City Of Downey's Irish Roots Leads To Chance Timing That May Save Woman's Life
The chance relationship between the city of Downey in Los Angeles and Roscommon County in Ireland led to a coincidence in timing that may have saved a woman's life.
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The chance relationship between the city of Downey in Los Angeles and Roscommon County in Ireland led to a coincidence in timing that may have saved a woman's life.
The lead singer of the '80s rock band A Flock of Seagulls told CBS2 that his van, which was stolen early Sunday morning outside of a hotel in Downey, was found in Santa Fe Springs.
A van filled with musical equipment belonging to the '80s rock band A Flock of Seagulls was stolen at a hotel in Downey early Sunday morning.
Authorities want the public's help to find a missing 86-year-old Downey man.
Taxpayers are footing the bill for a top Los Angeles County official's more than 600-mile round-trip commute to and from his Northern California home, according to CBS2 investigative reporter David Goldstein.
The city of Downey will pay a $4.5 million settlement to the family of an unarmed man who was shot and killed by police in 2011.
Police Thursday released video and photos of three people of interest wanted in connection with a double murder outside of a Southland taco shop.
Officials have announced the arrest of a suspect in the murder of a man whose body was found in a shallow grave along the 105 Freeway in Downey Sunday
Authorities said a body was found Sunday in a shallow grave along the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway in Downey.
Authorities say two people have died after being stabbed and shot outside a Downey restaurant.
Residents and activists protested outside the Tesoro Oil refinery in Wilmington Wednesday claiming the company won't pay its water bill.
The man accused of killing three people during a shooting rampage at a fire extinguishing business and home in Downey last month pleaded not guilty to murder and other counts on Wednesday.
A Los Angeles Unified School District teacher pleaded guilty Monday to charges related to molesting an underage girl and leading police on a wild pursuit.
One county animal control officer knows what it means to take a bite for the community.
A man suspected of killing three people during a shooting spree at a business and home in Downey was charged with murder and other felony counts on Monday.
Police in Downey have announced an arrest of a suspect in the triple homicide in Downey Wednesday morning.
One person remains detained in connection with Wednesday's shootings that killed three people in Downey.
A Downey man who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal crash that took the life of a 26-year-old woman was behind bars Wednesday, a police sergeant said.
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver whose truck fatally struck a motorist at a traffic light in Downey.
Bail was set at $1 million for a Los Angeles County Probation Department detention officer accused of shooting a man after an argument at a Covina bar.
A Los Angeles County probation officer has been arrested for allegedly filing nine false injury claims dating back almost three years.
A male nurse was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a patient after she underwent surgery at a Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Downey, police reported.
Downey police are searching for a 2-year-old girl who has been missing since Monday after not returning from the grocery store with her mother's acquaintance.
Police say the man who shot a man and his young daughter outside a Downey apartment complex is armed and dangerous.
A man and his young daughter were wounded Friday in a shooting in Downey.
The collision was reported around 1:48 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway.
The collision occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday on Reseda Boulevard in Porter Ranch.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A 15-year-old boy was shot after a fight broke out at Dockweiler State Beach on Saturday night, according to police.
The collision was reported around 1:48 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway.
The collision occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday on Reseda Boulevard in Porter Ranch.
Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A 15-year-old boy was shot after a fight broke out at Dockweiler State Beach on Saturday night, according to police.
A 15-year-old boy was shot after a fight broke out at Dockweiler State Beach on Saturday night, according to police.
A homicide investigation is underway in Hermosa Beach after a man's body was found inside a beachfront home and a suspect was arrested following a seven-hour-long standoff late Saturday.
A $50,000 reward has been offered for information that helps lead Los Angeles Police Department detectives to the arrest of a suspect wanted in the 2019 killing of a man in Koreatown.
A mountain lion was spotted in a tree in the 800 block of Ebony Drive on Friday night, according to police. At around 4 a.m., they said that the big cat had moved on from the area and that its location was unknown.
The 5 Freeway near East LA was closed after a pursuit suspect stopped in the middle lanes.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.
Authorities are seeking more victims of a rideshare driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger in Orange County last month.
An Orange County man died after being bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking at an Irvine trail.
The owners of a Riverside financial services business that was targeted in a burglary in which $20,000 in camera equipment was taken believe that the suspect may have been familiar with their office.
Investigators say that the foster father, a 57-year-old man from Perris, allegedly molested and sexually assaulted two children over 10 years.
Murrieta police arrested a Riverside County couple for a fire that killed two of their daughters last December.
A man's attempt at stealing a woman's purse outside of a Banning grocery store was thwarted by good Samaritans last week, according to police.
A multi-agency investigation in Southern California uncovered a stash of stolen luxury goods worth more than $6 million.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
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.
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 trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
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.
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Mathieu Choiniere scored twice — the 27-year-old's second career multi-goal game in MLS — and Hugo Lloris had his fourth consecutive shutout to help Los Angeles FC beat St. Louis City 2-0.
Dejan Joveljić had a goal and an assist against his former team, Lasse Johnsen had a goal and an assist in his league debut and Sporting Kansas City beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1.
Luka Doncic made a fall-away jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 127-125 on Saturday night.
Anze Kopitar moved past Marcel Dionne and into the top spot on the Los Angeles Kings career points list with two goals in a 6-4 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
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Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
Concerns for potential terrorist attacks, despite no current credible threats, amid the ongoing war in Iran, have prompted tightened security in Hollywood for this year's Oscars. Alys Martinez reports.
Who is going to take home the iconic statues at the Academy Awards on Sunday? Derrial Christon gives his preview with CBS LA.
It's spring break season, but it's going to feel like summer in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
A 15-year-old boy was shot after a fight broke out at Dockweiler State Beach on Saturday night, according to police.
For the 30th year in a row, hundreds of people lined the streets of Hermosa Beach for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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.
