Poll Finds Half Of Calif. Voters Financially Worse Off In '11; First Time Ever
One in two California voters believe their personal financial situation is worse off than it was one year ago, according to a survey released Tuesday.
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One in two California voters believe their personal financial situation is worse off than it was one year ago, according to a survey released Tuesday.
The jobs market in California may not get much better over the next year, but a new UCLA forecast denies the U.S. economy has slipped back into recession.
The Postal Service has announced plans to close more than half of the mail processing facilities in the country — including three here in the Southland.
The mixed report covers a six-county region of Southern California amid worries about job security and the health of the economy at large.
More Americans than ever are going without the basics of life with nearly 46 million families living at or below the poverty level.
A widespread power outage that hit Southern California last week may have cost the region an estimated $118 million.
If you thought summertime was still too early to stock up on trick-or-treat candy for Halloween, how about Christmas shopping in September?
The governor of California headed for the border Tuesday in an effort to garner more support for his jobs initiative.
A panel of mayors from across the nation led by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Friday called for increased federal investment to create millions of new jobs.
Thousands of unemployed Angelenos headed down to the Crenshaw district Wednesday in search of their next job.
The U.S. economy at large may be headed for a double-dip recession, but things are looking up for downtown Los Angeles.
The drop is triggering a warning from government analysts that 2011 could be the worst year for the industry in half a century.
Searching for a job that matches your skill set. Crafting the perfect cover letter. Sending out your resume. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
The nation's biggest bank, which was founded here in California more than 100 years ago, is planning to cut 3,500 jobs by the end of the month.
In the world of personal finance, it's not just a matter of determining if the glass is half-full or half-empty, but whether you should be drinking at all.
Firefighters maintain that the old wood shake roofs constitute a fire hazard, but at least one council member questions whether the ban should still be enforced in these tough economic times.
Gas prices are down across the Southland due to the falling cost of crude oil. While this may ease pain at the pump, financial analysts say the faltering prices are just another indication that the economy is struggling yet again.
A group of young volunteers are doing what they can to put a dent in the mounting hunger in Los Angeles.
A small business conference held in downtown Los Angeles had some words of encouragement for local entrepreneurs facing a tough economic climate.
KNX 1070 business anchor Frank Mottek answers viewers and listeners questions about the economy and the falling stock market.
Financial Adviser Larry Palmer of Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management visited the KCAL 9 studios.
Local investors are especially busy this week as they brace for continued economic uncertainty.
Knott's Berry Farm is looking for a few good ghouls to haunt thirteen mazes, seven live shows and four "scare zones."
Another credit downgrade for two of the nation's biggest loan agencies could leave more Angelenos digging deeper into their pockets.
A Southland war veterans group gave high praise to the Obama administration for its plan to put more American servicemen and women back to work.
According to police, a car pulled up next to the restaurant, two men got out and fired shots at a group waiting.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was allegedly given a cup that had a hand-drawn picture of a pig on it at a Starbucks coffee shop in Norwalk last week, according to department officials.
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The New England Patriots defense was dominant in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL wild card round.
Two people were injured when a U-Haul truck drove into a large crowd of demonstrators during an anti-Iranian regime protest in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon.
According to police, a car pulled up next to the restaurant, two men got out and fired shots at a group waiting.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was allegedly given a cup that had a hand-drawn picture of a pig on it at a Starbucks coffee shop in Norwalk last week, according to department officials.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
According to police, a car pulled up next to the restaurant, two men got out and fired shots at a group waiting.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was allegedly given a cup that had a hand-drawn picture of a pig on it at a Starbucks coffee shop in Norwalk last week, according to department officials.
A Yucaipa family is pushing for pedestrian safety in their community after their loved one was killed on New Year's Day while crossing the street outside of his home.
Santa Susanna Pass Road was completely blocked by a rockslide on Sunday.
Two people were injured when a U-Haul truck drove into a large crowd of demonstrators during an anti-Iranian regime protest in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. on N. Grand Avenue, according to police. They said that the driver originally fled from the scene but returned as they were investigating the incident.
The suspects barricaded themselves inside the handbag store after Irvine police quickly surrounded them.
A power outage caused 60 people to evacuate from the Disneyland Monorail on Thursday.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Irvine police are searching for a man who was caught on camera as he allegedly stole $1,700 worth of caviar from a Whole Foods grocery store in December.
The cashier said the suspect asked for Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.
While it's not clear what caused the big rig to topple, high winds are in the region's forecast for Thursday.
Deputies estimated that the plants are worth a street value of over $1 million.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Video shows the intense moments when a hiker and two good Samaritans jump into action to save a German Shepherd that got stuck on a steep cliff above the West Fork Mohave River in Hesperia on Monday.
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The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended three games wihtout pay for an off-court incident in which he tried to strike another player during a confrontation.
Jack Quinn scored twice, Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 for their 13th win in 14 games.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
The New England Patriots defense was dominant in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL wild card round.
Lauren Betts scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds to help No. 4 UCLA to an 83-61 win over No. 25 Nebraska on Sunday.
Grace Grocholski scored 25 points and Minnesota made just enough free throws in the fourth quarter to hold off No. 21 Southern California 63-62, the third-straight loss for the Trojans and first win over a ranked team since 2019 for the Golden Gophers.
The New England Patriots and LA Chargers have a 2026 playoff showdown on tap tonight. The teams close out a weekend full of NFL football with a primetime game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Adrian Kempe scored the lone goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night in their first meeting since the first-round of the playoffs.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
In 1992, Mary Jo Buttafuoco was shot in the face by her husband’s teenage mistress and she talks about the ordeal: Surviving the shooting, the marriage, media coverage and dealing with the aftermath.
Erin Rank, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angele,s talks about the organization’s part in rebuilding homes after the wildfires.
Grae Drake talks about host Nikki Glaser, speeches, unexpected moments, and celebrities who stole the show.
As the Eaton fire blazed through his neighborhood, Sports Central producer Gordon Allen & his wife knew they had to get their elderly neighbor out of his house. One year later, they reunite to begin the rebuild on neighbor Rudy Goutier's home and revisit the moments that saved a life
Robbers wearing masks targeted 7-Eleven stores in Sylmar, Mission Hills and North Hollywood within a three-hour period.
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.
