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Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Police Department reported its 300th homicide of the year — a number that hasn't been seen in more than a decade.
The study published this month in the journal of "Physics of Fluids" is the first time cold plasma has been shown to effectively and quickly disinfect common surfaces like plastic, metal, cardboard, basketball composite leather, football leather and baseball leather.
A record-breaking 6,124 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by LA County Monday.
The Fruit Tree Project, along with Vitafusion Gummy Vitamins and the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, has been working since 2007 to plant 200,000 fruit trees throughout Los Angeles.
Gracie Anne and 14-year-old Dominic Blackwell were killed in the Nov. 14 shooting, which wounded three other students. The shooter, 16-year-old Nathan Berhow, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
More than a week after a plane crashed into their neighborhood, residents in Pacoima say Whiteman Airport is a safety threat and want it to be shut down.
Jason Ghassan Kailany, 26, was charged with one count each of forcible rape and forcible oral copulation.
With so many people out of work this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, many local organizations are working to provide the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner.
The crash happened at about midnight Wednesday in the 100 block of North Myers Street. The LAPD says the driver of a 1999 green Honda Civic was racing southbound on Myers Street when it hit a gray 2006 Mercedes making a left turn.
The county's surging numbers have exceeded the spike seen in mid-summer, jumping 68% since the end of October.
The body of a missing Jefferson Park man has been found, the Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday.
Victor Glover says the G-force of being launched into space aboard SpaceX's Dragon Capsule was like nothing he ever experienced before.
A San Fernando Valley skating rink that has been closed for nearly eight months because of the pandemic will close permanently and be converted into a homeless shelter.
LAX officials say they don't anticipate the big holiday rush of normal years, and are additionally encouraging people to stay home if they don't need to travel.
LAFD's bike medic team regularly patrols LAX, as well as Dodgers and USC football games, when those venues are open to the public. The team aims to fill the gap between those on foot patrol and medics in ambulances.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Tuesday reported 2,301 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and 25 new deaths, bringing countywide totals to 344,523 cases and 7,299 deaths.
Some California assembly members faced criticism Tuesday for attending a four-day conference at a luxury hotel on Maui as the state urged residents to avoid non-essential out-of-state travel due to rising COVID-19 numbers.
Hurricane Iota slammed Central America Tuesday after making landfall in Nicaragua as a Category 4 storm — unloading heavy rain and packing winds of 155 miles per hour. Now donations are being collected to help those affected.
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, the oldest puppet arts theater in the country, said Tuesday that it is in immediate danger of closing permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A four-count indictment unsealed last month accused the 72-year-old of drug trafficking and money laundering, alleging that he allowed a cartel to operate in Mexico in exchange for bribes.
Eligible permits will be extended six months from their expiration date, or to a date 24 months from the application, whichever is earlier. The extension applies to learning permits expiring through May 2021.
The crash that left the big rig on its side was reported just after 6 a.m. on the connector road from the 10 Freeway to the northbound 5 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At LAX, testing will be offered at the Tom Bradley International Terminal and in Terminals 2 and 6 beginning this week. Tests will be $150 each.
In the past week, L.A. County's adjusted case rate has nearly doubled — from 7.7 per 100,000 residents to 13.7 per 100,000 residents. The county's positivity rate increased from 3.8% to 5.8%.
From March to October, mental health-related emergency room visits increased 24% for children ages 5 to 11 and 31% for children 12 to 17 when compared to the same time last year, according to a new report from the CDC.
The shooting was reported at 5:06 a.m. on the 12900 block of Bess Avenue.
The crash was reported around 2:42 a.m. in the 12900 block of Brookhurst Street.
A crew of volunteers is set to take to the beach to clean up trash between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday.
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.
The shooting was reported at 5:06 a.m. on the 12900 block of Bess Avenue.
The crash was reported around 2:42 a.m. in the 12900 block of Brookhurst Street.
A crew of volunteers is set to take to the beach to clean up trash between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday.
The iconic Long Beach street race is one of the most technical and beloved circuits in motorsports, where speeds push nearly 200 mph.
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.
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.
This Earth Day, consider bringing your garden into the kitchen. Carmen Perr, AKA "Carmen in the Garden," stops by CBS LA to share how you can incorporate home-grown herbs and plants into a home-cooked meal.
Derrik Lang, Westways senior features editor, takes CBS LA out to the high desert to explore Twentynine Palms.
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.
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.
