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"Green Mile" actor Michael Clarke Duncan's grave was desecrated by racists, according to TMZ.com.
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"Green Mile" actor Michael Clarke Duncan's grave was desecrated by racists, according to TMZ.com.
Community leaders held a rally against hate crimes outside Compton City Hall Saturday in the wake of a Latino gang's attack on an African-American teen boy.
Two nativity scenes were vandalized overnight in Huntington Beach, according to officials.
Hundreds of UCLA students held a rally against hate Thursday morning following the discovery of racially and sexually offensive messages toward Asian women on campus.
UCLA police are investigating a potential hate crime after a racially and sexually offensive message toward Asian women was discovered by students on campus Tuesday.
A gay slur was spray-painted on a garage door in Claremont and police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
A Muslim civil rights group says vandals threw pigs' legs at the site of proposed Southern California mosque and they want federal officials to investigate.
A Northridge mother pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving her daughter and two other girls to homes where they smeared feces, scrawled swastikas and wrote the word "Jew" on a sidewalk.
A $25,000 reward was established Wednesday in an effort to help solve a brutal hate crime in Echo Park.
Somebody scrawled swastikas all over the garages of three Baldwin Hills homes overnight.
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the vandalism of a Mormon church in Jurupa Valley.
A Northridge mother faces criminal charges for allegedly helping her daughter and her daughter's friends smear human feces and scrawl swastikas and the word "Jew" at the homes of two former friends.
Jon Lovitz may have been a comedian since he was 15, but for him, a prank involving maple syrup was no laughing matter.
Two men pleaded no contest Thursday to assault involving an attack on two men who had just left a gay and lesbian center in Long Beach last Halloween. Long Beach Superior Court Judge Gary Ferrari immediately sentenced 19-year-old Marquise Lucas to six years in prison following his plea to the assault charge and his admission of hate crime and great bodily injury allegations.
Authorities say they've taken seven black youths into custody on suspicion of attacking and severely injuring a Latino teenager as he walked home from school in Palmdale.
The body of a 32-year-old mother and Iraqi immigrant will be flown back to Iraq for burial after she died over the weekend from a fatal assault in her Southland home.
Police are investigating a vandalism incident as a possible hate crime. A homeowner called police Wednesday to report that a swastika had been scribbled on top of a stone mailbox.
A hate crime investigation was underway Tuesday night near the UCLA campus after someone wrote anti-Mexican and sexist slurs Monday on the door of a student's off-campus apartment.
Chad Jurjaks is facing prison Friday after pleading guilty to a hate crime attack in front of a Costa Mesa convenience store.
Los Angeles fire officials say a Korean church in the North Hills area appears to have been targeted by vandals who lit a small fire in the kitchen and left racist graffiti nearby.
A death sentence was handed down Monday for a white man who fatally stabbed a black transient in a racially motivated attack near a Palm Springs restaurant.
Two reported incidents of violence against gay men in West Hollywood has local residents concerned.
Southern California prosecutors say they will ask a judge to set a date for a new trial for a teen accused of killing a gay classmate three years ago.
A black student claiming he was racially bullied at Santa Monica High School says his wrestling teammates tied a noose around a wrestling dummy, chained him to his locker and made racist comments.
Hateful messages aimed at the gay community were scrawled in spray paint over the edifices of a Lancaster business Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
LA Unified School District is continuing contract negotiations with the union that represents 30,000 aides, bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
LAUSD's website shows food distribution sites, mental health resources, child care options and tech support available during a possible teachers' strike next week.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
Mission Viejo Animal Services investigators are asking for the public's help to find the man who drove up in a red four-door vehicle and left the four-pound pup alone, outside at the center around 4:30 a.m. last Friday.
Deputies said the man was armed with multiple firearms and wearing rifle-rated body armor as he ran through hiking trails and traffic near the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Neighbors in North Hollywood said the abandoned home has been a source of problems since a fire destroyed it a decade ago.
The Los Angeles Unified School District and the Service Employees International Union continued contract negotiations well into Monday night, hoping to avoid a strike on Tuesday.
Mission Viejo Animal Services investigators are asking for the public's help to find the man who drove up in a red four-door vehicle and left the four-pound pup alone, outside at the center around 4:30 a.m. last Friday.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Santa Ana Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in solving a homicide that left a 37-year-old man dead outside his home in early 2025.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The Chino Police Department released body camera video that shows a man pulling out a handgun during a traffic stop a few months ago.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the teens shot and killed the 16-year-old inside a Moreno Valley business.
Detectives said the man was murdered and then left on the side of a remote road near Twentynine Palms.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Raman addressed homelessness, red tape regulations and the LAPD in an interview with CBS LA.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
New York scored on a game-ending wild pitch in a three-run ninth inning to overcome Mike Trout's two homers for Los Angeles.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
Nicole Comstock reports from Rosemead, where four people were shot during a street takeover over the weekend.
A woman said she was struck in the back of the head while riding the Metro's E Line in West LA.
The Chino Police Department released body camera video that shows a man pulling out a handgun during a traffic stop a few months ago.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged 30 corrections officers in Los Angeles County for allegedly enabling "gladiator fights" at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in March 2025. Roughly a year after that, his office dropped charges against nearly half of the cases.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday he will resign from Congress as he faces allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct from several women. Laurie Perez reports.
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.
