Fear of immigration raids turns California community into ghost town
Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
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Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
Immigration attorney Mariela Caravetta discusses the Trump administration's reopening of old immigration cases, including dozens of her clients.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to stay a lower court's order blocking immigration stops in Southern California.
The immigration raids at the center of the legal battle triggered massive protests in the Los Angeles area in June, as well as widespread fears among the region's large Latino community.
Statistics indicate Texas saw nearly a quarter of all ICE arrests during President Trump's first 5 months in office. About 11% of arrests occurred in Florida and 7% in California.
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 Representative Maxine Waters, who has been representing California's 43rd congressional district since 1991, to discuss her incredible career, no-nonsense style, and what's next for her. We should note that the views expressed during this interview are solely those of Rep. Waters and reflect her personal opinions and perspective. They do not represent the views of KCAL News.
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 LA businessman Rick Caruso to discuss his successful career in real estate across Southern California, the issues facing Los Angeles, and his future in politics.
Protesters attempt to stop federal agents leaving a farm in Camarillo after an hours-long standoff. KCAL's Desmond Shaw reports on the flaring tensions as a large convoy leaves the Ventura County location.
Tensions in Ventura County escalated between protesters and U.S. Border Patrol agents near a farm in Ventura County. KCAL's Desmond Shaw and Joy Benedict report from Camarillo as the standoff continues between federal agents and protesters.
The Catholic Diocese of Sacramento announced it is standing in solidarity with the San Bernardino diocese, whose bishop said in a letter to parishioners that they can skip Sunday mass over fears that ICE raids could lead to arrests on church grounds.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
Santa Monica police arrested a nanny accused of physically abusing a baby.
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 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.
Desmond Shaw flies to Los Feliz for tonight's episode of Look At This!
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.
