One hospice doctor. One year. $71.7 million worth of Medicare claims.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
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A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
California will face a projected $18 billion deficit next year, according to a report by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office.
The leading candidates for governor share their views on complex and often misunderstood aspects of California's sanctuary state law and healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically expanded California's Medicaid program, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
California will soon become one of the first states to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants living in the state illegally.
The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them.
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
The White House said a proposed rule would allow DACA recipients to qualify for Medicaid and coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a new political action committee to boost Democrats in Republican states.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
A new bill would set the minimum wage for heath workers and support staffers in the state at $25 per hour.
Getting healthcare coverage is one of the biggest decisions a family can make. ChapCare is helping communities that need it most. They're getting people enrolled in Covered California.
The longstanding practice of "watchful waiting," or delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity, "doesn't work," a leading researcher says.
Earlier in the week, a pair of quakes rattled the same area. Redlands is situated between two major faults, with the San Andreas fault to the north and the San Jacinto fault to the south.
Neighbors in Woodland Hills say they're living in fear after a man accused of shooting flares and screaming through the night turned their quiet street into a troubling nuisance.
A Malibu road is turning into a playground for wealthy guys with flashy cars, and one fellow car enthusiast is trying to shut it down.
The video portrays Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a villainous Joker-like figure and Gov. Gavin Newsom as French royalty eating cake, while Pratt appears as a hero swooping in to save Los Angeles and California from chaos.
Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his administration's water policies and pushed for major infrastructure projects, including the controversial Delta Conveyance Project, arguing California is now "more prepared for our water future than ever before."
Earlier in the week, a pair of quakes rattled the same area. Redlands is situated between two major faults, with the San Andreas fault to the north and the San Jacinto fault to the south.
Neighbors in Woodland Hills say they're living in fear after a man accused of shooting flares and screaming through the night turned their quiet street into a troubling nuisance.
A Malibu road is turning into a playground for wealthy guys with flashy cars, and one fellow car enthusiast is trying to shut it down.
The video portrays Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a villainous Joker-like figure and Gov. Gavin Newsom as French royalty eating cake, while Pratt appears as a hero swooping in to save Los Angeles and California from chaos.
Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his administration's water policies and pushed for major infrastructure projects, including the controversial Delta Conveyance Project, arguing California is now "more prepared for our water future than ever before."
Earlier in the week, a pair of quakes rattled the same area. Redlands is situated between two major faults, with the San Andreas fault to the north and the San Jacinto fault to the south.
Neighbors in Woodland Hills say they're living in fear after a man accused of shooting flares and screaming through the night turned their quiet street into a troubling nuisance.
A Malibu road is turning into a playground for wealthy guys with flashy cars, and one fellow car enthusiast is trying to shut it down.
CBS Los Angeles profiled Manny's big brother a few years ago. He was the first in his family to go to college after a successful academic career at Middle College High School in Santa Ana. Now, it's his little brother's turn to shine.
UCLA reported an outage with its version of the online learning platform, Canvas, after the company reported a nationwide data breach.
CBS Los Angeles profiled Manny's big brother a few years ago. He was the first in his family to go to college after a successful academic career at Middle College High School in Santa Ana. Now, it's his little brother's turn to shine.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
A Riverside County firefighter was charged with sexually assaulting three women on Wednesday, just weeks after he was arrested for allegedly raping someone while on duty at a Temecula fire station, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
A rally at a Chino Hills junior high school celebrating America's 250th birthday is creating some confusion and tension among parents.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a Hesperia High School wrestling coach accused of child sexual abuse.
It's been a month since the 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario was engulfed in flames after it was allegedly set on fire by an arson suspect. Even now, some residents say they're afraid to return home due to the still-smoldering remains of the paper goods once stored in the building.
Deputies say that the 52-year-old Oxnard man was allegedly driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle, killing two people and severely injuring another.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
The video portrays Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a villainous Joker-like figure and Gov. Gavin Newsom as French royalty eating cake, while Pratt appears as a hero swooping in to save Los Angeles and California from chaos.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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.
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.
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.
Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks and Lukas Dostal came 5.6 seconds from his first career playoff shutout as Anaheim defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 to even their series at a game apiece.
Toluca has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final with a 4-0 win over LAFC, advancing 5-2 on aggregate.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Andy Pages set career highs with three homers and six RBIs and Shohei Ohtani broke out of a slump with two hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The next few days in Southern California are going to be hot. A high-pressure system is moving in from the west and it is going to raise temperatures into the 80s and 90s.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department faces a new lawsuit accusing a deputy of speeding through a red light at nearly 100 mph before killing a man and critically injuring his fiancée.
Neighbors in Woodland Hills say they're living in fear after a man accused of shooting flares and screaming through the night turned their quiet street into a troubling nuisance. Lauren Pozen reports.
Democrat Xavier Becerra is fending off attacks as he becomes a frontrunner in the California governor's race. Tom Wait reports.
A Malibu road is turning into a playground for wealthy guys with flashy cars, according to one fellow car enthusiast, who is trying to shut it down. 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.
