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A state mental hospital director on trial for child molestation flatly denied any wrongdoing Friday, following emotional testimony by his adopted son who characterized his father as a monster who abused him for more than a decade and destroyed his life.
Police have released dramatic video of a gun-wielding robber who shot a Long Beach store clerk to death.
Long Beach officials say three people have survived a crash that tore a car in half and totaled another.
Long Beach schools may increase class sizes, close schools and lay off hundreds of teachers to address the possibility of losing tens of millions of dollars in state funding.
Long Beach police are seeking two men who they say shot and killed a liquor store clerk during an attempted robbery.
A store clerk in Long Beach has been declared dead after being shot during a robbery attempt, according to police.
Customs inspectors have found larvae of the khapra beetle in a shipment of rice that arrived at the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex from Pakistan, authorities said Friday.
A man on a bicycle was fatally struck and dragged by a Metro Blue Line train in Long Beach, fire and transit officials said Thursday.
Boeing Co. says it is cutting 900 of the 3,700 jobs at its Long Beach plant. The Los Angeles Times reports that the company announced the layoffs Wednesday.
The Boeing Co. announced Wednesday it will cut 900 of the 3,700 jobs at its Long Beach plant because of declining orders for C-17 cargo planes.
It's an area where LAX leads all other airports but it's surely not a distinction the airport wants.
Police are honing in on the identity of a woman who was found dead in a ditch more than 40 years ago.
A 3-year-old boy who was reportedly abducted by his father Friday night in Long Beach was found safe Sunday, a police spokeswoman said.
Long Beach police say they need help finding a 3-year-old boy whose father took him despite a restraining order.
A Long Beach judge has shaved 150 years off the sentences of two teenage killers, giving them a chance for parole in 50 years.
An 80-year-old woman who claims to be an international jewel thief with a five-decade career has been convicted of stealing a pricey ring from a San Diego store.
A standoff involving a man believed to be in possession of an assault rifle was underway early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Shots were fired into a Range Rover, injuring the driver and bypassing passengers, on the westbound Artesia (91) Freeway Wednesday, authorities said.
A pickup truck driver was killed when he crashed into a big rig on the shoulder of the southbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway.
The Long Beach Police Officers Association won a reversal from a judge who protected the identities of officers involved in shootings dating back to 2005.
A Long Beach man was arrested by Westminster police officers Thursday minutes after they caught him allegedly carrying instruments stolen from a music store.
Wondering where to ring in 2011? Parties and celebrations for the young and sexy or the married with children abound all over Southern California.
Health officials are asking the public to stay out of the ocean for at least 72 hours after Wednesday's rain.
A 22-year-old Southern California man has been sentenced to 198 years in prison for a 2008 birthday party shooting that left two teenagers dead.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
The crash took place at about 5:44 a.m. Tuesday.
The heavy rainfall was expected to roll in Tuesday evening.
Jordan Eberle scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and added an empty netter in the final minute, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.
Mason Marchment scored two power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko had one, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
The heavy rainfall was expected to roll in Tuesday evening.
The crash took place at about 5:44 a.m. Tuesday.
With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
A group of teen bicyclists swarmed and robbed a person near USC, campus police said.
Ventura County prosecutors charged a 32-year-old man with threatening to kill deputies, his parents and calling in a bomb hoax at a local business.
A group of teen bicyclists swarmed and robbed a person near USC, campus police said.
Ventura County prosecutors charged a 32-year-old man with threatening to kill deputies, his parents and calling in a bomb hoax at a local business.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
SkyCal flew over the scene where several people could be seen dressed in hazmat protective gear.
The six-time Emmy Award-winner has had a hand in countless animated greats over the decades, from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" to several of the Peanuts specials, including 'You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown," and directing all 12 of the Garfield specials.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
Firefighters said that two of the residence's five occupants were found dead after they extinguished the fire. "Multiple household pets" also died in the blaze, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Police identified the suspect as a 38-year-old homeless man.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
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.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Jordan Eberle scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and added an empty netter in the final minute, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.
Mason Marchment scored two power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko had one, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is returning for another season instead of declaring for the NFL draft.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended by the NFL for the last two games of the regular season for an unnecessary roughness penalty in a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
Jessica Naziri shares some must-have tech gadgets to help reach those New Year’s resolutions.
Teen Magician Aidan Corcoran talks about learning magic and rising through the ranks of the Magic Castle.
Jo Ling Kent, CBS News correspondent, discusses AI price testing and why Instacart dropped the program.
Parenting journalist Donna Tetreault discusses parental estrangement, why some adults have no contact with their parents.
Altadena sandbag distribution continues ahead of the storm.
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.
