Jobless Claims Stuck At Near-Record Levels
Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remain stuck at high levels that signal weak job growth.
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Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remain stuck at high levels that signal weak job growth.
Retailers reported muted May revenue growth on Thursday as bad weather and worry over the rising cost of living held back shoppers' demand for spring and summer merchandise.
Skid Row resident Dadisi Komolafe points indignantly to the sign reading "Union Rescue Mission," and grumbles that the name no longer fits since the shelter started charging for a nightly stay.
Wall Street may be giving up on its hope for a robust economic recovery in the U.S. — with one trader warning of even rockier times ahead.
A record number of foreclosures are forcing prices down, and they are expected to keep falling through this year.
Stocks are mostly lower and bond yields are at a new low for the year after two reports dimmed hopes for the job market and the U.S. economy.
The recent pain at the pump is altering spending habits and forcing families to delay or cancel big-ticket purchases like vacations and household appliances.
Are you sick of emptying your wallet while filling up the tank? A new bipartisan study says you should blame the greenback.
An upbeat outlook for Southland businesses and international trade may mean a surge in hiring in the months ahead, according to one economist.
Over 200 municipal employees in the Orange County city could get pink slips in the next six months due to outsourcing.
The government said Friday that a bad economy has shortened the life of the trust funds that support Social Security and Medicare, the nation's two biggest benefit programs.
One official said the economy is making the spread of the disease worse due to an abundance of dirty swimming pools in abandoned homes.
While April saw the biggest hiring spree in five years, the unemployment rate ticked up to 9 percent.
An unexpected windfall in tax revenues likely won't be enough to sway Governor Jerry Brown to abandon his plan for tax increases
If you're want to know why the economy seems to be stuck in neutral, a new study says look no further than your local gas station.
The main reason: shoppers fear the high price tag for most hybrid and electric vehicles may be too high to offset the savings they can expect at the pump.
A monthly survey says concerns about jobs and inflation eased in April, pushing the Consumer Confidence Index above expectations.
A Republican-led group of California lawmakers and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom will head to Texas next week to hear from businesses that left the state.
a new study shows over three-fourths of the U.S. workforce is stressed out by at least one thing at their job, with anxiety even reaching the youngest working Americans.
Officials with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation say local airports and trade centers will begin feeling the fallout from last month's devastating quake in coming weeks.
While jobs are still scarce in the public sector — because governments are basically going broke — the private sector appears to be ramping up hiring.
A new report shows a 2 percent jump in U.S. males opting for facelifts, Botox injections and other cosmetic work compared with 2009.
Mayor Art Barajas says the city will be able to meet payroll and does not expect any layoffs in spite of a looming cash flow crisis.
Industry leaders are attributing a steep drop in box office revenue to a weak slate of releases so far in 2011.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspect wanted for speeding through Orange County.
Irvine police said the man allegedly replaced expensive Lego sets with pasta before returning them to the store.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, is being praised as a hero after he alerted his family to a fire raging in their Orange County garage.
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
The California Highway Patrol closed the eastbound lanes of the 105 Freeway after a man was critically wounded in a shooting.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspect wanted for speeding through Orange County.
Irvine police said the man allegedly replaced expensive Lego sets with pasta before returning them to the store.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspect wanted for speeding through Orange County.
Irvine police said the man allegedly replaced expensive Lego sets with pasta before returning them to the store.
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
The California Highway Patrol closed the eastbound lanes of the 105 Freeway after a man was critically wounded in a shooting.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Irvine police said the man allegedly replaced expensive Lego sets with pasta before returning them to the store.
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, is being praised as a hero after he alerted his family to a fire raging in their Orange County garage.
Since closing last year, Westminster Mall has been a headache for police, who've responded to hundreds of calls about vandalism.
John Eastman, Chapman Law School's former dean, lost his law license after he allegedly helped President Trump try to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
A California State University, Long Beach student is suing the school and his former fraternity for a deadly crash that happened near Temecula in 2025, which left him with severe injuries and one of his best friends dead.
Nearly 500 ducks that were seized from an illegal animal sanctuary in Riverside County were up for adoption on Wednesday.
The Springs Fire came dangerously close to destroying Moreno Valley's only 18-hole public golf course in early April, fueled by strong winds and dry weather.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for one Jurupa Valley neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon after a brushfire broke out behind several homes.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
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.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
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.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Portuguese striker Joao Dias Fernandes Paulinho scored two goals in a six-minute span in the second half as Toluca FC cruised to a 3-0 victory on Wednesday over LA Galaxy to advance to the semifinals.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
José Caballero laced a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Angels on Wednesday night.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
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.
Los Angeles police are investigating another burglary in the San Fernando Valley.
A man crashed his Chevrolet Corvette convertible into a tree and an innocent driver during a police pursuit through Orange and Los Angeles counties. Brittney Ermon reports.
Dozens of students are celebrating a major milestone that's not just graduating but redefining their future. Brittney Ermon reports.
Three LA County residents will spend their weekends in jail for dressing up as a bear and trashing luxury cars for insurance money.
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the musician. Laurie Perez, Nicole Comstock and Mike Rogers report.
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.
