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Sometimes right in the middle of a city like L.A. headed for the future, you can find its past right in the heart of downtown.
The L.A. City Council is expected to hold discussions next week about the proposal to build a new football stadium in downtown Los Angeles.
It's hard not to marvel at the downtown skyline — with The Library Tower reaching the highest into the sky.
Some people never venture into downtown L.A. until they have to do their civic duty. And KFWB 980's Elaine Perkins says that can result in a culinary crisis.
One of the many jewels of the city the Disney Concert Hall, and our own Phil Hulett spent some time there this week.
For thousands of Southlanders, a trip to downtown L.A. is a daily occurrence during the week because of work. The question is, what is the best way to get there?
The past decade has seen the downtown area grow into a vibrant city center.
The Wells Fargo Tower where we are broadcasting from has been seen in many films over the years, just like most of downtown
Shaken, not stirred is how James Bond orders it, but would he pay $18 for a dry martini in Los Angeles?
The president of AEG says he's spoken to officials from five pro football franchises about a possible move to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa lobbied for transportation funds on Capitol Hill Thursday.
The city's new sidewalk repair plan would force homeowners to fix broken concrete in front of their properties.
An American Eagle flight from Denver to Los Angeles carrying 36 passengers and crew made an emergency landing at Yampa Valley Regional Airport on Tuesday because of a strong electrical odor in the cockpit.
A Delaware judge is deciding whether to grant final approval to the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing plan.
A company called "Honest Tea" is conducting an experiment in 12 cities testing residents on whether they'd act honestly when no one was looking. So did residents of the "City of Angels" act like little angels?
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a $13.75 million, five-year lease renewal of two amphibious air tankers, or SuperScoopers, from Quebec to help fight wildfires.
Los Angeles libraries will once again be open on Mondays after budget cuts prompted the city to close all 73 of them once a week last summer.
Traffic remained light when the 405 Freeway reopened Sunday, but the roadway was congested as usual during rush hour on Monday morning.
An infant was pronounced dead early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle at Downtown L.A.'s Art Walk Thursday night.
A 15-year-old Indian student, who disappeared on a trip to Los Angeles, was found safe in Central California, officials said.
A U.S. Army soldier has been charged with trying to sneak powerful plastic explosives aboard an airliner headed to Los Angeles.
A Los Angeles man charged with beating his wife to death in their cruise ship cabin has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Our guide to the best boulangeries, patisseries, bistros and brasseries will give you a taste of French foods that may even transport you (for a short time) to your favorite sidewalk café in Montmartre or bistro in the Côte d'Azur.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wrapped up their 48-hour whirlwind tour of Southern California Sunday afternoon at the Inner-City Arts school, where they painted with underprivileged children.
A spokesman for David Beckham says the soccer star's wife Victoria has given birth to a healthy baby girl.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Deputies said that a man was shot in the leg at a rooftop bar and taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
The shopping center will be torn down for the Inglewood Transit Connector, a parking structure and bus loop that aim to make transit in the area more efficient.
A series of service outages for Verizon customers across Southern California were caused by alleged vandalism, according to company officials.
The man was found dead in the 27000 block of Attwell Lane at around 11:45 a.m., deputies said.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
"The past 24 hours have been incredibly difficult," said the Ojai Raptor Center.
Deputies said that a man was shot in the leg at a rooftop bar and taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
The shopping center will be torn down for the Inglewood Transit Connector, a parking structure and bus loop that aim to make transit in the area more efficient.
A series of service outages for Verizon customers across Southern California were caused by alleged vandalism, according to company officials.
Deputies said that a man was shot in the leg at a rooftop bar and taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
The shopping center will be torn down for the Inglewood Transit Connector, a parking structure and bus loop that aim to make transit in the area more efficient.
A series of service outages for Verizon customers across Southern California were caused by alleged vandalism, according to company officials.
The man was found dead in the 27000 block of Attwell Lane at around 11:45 a.m., deputies said.
A person of interest was detained at the scene of a deadly shooting in South Gate on Saturday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials.
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.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
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.
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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a 4-2 win.
Kyle Stowers tripled, singled and drove in two runs before exiting because of left hamstring discomfort in the fifth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-3 on Sunday.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Shohei Ohtani brought home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on an infield single and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday night.
Kopitar will be honored after spending 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, during which he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and helped win two Stanley Cups.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
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.
Even though the high-pressure system continues to linger, causing hot conditions, it will begin to weaken. By the end of the week, a low-pressure system will begin moving south from the Pacific Northwest.
Brittney Ermon reports from West Hollywood, where a man was wounded after a shooting at a rooftop bar late Sunday night.
A man was hospitalized after he was shot in the leg, LA County deputies said.
A man was taken into custody on Sunday after he allegedly broke into a Hidden Hills home, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The man was found dead in the 27000 block of Attwell Lane at around 11:45 a.m., deputies said.
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.
