Homelessness On The Rise In LA County
Homelessness jumped 16 percent in the last two years in Los Angeles County.
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Homelessness jumped 16 percent in the last two years in Los Angeles County.
Friday marked Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's last day in office.
A lot of history can be learned from the handful of railroad experiences available in Los Angeles.
The victim, Dalayshia Miles, is described as a black female, approximately 5'7" and 150 pounds.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme just partnered with Vista Real Charter High School for its Independent Study High School Diploma Program.
Diavolo Dance Theater spends much of the year touring across the globe, but this summer they're staying at The Brewery Arts Complex downtown, giving kids the opportunity to shine with their adventure camp.
Alesia Thomas, 35, died July 22 after officers tracked her to her South Los Angeles home to arrest her on suspicion of child endangerment.
Los Angeles prosecutors won't file criminal charges against six University of Southern California students who were arrested after party-noise complaints — arrests that prompted claims of racial profiling.
A pilot program that would allow Angelenos to rent bicycles at kiosks citywide has hit another hurdle.
Tyler Lee Rodgers was found guilty of one count each of attempted murder, kidnapping for robbery and robbery for the August 16, 2012, attack on Naveed Mirza at The Cigar and Smoke Shop on Artesia Boulevard.
Los Angeles police are seeking the public's help in finding the gunman who ambushed two LAPD officers Tuesday morning.
A new smartphone app will make it easier for passengers on Metro buses and trains to report suspicious activity directly to Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies.
The University of Southern California has won a state board's approval to take control of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for nearly a century.
The marine layer has pushed back to the coast and we will see more sunshine today with warmer temperatures. But the real warm up begins tomorrow and lasts through the beginning of next week. Near record breaking heat for valleys.
Los Angeles police are searching for a 45-year-old man who went missing earlier this month.
Halle Berry appeared at the California Capitol on Tuesday to testify for a bill that would limit the ability of paparazzi to photograph the children of celebrities and public figures.
Los Angeles is in full bloom with boutiques to accentuate your outdoor patio or, if you are up to the challenge, a complete backyard makeover.
A cold front has swept through the west coast and some of the marine layer has scoured out a bit. There are still some low clouds that will clear out. Highs will be a little warmer than yesterday, but by tomorrow we start a significant warm up that will last into next week.
Customers are ultimately paying the price for lawsuits against some Los Angeles-area restaurants, according to CBS2 investigative reporter David Goldstein.
A driver's dashboard cameras captured another motorist's alleged racist road rage on the 10 and 110 freeways in Los Angeles.
Richard Matheson, the prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer whose "I Am Legend" and "The Shrinking Man" were transformed into films, has died. He was 87.
The National Basketball Association has reportedly signed off on a deal that will bring Doc Rivers to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Following are five locations where you can be inspired and uplifted in the upcoming months by the sounds created by classical music masters.
The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual.
Fire and law enforcement officials urged the public Friday to use extreme caution with fireworks during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
If drivers can complete the challenge, Metro says they'll receive $600.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
A hit-and-run driver who crashed into bystanders during a street takeover in Northridge last month was arrested by Los Angeles police on Thursday.
Long Beach police have shared new video of a hit-and-run driver who allegedly crashed into two teens on motorized dirt bikes in July, leaving both hospitalized.
2nd Call leaders say that the victim was helping increase safety in the area when he was shot.
Although the number of hate crimes is down so far this year, there is an alarming trend involving religious hate crimes, which seem to be rising. They made up just 9% of all hate crimes in the country in 2023, and so far this year, it's 23%.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
If drivers can complete the challenge, Metro says they'll receive $600.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
If drivers can complete the challenge, Metro says they'll receive $600.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
A hit-and-run driver who crashed into bystanders during a street takeover in Northridge last month was arrested by Los Angeles police on Thursday.
Long Beach police have shared new video of a hit-and-run driver who allegedly crashed into two teens on motorized dirt bikes in July, leaving both hospitalized.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested in connection with an alleged road rage incident on the 10 Freeway in July, during which police said he pointed a firearm at another vehicle.
As beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie continues to recover from a mystery illness, the Southern California raptor rehabilitation center overseeing her recovery is now accepting notes from the public.
An alleged DUI driver was arrested on Wednesday after they were involved in a collision that left a motorcyclist with severe injuries in Perris, according to Riverside County authorities.
The deputy was taken to a hospital for treatment, where they are in stable condition, according to San Bernardino County officials.
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
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.
Southern California starting center Kilian O'Connor will miss the upcoming season due to injury.
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the series finale.
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit successive homers in the fourth inning, Trevor Rogers took a two-hitter into the seventh and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2.
Aaron Donald formally worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement.
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs swept Shohei Ohtani and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers with a wild 7-6 victory.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The high-pressure system over the Four Corners region will continue to push hot air toward Southern California. Temperatures will remain hot and humid.
Beach volleyball royalty and his son are our guests this week on the Sports Central Podcast. Sinjin Smith is one of the greatest volleyball players ever and now his son Hagen is following in his footsteps as a pro. They chat with Jaime Maggio on their relationship and Hagen trying to become an Olympian like his father
Hunter Sowards takes a look at Metro's new challenge, which calls on people or families with two cars to leave one of them behind and use public transit instead, with cash as the main incentive.
A man will be living inside a billboard above the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood as part of a Netflix promotion for their new film "The Last House" over the weekend. Nicole Comstock reports.
A beloved South Los Angeles gang intervention activist was fatally shot while on the job in Hyde Park on Thursday afternoon. Hunter Sowards 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.
