'Band Aid Bandit' Suspected In 11 Armed Robberies In LA; $10K Reward Offered
Deputies sought the public's help Thursday to provide information that would lead to the arrest of a serial armed robbery suspect who has been dubbed the "Band Aid Bandit."
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Deputies sought the public's help Thursday to provide information that would lead to the arrest of a serial armed robbery suspect who has been dubbed the "Band Aid Bandit."
A bicyclist was struck and killed early Sunday morning by a motorist who then struck a utility pole on Del Amo Boulevard in Lakewood, authorities said.
Two southbound lanes of the 605 Freeway in Lakewood remained closed Wednesday after a tanker truck overturned and spilled thousands of gallons of fuel.
A tanker truck carrying gasoline overturned on the southbound 605 Freeway near the Carson Street interchange Tuesday night, closing the road for what is expected to be several hours.
The D.A. alleges the defendant got out of a vehicle and shot his brother, who was on a bicycle, following an argument.
A 7-year-old girl who suffers from limb difference received a robotic hand Tuesday that was created by a 3D printer.
Lakewood sheriff's deputies say the suspect failed to yield during an attempted stop around 11 p.m., leading to the pursuit that ended at Rosecrans Avenue and Paramount Boulevard.
A man in his 30s found a newborn infant Sunday that was abandoned on a street corner.
Authorities continued to search for the suspect or suspects behind the vandalism of dozens of cars and businesses in Long Beach and nearby Lakewood.
Police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing a 23-year-old Lakewood resident on a street corner in Seal Beach early Sunday morning.
Power outages cut air conditioning Sunday for thousands of Southland residents suffering through triple-digit heat.
Authorities Wednesday were looking for a hit-and-run driver that killed a 67-year-old pedestrian as she was walking to a hospital.
A body that was found along the San Gabriel (605) Freeway Thursday was being investigated, officials said.
A L.A. County sheriff's deputy who was severely beaten by a suspect during an arrest last week at a Lakewood mall has recovered enough to dictate a note of thanks and record a short video for a good Samaritan who intervened, possibly saving his life, sheriff's officials said.
A 21-year-old man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to beating a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy who suffered "life-changing" injuries.
Traffic on the Northbound lanes of the San Gabriel River (605) freeway came to a standstill Monday night after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle.
A woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing her mother in Lakewood, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
An Artesia woman has filed a lawsuit alleging Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies violated the law when she fought off a man who invaded her home, attorneys said Wednesday.
A woman in her 50 was found dead Tuesday night in a Lakewood apartment.
Two gunshot patients were transported to a local hospital, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.
A recent survey from Movoto.com suggests that California's eight most boring cities are here in the Southern half, with the city of Lakewood topping out as the single most boring city in the state.
Los Angeles police are searching for an 82-year-old man who went missing last week.
A man who allegedly punched a flight attendant on an LA-bound jetliner has been charged with interfering with a flight crew.
The male suspect jumped out of his vehicle near 221st and Elaine Avenue.
Long Beach neighbors said what started as a peaceful celebration marking the end of the school year turned into a brawl that ended with some teens being detained by police.
Chase Meidroth had three hits and two RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the depleted Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 in a matchup of division leaders.
The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state.
The Irvine Police Department arrested a 25-year-old man accused of running over a pedestrian on Wednesday.
The senator held an afternoon news conference in the Monrovia Home Depot parking lot, the site where Carlos Roberto Montoya Valdez died after fleeing from an ICE enforcement operation.
Kick it in the Park events will take place at 18 different park sites, with 100 free screenings hosted by the Mayor's Office, the council districts, and Los Angeles Recreation and Parks.
Long Beach neighbors said what started as a peaceful celebration marking the end of the school year turned into a brawl that ended with some teens being detained by police.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Long Beach neighbors said what started as a peaceful celebration marking the end of the school year turned into a brawl that ended with some teens being detained by police.
The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state.
The Irvine Police Department arrested a 25-year-old man accused of running over a pedestrian on Wednesday.
The senator held an afternoon news conference in the Monrovia Home Depot parking lot, the site where Carlos Roberto Montoya Valdez died after fleeing from an ICE enforcement operation.
The former mayoral candidate and reality TV star titled the video, "Saving LA – Phase III," and vowed that his fight to save the city is not over, claiming, "It's war."
The City of Laguna Beach said the sighting occurred 250 to 300 yards offshore of Christmas Cove, about one-quarter mile north of the area where the girl was initially swept away.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Laguna Beach officials said that their search for the girl concluded at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after the girl was swept away.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state.
A family is asking for answers after a father and son died when a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine collided with their sedan in Hemet.
Two people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, during a three-car crash in Riverside County on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup, a monitoring group says. The monitor disputes some of the other group's claims.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Voters in California may decide this fall on a proposal that would make tax increases on high-income earners to fund education permanent, officials said.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
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.
Chase Meidroth had three hits and two RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the depleted Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 in a matchup of division leaders.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his 13th homer of the season before leaving the game due to left knee inflammation and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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.
Frost Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare and conservation, works to save the lives of animals. Founder Brittnei Schaeffler joins CBS LA to highlight Mia from the Long Beach Animal Shelter, who is looking for her forever home.
It's starting to feel like summer in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
The king tides in Orange County battered the Newport Beach coast, eroding the land under a life guard tower.
CBS LA's Lauren Pozen shares the frustrations Winnetka neighbors have with a shuttered gas station.
Long Beach neighbors said what started as a peaceful celebration marking the end of the school year turned into a brawl that ended with some teens being detained by police. Brittney Ermon reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
