Ex-Lawmaker: Amazon Sales Tax Would Cost California $150M
While many lawmakers expect an estimated $200 million windfall from firms that maintain a "physical presence" in California, former State Senator George Runner is not one of them.
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While many lawmakers expect an estimated $200 million windfall from firms that maintain a "physical presence" in California, former State Senator George Runner is not one of them.
A vote is scheduled for Tuesday by members of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to support a motion to split California into two states.
With the royal couple in town, it might be time to re-visit that Southern California needs to secede plan. After all, it was the country's pulling away from England that formed the United States of America in the first place.
A new study suggests the Golden State could be losing its figure.
The governor is citing improved sea conditions as cause to extend the search that has lasted four days.
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.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, is facing arson charges in connection with the Lachman Fire, which later led to the Palisades Fire.
A National Weather Service heat advisory will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday for communities in the San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour will be housed in the newly built Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, is facing several charges, including 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person.
The LAFD said smoke conditions have improved significantly in the area.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, is facing arson charges in connection with the Lachman Fire, which later led to the Palisades Fire.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour will be housed in the newly built Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, is facing several charges, including 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person.
The LAFD said smoke conditions have improved significantly in the area.
This is the second lawsuit Kristin Crowley has filed in connection with the Palisades Fire that erupted on Jan. 7, 2025.
A National Weather Service heat advisory will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday for communities in the San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour will be housed in the newly built Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery.
This is the second lawsuit Kristin Crowley has filed in connection with the Palisades Fire that erupted on Jan. 7, 2025.
Covina residents packed into their City Hall to speak out against a proposed 3-acre battery storage facility that would be located close to homes.
A Highland Park small business owner faces eviction after a real estate investment company bought her building last month.
The blaze was first reported at around 6:10 p.m. at a building in the 3200 block of MacArthur Boulevard, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Maribel Mechaca says her son was going through a mental health episode on June 14, when a 911 call was made to the Santa Ana Police Department.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a $500,000 fund for residents and businesses impacted by the GKN Aerospace facility chemical leak.
Police said that TaylorMade golf balls, Meta server switches, Tamiya hobby products and other stolen merchandise were found inside.
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 people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead in Banning in early June.
A 19-year-old woman was found fatally shot inside a home in the 1000 block of Silver Star Circle in Colton last week.
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.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
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.
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.
Rookie right-hander Ryan Johnson gave up one hit over six scoreless innings, Nolan Schanuel hit an early two-run home run and the Los Angeles Angels earned a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
The Long Beach Coast on Tuesday announced its first-ever MLB player acquisition in team history after pitcher Julien Hernandez had his contract acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks this week.
Kyle Bradish pitched eight shutout innings, Taylor Ward hit a leadoff home run against his former team and the Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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.
Coffee with CBS LA goes to Culver City, where Jamie Yuccas spoke with members of the community at Cafe Luxxe.
Emily Longeretta, director of features at Variety, discusses the latest in entertainment news.
Brian Knappenberger, director of the new Netflix docuseries “The American Experiment,” talks about the importance of this project during the country’s 250th anniversary.
Dr. Rangasamy Ramanathan, director of the Division of Neonatology at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, discusses the launch of the first neuro NICU in the Los Angeles region.
Dr. Fola May, from the American Cancer Society, discusses a new study that is commitment to understanding and improving the health of Black women across the nation.
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.
