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At approximately 3:05 a.m. on Saturday, the West Hollywood Station received a call regarding a possible hit and run involving pedestrians. The status of the pedestrians who were struck is unknown at this moment.
According to a report, Santa Monica ranked close to the bottom of the safest cities in California.
Officers were dispatched to a hotel near John Wayne Airport after receiving reports of a hostile man who was breaking windows and attacking hotel security guards.
Authorities said the shooting does not appear to be gang-related.
Along with using gunshot spotting sensors, the city has enlisted a pastor and former gang members to help mediate conflicts before they start.
Cesar Fierros Gonzalez suffered a gunshot wound to the upper part of his body. The Santa Ana resident was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A tourist from out of state was shot in the leg during a robbery in Venice on Wednesday afternoon.
Officers from the Long Beach Police Department arrested Christopher Royal Starr in his home in the 1600 block of East First Street. According to LBPD, he was booked on three counts of sexual battery which allegedly occurred between May and September 2021.
Three suspects robbed a man in Sherman Oaks at gunpoint after they rear-ended his vehicle Monday afternoon.
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.
At approximately 5 p.m., LAPD officers responded to a shooting at the 10200 block of Beach Street.
Authorities are seeking information on suspects involved in the fatal stabbing of a man that took place in Koreatown on Saturday morning. According to an initial report, the man attempted to break up a fight and was stabbed in the process.
The shooting was reported about 9:10 p.m. at Washington Boulevard and Long Beach Avenue.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputies were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. to the 29200 block of Florabunda Road regarding a family disturbance, shots "fired'' call, according to a watch deputy at the department's Santa Clarita Valley station.
Police are investigating the possible murder of a woman, 34-year-old Guadalupe Ruiz, found shot dead in an SUV Monday morning.
A man was shot in the head during an apparent robbery in North Hollywood, late Sunday night.
West Covina Police Department is investigating a double shooting that has left two people dead.
Police have responded to robberies at three separate T-Mobile stores in the San Fernando Valley.
After raising $30,000, Melrose Action unveiled a network of 12 new high-tech license plate cameras on Tuesday, hoping to help law enforcement catch fleeing criminals. The cameras are installed at the ground level through the Melrose area.
While the robberies have been an issue for a while, the recent uptick has retailers asking for something to be done.
Brazen robberies and burglaries have become something of a trend in the L.A. area in recent months.
Critics think the recent crime wave is a result of years of lawmakers - and even voters - watering down penalties for committing these acts.
In Orange County, detectives are investigating many other robberies that are occurring in store parking lots as well as follow-home robberies where suspects ambush seniors as they enter their neighborhood.
In 2020 protesters marched in the streets to demand defunding the police, briefly gaining support from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the city council. However, the Los Angeles Police Department got more funding. On Tuesday the police commission is set to vote on increasing the LAPD budget once again.
Authorities released a community alert for Los Angeles residents, warning of an ongoing crime trend called "follow-home robberies." The Los Angeles Police Department listed districts such as Melrose and the Jewelry District as well as nightclubs and high-end restaurants as places where these crimes have occurred.
The cousins admitted to a double-booking, bait-and-switch scam where they would use fake addresses for short-term rentals nationwide.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon and Los Angeles County deputies are still searching for the alleged gunman.
The homeowner said a plane appeared to fly over the area when the ice block crashed through her Whittier home's roof.
Luis Javier Gallegos, 28, allegedly targeted the Nordstrom Rack, True Religion, Marshall's and North Face stores inside the mall.
James Heaps pleaded guilty to 13 felony counts of sex abuse involving five women and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
The LAUSD struck deals with three key labor unions in recent days to avoid a planned work stoppage on Tuesday.
The cousins admitted to a double-booking, bait-and-switch scam where they would use fake addresses for short-term rentals nationwide.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon and Los Angeles County deputies are still searching for the alleged gunman.
The homeowner said a plane appeared to fly over the area when the ice block crashed through her Whittier home's roof.
The cousins admitted to a double-booking, bait-and-switch scam where they would use fake addresses for short-term rentals nationwide.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon and Los Angeles County deputies are still searching for the alleged gunman.
The homeowner said a plane appeared to fly over the area when the ice block crashed through her Whittier home's roof.
James Heaps pleaded guilty to 13 felony counts of sex abuse involving five women and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
The California Highway Patrol did not immediately provide details surrounding how or where the child was found.
Mission Viejo Animal Services investigators are asking for the public's help to find the man who drove up in a red four-door vehicle and left the four-pound pup alone, outside at the center around 4:30 a.m. last Friday.
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.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The Chino Police Department released body camera video that shows a man pulling out a handgun during a traffic stop a few months ago.
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 Los Angeles Unified School District strike has been avoided and schools are open Tuesday after the district and the Service Employees International Union reached an agreement.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Raman addressed homelessness, red tape regulations and the LAPD in an interview with CBS LA.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
New York scored on a game-ending wild pitch in a three-run ninth inning to overcome Mike Trout's two homers for Los Angeles.
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.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon and Los Angeles County deputies are still searching for the alleged gunman.
EmpowHer Institute President and CEO Dawn L. Brown talks about the Girls to Greatness Teen Summit, and other upcoming events.
A train cargo container with Amazon branding on the side went up in flames as the train headed to the Union Pacific light rail station downtown LA.
The Los Angeles Unified School District and three key labor unions struck deals to keep schools open ahead of a planned work stoppage on Tuesday. Tina Patel reports.
Fallout for California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell continues after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Since the allegations surfaced, Swalwell has announced his withdrawal from California’s gubernatorial race and his resignation from Congress.
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.
