Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
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Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Hurricane Melissa brought hurricane-force gusts to Bermuda overnight and will weaken as it heads north, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Maps show its forecast path.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands.
A mass shooting in Queens, NYC left 10 teenagers wounded outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica.
Brandon Vazquez scored in the 88th minute and the No. 13 United States gained a 1-1 draw against 63rd-ranked Jamaica to avoid what would have been the Americans' first loss in a CONCACAF Gold Cup opener.
Under the oversight of the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD, and GKN Aerospace, MMA from the tank is scheduled to be pumped out and removed between Thursday and Friday.
California voters in the Los Angeles area are deciding on a host of key contests in the June 2 primary election, including races for governor, LA mayor and more.
Races for governor, Los Angeles mayor and to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Congress are among the most closely watched contests in California's June 2 primary elections.
The women, aged 61 and 34, were struck by a car while crossing a street in Stanton, deputies said.
The stabbing happened at around 8:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Harbor Avenue, police said.
Races for governor, Los Angeles mayor and to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Congress are among the most closely watched contests in California's June 2 primary elections.
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have emerged as the leading contenders to advance to November's general election, according to polling data.
Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt look to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in June's primary mayoral election.
Polling places across California open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
Under the oversight of the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD, and GKN Aerospace, MMA from the tank is scheduled to be pumped out and removed between Thursday and Friday.
The stabbing happened at around 8:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Harbor Avenue, police said.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a grand theft auto suspect in the Pico-Union area.
A homeless man accused of attacking several UCLA students on the college's campus has been charged with multiple counts of assault.
Actor Nick Pasqual was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for the 2024 stabbing of his estranged girlfriend, who had a restraining order filed against him at the time.
Under the oversight of the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD, and GKN Aerospace, MMA from the tank is scheduled to be pumped out and removed between Thursday and Friday.
The women, aged 61 and 34, were struck by a car while crossing a street in Stanton, deputies said.
A 22-year-old Huntington Beach man was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly shot two people.
In a video shared by police, the woman, wearing all black, can be seen arguing with the employee before cocking her right arm back with the food in hand. She then steps forward and hurls the food directly at the employee, causing the container to burst open and food to spill out.
An Orange County judge dismissed charges against a doctor who allegedly poisoned her husband with Drano.
A 57-year-old Tahitian man has been identified as the victim of a deadly mid-air skydiving collision in Riverside County last week.
The El Dorado Fire, which burned more than 22,700 acres in San Bernardino and Riverside counties and killed one firefighter, was sparked by a pyrotechnic device at a Yucaipa couple's gender reveal.
Demolition work has finally started on the Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario, months after it was destroyed in a massive fire that was allegedly started by an arson suspect in April.
Deputies said that the crash happened at around 4:30 a.m. near Etiwanda Avenue and Inland Avenue in Jurupa Valley.
California's first "smart freeway" begins operation this Monday on the 15 Freeway corridor running through Temecula, aiming to ease the traffic congestion heading into Murrieta.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Bakersfield police said the suspect had agreed to release one of the hostages.
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
Four people were arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine through the 2,000-foot-long tunnel complete with reinforced walls, ventilation and a rail system.
California voters in the Los Angeles area are deciding on a host of key contests in the June 2 primary election, including races for governor, LA mayor and more.
Races for governor, Los Angeles mayor and to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Congress are among the most closely watched contests in California's June 2 primary elections.
After tabling a proposal for a massive data center in December, Monterey Park leaders will let voters decide the future of similar facilities in the city.
The contentious race will knock at least one prominent state Republican out of Congress, as the candidates hope to take control over the newly drawn congressional district following the approval of Proposition 50.
A "yes" vote would increase the sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years, bringing in $1 billion each year.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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 California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
While the Los Angeles Rams would never close the door on Aaron Donald's possible return to the NFL, coach Sean McVay confirms it's entirely up to the superstar defensive tackle to open that door if he wants to play alongside Myles Garrett.
TJ Rumfield hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies used a five-run eighth to rally past the Los Angeles Angels 9-8.
Ketel Marte launched a two-run homer, Nolan Arenado and Tommy Troy hit solo shots and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles County leaders on Monday outlined the public safety plans and preparations that have been implemented as the 2026 FIFA World Cup heads to town.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
CBS LA's election coverage tracks the early results of the Los Angeles Mayor's race. The first round of votes shows incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the lead, followed by Spencer Pratt.
CBS News' Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the early results of the two key races: Governor of California and Mayor of Los Angeles.
A spike strip and a PIT maneuver brought a Los Angeles Police Department pursuit with a grand theft auto suspect to a sudden end in Pico-Union on Tuesday afternoon.
Election officials say voter turnout is up from the 2022 CA gubernatorial race turnout rate, so far.
A man was charged after being accused of going on a spree of sexual assault-related crimes. Mike Rogers 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.
