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Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
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Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
KCAL News Anchor Pat Harvey launches a new series where she dives into various topics and issues with her guests in a more intimate and unfiltered setting. This week, Pat sits down with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to discuss the major issues facing the city, including the fires, immigration raids, homeless crisis, etc.
Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is allegedly wanted on an arrest warrant in Mexico, officials said.
More than half the people ICE has detained under President Trump have no criminal conviction, while roughly 8% were convicted of violent crimes, an analysis of new data by CBS News finds.
The court ruled that universal injunctions issued by lower courts likely exceed the authority Congress has granted them.
ICE is holding around 59,000 detainees in facilities across the country, likely setting a record high, according to internal government data obtained by CBS News.
Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
The 2,000 troops will join about 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
Two California lawmakers introduced a measure Monday that would ban law enforcement at all levels from covering their faces amid concerns about increased immigration enforcement by the federal government.
President Trump has instructed immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities.
LAPD uses horses to disperse protesters remaining in downtown Los Angeles after an unlawful assembly is declared. KCAL's Joy Benedict reports from the scene as officers move in on horseback.
LA Mayor Karen Bass gave a briefing on the ongoing ICE raids and protest and incident with Senator Alex Padilla and Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem.
Three Democratic governors defended their responses to the migrant crisis and dispute claims of failing to cooperate with federal authorities, according to remarks prepared for a congressional panel.
Here is what happened on each day the protests against immigration detention operations in the Los Angeles area.
Families members of car wash workers in Culver City reportedly taken away by ICE are calling for their release.
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a statewide address in the wake of immigration operations that sparked days of protest in Los Angeles and the deployment of hundreds of National Guard and U.S. Marines troops to the area.
Mayor Karen Bass announces an overnight curfew for downtown Los Angeles. The Desk's Mike Rogers shows the reach of the curfew.
Protests have continued in the Los Angeles area since Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted mass arrests in the area Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says President Trump is "escalating the situation" by sending troops to L.A., adding fuel to the feud between the two
A protest that started at Sacramento's Cesar Chavez Plaza later combined with one at the California State Capitol. They both had the same overall message: stop the ICE raids.
Assignment Manager Mark Liu at The Desk walks us through the timeline and locations of the anti-ICE protests that took place Sunday, June 8th, in response to the ICE raids at various businesses and sites.
Waymo suspended part of its service in downtown Los Angeles after multiple cars were set on fire during anti-ICE protests.
Rep. Young Kim joined KCAL News Mornings to discuss the ICE crackdown in Los Angeles. She says she does not believe the National Guard deployment escalated the situation but instead blames the Biden Administration's policies for the current situation.
Representative Torres from Ontario joined KCAL News Mornings to react to the ICE raids in Los Angeles and share her experience being denied access to the Metropolitan Detention Center with fellow Congressmember Jimmy Gomez.
Due to community demand, the city has identified a second, approximately four-acre site on the sand just east of the Junipero Beach Sports Court as an ideal dog beach.
The exhibit includes not just survivors' stories, but also includes artifacts, things that survivors were able to grab as they were escaping the flames.
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
"Across Los Angeles County, immigrant and refugee families are facing rising rents, rampant discriminatory immigration enforcement and growing economic and housing instability," Hussam Ayloush, CAIR-LA, IRLA co-chair, said ahead of Tuesday's board meeting.
About 600 arrests and more than 170 total rescues were made between January 25 and 31.
Due to community demand, the city has identified a second, approximately four-acre site on the sand just east of the Junipero Beach Sports Court as an ideal dog beach.
The exhibit includes not just survivors' stories, but also includes artifacts, things that survivors were able to grab as they were escaping the flames.
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
"Across Los Angeles County, immigrant and refugee families are facing rising rents, rampant discriminatory immigration enforcement and growing economic and housing instability," Hussam Ayloush, CAIR-LA, IRLA co-chair, said ahead of Tuesday's board meeting.
About 600 arrests and more than 170 total rescues were made between January 25 and 31.
Due to community demand, the city has identified a second, approximately four-acre site on the sand just east of the Junipero Beach Sports Court as an ideal dog beach.
The exhibit includes not just survivors' stories, but also includes artifacts, things that survivors were able to grab as they were escaping the flames.
"Across Los Angeles County, immigrant and refugee families are facing rising rents, rampant discriminatory immigration enforcement and growing economic and housing instability," Hussam Ayloush, CAIR-LA, IRLA co-chair, said ahead of Tuesday's board meeting.
Gold prices have surged to historic highs in recent years and experts say the momentum is unlikely to slow anytime soon.
Winding Way was closed in both directions due to the crash, police said.
Fullerton's police chief denied allegations that his officers helped federal agents during a recent immigration operation.
A Huntington Beach police chase ended up in the ocean after the suspect bailed from the car and attempted to swim away from pursuing police on Sunday night.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Three women were arrested in connection with a series of retail thefts across Southern California in recent weeks, according to Riverside County investigators.
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow lost the two eggs they laid last week.
A San Bernardino mother is calling for justice after he daughter was fatally shot in the back following an argument outside of their home over the weekend.
Deputies arrested a 47-year-old woman in connection with a deadly shooting in April 2025 that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Three women were arrested in connection with a series of retail thefts across Southern California in recent weeks, according to Riverside County investigators.
FBI agents arrested a Los Angeles County man who allegedly stole a plane in Washington and flew it to a Southern California airport.
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow lost the two eggs they laid last week.
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
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.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting 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.
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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
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.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract to keep third baseman Yoán Moncada.
Chris Kreider scored two goals, Lukas Dostal made 27 saves and the Anaheim Ducks swept their three-game season series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-3 victory.
The USC Trojans routed the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Sunday afternoon, cruising to a 71-39 win and continuing an upward trend after their upset win over No. 8 Iowa last week.
Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without James Harden, routed the Phoenix Suns 117-93 on Sunday night.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Offshore winds will return, and the heat will crank up tomorrow with temperatures reaching the 90s in parts of Southern California.
Just-released LAPD with police vehicle dash-cam and body-cam video shows the events surrounding a police shooting that occurred following a downtown Los Angeles traffic stop.
About 600 arrests and more than 170 total rescues were made between January 25 and 31 during the 12th annual Operation Reclaim and Rebuild enforcement operation. CBS LA reports.
Rachel Griffin, Toy Association, shares toys to turn on imagination, learning, and fun as kids are spending more time indoors during the winter months.
Gold prices have surged to historic highs in recent years and experts say the momentum is unlikely to slow anytime soon. Los Angeles jeweler Maya Brenner said the soaring costs are making it increasingly difficult to maintain good price points.
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.
