Potentially Hazardous Handheld Hair Dryers Seized From China Shipment At LA/Long Beach Seaport
Customs officers and Consumer Product Safety Protection investigators seized 2,418 hair dryers from China on July 17 at the LA/Long Beach seaport.
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Customs officers and Consumer Product Safety Protection investigators seized 2,418 hair dryers from China on July 17 at the LA/Long Beach seaport.
Christopher Mencias Agustin, 35, of Torrance, pleaded no contest Wednesday to a felony count each of receiving stolen property exceeding $950 and sale/offer to sell or transport a controlled substance, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.
The group was protesting the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin as well as the shooting of protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin Tuesday night.
According to Metro, there have been a total of 343 confirmed coronavirus cases among Metro employees, contractors and vendors.
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday that he had signed an executive order to make all city services contactless and digital when possible.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva Wednesday rebuked Inspector General Max Huntsman in a live virtual question-and-answer session with members of the public.
Five charges of animal neglect and a charge of maintaining a dog kennel without a permit against Oscar Alonso Melgar after animal control officers discovered five boxers being kept in an unkempt enclosed yard.
Up to three children accompanied by a fare-paying adult can ride free anywhere Metrolink travels across Southern California's six counties starting this Saturday, Aug. 29. On weekends, Metrolink fare is $10 for adults.
Health officials also reported that the county was meeting five of the state's six key indicators that would allow the county to be removed from the watchlist — failing only to meet the requirement of having fewer than 100 cases per 100,000 residents.
Last month, Silva entered a plea of no contest to one felony count of gross vehicular manslaughter for killing 25-year-old LaBarrie, a passenger in his McLaren sports car, by crashing into a tree in Valley Village.
The lawsuit filed by Island Express names the two air traffic controllers and alleges they committed a series of "erroneous acts and/or omissions" that caused the Jan. 26 crash in the foggy hills of Calabasas.
Video from the scene showed a black 4-door sedan with front-end damage and flames coming from its engine compartment in front of a burning hillside.
Polanski, an Oscar-winning director, fled the United States in 1978 after being charged with the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile announced that any traffic and non-traffic infraction matters that were scheduled to appear in any clerk's office through Oct. 14 will be continued for 90 days.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, a total of 816 employees have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
On Monday, 13 new coronavirus-related deaths and 1,198 new cases were reported in Los Angeles County.
The complaint filed in Los Angeles federal court alleges the executive order ignores the company's right to due process and that the government is aware of the measures TikTok has taken protect U.S. user data.
Single-use plastic straw, utensils and stirrers will be eliminated by July 1, 2021 and replaced with compostable or reusable alternatives, with exceptions for accessibility needs.
Those listings included homes in Burbank, Calabasas, Compton, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, La Cañada Flintridge, Long Beach, the city of Los Angeles, Malibu, Marina del Rey, Pasadena, West Hollywood and Whittier.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Friday that the city's program allowing restaurants to provide outdoor dining will be extended through the end of the year.
The TSA says $926,030 was left at airport security checkpoints during the 2019 fiscal year, including about $33,000 left behind at Los Angeles International Airport.
In a letter to members, the museum says its curators have continued their research and virtual programs. But, with the museum shut down since March with no reopening in sight, the museum's only revenue for the time being is from membership fees.
Health officials also reported nine additional cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome is children, also called MIS-C, bringing the total number of cases to 25.
If you have noticed traffic has been a lot busier, your eyes don't deceive you.
Two smoke advisories and a special air quality advisory were extended into Friday due to elevated levels of smog and fine particulate matter, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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 happened at around 8:45 p.m. near PCH and Cedar Avenue, Long Beach police said.
Investigators say that the victim was a 19-year-old man.
Neighbors told CBS LA that the argument was between brothers.
Two people were hospitalized on Sunday after a Metro rail train collided with a car in the Exposition Park area.
Several lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed and a shelter-in-place order was issued to residents in Castaic, California, after a gas line ruptured on Saturday.
The crash happened at around 8:45 p.m. near PCH and Cedar Avenue, Long Beach police said.
Investigators say that the victim was a 19-year-old man.
Neighbors told CBS LA that the argument was between brothers.
Two people were hospitalized on Sunday after a Metro rail train collided with a car in the Exposition Park area.
The crash happened at around 8:45 p.m. near PCH and Cedar Avenue, Long Beach police said.
Investigators say that the victim was a 19-year-old man.
Neighbors told CBS LA that the argument was between brothers.
Two people were hospitalized on Sunday after a Metro rail train collided with a car in the Exposition Park area.
It happened at around 5:25 p.m. at a home in the 3500 block of S. Spearing Avenue, said the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
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.
Deputies arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the 2006 shooting in Highgrove, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Five people, including two children, were injured in a two-car crash that happened after a large boulder fell onto Highway 18 near Big Bear Lake on Friday night.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
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.
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.
Lauren Betts had 18 points and 16 rebounds as No. 4 UCLA extended its winning streak to six games with an 82-75 win over No. 19 Ohio State.
Alex Laferriere scored three times and the Los Angeles Kings finally found their offense in a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
C.J. Stroud threw for two long touchdowns on Houston's first two drives of the game, and the Texans went on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday and clinch a third consecutive playoff berth for the first time in franchise history.
James Harden had 34 points, Brook Lopez scored 31 points, including a career-high nine 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 119-103 for their third straight win.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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.
Humble Somm in Old Town Temecula adds a technological twist to traditional wine tastings. Joy Benedict reports.
Simpang Asia in the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles is the perfect New Year's takeout meal. Co-owner Leni Kumalasari walks CBS LA through the menu.
The sunshine is back and here to stay in Southern California, despite a chilly start to Sunday. Alex Biston reports.
Zach Boetto and Lauren Pozen provide team coverage on the major natural gas line rupture in Castaic, which caused an hours-long closure of the 5 Freeway in the midst of holiday travel traffic.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October. Lauren Pozen 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.
