Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
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Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
The officers in mascot costumes used a metal sledgehammer to break down a door to enter with colleagues.
Two Southern California residents suspected of multiple felony and misdemeanor crimes and were arrested after a traffic stop in the Bay Area on Sunday evening, authorities said.
A three-month crackdown on illegal cannabis grows across California has led to the seizure of more than 66 tons of cannabis plants worth more than $200 million, according to state officials.
The operation was one of several that resulted in the Coast Guard seizing more than 100,000 pounds of cocaine from ships in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
Thousands of pounds of narcotics were removed from vats of jalapeño paste that entered the U.S. last week in the back of a commercial truck, border agents said.
Nearly $4 million worth of fentanyl was seized near the U.S.-Mexico border thanks to the efforts of one Border Patrol K-9.
Agents seized about 1 million pills believed to contain fentanyl from an Inglewood home. Amy Johnson reports.
Two men have been charged with having enough fentanyl to kill nearly 5 million people. It is the largest drug bust in the area in almost 20 years.
The 26-year-old suspect had a loaded handgun and drugs in the car when he was pulled over, which led authorities to obtain a search warrant for the suspect's home.
Vincent Yen Tek Chiu intended to transport over 200 pounds of narcotics worth an estimated $4.5 million into Canada.
Four people were also arrested as a part of the operation.
The 21 kilos of carfentanil, 20 kilos of cocaine, and a kilo of heroin were seized during searches at two Perris homes, on Glimmer Way and another on Limousin Street, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
A Camarillo woman, 40-year-old Charlotte Dipaolo, was arrested Friday, June 25, by investigators at the Ventura County Pharmaceutical Crimes Unit for possession of a controlled substance and solicitation of a minor to sell drugs, among other charges.
Five people have been arrested and a large cache of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin have been seized after a 5-month investigation into drug trafficking in Ventura County.
So far, the operation has led to at least 800 arrests and the seizure of eight tons of cocaine and more than 250 firearms.
A narcotics team from the LA County Sheriff's Department conducted a raid on 5th Street near Olympic Boulevard and arrested three people.
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Department got more than they bargained for during a Wednesday traffic stop in Irvine.
A child left unattended in a car led to a drug bust in Victorville on the Fourth of July.
More than 1.7 tons of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin were discovered on Jan. 11 concealed within a shipment of loud speakers on a ship at the Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport.
The co-founder of tech company Broadcom Henry T Nicholas III was arrested along with Ashley Fargo, reportedly the ex-wife of a Wells Fargo heir. She was found unconscious with a semi-deflated balloon in her mouth.
Federal agents have seized nearly 1 ton of cocaine, 850 pounds of methamphetamines, 93 pounds of heroin, 50 pounds of marijuana and $1.42 million in cash from warehouses and stash houses in several Inland Empire cities.
A rookie K-9 officer in California has already made a big impression on his new department after finding nearly 60 pounds of meth in a suspect's car.
Carlos Tapia-Ponce was convicted in LA 25 years ago for a 1989 raid that resulted in authorities finding more than 21 tons of cocaine
A fire lead officials to discover a large-scale pot-growing operation in San Bernardino.
The victims were sitting in a vehicle when two men allegedly approached and shot them, the LAPD said.
Jayden Maiava threw two of his five touchdown passes to freshman tight end Mark Bowman, freshman receiver Trent Mosley caught a touchdown pass and scored on a punt return, and No. 14 Southern California beat Louisiana 49-30 on Saturday night.
A beloved Los Angeles-area ice cream vendor has been unable to work for more than a week after he was allegedly involved in a crash with a DUI driver.
Police said that they were called to the home for a man armed with a knife who was behaving erratically.
Firefighters said that five small fires were reported near the 405 and 101 freeway transition road in Sherman Oaks early Saturday morning.
The victims were sitting in a vehicle when two men allegedly approached and shot them, the LAPD said.
A beloved Los Angeles-area ice cream vendor has been unable to work for more than a week after he was allegedly involved in a crash with a DUI driver.
Police said that they were called to the home for a man armed with a knife who was behaving erratically.
Firefighters said that five small fires were reported near the 405 and 101 freeway transition road in Sherman Oaks early Saturday morning.
The deputy was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road a little before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
A beloved Los Angeles-area ice cream vendor has been unable to work for more than a week after he was allegedly involved in a crash with a DUI driver.
Police said that they were called to the home for a man armed with a knife who was behaving erratically.
Firefighters said that five small fires were reported near the 405 and 101 freeway transition road in Sherman Oaks early Saturday morning.
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
It happened at around 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Densmore Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The announcement comes a day after nearby Dana Point declared a local emergency due to flooding from powerful waves.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
The deputy was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road a little before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
Each flag carries a card with a name, an age and the location where the victim of 9/11 died.
A Chino Hills family is demanding answers after their beloved dog died from heatstroke at a home-based dog boarding facility.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
L.A. has now won 8 in a row, its longest streak of the season, after Friday's win at loanDepot park.
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
A California law aimed at phasing out the sale of certain single-use propane cylinders will not take effect as planned after the Trump administration determined the state law is preempted by federal regulations.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Jayden Maiava threw two of his five touchdown passes to freshman tight end Mark Bowman, freshman receiver Trent Mosley caught a touchdown pass and scored on a punt return, and No. 14 Southern California beat Louisiana 49-30 on Saturday night.
Paul Arriola scored late in the second half to rally Seattle to a 1-1 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy, although the Sounders' saw a club-record winless streak reach 12.
André Luiz and Taylor Calheira scored first-half goals and Sporting Kansas City shocked Los Angeles FC with a 3-1 victory that ended a seven-match winless streak.
Wayne Knight scored three touchdowns after a scoreless first half, leading UCLA to a 28-10 victory over San Diego State in the Bruins' home opener under new coach Bob Chesney.
Graham Pauley hit a two-run homer, Griffin Conine and Otto Lopez both reached four times and the Miami Marlins overcame an early deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Sunday is National Grandparents Day. How can you plan a vacation that everyone can enjoy, no matter their age? Emily Kaufman, the "Travel Mom," joins CBS LA to give the tips and tricks.
Southern California should experience a pleasant summer Sunday. Chloe Carlson reports.
Following three successful Santa Monica Block Fests, city officials say that the trend will continue through at least the end of the year.
The Crenshaw Farmers Market hosted the first-ever Soul of SoLA Festival on Saturday, celebrating when millions of African Americans fled the Jim Crow South for better lives.
After several weeks of sweltering heat and high humidity, Alex Biston takes a look at what Southern California can expect in the coming days.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
