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Thousands of hotel employees in Los Angeles will learn Wednesday whether or not they will receive an increase in wages, as the City Council considers a law that would require big hotels to pay all workers a minimum of $15.37 per hour.
California's economy will continue to show steady but unremarkable growth in the months ahead, according to a UCLA economic forecast released Thursday.
After Mayor Eric Garcetti announced his hopes of increasing LA's minimum wage over the next three years, the plan was met with large amounts of both support and opposition.
The Costa Mesa-based parent company of the Elephant Bar casual dining chain has filed for bankruptcy and is closing 16 restaurants nationwide, officials announced this week.
Oil industry analysts are warning a brewing civil war between Islamic militants in Iraq could potentially send gas prices soaring here in the Southland.
Researchers say California's drought could cost the state's agricultural economy $1.7 billion this year and leave more than 14,000 farmworkers without work.
Two Los Angeles city officials took a whirlwind tour of the Warner Center and other surrounding neighborhoods Monday to talk economic revitalization.
A rock-and-roll music legend will be among those on hand Friday for commencement ceremonies at the University of Southern California.
Gov. Jerry Brown is getting ready to update his spending plan for the coming fiscal year, a budget that is bolstered by California's economic turnaround and voter-approved tax hikes.
Businesses around Staples Center are bracing for a big weekend with four playoff games scheduled in as many days.
The move would be a huge blow to California's economy.
A research firm says California home foreclosure starts increased from January through March after plunging to an eight-year low in the previous quarter.
The 2020 Commission threw its support behind a minimum wage increase and combining the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to return the region to prosperity.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Wednesday to its highest amount since last summer, according to industry officials.
California's unemployment rate decreased to 8.1 percent in January despite the loss of 31,000 jobs statewide, according to figures released Friday.
More than 2.3 million adult children are living with their parents in California, a 63 percent increase since the Great Recession began seven years ago.
When "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno signs off for the final time on Thursday night, hundreds of jobs in the city of Burbank will also be saying goodbye.
City officials are hoping a $20 million shopping center project set to open for business in South Los Angeles will spur the local economy and attract investors.
Amid a dry winter in Southern California, fresh snow is spreading optimism in the local mountain communities.
The end of unemployment checks for more than a million people on Saturday is driving out-of-work Americans to consider selling cars, moving and taking minimum wage work after already slashing household budgets and pawning personal possessions to make ends meet.
The U.S. economy should be singing "Hooray for Hollywood," according to new data from the federal government.
Retailers across Southern California opened their doors early Friday for what is considered the unofficial start to the Christmas shopping season.
California's unemployment rate rose for the second consecutive month in August, to 8.9 percent, even as the state added more than 29,000 jobs, the state Employment Development Department said Friday.
A slower-than-expected recovery in the housing market and looming health care reform deadlines could limit economic growth in California, according to a report released Thursday.
Supporters and protestors alike showed up as President Barack Obama's motorcade concluded it's first day in the Southland at the Hilton Hotel in Woodland Hills.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
LA Unified School District is continuing contract negotiations with the union that represents 30,000 aides, bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
LAUSD's website shows food distribution sites, mental health resources, child care options and tech support available during a possible teachers' strike next week.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
Mission Viejo Animal Services investigators are asking for the public's help to find the man who drove up in a red four-door vehicle and left the four-pound pup alone, outside at the center around 4:30 a.m. last Friday.
Deputies said the man was armed with multiple firearms and wearing rifle-rated body armor as he ran through hiking trails and traffic near the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes.
The Los Angeles Unified School District and the Service Employees International Union continued contract negotiations well into Monday night, hoping to avoid a strike on Tuesday.
Neighbors in North Hollywood said the abandoned home has been a source of problems since a fire destroyed it a decade ago.
Mission Viejo Animal Services investigators are asking for the public's help to find the man who drove up in a red four-door vehicle and left the four-pound pup alone, outside at the center around 4:30 a.m. last Friday.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Santa Ana Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in solving a homicide that left a 37-year-old man dead outside his home in early 2025.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The Chino Police Department released body camera video that shows a man pulling out a handgun during a traffic stop a few months ago.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the teens shot and killed the 16-year-old inside a Moreno Valley business.
Detectives said the man was murdered and then left on the side of a remote road near Twentynine Palms.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Raman addressed homelessness, red tape regulations and the LAPD in an interview with CBS LA.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
New York scored on a game-ending wild pitch in a three-run ninth inning to overcome Mike Trout's two homers for Los Angeles.
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.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
Nicole Comstock reports from Rosemead, where four people were shot during a street takeover over the weekend.
A woman said she was struck in the back of the head while riding the Metro's E Line in West LA.
The Chino Police Department released body camera video that shows a man pulling out a handgun during a traffic stop a few months ago.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged 30 corrections officers in Los Angeles County for allegedly enabling "gladiator fights" at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in March 2025. Roughly a year after that, his office dropped charges against nearly half of the cases.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday he will resign from Congress as he faces allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct from several women. Laurie Perez 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.
