Late Fines Eliminated At LA County Libraries
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday from Supervisor Janice Hahn to immediately eliminate late fines from the county's 86 branches.
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday from Supervisor Janice Hahn to immediately eliminate late fines from the county's 86 branches.
It would require people to have at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine in order to enter most indoor public spaces, such as restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues and even some retailers.
A local crisis response organization will use a $200,000 grant to launch a fixed-mobile site in Los Angeles that will provide coronavirus testing, vaccinations, health screenings and resource coordination.
The Television Academy and CBS say that the 73rd Primetime Emmys, which takes place on Sept. 19, will take place in an "indoor/outdoor setting." The outdoor portion of the ceremony will take place on the Event Deck at L.A. Live, behind the Microsoft Theater.
Southern California is seeing some wild weather this week, including lightning that ignited trees near Big Bear Lake and rain in the San Fernando Valley.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously ratified an emergency order Tuesday that mandates all county employees provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 by Oct. 1, but left open the possibility of exemptions and testing rather than vaccines for some employees.
Nearly $15 million in state funding was announced Tuesday to transform the historic, cultural monument into a multipurpose space and highlight the rich and diverse immigrant history of the Latino and Jewish communities in the Boyle Heights neighborhood.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed pitcher Corey Knebel Tuesday and placed right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly on the injured list.
The motion would only apply to unincorporated parts of L.A. County.
Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis issued a health alert for the Antelope Valley and West San Fernando that goes into effect Tuesday. The health alert kicks in Wednesday for the East San Fernando Valley, East San Gabriel Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Simon Wiesenthal Center/Museum of Tolerance announced Monday it will reopen on Thursday for the first time since the pandemic began.
Albert Pujols' two-run homer to carry the Dodgers 8-2 over the Los Angeles Angels – the team that cut him earlier this season – has been overshadowed by a play by a Dodgers ball girl bearing the number 93.
Councilman Kevin de Leon introduced a motion Friday to increase the pace of distributing federal rental assistance money to those struggling to pay rent due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nearly a week into requiring all customers and staff to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant said Friday it has received mostly positive feedback.
Five people were taken into custody Thursday after a pursuit suspect struck a utility pole and flipped over on a street in Silver Lake.
The Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees approved two new board policies Thursday requiring vaccinations and facial coverings at all district colleges and facilities.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis signed an executive order Wednesday requiring all Los Angeles County employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Los Angeles Public Library has restored its libraries' hours to their pre-pandemic schedules.
Diner Richard Benzing Friday had no reservations about Osteria La Buca's newly announced policy that starting next week they would require guests to show proof of vaccination.
Defense attorneys for disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein have asked a judge to seal the grand jury transcripts and exhibits, contending their release could prejudice his right to a fair trial on sex-related charges involving five women.
And because a 50th birthday is a milestone for any person or venue, the Los Angeles Convention Center also unveiled its Hall of Fame with inductees Anime Expo, the Los Angeles Auto Show, and Ski Dazzle.
Several beaches near the Hyperion Treatment Plant continue to exceed state standards for bacteria in the water. However, county health officials say no untreated sewage is currently being discharged into the ocean, but bacteria levels fluctuate from day to day.
The Pantages Theatre in Hollywood announced Friday that they will require ticket holders to show proof of vaccination in order to attend "Hamilton" and all other Broadway in Hollywood events through Oct. 10.
Even if he wasn't present to hear it himself, his mother, Osmine Clarke, tearfully made her way to the stage with Clarke's sister and young brother to don the hat in his honor and meet NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
A crowd of about 50 people began protesting at the residence at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the LAPD. The protest started peacefully, but ended with dozens of officers responding in riot gear dispersing the crowd.
The Los Angeles Kings inked forward Taylor Ward to a two-year contract extension worth $1.75 million on Monday.
The estranged husband of a 58-year-old Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week.
So-called "graffiti-proof" ivy that was recently installed along the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles was vandalized over the weekend, just hours after it was put in place by Caltrans crews.
Los Angeles police searched for a man who allegedly shot his neighbor along Hollywood Boulevard.
Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) and the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic taught volunteers how to document ICE operations legally and safely.
The estranged husband of a 58-year-old Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week.
So-called "graffiti-proof" ivy that was recently installed along the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles was vandalized over the weekend, just hours after it was put in place by Caltrans crews.
Los Angeles police searched for a man who allegedly shot his neighbor along Hollywood Boulevard.
Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) and the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic taught volunteers how to document ICE operations legally and safely.
The same location was the subject of a death investigation last week, when former NFL player Kevin Johnson was found dead from blunt head trauma and stab wounds.
So-called "graffiti-proof" ivy that was recently installed along the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles was vandalized over the weekend, just hours after it was put in place by Caltrans crews.
Los Angeles police searched for a man who allegedly shot his neighbor along Hollywood Boulevard.
The same location was the subject of a death investigation last week, when former NFL player Kevin Johnson was found dead from blunt head trauma and stab wounds.
Attorneys said the hidden camera was found in an employee bathroom that requires a key card for entry, used by staff members who work in the emergency room.
Santa Barbara deputies arrested a Los Angeles nursing assistant accused of sexually abusing care home patients in Southern California.
The estranged husband of a 58-year-old Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week.
A 21-year-old man who allegedly fled to Vietnam in the days after a deadly shooting in Stanton that left one teenager dead and another wounded in July 2025 has been extradited to the United States, according to Orange County prosecutors.
The woman's boyfriend said that they were heading to fulfill one of her pregnancy cravings when they were hit by the alleged DUI driver early Sunday morning.
An Orange County mother was arrested on Monday after a video recorded last week showed her 19-month-old child falling from a moving car and onto the road below in Fullerton.
The crash occurred around 12:09 a.m. on North Anaheim Boulevard.
The estranged husband of a 58-year-old Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week.
The crash occurred around 12:09 a.m. on North Anaheim Boulevard.
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.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti 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.
CBS News California analyzed a decade of state audits and found that lawmakers failed to enact three out of every four state audit recommendations. Year after year, the auditor tracks the same problems, the same risks, and the same inaction, costing California billions.
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.
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.
The Los Angeles Kings inked forward Taylor Ward to a two-year contract extension worth $1.75 million on Monday.
Mattias Ekholm scored a hat trick and the Edmonton Oilers rode a dominant second period to a 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.
Defensive lineman Teiar Tart is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers with a three-year contract extension.
The Bulls closed the first half with a 7-0 spurt, trimming the Lakers' lead to 69-56.
The Los Angeles Chargers officially announced the hiring of Mike McDaniel as the team's new offensive coordinator on Monday after he was fired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
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.
The estranged husband of a Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week. Lesley Marin reports.
A man was taken to the hospital after his neighbor allegedly shot him along Hollywood Boulevard.
Desmond Shaw flies to downtown Los Angeles for tonight's Look at This!
So-called "graffiti-proof" ivy that was recently installed along the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles was vandalized on Monday, just hours after it was put in place by Caltrans crews.
Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) and the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic taught volunteers how to document ICE operations legally and safely. Laurie Perez reports.
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.
