Southern California doctor appointed as state attorney general
Dr. Diana Ramos previously served as director of reproductive health at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division.
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Dr. Diana Ramos previously served as director of reproductive health at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division.
While accepting an award for pouring billions into education, Gov. Gavin Newsom continued to take aim at Republicans in states such as Florida. Tom Wait reports.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that he approved a budget that allocates $100 million for the state to create its own insulin, a response to extremely high prices for the life-saving medication that have made it inaccessible to some people with diabetes.
The president was greeted at LAX by Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Eric Garcetti. Amy Johnson reports.
The Cubs (12-1) dominated their opponents last season, pushing their way to a CIF Southern Section championship game appearance for the first time in the school's 68-year history.
In light of a recent leak out of the Supreme Court, which detailed that justices plan to overturn the Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision to give American women abortion rights, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi offered their thoughts over the weekend. Laurie Perez reports.
The State of California has announced that it will be delaying the mandatory vaccine requirement for all students until at least summer 2023.
He reversed a panel's recommendation that she be freed after spending a half-century in prison.
A year after Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed Californians from an empty Dodger's Stadium, the Governor returned to the podium to put COVID-19 in the rear-view and to combat the other crises the state faces.
Assemblyman Vince Fong of Bakersfield says the state of California imports 75% of its oil supplies from foreign nations – and 6% comes from Russia.
"If Texas can use a law to ban a woman's right to chose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the first shift by a state to an "endemic" approach to the coronavirus pandemic that emphasizes prevention and quick reactions to outbreaks over mandates, a milestone nearly two years in the making that harkens to a return to a more normal existence.
California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris has resigned according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
It was fitting that there were plenty of Hollywood celebrities on hand as the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night pulled off a Hollywood ending and punched their ticket to the Super Bowl with a magnificent comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers.
In exchange for 450 hours of service, each student will receive $10,000 toward their education and can get academic credit for their work.
Doing so would cost the state about $523 million in revenue for things like roads and bridges.
After backing out of a high-profile trip to the World Climate Conference, rumors and conspiracy theories began to emerge online about the Governor's handling of the job.
The Los Angeles Police Commission will meet on Tuesday to discuss the drafting of a new policy that will ban law enforcement gangs.
Newsom was scheduled to attend the event next week in Glasgow, Scotland, to highlight his administration's climate change actions.
Just because Newsom vetoed the bill by state Sen. Scott Wiener, it does not mean the drug treatment program won't happen in California.
California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
"Amazon is pushing workers to risk their bodies for next-day delivery, while they can't so much as use the restroom without fearing retaliation."
Newsom is the second governor in California history to face a recall election.
This marked Biden's first visit to the Golden State since becoming president.
For the first time since his election, President Joe Biden boarded Air Force One Monday to head to California for a tour of the devastation left in the wake of the Caldor Fire and give support to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who faces a recall election on Tuesday.
Raghavan said his yoga classes at 24 Hour Fitness are not about exercise. "It's sana, sana means posture. Most people come to do exercise, which is not recommended," he said.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
United Teachers Los Angeles and SEIU Local 99 unions have set April 14 as a potential strike date,
Deputies recovered the handgun, which was later determined to be a weapon that fired blanks, the sheriff's department said.
California's snowpack could be the second-lowest on record after a hot March, state water officials said on Wednesday.
Raghavan said his yoga classes at 24 Hour Fitness are not about exercise. "It's sana, sana means posture. Most people come to do exercise, which is not recommended," he said.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
United Teachers Los Angeles and SEIU Local 99 unions have set April 14 as a potential strike date,
Deputies recovered the handgun, which was later determined to be a weapon that fired blanks, the sheriff's department said.
California's snowpack could be the second-lowest on record after a hot March, state water officials said on Wednesday.
Raghavan said his yoga classes at 24 Hour Fitness are not about exercise. "It's sana, sana means posture. Most people come to do exercise, which is not recommended," he said.
United Teachers Los Angeles and SEIU Local 99 unions have set April 14 as a potential strike date,
Deputies recovered the handgun, which was later determined to be a weapon that fired blanks, the sheriff's department said.
The Santa Ana Police Department said detectives confirmed 21-year-old Yasmin Gonzalez Benitez is "voluntarily in Mexico."
Families hope the petition saves the LA Kings Valley Ice Center before it's demolished on May 1.
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.
Bicyclist Luke Fetzer said an irate BMW driver challenged him to a fight after trying a road rage incident in Orange County.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the Temecula Creek Inn on Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department tested new technology on Monday designed to help suppress fires by using sound waves.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks in a fight-marred game.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
Deni Avdija had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Jrue Holiday hit seven 3s and finished with 30 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104 and snap their five-game win streak.
Shohei Ohtani dominated in his first start on the mound this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions.
Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists, Deandre Ayton added 18 points with nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
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.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
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.
Exploring hidden gems in downtown Los Angeles: the Central Library.
Salomon Delgado, “Raghavan,” is a yoga instructor at 24 Hour Fitness in Santa Monica, and at 93, his classes fill up fast.
Variety's Emily Longeretta joins CBS LA to talk Savannah Guthrie's return to television, "Euphoria" season 3 and "Project Hail Mary."
Constitutional Law Expert Robert McWhirter joins CBS LA to break down the birthright citizenship case being heard by the Supreme Court.
LA County Spelling Bee Winner Oliver Halkett joins CBS LA ahead of May's Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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.
