Shark Lab has tracked hundreds of juvenile sharks, sending real-time data to lifeguards to prevent unnecessary beach closures.
The downtown Los Angeles Sixth Street Bridge is closed Friday morning as Los Angeles Police Department officers work to take a man into custody.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Officials said the street paving is temporary and that the LADWP will return in the coming weeks to complete the permanent street repaving, repairs to a nearby bus pad and adjoining sidewalk.
CBS LA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says that humid air holds onto its heat more efficiently at night, which means there will be minimal relief during the overnight hours.
Since 2018, the Shark Lab has tracked hundreds of juvenile sharks, sending real-time data to lifeguards to prevent unnecessary beach closures.
The downtown Los Angeles Sixth Street Bridge is closed Friday morning as Los Angeles Police Department officers work to take a man into custody.
Officials said the street paving is temporary and that the LADWP will return in the coming weeks to complete the permanent street repaving, repairs to a nearby bus pad and adjoining sidewalk.
Investigators testified that blood stains that were found inside the Tesla registered to D4vd and items found inside his garage matched Celeste Rivas Hernandez's DNA.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
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.
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.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
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.
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.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Lukas MacNaughton and Marcel Hartel scored four minutes apart late in the first half of St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Son Heung-min scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Denis Bouanga added a goal, and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Luke Kilpatrick, naturalist at Sanctuary Cruises, talks about the recent spotting of airborne Orcas as they hunt dolphins in Monterey.
Ryan Piechowski, Rams director of merchandise, and the spirit team showcase the new Rams team gear.
Former USC Running Back Stafon Johnson joins the Sports Central Podcast this week to chat about his time with the Trojans, that frightening accident in the weight room and coaching football now at Dorsey High School.
The downtown Los Angeles Sixth Street Bridge is closed Friday morning as Los Angeles Police Department officer work to take a man into custody.
Terri Cole Psychotherapist author and relationship expert talks about the benefits of practicing gratitude and her new upcoming book release; “Father Wound: Break Unhealthy Patterns to Reclaim Your Worth and Power”
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.
