FBI Cracks Down On Violent MS-13 Gang
Numerous reputed Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, gang members and associates are facing federal and state charges.
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Numerous reputed Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, gang members and associates are facing federal and state charges.
Some free smartphone applications are aiming to keep children safe on Halloween.
An indictment alleges Edward Allen Costa possessed six pipe bombs that were found in various locations in Palm Springs from May 8 through May 12 of 2012.
A 24-year-old American charged with trying to join al-Qaida was intercepted by the FBI after using the Internet and Facebook to connect with the terrorist group, a prosecutor said Monday.
A judge on Wednesday said 32-year-old Tobias Dustin Summers who has pleaded not guilty to 38 counts will return to court Oct. 30.
Federal authorities said Thursday they believe a former Los Angeles airport security screener acted alone and there wasn't a larger plot when he made threats that closed some airport terminals on the eve of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating some type of threat against Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday night.
A 23-year veteran reserve deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation—and subsequently fired—for allegedly stealing a 22-carat diamond ring worth up to $1 million.
Federal agents Thursday were seeking the public's help identifying suspects wanted in a string of bank robberies in the San Fernando Valley and Foothills areas.
The son of a Los Angeles city councilman has come under fire due to his six-figure salary with a Southern California water district that is reportedly under federal investigation.
Federal investigators Tuesday sought the public's assistance in identifying a woman who may have information about the sexual abuse of a minor.
The City of Los Angeles in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigations has doubled the previous $50,000 reward for information leading to the identity, arrest and prosecution of the person they believe is responsible for 32 sexual assaults in Los Angeles county between 1996 and 2012.
A $15,000 reward has been offered by Bank of America and Wells Fargo for information that leads to the capture of a Southern California bank robber dubbed the "Luger Bandit."
Robert Ornelas, 62, Santa Ana, is charged with two felony counts of lewd acts on a child with sentencing enhancement allegations for substantial sexual conduct with a child.
Nune Gevorkyan was sentenced to six months in prison, while her husband, Oganes Koshkaryan, was sentenced to four years and nine months, according to federal prosecutor Martin Estrada.
One of the state Senate's top Democrats said Friday that he has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury, days after another senator's Capitol offices were searched by the FBI.
The FBI started seeking information about the business and political dealings of state Sen. Ron Calderon and his brother Tom, a former state assemblyman, as long ago as 2005.
A Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged criminal wrongdoing of California state Sen. Ron Calderon was reportedly in connection to legislation he introduced for a Los Angeles-area water district that used his brother as a consultant.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Tuesday searched the Sacramento and Montebello offices of a California state senator, along with the Legislature's Latino Caucus office, in connection to allegations of criminal wrongdoing.
Two young girls were rescued and 15 people were arrested during a sex trafficking sting in Riverside and San Bernardino counties last week.
The FBI has reported that four Southern California men have been charged with allegedly plotting to kill Americans in the United States and overseas by joining Al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan.
A 911 call to singer Justin Bieber's Calabasas home Wednesday morning turned out to be a hoax.
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck vowed to hunt down the pranksters who have reported bogus life and death situations and requested the SWAT team at celebrity homes in the past few months.
An Orange County bank was held up for the third time Tuesday by an alleged robber who threatens tellers with a butcher knife.
Members from various unions, including the United Teachers Los Angeles union, are expected to attend the 4 p.m. "Fight for LA Rally" to fight for "just contracts."
An investigation details allegations that Cesar Chavez raped and abused women and girls while he was president of the United Farm Workers (UFW).
The five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist is set to perform at the Long Beach waterfront venue on August 1, with special guests 2 Chainz and The Game as part of the venue's inaugural season.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
Members from various unions, including the United Teachers Los Angeles union, are expected to attend the 4 p.m. "Fight for LA Rally" to fight for "just contracts."
An investigation details allegations that Cesar Chavez raped and abused women and girls while he was president of the United Farm Workers (UFW).
The five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist is set to perform at the Long Beach waterfront venue on August 1, with special guests 2 Chainz and The Game as part of the venue's inaugural season.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Members from various unions, including the United Teachers Los Angeles union, are expected to attend the 4 p.m. "Fight for LA Rally" to fight for "just contracts."
An investigation details allegations that Cesar Chavez raped and abused women and girls while he was president of the United Farm Workers (UFW).
The five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist is set to perform at the Long Beach waterfront venue on August 1, with special guests 2 Chainz and The Game as part of the venue's inaugural season.
Aerial footage from the scene showed several wrecked cars and debris in the roadway.
Los Angeles County Supervisors on Tuesday renewed and increased the rewards being offered for information that leads to the identification, arrest and conviction of the people who vandalized cemeteries in Compton and Carson in 2024, stealing dozens of plaques and memorial markers made of precious metals.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
Two people were hospitalized after a fiery multi-car crash at a busy Jurupa Valley intersection on Tuesday afternoon.
A Temecula Valley High School student was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash just after school let out on Tuesday afternoon.
A 65-year-old man was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street in Long Beach last week, according to police.
A Las Vegas woman was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sending drugs to a Riverside County jail through the United States Postal Service in January, according to authorities.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
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.
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 trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
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.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The Spurs rallied from an early hole, then survived a late scare to beat the Clippers 119-115 and reach 50 wins for the first time since 2016-17.
Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Ernest H. Harrison, GMCLA’s artistic director, talks about the chorus and its message.
The Southern California heat wave is in full effect on Wednesday. CBS LA Chief Meteorologist Paul Deanno reports.
Ernest H. Harrison, GMCLA’s artistic director, talks about the chorus and its message.
Alex Biston takes a tour of Hayden Tract, 35 buildings architecturally transformed.
Emily Longeretta, Variety’s director of features, shares entertainment news highlights, the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special, and the Hulu Axes “Buffy” reboot.
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.