California Voter Turnout Was 75 Percent, Highest Since 2008
Three out of four registered California voters cast a ballot in the November election, the highest rate of participation since the 2008 presidential election.
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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.
California voters will decide Tuesday whether state lawmakers should be able to suspend their colleagues' pay along with their voting power when they are accused of wrongdoing while in office.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to remove 12 anti-camping zones around Hollywood, ending a years-long ban that prevented people from sitting, sleeping or camping in certain areas.
Video shows the driver, who appears to be a USPS worker, throwing a rock at a rare albino peacock.
Nico Hansen finished with one save and had his third consecutive shutout to help the Colorado Rapids beat Los Angeles FC 1-0.
The shooting left three women wounded on August 9.
Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut, five Houston relievers pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings and Christian Vázquez homered as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to remove 12 anti-camping zones around Hollywood, ending a years-long ban that prevented people from sitting, sleeping or camping in certain areas.
Video shows the driver, who appears to be a USPS worker, throwing a rock at a rare albino peacock.
The shooting left three women wounded on August 9.
In a statement Wednesday, LLWS officials said: "There is no place for betting on Little League games and players or any youth sports competition."
Gillian Lange started rescuing animals from area shelters 50 years ago. Then she started her own and founded the Lange Foundation, which has been around for decades.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to remove 12 anti-camping zones around Hollywood, ending a years-long ban that prevented people from sitting, sleeping or camping in certain areas.
Video shows the driver, who appears to be a USPS worker, throwing a rock at a rare albino peacock.
The shooting left three women wounded on August 9.
In a statement Wednesday, LLWS officials said: "There is no place for betting on Little League games and players or any youth sports competition."
Gillian Lange started rescuing animals from area shelters 50 years ago. Then she started her own and founded the Lange Foundation, which has been around for decades.
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.
Newly proposed state legislation seeks to separate the Riverside County Sheriff's and Coroner's offices in order to eliminate potential conflicts of interest regarding in-custody death investigations. Sheriff Chad Bianco says the move could impact more than 600 jobs.
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.
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.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to remove 12 anti-camping zones around Hollywood, ending a years-long ban that prevented people from sitting, sleeping or camping in certain areas.
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.
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.
Nico Hansen finished with one save and had his third consecutive shutout to help the Colorado Rapids beat Los Angeles FC 1-0.
Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut, five Houston relievers pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings and Christian Vázquez homered as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.
In a statement Wednesday, LLWS officials said: "There is no place for betting on Little League games and players or any youth sports competition."
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.
"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.
Desmond Shaw flies to North Hollywood High School for tonight's Look At This!
Newly proposed state legislation seeks to separate the Riverside County Sheriff's and Coroner's offices in order to eliminate potential conflicts of interest regarding in-custody death investigations. Mike Rogers reports.
Los Angeles City Council members this week voted to end the anti-camping restrictions across parts of the city like Hollywood. Brittney Ermon reports.
Nicole Comstock reports from Pasadena, where residents are upset by a video that shows a mail carrier hurling a rock at a rare albino peacock, leaving it bloodied and injured.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced off with challenger Nithya Raman in a mayoral debate on Wednesday night. Tom Wait reports.
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.
