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L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says the department will not participate in the WSO program to "keep a line of separation between local law enforcement action and federal immigration policy."
The legendary singer expressed concern over the city of Los Angeles potentially focusing more attention on immigration at the expense of its own homeless population.
In a no-holds-barred interview, Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump on a variety of hot-button issues, including the border wall.
On Friday, the president announced that he was declaring a national emergency in an effort to secure funding to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Speaking on Thanksgiving day, Mr. Trump also said he has given the thousands of active-duty troops he sent to the border the "OK" to use lethal force against migrants "if they have to."
President Trump announced Thursday his administration is finalizing a plan to only allow asylum seekers to apply at designated points of entry.
Claudia Rueda was arrested outside her home in Boyle Heights last year as part of what U.S. Border Patrol said was a drug smuggling investigation. She was released without charges.
The deployment is a direct response to two large migrant caravans traveling through Mexico and Central America toward the U.S.
If the thousands of migrants reach the U.S. border, a new world of problems could await them.
A recent increase in migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico caused agitation at the White House this week.
A caravan of about 3,000 Central American migrants heading for the U.S. border has broken through the southern border crossing of Mexico.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a scathing report detailing the presence of nooses inside cells of the ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, as well as a dearth of medical care resulting in rotting teeth and mistreatment of detainees with disabilities.
Carlos Alfred Rueda Cruz of Sacramento filed a $750,000 lawsuit against ICE and the Dept. of Homeland Security for battery, assault and false imprisonment over the alleged beatings he received during check-ins with ICE agents last year.
The lawsuit against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, filed by the National Partnership for New Americans, UnidosUS and OneAmerica, among others, was announced Monday, Citizenship Day.
The number of detained migrant children has exploded in the past year.
An official of the Mexican state of Guanajuato confirms that a man detained by immigration agents in California is wanted on an arrest warrant for homicide in Mexico.
The wife and attorney of Joel Arrona-Lara say he was probably mistaken for his brother, who has done jail time in Mexico.
Joel Arrona was driving his wife to the hospital for a scheduled Cesarean section Wednesday afternoon when he was detained by ICE agents in San Bernardino.
A group of Democratic congressional representatives visited ICE detainees at a Southern California desert facility to check out their living conditions. Tina Patel reports.
White House adviser Stephen Miller is pushing to expedite a policy that could penalize legal immigrants whose families receive public benefits, three sources say.
Judge John Bates, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, called President Trump's decision to end the program "arbitrary and capricious."
A federal judge called the Trump administration's slowness to track down migrant parents it had separated from their children and then deported "unacceptable," saying the responsibility is "100%" on the government.
Alejandra Juarez was ordered to deport to Mexico under President Trump's "zero tolerance" immigration policy.
The incident appears to have happened in front of the Eighth & Grand apartment complex in downtown L.A.
A top immigration official on Tuesday said family detention centers are "more like summer camp" than a jail during a congressional hearing on the administration's efforts to reunite thousands of immigrant families separated as a result of its zero-tolerance immigration policy.
Arturo Fernandez, 44 of Torrance, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A GoFundMe has raised $13,000 for the owners of Monrovia's Burger Basket after burglars stole the elderly couple's life savings.
Three people, including two pedestrians, were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in the San Fernando Valley.
The 432-square-foot home sits on an 8,500-square-foot lot, and real estate agent Garrett Rau says the real value is the land, so the asking price is a reflection of that.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup a couple of months away, the union representing the 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium is threatening a strike over working conditions and ICE.
Arturo Fernandez, 44 of Torrance, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A GoFundMe has raised $13,000 for the owners of Monrovia's Burger Basket after burglars stole the elderly couple's life savings.
Three people, including two pedestrians, were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in the San Fernando Valley.
The iconic Long Beach street race is one of the most technical and beloved circuits in motorsports, where speeds push nearly 200 mph.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup a couple of months away, the union representing the 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium is threatening a strike over working conditions and ICE.
A GoFundMe has raised $13,000 for the owners of Monrovia's Burger Basket after burglars stole the elderly couple's life savings.
Three people, including two pedestrians, were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in the San Fernando Valley.
The 432-square-foot home sits on an 8,500-square-foot lot, and real estate agent Garrett Rau says the real value is the land, so the asking price is a reflection of that.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup a couple of months away, the union representing the 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium is threatening a strike over working conditions and ICE.
Mayor Karen Bass said LAPD will increase patrols and presence along the San Fernando Valley's Ventura Boulevard after a recent string of burglaries.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Irvine police said the man allegedly replaced expensive Lego sets with pasta before returning them to the store.
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, is being praised as a hero after he alerted his family to a fire raging in their Orange County garage.
Since closing last year, Westminster Mall has been a headache for police, who've responded to hundreds of calls about vandalism.
John Eastman, Chapman Law School's former dean, lost his law license after he allegedly helped President Trump try to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
A California State University, Long Beach student is suing the school and his former fraternity for a deadly crash that happened near Temecula in 2025, which left him with severe injuries and one of his best friends dead.
Nearly 500 ducks that were seized from an illegal animal sanctuary in Riverside County were up for adoption on Wednesday.
The Springs Fire came dangerously close to destroying Moreno Valley's only 18-hole public golf course in early April, fueled by strong winds and dry weather.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for one Jurupa Valley neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon after a brushfire broke out behind several homes.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Angels will wear a memorial patch this season bearing Garret Anderson's initials, the team announced.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Portuguese striker Joao Dias Fernandes Paulinho scored two goals in a six-minute span in the second half as Toluca FC cruised to a 3-0 victory on Wednesday over LA Galaxy to advance to the semifinals.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
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.
CBS LA Cares and Heal The Bay is teaming up to clean the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday morning. Alys Martinez reports.
The months-long investigation into the death and disappearance of Inland Empire teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez came to a head this week when singer d4vd was arrested. Laurie Perez reports.
It's set to be a sunny weekend across Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
The owners of a beloved Monrovia burger joint are asking for help after thieves broke into their home and stole their entire life savings of $140,000. Nicole Comstock reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to the La Mirada Community Regional Park for tonight's 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.
