Car thefts are on the rise. Why are thieves rarely caught?
Car thefts are on the rise, and many officials complain certain models are too easy to steal. Why do police solve so few cases?
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Car thefts are on the rise, and many officials complain certain models are too easy to steal. Why do police solve so few cases?
L.A. County sheriff's investigators confirm a Ford Mustang driven from a Carson tow yard early Wednesday morning is the same vehicle in which two men were later found shot in South L.A.
One person was injured in a carjacking in Culver City early Tuesday morning and police believe at least two suspects got away from the scene.
A suspect led authorities on an intense pursuit filled with car crashes through Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Laurie Perez reports.
Police said 31-year-old Joshua Reneau crashed into several police cars before flipping the stolen car onto its side with the victim's body nearby. Rachel Kim reports.
Police have detained the armed carjacking suspect that barricaded himself inside a Newport Beach home that was under construction.
According to Newport Beach Police Department, officers learned of the carjacking at Fashion Island at around 4:15 p.m. At some point, the suspect bailed from that vehicle and carjacked a second car, shortly before leading police on a pursuit. Nicole Comstock reports.
The carjacking suspect barricaded himself inside of Newport Beach home after a brief pursuit.
Both the Pasadena and Monrovia Police Departments chased the suspect as he drove down the wrong way on the 210 Freeway before exiting onto Orange Grove Avenue in Pasadena.
An 81-year-old woman was knocked to the ground after someone forcefully took her keys and stole her keys as she was giving out food to the homeless.
The suspect, who was identified only as a 29-year-old resident of Long Beach, was pronounced dead at a hospital after gunshots rang out inside Arise Family Fellowship Church, 21608 Alameda Street in Carson.
Torrance Police Department officials have taken two suspects into custody whom they believe to be connected to a shooting and carjacking that happened at a Torrance mall in December.
The victim's car is a white 1994 Honda Accord with the California license plate 3FJX712. The suspects have been described as man wearing all black and a woman wearing a blue plaid shirt with dark hair and a heavy build.
Two men and a boy were wounded, but are expected to survive.
Witnesses say the suspect was threatening, cursing and spitting on firefighters and officers.
A carjacking suspect crashed a stolen pickup on the 10 Freeway, jumped out and ran to a nearby hotel, kicking off a manhunt and eventually a standoff with SWAT.
Burbank police officers were called out to the 3000 block of North Naomi Street at about 1:50 a.m. on May 1 and found two people who had been handcuffed.
Liliana Carillo, 30, was arrested Saturday following a car chase into Kern County, where she is accused of carjacking as she ran from police. Carillo was named by the LAPD as a suspect after her three young children were found dead in a Reseda apartment.
Police Wednesday released surveillance footage and asked for the public's help in identifying a man wanted for shooting a person in the chest during an attempted carjacking.
Three felons convicted of violent crimes, including murder, were charged Tuesday with ripping off the state for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The officer pulled over as is required after the collision. But when the officer got out of the vehicle, the other driver ran at him with a gun and shots were fired.
A man accused of stabbing and carjacking a victim outside a Redondo Beach shopping plaza last week was identified by officers Tuesday.
A man suffered serious upper body stab wounds during a carjacking, and a suspect was arrested after a brief chase, police reported.
Police first became aware of the incidents when a 67-year-old man who was getting gas at a Chevron station in the 13300 block of US Highway 395 was attacked at about 4 a.m. on Nov. 12.
Police say Jose Luis Garcia, 60, was seriously injured on Oct. 19 while trying to intervene in a carjacking and homicide in the area of Cajon Boulevard and Majestic Avenue.
The firefighter suffered minor injuries but continued to combat the flames, according to LAFD officials.
Orange County officials confirm second measles case in Disneyland visitor
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
The crash was reported at 11:09 p.m. Friday in downtown Los Angeles.
The firefighter suffered minor injuries but continued to combat the flames, according to LAFD officials.
Orange County officials confirm second measles case in Disneyland visitor
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
The crash was reported at 11:09 p.m. Friday in downtown Los Angeles.
The firefighter suffered minor injuries but continued to combat the flames, according to LAFD officials.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
After being released on a $550,000 bond, Pasadena Fire Department Captain Christopher Ramstead was arrested once again by the LAPD.
The suspect rode into a parking structure underneath a San Fernando Valley apartment complex before they were detained at gunpoint.
Two of the victims of a crash that killed three people and injured six others at a 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles on Thursday have been identified, as police continue investigating the incident more than a day later.
Orange County officials confirm second measles case in Disneyland visitor
Laguna Beach city leaders are mulling a proposal that would ban large pop-up shade structures on the sand to protect the safety of beachgoers.
A diver swimming under the waves along the Laguna Beach coast has formed an unlikely bond with a young white seal.
An Orange County landfill has been cited for foul odors after Irvine neighbors complained about the stinky smell.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
Deputies say that the suspect had run from the spot of a hit-and-run crash before they tried to take him into custody.
An unlicensed 15-year-old driver crashed into a motorcyclist on Friday morning in the midst of a school walkout against federal immigration operations across the country.
A motorcyclist who was fleeing from Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies died after crashing into an uninvolved car at a Perris intersection on Thursday afternoon.
The California Highway Patrol closed one lane of the southbound I-15 Freeway near Eastvale after a dump truck crashed its trailer into an overpass.
Riverside County installed a new camera system on the 91 Freeway to crack down on carpool lane violators.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, officials said Friday.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
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.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
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.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Lakers' big man Jaxson Hayes will represent the team in the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest when All-Star Weekend heads to the Intui Dome in Inglewood next weekend.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Thousands of runners hit the pavement on Saturday to raise money for survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires last January with an ultramarathon from Altadena to the Pacific Palisades.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath hosted an emergency preparedness event at LA Mission College in Sylmar on Saturday afternoon.
A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was injured after falling off a ladder while battling a house fire in Arlington Heights on Saturday evening.
A Treat Life Bakery is selling Bad Bunny-themed cakes ahead of the Puerto Rican singer's much-anticipated halftime show performance at Super Bowl LX.
We’re heading to the Inland Empire to celebrate a few major milestones in the San Bernardino area. Westways Features Editor Derrik Lang chats with CBS LA.
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.
