Judge shares video disassembling guns in chambers in dissent against ruling
Judge Lawrence VanDyke released the video after a California appeals court upheld a ban on high-capacity gun magazines.
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Judge Lawrence VanDyke released the video after a California appeals court upheld a ban on high-capacity gun magazines.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several gun control measures Tuesday, including one that allows the court to consider stalking and animal cruelty as grounds to restrict access to firearms.
Visa, Mastercard and Amex will provide a merchant code for firearms retailers to comply with a new California law, CBS News has learned.
Country music star Jason Aldean, facing criticism for his single, "Try That In A Small Town," praised his fans for coming to his defense.
Nearly 49,000 people died from gun violence in the U.S. in 2021, according to the CDC.
The Supreme Court is allowing New York to continue to enforce a sweeping new gun law banning guns from "sensitive places" such as schools and playgrounds for now while a court challenge plays out.
President Biden spoke Tuesday night from the White House after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children and one adult. The president said of America's gun violence, "I'm sick and tired of it. It's just sick." Watch his full remarks in this CBS News Special Report.
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Governor Gavin Newsom was in Los Angeles Friday to focus on his efforts against gun violence.
The death toll rose to seven in the Highland Park parade shooting as police search for a motive. More details are emerging about the suspected gunman's previous encounters with police. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
The high court said Americans have the right to carry firearms outside of their home for self-defense. The ruling may make the Golden State join the 43 states that have "shall issue" standards. Jeff Nguyen reports
A Thousand Oaks pet shop's social media pages have been inundated with angry comments after adding an unusual question to its adoption interview process: Where do you stand on gun control? Tena Ezzeddine reports.
The agreement is a breakthrough in school safety, mental health programs, and gun curbing.
The legislation passed mainly along party lines 223-204, with five Republicans joining all but two of the Democrats.
The victim is yet to be identified publicly.
Learning the skills for a new career can be debt-free thanks to the LAUSD DACE program, plus job placement support means you can leave employed in a matter of months.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
The crash took place near Terra Bella Street in Pacoima at about 3:39 a.m.
Jose Soriano pitched five innings, Denzer Guzman drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
Kick it in the Park events will take place at 18 different park sites, with 100 free screenings hosted by the Mayor's Office, the council districts, and Los Angeles Recreation and Parks.
The victim is yet to be identified publicly.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
Deputies said that the shooting happened just after 4 p.m. in the 18600 block of Gridley Road.
Los Angeles County deputies say that someone found a grenade while cleaning their garage on Saturday afternoon.
A 300-acre brush fire burning south of Palmdale has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for some residents, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Long Beach neighbors said what started as a peaceful celebration marking the end of the school year turned into a brawl that ended with some teens being detained by police.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
The City of Laguna Beach said the sighting occurred 250 to 300 yards offshore of Christmas Cove, about one-quarter mile north of the area where the girl was initially swept away.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Laguna Beach officials said that their search for the girl concluded at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after the girl was swept away.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
One person was hospitalized and two others were injured on Saturday when a boat caught fire in the middle of Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state.
A family is asking for answers after a father and son died when a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine collided with their sedan in Hemet.
Two people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, during a three-car crash in Riverside County on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
Voters in California may decide this fall on a proposal that would make tax increases on high-income earners to fund education permanent, officials said.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
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.
Jose Soriano pitched five innings, Denzer Guzman drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for the World Cup.
Former All-Pro San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith died at the age of 36, the team said on Saturday.
The 27-year-old Yamamoto struck out seven in his fourth consecutive victory. He threw 109 pitches, 74 for strikes.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Learning the skills for a new career can be debt-free thanks to the LAUSD DACE program, plus job placement support means you can leave employed in a matter of months.
A warm up is in store for Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
Hunter Sowards speaks with Patric McNicholas, an attorney representing approximately 1,400 plaintiffs in the sex abuse lawsuit against Los Angeles County, which District Attorney Nathan Hochman said last week could be mostly fraudulent.
Beach city residents were urged to be alert as king tides and powerful surf were expected to continue battering the Southern California coast over the weekend. Brittney Ermon reports.
Hundreds of people gathered in Westlake on Saturday for the annual "Black on the Block" celebration, which spotlights Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
