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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.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
The fire quickly grew to burn more than 350 acres int he Antelope Acres community.
"With profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
The fire quickly grew to burn more than 350 acres int he Antelope Acres community.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
The fire quickly grew to burn more than 350 acres int he Antelope Acres community.
The uniforms will have embroidered employee first names on gray-colored shirts and coveralls, along with the SoCalGas emblem. Each employee will also have company-issued photo identification badges and marked SoCalGas vehicles.
Ventura County Sheriff's Office said the three suspects delivered psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana to juveniles.
Metrolink has opted to suspend routes heading through Orange County this week due to an extended period of high tides that are expected to batter the Southern California coast.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
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.
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a 4-2 win.
Kyle Stowers tripled, singled and drove in two runs before exiting because of left hamstring discomfort in the fifth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-3 on Sunday.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department asked for help locating the people responsible for killing a 14-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting last year.
Metrolink has opted to suspend routes heading south from Orange County this week due to an extended period of high tides that are expected to batter the Southern California coast. Michele Gile reports.
After a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in Colombia on Monday, killing at least 100 people, Colombians living in Los Angeles are desperately seeking ways to connect with their loved ones back home. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Jackie, the bald eagle who gained national attention for raising eaglets in Big Bear with her partner Shadow, has died after receiving care in an animal care center, Ojai Raptor Center in California, announced Monday. Joy Benedict reports.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
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.
