Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III drug
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
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President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
Federal authorities Thursday announced 11 criminal cases against alleged drug dealers who sold or provided narcotics to users who suffered fatal overdoses from opioids such as fentanyl.
Inside the federal building in downtown Los Angeles, Drug Enforcement Administration agents scour the internet using code words to find drug dealers, many of whom have moved their sales online.
Attorneys were set to deliver opening statements Monday in the trial of a California doctor charged with murder in the deaths of three young men who overdosed on prescription pain killers.
Police will collect and dispose of unwanted and outdated prescription drugs until 2 p.m. Saturday at locations across the region.
A drug used for centuries in Southeast Asia is becoming increasingly popular in the Southland. Some officials say kratom is addictive and dangerous but it's still legal to buy it in California, even for minors. Lawmakers in some states are currently proposing legislation to ban the drug completely.
More than two dozen people have been indicted for their roles in a bi-national drug ring that sent methamphetamine to Southern California from Mexico.
A California federal lawmaker claims there was a breakdown in DEA procedure and oversight when a college student was forgotten in a holding cell for more than four days.
Police agencies throughout Riverside County will be accepting expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs Saturday as part of National Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day.
If you've got expired or unused drugs in your medicine chest, now's the time to clean them out!
Authorities say a Los Angeles-area doctor has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring with two employees to give powerful painkillers to people he did not examine.
Southern California residents handed over more than 8,000 pounds of unused or expired prescription drugs during a nationwide drug take-back program.
Prescription drugs and medications of all types were surrendered safely in Saturday's nationwide "Take-Back" initiative.
A woman was struck by gunfire during a car-to-car shooting on the 10 Freeway in Riverside County on Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a three-run home run, Ernie Clement had a solo homer among his career-high tying five hits and the Toronto Blue Jays used a seven-run fifth inning to rout the Los Angeles Angels 14-1.
Broderick, 78, was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after a 1991 trial.
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
No major injuries were reported.
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
A woman was struck by gunfire during a car-to-car shooting on the 10 Freeway in Riverside County on Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Broderick, 78, was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after a 1991 trial.
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
No major injuries were reported.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a motorcyclist in Los Angeles County.
A Southern California family is turning their tragedy into a warning after their beloved dog ate a death cap mushroom during a simple walk in the park.
One man was killed in a drive-by shooting near Inglewood's Kia Forum, according to Mayor James Butts.
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Redlands and shook all across Southern California's Inland Empire.
The Lake Elsinore Storm is the Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and the only team on the West Coast to employ a full-time bat dog.
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Redlands and shook all across Southern California's Inland Empire.
CBS Los Angeles profiled Manny's big brother a few years ago. He was the first in his family to go to college after a successful academic career at Middle College High School in Santa Ana. Now, it's his little brother's turn to shine.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
A woman was struck by gunfire during a car-to-car shooting on the 10 Freeway in Riverside County on Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Redlands and shook all across Southern California's Inland Empire.
A Riverside County firefighter was charged with sexually assaulting three women on Wednesday, just weeks after he was arrested for allegedly raping someone while on duty at a Temecula fire station, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
A rally at a Chino Hills junior high school celebrating America's 250th birthday caused some confusion and tension among parents.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a Hesperia High School wrestling coach accused of child sexual abuse.
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
The video portrays Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a villainous Joker-like figure and Gov. Gavin Newsom as French royalty eating cake, while Pratt appears as a hero swooping in to save Los Angeles and California from chaos.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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.
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.
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.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a three-run home run, Ernie Clement had a solo homer among his career-high tying five hits and the Toronto Blue Jays used a seven-run fifth inning to rout the Los Angeles Angels 14-1.
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
Mitch Marner had three goals and an assist in his first career playoff hat trick, and the Vegas Golden Knights routed the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 in Game 3.
Freddie Freeman homered, Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead single and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in a showdown of National League division leaders.
Dylan Cease struck out 10, reaching double digits for the third time in eight starts this season, and the Toronto Blue Jays stopped a four-game losing streak by beating the Angels 2-0 and dealing Los Angeles its 14th defeat in 18 games.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
A community fundraiser was held in Arleta on Saturday to help raise money to cover funeral costs for the 1-year-old boy and his 25-year-old uncle, who were killed in a hit-and-run crash in Playa del Rey last weekend.
A team of activists called for action from city leaders outside of the West Los Angeles 99 Ranch Market, where three people were killed in a crash in February.
For the first time in more than a year, a beloved Altadena shop reopened to the public and brought a ray of hope back to the still-recovering community. Zach Boetto reports.
One person was killed on Saturday when a fire broke out in a detached garage of a Jefferson Park home.
A Frontier flight heading to Los Angeles International Airport from Denver International Airport fatally struck a pedestrian who was walking on a runway late Friday night. Gio Insignares reports.
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.
