LA To Donate City Leftovers To Food Banks
Councilman Jose Huizar wants donating surplus food to become as routine as recycling — and he wants city officials to take the lead.
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Councilman Jose Huizar wants donating surplus food to become as routine as recycling — and he wants city officials to take the lead.
The former head of a Los Angeles union is going to federal prison for stealing $52,000 from a voter outreach program.
The Board of Supervisors say they want to address the growing homeless population in Los Angeles County by housing thousands of men and women over the next five years.
Time Warner Cable says most of its customers are back online after an outage that affected Internet service in Southern California.
According to reports, rapper Kurtis Blow was cited Thursday morning at LAX after a TSA body scanner detected a stash of weed in his pocket.
Los Angeles will learn whether it will be the host city for the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament – the world's most popular sporting event – on Wednesday morning.
The city of Los Angeles may reconsider its decision to lift a ban on raves at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the nearby Sports Arena.
City officials want the public to commemorate World AIDS Day by getting tested for HIV/AIDS and help increase awareness of the disease.
Former Laker star Magic Johnson says he's partnered with AEG President and CEO Tim Leiweke to bring an NFL team back to Los Angeles.
Kamala Harris, the newly-elected Attorney General of California, took a victory lap on Tuesday with her first pit stop in Los Angeles.
Engineers note that while over half of the city's 600 bridges got a top grade for safety, a lack of funds has slowed replacements or retrofits on dozens of others.
"Ace of Cakes" may have been canceled, but celebrity baker Duff Goldman says he has three other projects on the back burner.
Los Angeles police say an Alabama man who served 18 months in Australian for his wife's drowning death has returned to the United States, where he could face prosecution for killing her during their 2003 honeymoon on the Great Barrier Reef.
Sure, it's cold and getting colder, but one expert says it's a perfect time to refocus your workout regiment.
City attorney Carmen Trutanich has ruled that a tax would be illegal, but that didn't stop City Council members from approving a tax on medical marijuana.
A police investigation was under way Monday in the death of a toddler who plunged from a third-level luxury box at Staples Center after a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game.
Whether it's on a burger or in a bowl, when it comes to chili offerings in the Southland, there's a place for every palate.
Mediation between Jamie and Frank McCourt involving ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers will resume as they await a judge's ruling on whether a postnuptial marital agreement is valid in their divorce case.
After serving as the fire administrator since 2004, Georgie Mattera will now serve as deputy mayor of Los Angeles for budget and financial policy.
Mayor Villaraigosa says Los Angeles is safer today, one year after the appointment of Charlie Beck as police chief.
Fearing a costly legal battle, councilwoman Janice Hahn has done an about-face on her proposed oil tax, but it may be too late to sway her colleagues.
This time, Dr. Cranfill takes a moment to interview Steve Perry, the Vice-Prez of Chevy. Or is it Chris Perry, the lead singer of Journey?
While Booker was at the L.A. Auto Show he was lucky enough to get to not only check out the 2011 Chevy Volt but also test drive it.
There's a little, unassuming building tucked away in a sleepy corner of the Valley. It's brick-faced with a high fence, a modest parking lot and a rather stylish address plate on the front.
What do you get when you mix Will Arnett, Jay Leno, Smokey Robinson and twenty GM concept cars?
An Orange County airport worker who became the subject of a GoFundMe fundraiser that garnered more than $170,000 in donations was united with the woman who started it all on Saturday, more than a month after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services officials say that the person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness.
A small plane crashed into the Santa Clara Riverbed in Santa Paula on Saturday afternoon, sending the aircraft's pilot to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Ventura County firefighters.
Police said that the woman called to say she had stabbed her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her house and assaulted her.
An Orange County airport worker who became the subject of a GoFundMe fundraiser that garnered more than $170,000 in donations was united with the woman who started it all on Saturday, more than a month after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services officials say that the person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness.
A small plane crashed into the Santa Clara Riverbed in Santa Paula on Saturday afternoon, sending the aircraft's pilot to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Ventura County firefighters.
Police said that the woman called to say she had stabbed her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her house and assaulted her.
Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services officials say that the person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness.
A small plane crashed into the Santa Clara Riverbed in Santa Paula on Saturday afternoon, sending the aircraft's pilot to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Ventura County firefighters.
Police said that the woman called to say she had stabbed her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her house and assaulted her.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies discovered a "clandestine methamphetamine conversion laboratory" in Palmdale during an illegal dumping call earlier this week, according to a news release from department officials.
An old car dealership lot has been given a breath of new life in Long Beach, now featuring a dedicated food truck park with rotating options that offer a community gathering place with delicious options and entertainment.
An Orange County airport worker who became the subject of a GoFundMe fundraiser that garnered more than $170,000 in donations was united with the woman who started it all on Saturday, more than a month after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
A team of Rady Children's Hospital oncology nurses in Orange County is using their own set of personal experiences with cancer to help inspire their patients as they face the toughest battles of their lives.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
Deputies said that the shooting happened on Dec. 20, 2024 on Court Street.
Crews said that the fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread.
Riverside County investigators are seeking additional victims of a Temecula martial arts instructor who was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor this week.
Opponents of the proposed high-voltage power line that would run through parts of Riverside County and Temecula received powerful allies this week from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Cal Fire.
A 38-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Redlands on Thursday night, according to the Redlands Police Department.
Thousands of Big Bear residents will be forced to endure a series of power safety shutoffs over the weekend due to a high risk of wildfires in the area caused by warm weather and strong winds.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
Shea Langeliers capped a seven-run rally in the fifth with the Athletics' sixth straight single, backing J.T. Ginn in a 9-3 victory over the Angels on Friday night after Los Angeles fired general manager Perry Minasian.
The San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 for their fourth consecutive win.
The Los Angeles Angels have fired general manager Perry Minasian midway through their sixth consecutive disappointing season under his leadership.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
A San Fernando Valley man organized a pickleball event to help raise money for victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 30 people in the Philippines in early June.
John Wayne Airport employee James Blair finally met the woman whose GoFundMe fundraiser raised more than $170,000 for the military veteran still working to put his mother through hospice care.
CBS LA Meteorologist Alex Biston takes a look at the weather Southern Californians can expect next week with her NEXT Weather Forecast.
A small plane crashed into the Santa Clara Riverbed in Santa Paula on Saturday afternoon, sending the aircraft's pilot to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Ventura County firefighters.
Jasmine Viel speaks with a San Clemente family who witnessed a deadly crocodile attack near a resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Friday. They're calling the safety procedures around the resort into question after the tragic incident left a 28-year-old old tourist dead.
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.
