LA Panel Approves Westside Subway Extension
The so-called "subway to the sea" will now extend as far as Westwood, but is not expected to be finished until 2036.
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The so-called "subway to the sea" will now extend as far as Westwood, but is not expected to be finished until 2036.
Authorities are looking for a "high-risk" sex offender who was paroled earlier this month.
If you're heading into the Hollywood area on Wednesday, expect to hit some traffic amid a daylong effort to break up homeless encampments near the freeway.
A Southwest Airlines jet lost its navigation system as it approached Los Angeles International Airport last week, forcing air traffic controllers to redirect several flights to clear the airspace as they guided the aircraft to a safe landing, a union representative said Tuesday.
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Several members of the Los Angeles Taxi Workers Alliance have expressed concern that they won't be able to afford the upgrades, but city officials have pledged to help them secure loans.
If approved, sworn personnel with 20 years of service would be entitled to a pension equivalent to 40 percent -- instead of 50 percent -- of their average salary.
Federal lawmakers say the state of California is getting another $902 million in federal funding to advance the design and construction of a high-speed rail system initially running from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who fell down a stairwell at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Ethics issues are being raised about overseas trips taken by California bullet train officials who are reportedly unable to detail costs and sponsors of the travel.
Visiting five states in four days as the Nov. 2 election nears, President Barack Obama is appealing to the coalition of women, Hispanics and young voters that helped put him in the White House.
A ballot measure aimed at scaling back the retirement fund for future police and fire department employees won't be voted on until next week.
How much longer will Los Angeles have to wait for a professional team? New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft told the USATODAY, "I'd be very surprised if it doesn't happen in the next five years. We have to be in L.A. How can we not be in the second-largest city in America, which is a gateway to Asia and Mexico?"
It's going to be an all-star affair on Friday when President Barack Obama comes to town, but after the traffic mess caused by his last visit, you may want to steer clear of the downtown area.
Tyreke Evans scored 17 points, including a go-ahead driving layup with 1.9 seconds to play, and the Sacramento Kings overcame an early 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 96-94 on Tuesday night in a preseason game.
The push comes on the heels of a report from the African American Chamber of Commerce that said the city must ensure "equal opportunity" in order to help fuel a faster economic recovery.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Controller Wendy Greuel say new changes to the city's pension plan for police and firefighters could bring in up to $200 million in savings -- but there's a catch.
Former President Bill Clinton urged Democrats to push past apathy and turn out the vote for Democrats this November, despite economic woes and a political climate that he said is encouraging discord and division.
Two firefighters who died when their truck plunged off a road during last year's massive wildfire in Los Angeles County will receive posthumous medals of valor.
The last time Obama was in town, drivers were stuck in a traffic nightmare during rush hour. But with a little planning, officials hope this next visit will be different
Thanks to Uncle Sam, researchers will test the effectiveness of a tiny device attached to the eye's exterior that can deliver chemotherapy.
Officials say the new meters — which are completely solar-powered — should bring more cash to the city and are likely to eventually eliminate all the old-fashioned models.
City Controller Laura Chick says an audit shows poor oversight and lack of accountability in a workers compensation program run by former controller Rocky Delgadillo.
Dozens of people on both coasts have been charged by Manhattan prosecutors in a $100 million Medicare fraud scheme.
Add California's Democratic candidate for governor, Jerry Brown, to the list of politicians who hope to get a boost from a campaign visit by President Barack Obama this month.
The incident took place during a cleanup operation in the area of Bradley Avenue and Montague Street in Pacoima after the dog bit a worker and an officer, according to police.
Their final score reached over 52,000 points, more than 3,000 points higher than the second-place team. With a theme of "The Roaring Twenties," the competition includes multiple-choice exams in various subjects as well as essays and speeches.
Marine Mammal Care Center staff hosted the release after bringing the pups back to health at their San Pedro facility.
Covina police say the man used a brick to smash the front glass doors and stole cash from the registers and tills.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
The incident took place during a cleanup operation in the area of Bradley Avenue and Montague Street in Pacoima after the dog bit a worker and an officer, according to police.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
The incident took place during a cleanup operation in the area of Bradley Avenue and Montague Street in Pacoima after the dog bit a worker and an officer, according to police.
Their final score reached over 52,000 points, more than 3,000 points higher than the second-place team. With a theme of "The Roaring Twenties," the competition includes multiple-choice exams in various subjects as well as essays and speeches.
Marine Mammal Care Center staff hosted the release after bringing the pups back to health at their San Pedro facility.
An emergency traffic alert was issued due to the compromised roof and partial roof collapse.
The LAPD is investigating two robberies at 7-Elevens in Palms and Westlake, where suspects got away with cash.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A bat found on the Fullerton College campus last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
Mallett managed to wave as she landed at the airport, transferring from a Las Vegas hospital to the UCI burn unit in Orange. She suffers from burns on over 40% of her body.
A Chino man has sparked debate amongst his neighbors after removing the grass from his front yard and replacing it with a home garden.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
The "Dances With Wolves" actor was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was convicted in January on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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.
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.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
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.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Munetaka Murakami hit a three-run homer in a big seventh-inning rally, and the Chicago White Sox held off the slumping Los Angeles Angels for an 8-7 win.
Kyle Tucker singled in the tying and go-ahead runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Miami Marlins 5-4.
Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4.
Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
Student Bella McGowan talks about how the student body is excited to welcome the California governor’s race debate to their campus.
G. Gabrielle Starr, Pomona College President, talks about the excitement on campus ahead of Tuesday night’s California governor’s race debate
Several families are displaced after a fire broke out in the 3200 block of James M Wood Boulevard just after 7:30 a.m., at a 2-story apartment building.
Char Miller, Pomona College Director of Environmental Analysis discusses issues specific to California and the environment that he hopes the candidates will address.
Ahead of tonight’s California governor’s race debate, Anthony Salvanto, CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys, discusses hot topics candidates will address.
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.
