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A half-dozen states with backlogs for Medicaid enrollees, including California, were facing a federal deadline Monday to create plans for getting those low-income residents enrolled in health coverage.
The Golden State may not be able to count on the weather phenomenon known as "El Nino" to alleviate conditions behind some of the driest years on record.
Solitary confinement opponents have filed a lawsuit hoping to get state officials to release thousands of documents about the use of "isolated segregation" in California prisons.
The State Water Resources Control Board next week is scheduled to consider draft emergency regulations made public Tuesday. They are intended to put teeth into conservation efforts that so far have produced disappointing results.
If your lunch seems a little more expensive than it used to be, analysts say just blame it on the rain - or lack thereof.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation replacing language in state law that defines marriage as "between a man and a woman."
Regulators are expected to consider statewide mandatory water conservation measures as the worst drought in recent memory grows more severe, according to a KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO report.
Nearly half of Californians say the state's first increase in the minimum wage in six years isn't enough and should be raised even further, according to a new Field Poll.
California seismologists are once again mapping fault lines after a lull of nearly two decades due to budget cuts.
Dozens of American flag-waving protesters Tuesday greeted detained undocumented immigrants as they began arriving at the U.S. Border Patrol Station in Murrieta.
University of California students in Los Angeles and statewide will be taking part in a new initiative that officials hope will eradicate hunger and improve nutrition at home and abroad.
Attorney General Kamala Harris, along with Southland leaders in the African-American community, joined hundreds to mark the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
State energy officials Friday warned the statewide drought and continued threat of wildfires could pose challenges to power supplies in coming weeks.
Authorities say "Operation Three's Company" targeted suspects who allegedly orchestrated 16 claims involving multiple insurance companies.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill creating a long-term plan to pay down California's $74 billion in unfunded teacher pension liabilities.
A public hearing on regulations involving the pending issuance of California driver's licenses to illegal immigrants was being held Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will let counties continue sharing available jail cells as they try to avoid overcrowding or releasing inmates early.
And the snobbiest of the snobby live in Pasadena!
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed California's $108 billion budget for the coming fiscal year that pays down debt, builds a rainy day fund and provides additional money for schools and health care.
California's unemployment rate hit 7.6 percent in May, maintaining its steady decline past pre-recession levels, the state Employment Development Department reported on Friday.
These five alternative zoos offer a humane alternative to the normal zoo experience for the whole family.
The ongoing drought emergency in California has prompted new water conservation measures at the Getty Center and Villa.
This week one of Hollywood's most dashing men may have a new gig (hint: it's not in entertainment), a legend passes away, and hip-hop's biggest bad boy wants to redesign the Internet.
Newly crowned Miss USA Nia Sanchez has come under fire about her residency in Nevada.
When it comes to pricey stays in the Golden State, the city of Santa Monica is now the priciest, according to a survey released Tuesday.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team.
The man was accused of assault with a deadly weapon.
A stretch of Sunset Boulevard was closed for more than a week.
College athlete Jake Entrup was running on the Claremont Wilderness trail when a snake bit his ankle.
It's a party outside the iconic Orpheum Theatre with a rowdy crowd taking over the sidewalk and huffing gas in plain view.
A stretch of Sunset Boulevard was closed for more than a week.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team.
The man was accused of assault with a deadly weapon.
College athlete Jake Entrup was running on the Claremont Wilderness trail when a snake bit his ankle.
It's a party outside the iconic Orpheum Theatre with a rowdy crowd taking over the sidewalk and huffing gas in plain view.
College athlete Jake Entrup was running on the Claremont Wilderness trail when a snake bit his ankle.
It's a party outside the iconic Orpheum Theatre with a rowdy crowd taking over the sidewalk and huffing gas in plain view.
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center said artists created the mural to serve as a message of hope and solidarity after the Eaton Fire.
Just a short walk from the Huntington Beach Pier, the museum's director Peter "PT" Townend, says the relocation is a legacy move.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cited Lineage for rodent and pest control violations at the burned Boyle Heights warehouse.
The man used red spray paint to write the words "fascist" and "nazi" on 13 Teslas in Irvine.
Orange County parents demanded more information on child cancer cases after state officials found that there were fewer than 11 cases.
Just a short walk from the Huntington Beach Pier, the museum's director Peter "PT" Townend, says the relocation is a legacy move.
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.
While they've seen a decline in mosquitoes since last year, vector control experts expect to see an increase as the latest heat wave hits Southern California.
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.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
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.
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."
A CBS LA Next Weather Alert is in place for parts of Southern California due to extreme heat. Chloe Carlson reports.
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center said artists created the mural to serve as a message of hope and solidarity after the Eaton Fire.
College athlete Jake Entrup was running on the Claremont Wilderness trail when a snake bit his ankle. Hunter Sowards reports.
Los Angeles County deputies shot a suspect in Bellflower.
It's a party outside the iconic Orpheum Theatre with a rowdy crowd taking over the sidewalk and huffing gas in plain view. Lauren Pozen 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.
