Expert Quits After 3-Month Review Of LAFD Response Times
Jeff Godown told fire commissioners that department response time may actually be better than it appears before announcing his departure.
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Jeff Godown told fire commissioners that department response time may actually be better than it appears before announcing his departure.
City cleanup crews descended on Skid Row Tuesday to clean up the human waste, hypodermic needles, condoms and rats that have built up in the area.
A combination of state budget cuts and dry weather could leave the region vulnerable to devastating wildfires, county fire chiefs said Monday.
Delivery driver Antonio Ruiz could hardly believe his eyes when he pulled into the Union 76 station in Silverlake on Monday.
Summer in the city of Los Angeles means going about your day while soaking up the sun outdoors in fun activities that can also be productive. From hitting the City of Angels' hottest flea markets to taking some time to play with your dog at a park specifically meant for that activity. Following are five of the best outdoor expeditions meant to make this new season packed with pleasant things to do.
Make this 4th of July one filled with long-lasting memories and plenty of good times at the best fireworks displays in the city.
Fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for the Kings' Stanley Cup victory parade Thursday afternoon.
Free tickets to the Los Angeles Kings' Stanley Cup victory parade are now selling for upward of $200 on sites such as eBay and Craigslist.
Plans to upgrade the 8,000-foot-long runway have been scaled back to limit the closure to 10 days instead of the much lengthier initial proposal.
A Los Angeles man has been taken into custody after police say he threatened his mother with knives and barricaded himself in a home for more than seven hours.
Fire officials say a science experiment "gone awry" prompted the evacuation at East Valley High School in North Hollywood.
Authorities say a woman walking in a unincorporated area near Compton made a gruesome discovery yesterday.
A man was killed Saturday while trimming a palm tree in Glendora, authorities said.
When it's time to go fly a kite, literally not figuratively, don't struggle to find the best spots in the city — they're right here. Explore a park or beach, or just slip off to this scenic overlook at these awesome area locations. While the weather's beautiful and families are filling the parks, head out and get that pretty little creation airborne at the best places to fly a kite in L.A.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is calling for pension reform for city workers. In a letter dated Tuesday, Villaraigosa ordered the city's top budget analyst to expedite a report detailing ways the city can enact several changes.
Add a little excitement to family time and fill the bonding hour with laughter and a bit of competition with a rough and tumble game of laser tag. No matter the occasion, nothing beats sniping off those siblings at the best laser tag venues in Los Angeles. From laser tag courses that'll come to you to fun zones that offer a full day of fun on the cheap, this city's laser tag options abound.
A gangsta rap video is raising eyebrows at LA City Hall.
The gruesome case of a Canadian gay porn star who dismembered a lover before mailing various body parts to people, is eerily similar to an unsolved case in Los Angeles .
Terminally ill patients and dispensary workers were among those who showed up on the steps of City Hall ahead of a critical vote tomorrow.
President Barack Obama concluded a two-day Southland visit Thursday with an appearance at a breakfast campaign fundraiser in View Park, one of the nation's wealthiest predominately black enclaves.
Even if your team is a stinker this season, it's always "game on" at these local sports bars.
Five suspected gang members were in custody Monday after they allegedly held a man at gunpoint at his Los Angeles home.
"I love red. Love, love, love!" - Maria and her Honda Accord
It's a spectacle that won't repeat for another century — the sight of Venus slowly inching across the face of the sun.
As the weather heats up, Fido loves nothing more than a good swim to cool off. Running through the tide at the beach will surely exhaust that pent-up pup, and pet spas soothe the muscles of any aging best friend. Finding dog-friendly swim spots in L.A. just isn't easy, though, so start at this list of the area's five best bets to take that pup out for a splash.
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to denounce yet another fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minnesota.
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.
Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 assists, and the Lakers erased a 15-point deficit in the final seven minutes of a 116-110 victory over the Mavericks in the star guard's second visit to Dallas since his shocking trade to Los Angeles almost a year ago.
Trevor Moore scored the deciding goal in the shootout and had a goal in regulation in his first game since being activated off injured reserve to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4.
The crash happened on Jan. 12 at around 7 p.m. near Western Avenue and 45th Place in the Vermont Square area, LAPD officers said.
Federal agents in Minneapolis shot and killed a 37-year-old man in south Minneapolis Saturday morning.
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening," AP reported.
More than 200 million people are under winter storm threats as officials brace for power outages and travel difficulties.
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to denounce yet another fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minnesota.
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to denounce yet another fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minnesota.
The crash happened on Jan. 12 at around 7 p.m. near Western Avenue and 45th Place in the Vermont Square area, LAPD officers said.
Three people were hospitalized after a car crashed into a barbershop in Canoga Park on Saturday afternoon.
As part of a plea deal, Ulysses Sanchez, 38, admitted to driving a minivan at anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles in 2025.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
A group of smash-and-grab robbers purposefully crashed an SUV into an Anaheim jewelry store before crashing their getaway cars during a police pursuit on Friday afternoon.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive, police said.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.
The shooting left 18-year-old Noah Ivancso dead in May 2023, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
A pursuit ended in a Riverside parking lot after San Bernardino County deputies shot and killed the suspect on Thursday.
San Bernardino City Council member Treasure Ortiz was charged with two counts of eavesdropping for illegally recording police in connection to her $2 million lawsuit against the city.
The man was found with "traumatic injuries" in Nuevo at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Riverside County deputies said.
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening" in the ICE crackdown.
The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors has been postponed following another fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
More than 230 million people are under winter storm threats as officials brace for power outages and travel difficulties.
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
The 5-year-old immigrant boy taken into ICE custody alongside his father in Minnesota has an active immigration case and cannot be legally deported yet, records reviewed by CBS News indicate.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
The Department of Homeland Security disputes a Minnesota school district's claims that ICE agents used a 5-year-old boy as bait before taking the boy and his father into custody Wednesday.
Gov. Newsom is accusing the Trump administration of pressuring a planned interview between a U.S. media company and the Democratic governor to be cancelled. The Trump administration has fired back at those claims.
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.
Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 assists, and the Lakers erased a 15-point deficit in the final seven minutes of a 116-110 victory over the Mavericks in the star guard's second visit to Dallas since his shocking trade to Los Angeles almost a year ago.
Trevor Moore scored the deciding goal in the shootout and had a goal in regulation in his first game since being activated off injured reserve to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4.
Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry lead UCLA to a 71-64 victory over Northwestern on Saturday night.
The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors has been postponed following another fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Cutter Gauthier had a goal and an assist, Lukas Dostal made 21 saves and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory following a nine-game losing streak.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Lauren Pozen reports from downtown Los Angeles, where protesters gathered on Saturday to denounce a second deadly shooting involving federal agents in Minnesota in the last few weeks.
The Happiest Place on Earth is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and a new documentary is showing the process that led to the park's construction. Gio Insignares reports.
Demonstrators held a "die-in" protest outside of Los Angeles City Hall on Saturday to raise awareness for the hundreds of victims lost to traffic violence last year.
Somerville, the latest concept from GVO Hospitality, opened in November, serving progressive American cuisine in Los Angeles. Head Chef Geter Atienza explores the menu with CBS LA.
This week, we're heading to the coast to beautiful Santa Monica! Westways Editor in Chief Jim Benning joins CBS LA to talk about one of Southern California's most iconic places.
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.
