'Child Rapists' Among Arrestees In Raids On Unlicensed Contractors
A registered sex offender and several people with arrest warrants were among those targeted in a multi-city sting operation aimed at unlicensed contractors.
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A registered sex offender and several people with arrest warrants were among those targeted in a multi-city sting operation aimed at unlicensed contractors.
Slow but steady job growth in California and across the United States will likely improve the Southland job market within two years, according to an economic forecast released Wednesday.
A bill that seeks to ban lead ammunition in California promises to revive a debate between gun groups and environmental advocates.
AT&T has announced plans to hire more than 500 workers in the Inland Empire and throughout California.
The number of paroled sex offenders who are fugitives in California is 15 percent higher today than before Gov. Jerry Brown's sweeping law enforcement realignment law took effect 17 months ago.
Beginning Friday, great white sharks will be protected under California's Endangered Species Act.
Even with gas prices well over $4 per gallon, a new tax ordered by state regulators is set to bring more pain to the pump.
The debate over Proposition 8 heated up again Thursday after President Barack Obama asked the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on same-sex marriage.
The Obama administration on Thursday is widely expected to urge the Supreme Court to strike down California's ban on gay marriage, a case that could have sweeping implications for the right of same-sex couples to wed.
Hours before federal spending cuts were set to go into effect, the impact was already beginning to be felt Thursday along the U.S.- Mexico border and in California prisons.
Several local agencies are already preparing for less money from the federal government come Friday.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will visit California Tuesday to convince Golden State businesses to move to the Hawkeye State.
Gas prices in Los Angeles County are now the highest in the state with the average price for a gallon at $4.28.
The most feared predator in the ocean received new protections today when a California commission decided the great white shark should be studied as a potential endangered species.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) racked up an alleged $158 million in misappropriations and unallowable charges, according to a new report Wednesday.
Gov. Jerry Brown Tuesday compared a radio advertisement that criticized business in the Golden State released by Texas Gov. Rick Perry to…flatulence.
Angelenos and residents throughout California are more optimistic about the state's economic prospects than at any time since the recession in 2007, according to a survey released Thursday.
Thousands of University of California employees and students were expected to take part in protests at campuses statewide on Thursday over what one workers' union alleges to be skyrocketing executive compensation.
California lawmakers promised Tuesday to move cautiously as they consider tighter restrictions on handguns, assault rifles and ammunition purchases.
Two Southern California residents are $156,712 richer after coming oh-so-close in Friday's $89 million Mega Millions drawing.
Amid a sharp uptick in the number of patients being treated for flu-like symptoms, one Mission Viejo doctor said Friday he has seen several that were already vaccinated.
Cheering a California rebound, Gov. Jerry Brown says voter-approved tax increases have put the state on sound financial footing but warns lawmakers that they must be tight-fisted with the government purse strings.
The ACLU of California charged that about a quarter of California school districts are violating state and federal laws by failing to provide English classes to all students.
Three winning Fantasy 5 tickets were sold Saturday in LA and Pasadena, lottery officials announced today.
State officials say California's jobless rate remained at 9.8 percent in December, the same rate as in November.
Temperatures across Southern California are still expected to be between 20 and 30 degrees above normal, but a cool down is coming soon.
The Oscars trash is another person's treasure. The red carpet may be rolled up after the award show, but one Los Angeles woman used a piece of it to give her apartment a touch of Hollywood flair.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Luka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets.
The Long Beach Police Department said detectives have been investigating several "sextortion" cases dating back as far back as May 2025.
Temperatures across Southern California are still expected to be between 20 and 30 degrees above normal, but a cool down is coming soon.
The Oscars trash is another person's treasure. The red carpet may be rolled up after the award show, but one Los Angeles woman used a piece of it to give her apartment a touch of Hollywood flair.
The Long Beach Police Department said detectives have been investigating several "sextortion" cases dating back as far back as May 2025.
Detectives are investigating the "suspicious death" of a 23-year-old woman who died after a fight with a family member on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators said that at least one of the fires the suspect is allegedly connected is expected to be prosecuted at the federal level.
Temperatures across Southern California are still expected to be between 20 and 30 degrees above normal, but a cool down is coming soon.
The Oscars trash is another person's treasure. The red carpet may be rolled up after the award show, but one Los Angeles woman used a piece of it to give her apartment a touch of Hollywood flair.
The Long Beach Police Department said detectives have been investigating several "sextortion" cases dating back as far back as May 2025.
Investigators said that at least one of the fires the suspect is allegedly connected is expected to be prosecuted at the federal level.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives are seeking potential additional victims of an after-school employee who worked in Santa Clarita.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Detectives are investigating the "suspicious death" of a 23-year-old woman who died after a fight with a family member on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said that a 38-year-old man was violently assaulted in the 14000 block of Big Horn Avenue on Tuesday afternoon and that he succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a local hospital.
Riverside police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing spree outside the Riverside courthouse last week.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
Two people were hospitalized after a fiery multi-car crash at a busy Jurupa Valley intersection on Tuesday afternoon.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
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.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
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.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Luka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Residents in fire-risk areas are choosing to turn to home fire defense systems – a look at Frontline Wildfire Defense.
Witnesses at the scene said the suspect driver hit the pedestrian in the 1700 block of Florence Avenue, then intentionally struck the victim again before driving off.
A Pasadena couple will open their garden miniature railroad to the public on April 26 as part of the Bungalow Heaven Home Tour, benefitting Eaton Fire survivors.
Los Angeles Police Department officers responded near Skid Row to a man allegedly armed with a gun, leading to police firing shots at the man. He is being treated at a hospital.
The winter heat wave in Southern California has already broken several records and it is expected to continue through Friday.
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.
