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The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
California voters are deciding on Prop. 50, a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that, if approved, would redraw the state's congressional districts.
Election Day 2025 is here, with consequential races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and a redistricting ballot measure in California.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrats have taken control of California's 45th Congressional District from the GOP, with Republican Rep. Michelle Steel losing her Orange County House seat to Democrat Derek Tran, CBS News projects.
Democratic state Sen. Dave Min has defeated Republican Scott Baugh to succeed Rep. Katie Porter in California's 47th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Longtime California Republican Rep. Ken Calvert has defeated Democratic challenger Will Rollins to keep his seat in the Inland Empire's 41st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Republican Rep. Mike Garcia has conceded to Democratic challenger George Whitesides in the race for control of California's 27th Congressional District in northern LA County, one of a handful of closely watched, toss-up races in the state that could help tip control of Congress.
California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have banned forcing inmates to work as a form of punishment, the Associated Press projects.
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
With a campaign focused on progressive initiatives to expand tenants' rights and reform police spending, political newcomer Ysabel Jurado has declared victory over incumbent Kevin de León in the LA City Council's District 14 race. De León has not conceded.
California Proposition 5, a constitutional amendment, would change how many votes it would take for a community to pass a bond for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.
From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.
Here's what to know about when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in to office.
California Proposition 2 asks voters to allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help fund upgrades, construction and renovation of public schools and community colleges.
Alongside the presidential race, California voters in the Los Angeles area are deciding on a host of key contests in the 2024 election.
California voters have passed Proposition 4, a ballot measure that would allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help conserve natural resources and fund climate-related projects, the Associated Press has projected.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has lost his reelection battle against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, the Associated Press projects.
The ballot measure repeals Proposition 8, which California voters approved in 2008 to define marriage as between a man and a woman in the state's constitution, stripping same-sex couples of the legal right to marry.
California voters have rejected Proposition 33, a statewide ballot measure that would have expanded the amount of control local government has over residential rents.
California Republican Rep. Michelle Steel, who was endorsed by former President Trump last month, is being challenged for her Orange County seat by Derek Tran, a U.S. Army veteran and consumer rights attorney.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) has been elected to the U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein following a race against Republican political newcomer and former Major League Baseball player Steve Garvey.
Voters have approved Proposition 35, a ballot measure that aims to increase funding for Medi-Cal services relied on by millions in the state.
The boarded-up apartment building is the site of a previous burn, the LAFD said.
A motorcyclist was hospitalized on Saturday after he was allegedly attacked by a large group of juveniles on bicycles and e-bikes in Ventura, according to police.
Jo Adell made three home run-robbing catches, including a spectacular leaping grab while crashing into the seats in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday night.
Anthony Markanich and Kelvin Yeboah each scored a goal, Drake Callender had six saves, and Minnesota United beat the LA Galaxy 2-1.
Ryan Strome scored his 500th career point with a goal against his former team, Morgan Frost had two goals and the Calgary Flames sent the Anaheim Ducks to their fifth consecutive loss with a 5-3 victory.
Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow welcomed two new eaglets on Saturday and Sunday.
The boarded-up apartment building is the site of a previous burn, the LAFD said.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The fire burned 4,176 acres as of Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.
The remains of a homicide victim who was found 35 feet down a ravine off Highway 74 in a remote part of Riverside County in 1980 was identified as a 29-year-old Alabama woman as investigators continue searching for her killer.
A motorcyclist was hospitalized on Saturday after he was allegedly attacked by a large group of juveniles on bicycles and e-bikes in Ventura, according to police.
The Santa Monica Pier was temporarily evacuated on Saturday afternoon as police investigated what was determined to be a non-credible bomb threat.
Detectives say that the man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the driver's seat of a car found near the intersection of 120th Street East and Avenue Q on Friday night.
The pursuit driver who crashed and killed a 25-year-old pregnant woman and her boyfriend in Pomona on Wednesday night has been charged with murder, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
The Los Angeles Fire Department has increased staffing and prepositioned crews due to Santa Ana winds and low humidity levels in the weekend forecast.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
The remains of a homicide victim who was found 35 feet down a ravine off Highway 74 in a remote part of Riverside County in 1980 was identified as a 29-year-old Alabama woman as investigators continue searching for her killer.
Police say that the driver collided with a SoCal Edison truck that was hauling a wooden electrical pole at around 8 p.m. Friday night near the intersection of Menifee Road and McLaughin Road.
Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow welcomed two new eaglets on Saturday and Sunday.
The fire burned 4,176 acres as of Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on Friday for a deadly shooting that happened in Victorville over the weekend, according to San Bernardino County authorities.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Officials said the incident does not appear to be an intentional act based on a preliminary investigation.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
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.
Jo Adell made three home run-robbing catches, including a spectacular leaping grab while crashing into the seats in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday night.
Anthony Markanich and Kelvin Yeboah each scored a goal, Drake Callender had six saves, and Minnesota United beat the LA Galaxy 2-1.
Ryan Strome scored his 500th career point with a goal against his former team, Morgan Frost had two goals and the Calgary Flames sent the Anaheim Ducks to their fifth consecutive loss with a 5-3 victory.
Denis Bouanga scored three goals, his fifth career hat trick in MLS, and Son Heung-min had four assists to help Los Angeles FC beat Orlando City 6-0.
Quinton Byfield scored 2:33 into overtime, Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-6.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
A fire at an abandoned building in East Hollywood created a tricky situation for firefighters on Sunday morning. Tina Patel reports.
Easter Sunday should be the perfect day for an egg hunt with sunshine and warm temperatures. Chloe Carlson reports.
After several attacks in Los Angeles County, the Pasadena Humane Center hosted a seminar to help educate the public on how to coexist with the region's expansive coyote population.
Hundreds of pet owners brought their beloved furry friends to downtown Los Angeles on Saturday for the annual Blessing of the Animals.
The Santa Monica Pier was temporarily evacuated on Saturday afternoon as police investigated what was determined to be a non-credible bomb threat.
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.
