Chef Virgilio Martinez Stopped At LAX For Trying To Bring In Frozen Piranhas
A world-famous chef was stopped at LAX recently trying to bring dozens of piranhas through customs.
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A world-famous chef was stopped at LAX recently trying to bring dozens of piranhas through customs.
It's a boy! The newest royal baby elicited big smiles in the Windsor Hills area of Los Angeles, where the Duchess of Sussex grew up as Meghan Markle.
Southern Californians will have to put their windshield wipers to work Monday with scattered, light showers expected throughout the day.
Today's unveiling ceremony was part of a day-long festival.
An LAPD officer is running through Los Angeles in full gear, but he's not chasing any suspects or running from a shooter – he's doing it in memory of his fallen partner.
A plane headed for Denver was forced to turn around and return to LAX after an odor in the cockpit caused oxygen masks to deploy.
How did a Los Angeles actor go from a Metro station in North Hollywood after a screening and after party to face down and dead at the bottom of the LA River?
Thousands of workers from as many as 78 different unions and community groups are expected to march from MacArthur Park to Grand Park in downtown LA this afternoon. The march, which will be kicked off at 3 p.m. with a big rally, is expected to have a big impact on afternoon traffic.
Nobody walks in L.A., as the saying goes, but city officials are trying to make it easier to ride a bike through the City of Angels.
Southern Californians who were happy to put their umbrellas away after a seemingly interminable rainy winter will have to get them back out Monday.
Police asked for the public's help to find a man who attempted a brazen daytime kidnapping of a girl outside her elementary school in the Mid-City area.
California Highway Patrol officers tried to stop the dark-colored Ford Expedition after picking it up doing 110 mph on the westbound 60 Freeway at Hacienda Boulevard at about 10:30 p.m.
Kristopher Smith, 19, had his attorney by his side as he admitted to CBS2's Dave Lopez that he was the driver who had struck and killed Andrew Mallard last week in Hollywood.
A rare and threatened species of zebra was born at the Los Angeles Zoo this month, the first zebra birth at the zoo in 30 years, and she's set to make her public debut Tuesday.
The shooting was reported just before 2 a.m. in the area of Sixth and Los Angeles streets. All the businesses were closed in the area, which is known to be frequented by transients.
California's biggest newspaper was recognized this week with a Pulitzer Prize for its reporting on the USC gynecologist scandal, but so was a lesser-known composer who will soon become the creative adviser and composer-in-residence at the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.
The intersection of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard has a new name.
She didn't yell "cut!" but Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn did tell actor Brad Pitt to wrap it up at a hearing this week about the Los Angeles County Museum Of Art.
More traffic delays and congestion than usual in and around downtown Los Angeles and South Los Angeles are expected ahead of Nipsey Hussle's Celebration of Life at 10 a.m. at Staples Center.
Nipsey Hussle's longtime girlfriend, actress Lauren London, and rapper Snoop Dogg are among those who are scheduled to speak at the slain rapper's funeral Thursday.
Only in L.A. could a movie shoot help an actual shooting victim.
Gusty winds wreaked havoc across Los Angeles Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, bringing down trees and power lines, and leaving as many as 33,000 homes without electricity.
The penalty for misusing disabled parking placards was hiked from $343 to a whopping $1,100 by the Los Angeles City Council.
The rise of deadly violence continues across Los Angeles, with five people killed in shootings since Saturday.
An unfortunate series of events – flooding in the Midwest, the shift to summer blend fuel and refinery fires in California – have all contributed to the spike in prices, according to the Automobile Club of California.
The number of tiny eye-biting flies has skyrocketed thanks to the unseasonably warm weather in Southern California.
Rhett Pascual is in desperate need of a heart transplant, but now he's too sick to qualify after waiting weeks for his insurance to approve the life-saving surgery.
UCLA filed a lawsuit to stop the Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigation into the Prop 50 special election.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
Caltrans said it is installing gates at the Los Angeles Street on and off-ramps at the request of the California Highway Patrol after demonstrators walked onto the 101 Freeway during previous protests.
The number of tiny eye-biting flies has skyrocketed thanks to the unseasonably warm weather in Southern California.
Rhett Pascual is in desperate need of a heart transplant, but now he's too sick to qualify after waiting weeks for his insurance to approve the life-saving surgery.
UCLA filed a lawsuit to stop the Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigation into the Prop 50 special election.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
Caltrans said it is installing gates at the Los Angeles Street on and off-ramps at the request of the California Highway Patrol after demonstrators walked onto the 101 Freeway during previous protests.
The number of tiny eye-biting flies has skyrocketed thanks to the unseasonably warm weather in Southern California.
Rhett Pascual is in desperate need of a heart transplant, but now he's too sick to qualify after waiting weeks for his insurance to approve the life-saving surgery.
UCLA filed a lawsuit to stop the Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigation into the Prop 50 special election.
Caltrans said it is installing gates at the Los Angeles Street on and off-ramps at the request of the California Highway Patrol after demonstrators walked onto the 101 Freeway during previous protests.
The Orange Police Department is in pursuit of an assault suspect in South Orange County.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Bicyclist Luke Fetzer said an irate BMW driver challenged him to a fight after trying a road rage incident in Orange County.
Police say that the suspect grabbed the boy and dragged him to a secluded area before sexually assaulting him over the weekend in Westminster.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
UCLA filed a lawsuit to stop the Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigation into the Prop 50 special election.
Hemet police partnered with the Riverside University Health Systems to have licensed social workers and detectives respond to mental health calls.
One bicyclist was killed and another was seriously injured after a car crashed into them in Banning late Tuesday night, according to police.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
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.
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 Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Dodgers home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PST at Dodger Stadium, which is now to be known as Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
Kawhi Leonard had a game-high 27 points, Darius Garland added 24, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-94.
After winning back-to-back World Series Championships, the Los Angeles Dodgers have not only cemented themselves as baseball's best team but also a must-see event for locals and people visiting the City of Angels. The price to witness that spectacle, however, could be costing fans nearly double what it costs to see other Major League Baseball teams, according to a new study.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
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.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Caltrans said it is installing gates at the Los Angeles Street on and off-ramps at the request of the California Highway Patrol after demonstrators walked onto the 101 Freeway during previous protests.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck. Gio Insignares reports.
A Long Beach family is pleading for help to save their father, Rhett Pascual, who has a rare heart condition. By the time the family got approval from their insurance company, doctors told them he was too sick to qualify. Hunter Sowards reports.
The black fly population, which typically bites people on the neck or eyes, has surged in the San Gabriel Valley due to the unseasonably warm winter. Nicole Comstock reports.
Metro's Board of Directors approved a plan for the extension of the K Line light rail project, which would ultimately connect Hollywood to the South Bay and include a new station at the Hollywood Bowl. 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.
