Crime down in every category in 2024, FBI report says
Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
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Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
Blaze Bernstein was stabbed to death by Sam Woodward in what prosecutors called a hate crime. More than six painful years later, Blaze's parents are honoring his memory.
Six years after the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a gay, Jewish college student, his family faced his killer Sam Woodward, a former high school classmate and neo-Nazi, in court.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
The stabbing death of a bright college student raises troubling questions concerning antisemitism and homophobia — issues that are at the heart of the nation's current struggle to define itself.
Samuel Woodward is accused of stabbing Blaze Bernstein to death six years ago. Prosecutors say Woodward's cellphone had lots of anti-gay, antisemitic and hate group materials.
UCLA police said a group of young men threw eggs at a student and her friends. One of the suspects is accused of yelling a racial slur while striking her with several eggs. Mike Rogers reports.
Guy Tieb's jacket is still stained with blood after he was shot during a drive-by outside his synagogue. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Jordan Douglas Krah, 40, was arrested on hate crimes charges after verbally accosting two college students on Christmas Eve.
The Beverly Hills community rallied around a Jewish family shortly after a man defaced their menorah display with a Nazi symbol.
Less than two-thirds of law enforcement agencies reported data on hate crimes to the FBI for 2021.
He was arrested in June 2021 on allegations of making a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of about 10 homes. The case was later dropped.
Torrance police officers immediately sprung into action when they found a massive hate message graffitied onto a wall next to a little league field. Rina Nakano reports.
The suspect made "disparaging and offensive comments" before shooting the victim.
CBS LA's Jeff Nguyen spoke with one of the church congregants who put their lives on the line to stop the shooter in Sunday's fatal shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods.
The flyers were delivered to the "extreme North end" of Beverly Hills and were being collected, according to the Beverly Hills police department. The BHPD also said that it received reports on Friday about antisemitic flyers going around in other parts of West LA.
Miya Ponsetto avoided jail time as part of her plea deal.
Police are searching for suspects accused of committing a possible hate crime outside of a Pasadena LGBTQ+ event.
Police are searching for a group of people accused of committing a hate crime outside of an LGBTQ+ event at iX Tapa Cantina in Old Town Pasadena early last Friday morning.
According to a survey by the Pat Brown Institute For Public Affairs, two-thirds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Los Angeles County area fear becoming the next victim of a hate crime and a quarter said that they were a target of a hate crime.
According to authorities, the hate crime assault happened at Mariposa Park in El Monte against an African American juvenile and his father at 7:48 p.m. El Monte Police Department responded to the scene when the vehicle took off.
Xavier Pabon, 30, of Banning, and Samer Jayylusi, 36, of Whittier, were each charged with two felony counts of assault by means of force likely to cause great bodily injury, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon. The charges also include a hate crime allegation.
The report found an 1,800% jump in anti-Asian hate incidents in 2020 compared to 2019.
The statue was spray-painted with hate graffiti. No arrests have been made.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested a man accused of a hate crime after allegedly beating several Jewish men outside a restaurant in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles Tuesday.
The United States and Iran are guaranteed two matches at SoFi Stadium, while Belgium, Switzerland, New Zealand, Paraguay and two teams to be decided later will play one.
Chesney went 21-5 in two seasons as the head coach at James Madison University, including a Sun Belt Conference championship this season.
The woman, 48, was injured due to smoke inhalation, authorities said.
The CVS was located at 3049 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
The United States and Iran are guaranteed two matches at SoFi Stadium, while Belgium, Switzerland, New Zealand, Paraguay and two teams to be decided later will play one.
Chesney went 21-5 in two seasons as the head coach at James Madison University, including a Sun Belt Conference championship this season.
The woman, 48, was injured due to smoke inhalation, authorities said.
The CVS was located at 3049 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for selling a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Private First-Class Tanner F. Rubio was inside a tactical vehicle when a mishap occurred during routine training.
The man quickly grabbed a ladder and helped his wife, 11-year-old son and an elderly woman to safety.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
A pair of earthquakes shook parts of Riverside County, near Idyllwild, on Thanksgiving Day.
Police said that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
A stolen vehicle pursuit ended after the suspect crashed into another car in Victorville.
The Thoroughbred holiday lights show in Rancho Cucamonga will be drive-thru only beginning on Friday.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, according to internal government guidance, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways.
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.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Chesney went 21-5 in two seasons as the head coach at James Madison University, including a Sun Belt Conference championship this season.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
A winter warmup is in store for Southern California this week. Marina Jurica reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to North Hollywood for tonight's Look At This!
A Riverside County man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for selling a lethal dose of fentanyl.
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program. Zach Boetto reports.
CBS LA's Hunter Sowards gives us a look at some of the most iconic designs from legendary architect Frank Gehry.
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.
