Amid Urban Landscape, Compton Cowboys Keep Riding
Long before NWA put Compton on the map as the birthplace of "gangsta rap," it was a cowboy town – a tradition that continues today.
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Long before NWA put Compton on the map as the birthplace of "gangsta rap," it was a cowboy town – a tradition that continues today.
Authorities and the family of a 62-year-old woman fatally injured during a fight in a Compton park last month are asking for any witnesses to the altercation to come forward.
No deputies were injured in the confrontation that ended with a shooting about 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
Members of Black Lives Matter and the family of a man wrongfully killed by deputies are demanding answers.
Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives are searching for suspects in a shooting that wounded a 26-year-old woman driving in Compton with her young son in her SUV over the weekend.
A 16-year-old Compton teen is preparing to try to break the Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to fly solo around the Earth.
Investigators say they're trying to figure out how a 9-year-old girl got the fireworks that exploded and led to the loss of her left hand.
Authorities say they're investigating an explosion that caused a 9-year-old girl to sustain serious injuries in Compton.
A Compton toddler was killed in a driveway accident Monday, authorities said.
An overturned vehicle blocked three lanes of the westbound Artesia (91) Freeway in Compton early Wednesday morning.
Homicide detectives Saturday investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting deaths of two adult men in Compton.
Homicide detectives Monday investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting deaths of two men in Compton.
According to California Highway Patrol officers, the crash took place shortly after 12:30 a.m. on the 710 Freeway at Rosecrans Avenue.
On June 28, 2015, a gunman opened fire on Lucio, his 1-year-old daughter and girlfriend as they walked near their Compton home in the middle of the afternoon.
Sheriff's detectives asked for the public's help Tuesday to find a 21-year-old woman whose disappearance in Compton was deemed suspicious.
A new grocery store opened in Compton and has residents excited.
Porche Laronda Washington pleaded no contest to attempted murder in the incident.
Authorities say a man died and at least 10 other people were injured in a shooting at a warehouse party in Compton.
Several security guards working in the Compton Unified School District called in sick Monday, joining the teachers who have been staging sickouts as they demand better pay.
An East Los Angeles community held a rally Wednesday night, days after a shooting claimed the life of one of the brothers of a Compton councilman.
Carlos Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene.
Prosecutors declined to immediately file any charges against a 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the shooting death of Autumn Johnson.
Ray Patterson, 23, was arrested Monday in Compton for the murder of one-year-old Autumn Johnson.
Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending family notification.
Hundreds took part in a march in Compton Sunday to call for an end to gang violence and help in finding the culprit behind the shooting death of Autumn Johnson, a 1-year-old girl.
The fire burned 4,176 acres as of Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.
Cole Young broke a scoreless tie with an RBI triple leading off the 10th inning, and Bryan Woo combined with the Seattle Mariners' bullpen to pitch 10 innings of one-hit ball in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Two people were killed when a semi-truck and a car collided on the 210 Freeway in the Sunland region of the San Fernando Valley on Friday night.
Baldwin Park police recovered nearly 1,800 stolen catalytic converters during what they called a "major operation" earlier this week in the Norwalk area. They're worth an estimated $500,000, police said.
Dylan Holloway scored a pair of power-play goals, Robert Thomas had a goal and two assists, and the St. Louis Blues kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
The fire burned 4,176 acres as of Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.
Two people were killed when a semi-truck and a car collided on the 210 Freeway in the Sunland region of the San Fernando Valley on Friday night.
Baldwin Park police recovered nearly 1,800 stolen catalytic converters during what they called a "major operation" earlier this week in the Norwalk area. They're worth an estimated $500,000, police said.
The blaze, which was dubbed the "Crown Fire" by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, was reported just after 11:20 a.m. near North Crown Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road, firefighters said in a news release.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on Friday for a deadly shooting that happened in Victorville over the weekend, according to San Bernardino County authorities.
Two people were killed when a semi-truck and a car collided on the 210 Freeway in the Sunland region of the San Fernando Valley on Friday night.
Baldwin Park police recovered nearly 1,800 stolen catalytic converters during what they called a "major operation" earlier this week in the Norwalk area. They're worth an estimated $500,000, police said.
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
The 14-year-old said she and her friend were biking on the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park in the early evening when she fell off her bike and into the bushes. She said she didn't realize it at first, that she had been bitten.
Prosecutors said that the man killed his girlfriend, who was a U.S. Army reservist, at an El Segundo hotel in 2022 before visiting the Angeles National Forest. Her body has never been found.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on Friday for a deadly shooting that happened in Victorville over the weekend, according to San Bernardino County authorities.
Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.
A 4-year-old Colton boy was treated to the ultimate surprise for his birthday after his aunt was able to bring his real-life heroes, the Colton Police Department, to his home for a visit.
Erin Cowser was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and attempting to fight others. Attorneys said all the misdemeanor charges were later dropped, and that the "compliant teenager posed no threat and committed no crime."
The blaze ignited east of Moreno Valley at Gilman Springs Road. Firefighters are fighting "light flashy fuels," with ground and air crews responding.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
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.
Cole Young broke a scoreless tie with an RBI triple leading off the 10th inning, and Bryan Woo combined with the Seattle Mariners' bullpen to pitch 10 innings of one-hit ball in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Dylan Holloway scored a pair of power-play goals, Robert Thomas had a goal and two assists, and the St. Louis Blues kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers' regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team says.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning, and Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman went deep as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Washington Nationals 13-6.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Rose Wild, pastry chef with Redbread, walks CBS LA through her recipe for Pane di Pasqua, the traditional Italian Easter Bread recipe.
Derrik Lang, Westways Features Editor, takes us out to the stunning Death Valley National Park to discover a few major milestones worth making the journey.
The 13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day next week can help you understand the local agriculture industry and as an added bonus, let you try some tasty food. McGrath Family farmer Mike Roberts and Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture Executive Director Caitlin Case join CBS LA.
Crews made significant progress overnight on the Springs Fire in Moreno Valley. Rick Montanez reports.
Easter egg hunts will be under the sunshine in Southern California. Chloe Carlson has the forecast.
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.
