Truckers, Business Leaders Rally Against 'Hidden' Gas Tax
Southland truck drivers and local business leaders Thursday staged a protest over what they say is a hidden gas tax under California's "cap and trade" program.
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Southland truck drivers and local business leaders Thursday staged a protest over what they say is a hidden gas tax under California's "cap and trade" program.
Former U.S. Treasury official Neel Kashkari says he will focus on issues that affect middle-class Californians in his longshot campaign to unseat Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown.
A bill that would require California to place child day care records online is headed to the state Senate after sailing through the Assembly.
Of the 18 candidates, State Senator Ted Lieu was reported to have 20 percent of the vote, while the only republican in the race, Elan Carr, reportedly had 23 percent.
Proposition 41 led with 66 percent of the vote, with 1.8 million ballots counted. It redirects $600 million in existing veterans bonds to buy, build and renovate apartments and multi-family homes for low-income veterans
Pink was released at White Point Park in San Pedro Tuesday after undergoing two surgeries.
The LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is urging Californians to hit the polls for Tuesday's primary amid concerns a mere 20 percent of eligible voters will show up to cast their ballots.
Although more than 230,000 vote-by-mail ballots have been returned to the Registrar's office, Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan told KCAL9's Dave Lopez voters shouldn't expect a stampede at the polling places.
The Democratic governor touted the state's aggressive energy-saving programs, saying they already generate billions of dollars in savings and more than a million jobs as a result of clean-energy efforts.
Republican Party leaders do not seriously expect to defeat Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown in the fall, yet the GOP governor's contest is the most high-profile race on Tuesday's statewide primary ballot.
The man, who told CBS2/KCAL9 earlier this week he simply wants to inspire others to give back, posted hints on his Twitter page about where nine stacks of cash could be found Sunday morning.
The poll, released Sunday, shows Republican businessman Neel Kashkari is running neck and neck with state Assemblyman Tim Donnelly in the race to challenge Brown in the November general election.
The bill passed Thursday on a 44-31 vote.
The bill by Democratic Sen. Cathleen Galgiani of Stockton targets synthetic marijuana or stimulants known as "spice" and "bath salts."
The California Supreme Court has ruled that police departments must in most cases divulge the names of officers involved in on-duty shootings.
California would toughen penalties for young people convicted sexually assaulting someone who is unconscious under legislation the Senate approved Wednesday in response to an assault on a teenager who later committed suicide.
As the Midterm Primary Election approaches, two top GOP candidates, Tim Donnelly and Neel Kashkari, both say they are the right person to unseat current California Governor Jerry Brown.
Residents of California's largely rural, agrarian and politically conservative far northern counties long ago got used to feeling ignored in the state Capitol and out of sync with major urban areas.
Californians buying guns from out-of-state sources would have to go through the same steps required for in-state purchases under a bill passed Wednesday by the state Assembly.
Google will build a car without a steering wheel with hopes of having 100 prototypes on public roads in a year.
Legislation that updates California's ban on so-called revenge porn to clarify that it includes "selfies," or pictures taken by the victim, has passed the Senate.
The state Senate has approved a pilot program under which some California community college campuses would offer four-year degrees in certain specialized fields.
California lawmakers have approved legislation that would extend the amount of time victims of childhood sexual abuse have to come forward.
Porn performers in California must wear condoms during film shoots and their employers must provide regular testing under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Tuesday.
Are you busy next Tuesday? If not, election officials say they can use you.
A Perris man faces more than a dozen charges after he allegedly carjacked a person at knifepoint and intentionally crashed into 10 people.
Aaron Avery, 22, was walking home after working at the World Cup match at SoFi Stadium when an apparent DUI driver crashed into him.
Deputies were called to the 6000 block of Collins Street for reports of a man man who was swinging a hammer and reports of a female screaming in the area.
Los Angeles County detectives are investigating a possible road rage shooting that left a motorcyclist hospitalized in the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday night.
CBS LA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says that although the high-pressure system will increase temperatures in the Los Angeles metro area into the 80s, inland communities will feel the brunt of the system.
A Perris man faces more than a dozen charges after he allegedly carjacked a person at knifepoint and intentionally crashed into 10 people.
Aaron Avery, 22, was walking home after working at the World Cup match at SoFi Stadium when an apparent DUI driver crashed into him.
Deputies were called to the 6000 block of Collins Street for reports of a man man who was swinging a hammer and reports of a female screaming in the area.
Los Angeles County detectives are investigating a possible road rage shooting that left a motorcyclist hospitalized in the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday night.
CBS LA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says that although the high-pressure system will increase temperatures in the Los Angeles metro area into the 80s, inland communities will feel the brunt of the system.
A Perris man faces more than a dozen charges after he allegedly carjacked a person at knifepoint and intentionally crashed into 10 people.
Aaron Avery, 22, was walking home after working at the World Cup match at SoFi Stadium when an apparent DUI driver crashed into him.
Los Angeles County detectives are investigating a possible road rage shooting that left a motorcyclist hospitalized in the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday night.
CBS LA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says that although the high-pressure system will increase temperatures in the Los Angeles metro area into the 80s, inland communities will feel the brunt of the system.
Ryan Blourchi uses his own passion for his Iranian culture to create unique clothing and jewelry for his designer line Xodafez.
It happened at around 6:15 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Standard Avenue and Warner Avenue, Santa Ana Police Department officers said in a news release shared on social media.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
An Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend were convicted of killing 11 dogs in their care and cremating their bodies to conceal how the dogs died.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
Deputies were called to the 6000 block of Collins Street for reports of a man man who was swinging a hammer and reports of a female screaming in the area.
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for his alleged part in a deadly stabbing that happened after a dispute near the UC Riverside campus earlier this week.
Deputies said that a 46-year-old Perris man was killed in the shooting on Tuesday.
A Riverside County deputy was charged with an on-duty crash that killed a man and severely injured his fiancée.
An emergency room nurse from Temecula and a U.S. Marine veteran were killed when they were struck by a car on the 15 Freeway in San Diego County last week after they stopped to help the victims of a crash.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Zach Neto hit a two-run shot in the ninth inning that gave Los Angeles its first lead, Denzer Guzman added a three-run home run in the eighth, and the Angels rallied to beat the Athletics 9-7.
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
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.
Zach Neto hit a two-run shot in the ninth inning that gave Los Angeles its first lead, Denzer Guzman added a three-run home run in the eighth, and the Angels rallied to beat the Athletics 9-7.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a late three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Anaheim police are planning to crack down on illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Michele Gile reports.
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday. Jeff Nguyen reports.
A local mom was enjoying the joys of pregnancy when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She lost her hair and was gifted a wig. Now, with the help her son, she's returning the gift through the nonprofit Hair We Share. Amy Johnson reports.
The Inglewood Police Department said they arrested the driver after he appeared to be impaired.
Boyle Heights residents residents lined up to get air purifiers as smoke continues to billow from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Mike Rogers, Joy Benedict and Alex Biston report.
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.
