Biden to meet with Chinese President Xi Nov. 15 in San Francisco Bay area
President Biden will take up "contentious" international and regional issues with China's Xi, according to senior administration officials.
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President Biden will take up "contentious" international and regional issues with China's Xi, according to senior administration officials.
Federal prosecutors say a U.S. Navy sailor charged with providing sensitive military information to China has pleaded guilty to conspiring with a foreign intelligence officer and receiving a bribe.
President Biden said he met with China's No. 2 at the G20 summit in India. Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend.
Wildlife traffickers have pleaded guilty in federal court in California to illegally importing endangered sea cucumbers from Mexico.
The Justice Department announced the separate charges Thursday, saying each sailor provided photos and videos to a Chinese intelligence officer.
Video of the "bear" interacting with people at a zoo in the city of Hangzhou went viral, with many casting doubt on the animal's authenticity.
A growing number of close calls in the region have raised concerns of a possible accident that could lead to an escalation between the two countries' militaries with tensions there already high.
U.S. authorities have arrested two suspected Chinese government agents in connection with an alleged plot by Beijing to disrupt and ultimately topple the exiled anti-communist Falun Gong spiritual movement.
The three-day operation comes after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders in California this week.
The origins of COVID-19 are still debated and the focus of bitter political dispute.
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
CIA Director Bill Burns said that U.S. intelligence is confident that Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
"We endured," President Zelenksyy told his nation. "And we will do everything to gain victory this year."
When a Chinese spy balloon floated across the U.S. earlier this month, it sparked a wide range of reactions from security fears to intrigue.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Beijing may provide weapons, and confirmed Chinese companies are giving non-lethal support to the Russian effort.
Sunday's shootdown marked the third unidentified object to be shot down over the U.S. and Canada in three days.
The United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
China's balloon program is "designed to augment" its surveillance abilities, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
A senior Biden administration official confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community believes the balloon was part of a surveillance program run by the People's Liberation Army.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
U.S. military leaders recommended against shooting it down as it crossed over the middle of the country due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America.
The American plane was forced to "take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision."
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Residents reacted gleefully to the news and the travel industry began to prepare for an expected surge. But COVID cases have leaped as key pillars of China's broader containment policy have ended.
The crash occurred at 12:37 a.m. on Katella Avenue near the 57 Freeway.
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The crash happened just after 5 p.m. on Saturday in the 1700 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to police.
Marco Rossi scored with 9.5 seconds left in overtime to help the Vancouver Canucks beat Anaheim 4-3 on and prevent the Ducks from clinching a playoff spot.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The union was preparing to strike on Tuesday.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
The crash occurred at 12:37 a.m. on Katella Avenue near the 57 Freeway.
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The crash happened just after 5 p.m. on Saturday in the 1700 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to police.
All four of the victims, between 17 and 22 years old, were hospitalized in stable condition after they were struck by gunfire at a street takeover at the intersection of Garvey and Del Mar avenues.
The woman was walking near the LA River and Anaheim Street when she said she was attacked by a pit bull and suffered severe injuries to her arms and legs.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating a homicide that happened in El Monte early Sunday morning.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Santa Ana Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in solving a homicide that left a 37-year-old man dead outside his home in early 2025.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the teens shot and killed the 16-year-old inside a Moreno Valley business.
Detectives said the man was murdered and then left on the side of a remote road near Twentynine Palms.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
A deputy in Riverside County was caught scrolling on what appeared to be a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect.
The arson suspect who was arrested for allegedly starting a fire that decimated a 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario earlier this week was charged by prosecutors on Thursday.
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marco Rossi scored with 9.5 seconds left in overtime to help the Vancouver Canucks beat Anaheim 4-3 on and prevent the Ducks from clinching a playoff spot.
LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110.
Shohei Ohtani connected off Jacob deGrom for his second straight leadoff home run, but the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 and avoid a three-game sweep.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
Southern California's wet weekend is over, although a little more drizzle could trickle in Monday morning. Amber Lee reports.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Long Beach authorities captured a dog that apparently attacked a woman while she was on a morning walk near the Los Angeles River, according to police.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday as he faced growing pressure to end his campaign amid allegations of sexual assault. Brittney Ermon reports.
After a wet weekend, Alex Biston takes a look at what Southern Californians can expect to start the new week.
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.
