
Do Newsom's wildfire "fact checks" align with the facts? A breakdown.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
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CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California lawmakers will try again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
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"Within literally a matter of minutes the restaurant was, both ends, entire parking lot, full of mud and debris," Josh Morgan, TS restaurants VP of operations said.
Photographers Jesse Rodriguez, Niaz Uddin and Kyle Cordova are hosting the two-day event at Elysium DTLA.
Marco Ebben, 32, is listed by Europe's law enforcement agency's "most wanted fugitives" list for international drug smuggling.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky said the infrastructure needs to be updated, but it would cost at least $20 million.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
"Within literally a matter of minutes the restaurant was, both ends, entire parking lot, full of mud and debris," Josh Morgan, TS restaurants VP of operations said.
Photographers Jesse Rodriguez, Niaz Uddin and Kyle Cordova are hosting the two-day event at Elysium DTLA.
Marco Ebben, 32, is listed by Europe's law enforcement agency's "most wanted fugitives" list for international drug smuggling.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair, despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago.
"Within literally a matter of minutes the restaurant was, both ends, entire parking lot, full of mud and debris," Josh Morgan, TS restaurants VP of operations said.
Photographers Jesse Rodriguez, Niaz Uddin and Kyle Cordova are hosting the two-day event at Elysium DTLA.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky said the infrastructure needs to be updated, but it would cost at least $20 million.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair, despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
Driving in the rain is not always easy — and let's face it, those of us living in Southern California are not at all used to wet roads.
As Southern California recovers from the wildfires, it's seeing the worst flu season in years with cases surging across the region and nation.
An Orange County teenager's lifelong passion could change the future of firefighting, with his recent invention becoming the latest tool adopted by local fire departments to help stop wildfires before they grow out of control.
It happened just after 1:30 a.m. on Jamboree Road, south of Warner Avenue, according to the Irvine Police Department.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
Police said that the teacher, a 53-year-old man who taught at Terrace Elementary School, was arrested on allegations of assault that happened in 2022.
Otis Porter, 41, pleaded guilty on Thursday to fatally stabbing his mother during an argument at her Riverside apartment in 2021.
Driving in the rain is not always easy — and let's face it, those of us living in Southern California are not at all used to wet roads.
Officers say that the woman was allegedly armed with a knife and had broken into a car outside of the Arco station on E. Washington before setting it on fire while she was still inside.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
A KCAL News investigation has found that there are possibly hundreds of fire hydrants across the Los Angeles area that need maintenance or repair. Ross Palombo reports.
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is spearheading the lawsuit that claim millions of dollars weren't spent properly. Ross Palombos reports.
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is spearheading the lawsuit that claim millions of dollars weren't spent properly.
Jurors have gotten the case at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Happy Valentine's Day! Learn more about its history and what it's all about in 2025.
Here's a look at some of the top Valentine's Day search trends and what they reveal about how Americans planned to celebrate.
The man has prior charges in California and Florida related to kidnapping, stalking and luring or enticing a minor.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.
The nuclear agreement is a potential national security win for the United States, one expert said.
A satirical online petition is catching the attention of Californians and Danes alike.
"I feel like the luckiest man on Earth right now," Marc Fogel said, standing alongside President Trump in the White House upon his return.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Dylan Andrews hit two free throws with four seconds left to allow UCLA to hold off Indiana, 72-68.
JuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead sixth-ranked Southern California over No. 1 UCLA 71-60, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season.
Norman Powell scored a season-high 41 points and James Harden added 32 to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 120-116 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $7.5 million, one-year contract, bringing back the three-time Cy Young Award winner for his 18th big league season.
The LA Kings, in partnership with the NHL, will host a celebrity hockey game at Crypto.com Arena in late February to raise money for victims of the January wildfires. Some big names include Will Ferrell, Steve Carrell, Vince Vaughn and Danny DeVito.
Jurors have gotten the case at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
Heavy Handed co-owners Max Miller and Danny Gordon share their secrets to a perfect hamburger which includes the finest quality meat, homemade bread and butter pickles, and a signature sweet and slightly tangy heavy sauce.
Sarah Dandashy, author and travel expert shares how to make the most of spring skiing without breaking the bank.
After surviving the Palisades Fire, Duke’s restaurant in Malibu got the brunt of a mudslide from the recent rainstorm.
Pasadena Humane is showcasing Sophie (A520229), who is looking for a forever home. She is a young shepherd husky mix with tons of energy. She enjoys belly rubs, cuddles and affection.
Photographers and the city’s top artists give back with 100% sales of artwork benefitting wildfire recovery. The event at Elysium DTLA is free to attend.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.