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A defense attorney has told a Los Angeles jury that a homeless woman who allegedly pushed an 84-year-old woman off a Metro Gold Line platform to her death was an unmedicated schizophrenic who had been released from a hospital three days earlier.
A man charged with murdering a 17-year-old Moreno Valley girl on her way back from summer school has been ordered to stand trial.
Three men have been arrested and charged with the murder of an OC truck driver who went missing in September 2012.
Long Beach Police have announced the arrest of a murder suspect -- who confessed to the 1974 crime -- but now they have to figure out who his victim was.
A Long Beach family is hoping the offer of a $10,000 reward will lead to the killer of a 23-year-old father of three from last November.
Three Marines were convicted Wednesday for the first-degree murders of a young sergeant and his bride during a home invasion robbery at the couple's French Valley residence.
Jurors Tuesday found Kelly Soo Park not guilty of both first- and second-degree murder in the death of an aspiring actress and model.
While property crimes reportedly increased in most big Orange County cities in 2012, violent crimes are down, according to preliminary statistics released Monday.
Police on Hawaii's Big Island are looking for an Alaska man to question him about a strangled California woman he had been camping with before she died.
A Superior Court judge Friday said Orange County didn't have jurisdiction to bring a murder charge against a man accused of killing his wife at sea and dismissed the case against the suspect.
A homeless Fullerton man was sentenced to 26 years to life in prison Friday for the murder of another transient.
A 26-year-old Los Angeles man was charged Wednesday in the stabbing death of his girlfriend's 11-year-old son, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.
An 11-year-old boy was fatally stabbed Monday in the Westlake District, police said.
Officials have announced the arrest in the murder of a 63-year-old San Bernardino man.
A bachelor's degree for a war veteran murdered earlier this month was given to her family in a graduation ceremony at Cal State Fullerton on Sunday.
Justin Alvin Masao Tombleson faces up to 34 years in prison after he was convicted by a jury on two counts of voluntary manslaughter following a violent altercation outside Albatros Mexican Food on Rockfield Boulevard on June 11, 2011.
A Los Angeles attempted murder suspect wanted on a $2 million warrant was caught in Colorado after urinating in public, authorities announced Thursday.
The sister of murdered Fullerton student Maribel Ramos listened Wednesday to an interview that the accused killer gave from jail.
A grieving family hopes the public can help find the suspect(s) who killed their beloved teenage son.
The Orange man accused of killing his roommate and disposing of her body in an unincorporated area of the Santa Ana Mountains spoke out Tuesday for the first time since his arrest.
New details emerged Tuesday as an Orange man was formally charged with the murder of his roommate, a Cal State Fullerton student and Iraq War veteran.
A 30-year-old man was charged Tuesday with murdering his father in Canyon Country.
A man was charged Tuesday with murdering his roommate and disposing her body in the unincorporated area the Santa Ana Mountains.
Authorities in San Bernardino are investigating the mysterious circumstances behind the murder of a man found in a vacant apartment.
The Temecula man who killed his wife Thursday before turning the gun on himself died Saturday, according to officials.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
The LAPD said the driver remained at the scene after the crash and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The Yucaipa community showed the true meaning of holiday spirit, helping a church replace its Christmas tree after the previous one was stolen earlier in the week.
Police say that three suspects attempted to rob a man, who opened fire and fatally struck one of the suspects at around 3:15 p.m. near S. La Brea Avenue.
The intense security camera footage shows the woman's G-Wagon slamming into the burglar's car outside of her home. Seconds later, three people can be seen running from the area on foot.
The LAPD said the driver remained at the scene after the crash and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The Yucaipa community showed the true meaning of holiday spirit, helping a church replace its Christmas tree after the previous one was stolen earlier in the week.
Police say that three suspects attempted to rob a man, who opened fire and fatally struck one of the suspects at around 3:15 p.m. near S. La Brea Avenue.
The intense security camera footage shows the woman's G-Wagon slamming into the burglar's car outside of her home. Seconds later, three people can be seen running from the area on foot.
It happened at around 5;20 p.m. near Gale Avenue and Valencia Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The LAPD said the driver remained at the scene after the crash and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The Yucaipa community showed the true meaning of holiday spirit, helping a church replace its Christmas tree after the previous one was stolen earlier in the week.
Police say that three suspects attempted to rob a man, who opened fire and fatally struck one of the suspects at around 3:15 p.m. near S. La Brea Avenue.
The intense security camera footage shows the woman's G-Wagon slamming into the burglar's car outside of her home. Seconds later, three people can be seen running from the area on foot.
It happened at around 5;20 p.m. near Gale Avenue and Valencia Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
Firefighters said that two of the residence's five occupants were found dead after they extinguished the fire. "Multiple household pets" also died in the blaze, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Police identified the suspect as a 38-year-old homeless man.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
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.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Freshman Jazzy Davidson scored a go-ahead layup with 4:05 to play and finished with a season-best 24 points, leading No. 19 USC past California 61-57 in the 2025 Invisalign Bay Area Women's Classic.
Gabe Dynes had 16 points and Ezra Ausar, Chad Baker-Mazara and Jacob Cofie all reached double figures as USC rolled to a 102-63 victory over Division III member UC Santa Barbara.
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and the Los Angeles Chargers closed in on a playoff spot with a 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 32 points, leading the slumping Los Angeles Clippers to a 103-88 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Wet weather is expected to soak the Southern California region during the Christmas holiday. The rain will arrive Tuesday night and last through Friday.
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez presided over a memorial service as part of National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day on Sunday.
Police say that three people attempted to rob a man, who opened fire and fatally struck one of the suspects at around 3:15 p.m. near S. La Brea Avenue.
Zach Boetto reports from Yucaipa, where despite having their Christmas tree stolen earlier this week, a church is grateful to feel the holiday spirit from their community after it was replaced without charge.
Laurie Perez reports from Sherman Oaks, where video shows the intense moments that a woman crashed into a car belonging to alleged burglary suspects as they tried to flee from her home.
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.
