Visa, BofA Team Up In Switch To Debit Cards For Jobless Benefits
Two of the nation's biggest financial services firms are getting into the unemployment insurance business in California.
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Two of the nation's biggest financial services firms are getting into the unemployment insurance business in California.
A German man who claimed to be a member of the famous Rockefeller family is heading to California to face a murder charge.
The biggest factor behind the top salaries: payouts for unused vacation and sick time that sometimes doubled an employee's base salary.
California lawmakers have sent the governor a bill that would make the state the first requiring public schools to include the contributions of gays and lesbians in their social studies curriculum.
Nearly $32 million in grants were awarded to district attorneys across the state in an effort to stop what one official says is a "costly problem" for the state.
California's new budget provides the framework for the state to comply with a federal court order to slice its prison population by more than 20 percent over the next two years, but also acknowledges the state is not likely to meet its initial deadline.
Californians are getting some tax relief, thanks to the expiration Friday of tax increases enacted more than two years ago.
Supervisor Jeff Stone says the idea — which has been called a "crazy distraction" — would allow officials to focus on securing borders, balancing budgets, and boosting the economy.
Due to a new law in effect Friday, tens of thousands of hybrid car drivers will no longer be allowed to use the carpool lane.
The California Supreme Court says state overtime laws protect nonresident employees of California firms who are in the state on business trips.
California's budget for the new fiscal year includes major changes to community redevelopment agencies, which Gov. Brown and other critics say drain tax money from schools and public safety.
Mounting financial pressure from lawmakers is forcing thousands of students across the state to decide between paying their bills and going to school.
A slim Democratic majority passed the $86 billion general fund late Tuesday night in Sacramento to close the state's nearly $10 billion deficit.
With jobs and federal aid at stake, dozens of U.S. cities are lining up to contest their 2010 census counts as too low.
Carbon monoxide detectors will become mandatory in many California homes on July 1.
A study concludes that tax incentives to stem runaway movie and television production has created 20,000 California jobs and contributed nearly $4 billion to the state economy since 2009.
A quarter of all registered voters say they "only now and then (or) hardly at all" pay attention to the latest developments in government and politics, according to a new Field Poll.
Gov. Jerry Brown has abandoned his plan for a special election that could have extended tax hikes. Instead, he says Democrats have agreed on a new budget plan that they can pass without Republican support.
The high court's ruling overturned the previous ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Sacramento that said the law violated minors' rights under the First Amendment.
A California congressman says that America's role in Libya is more unclear than ever after lawmakers shot down a bill endorsing an expansion of the NATO-led conflict.
It's estimated the policy shift will boost the school's dwindling coffers by over $6.5 million a year.
A Field Poll finds voter support dwindling for the building of more nuclear power plants in California, but a majority believes the state's existing plants are safe.
A cost-cutting move to transfer tens of thousands of state inmates to county jails could potentially cripple a key component of California's firefighting force.
Even with soaring unemployment and a massive budget deficit, the state of California continues to have a thriving tourism industry.
A state assemblyman from Orange County isn't backing down from "shocking" comments that have outraged a national Italian-American group.
Los Angeles police were called to yet another San Fernando Valley break-in late Wednesday night after several men were seen on the surveillance camera of a home under construction in Valley Glen.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to their fourth loss in five games with a 3-0 win.
Cutter Gauthier broke a tie off a rebound with 4:52 left and the Anaheim Ducks beat Edmonton 6-4 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to even the first-round series, with Oilers star Connor McDavid slowed by an apparent leg injury.
Zack Steffen finished with two saves and had his second shutout of the season for the Colorado Rapids in a 0-0 tie with Los Angeles FC.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Los Angeles police were called to yet another San Fernando Valley break-in late Wednesday night after several men were seen on the surveillance camera of a home under construction in Valley Glen.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to their fourth loss in five games with a 3-0 win.
LAPD officers say that the suspect is a known sex offender.
Los Angeles police were called to yet another San Fernando Valley break-in late Wednesday night after several men were seen on the surveillance camera of a home under construction in Valley Glen.
After 13 years, the iconic NoHo Gateway Sign signaling the entrance to North Hollywood's Arts District will be relit on Thursday.
LAPD officers say that the suspect is a known sex offender.
TreePeople has not only helped grow the Los Angeles urban forest, but also educates youngsters at its Coldwater Canyon Park headquarters.
In the civil case of Garcia v. City of Tustin, a unanimous verdict was reached in a six-day jury trial, finding the officer's shooting was excessive and unreasonable.
A week after a 53-year-old woman was killed in a crash with an alleged DUI driver on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, the other members of her beloved car group gathered to honor her memory.
In the civil case of Garcia v. City of Tustin, a unanimous verdict was reached in a six-day jury trial, finding the officer's shooting was excessive and unreasonable.
Some neighbors said they believe that the blaze was fueled by the lithium-ion batteries of some e-bikes parked in one of the apartment's garages.
The Newport Mesa Unified School District has voted to ban e-bikes at all elementary and middle school campuses.
Fullerton police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two people and kidnapped a woman over the weekend, according to a news release from the department.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to their fourth loss in five games with a 3-0 win.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Jung Hoo Lee and Rafael Devers each hit RBI singles in the first inning that held up to support starter Landen Roupp, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
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.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced that it will lay off 284 employees in the next 10 days, citing funding cuts by the county's board of supervisors.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, 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.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to their fourth loss in five games with a 3-0 win.
Cutter Gauthier broke a tie off a rebound with 4:52 left and the Anaheim Ducks beat Edmonton 6-4 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to even the first-round series, with Oilers star Connor McDavid slowed by an apparent leg injury.
Zack Steffen finished with two saves and had his second shutout of the season for the Colorado Rapids in a 0-0 tie with Los Angeles FC.
Dániel Gazdag and Diego Rossi each scored to help the Columbus Crew beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 in a game delayed for over two hours due to weather.
Mike Trout homered, Nolan Schanuel homered and hit a three-run double and Jose Soriano worked five shutout innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
"We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us," the Rivas Hernandez family said. "We miss her deeply."
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
Los Angeles police were called to yet another San Fernando Valley break-in late Wednesday night as residents throughout the area continue voicing their concerns over repeat crime in recent weeks. Nicole Comstock reports.
Los Angeles police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted six women on the same day in the Northridge area. Mike Rogers reports.
Pacific Palisades residents are frustrated after the Santa Ynez Reservoir was drained again for repair work, a year after it was empty when the Palisades Fire broke out. Mike Rogers reports.
An Orange County woman is facing several criminal charges, including two felonies, after her son hit and injured an 81-year-old man while performing wheelies on an e-motorcycle last week. Lesley Marin reports.
CBS News California Investigates is launching an interactive tool to help voters navigate the crowded 2026 gubernatorial race, offering a deeper look at candidates' positions on a variety of topics ahead of an upcoming high-profile debate hosted by CBS-owned California stations.
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.
