Opening Statements To Begin Monday In Stephanie Lazarus Trial
Opening statements begin Monday in the murder trial of a former LLos Angeles Police detective who is accused of killing her ex-boyfriend's wife.
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Opening statements begin Monday in the murder trial of a former LLos Angeles Police detective who is accused of killing her ex-boyfriend's wife.
Charges were dropped today against a man who was awaiting trial for the fatal stabbings of his mother and brother in Yorba Linda, with prosecutors saying new evidence in the slayings points instead to a former Marine who is already charged with the killings of four homeless men in Orange County.
The man, who allegedly preyed on homeless men -- killing four of them in stabbing frenzies in Orange County, may have killed a mother and son, police confirmed Thursday.
Virgil Tyrone Tate, the naked man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her mother and wounding a male roommate inside a Carson-area condominium they all shared, made his first court appearance Wednesday.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the murder trial of a Los Angeles Police detective who is accused of killing her ex-boyfriend's wife.
A 29-year-old Garden Grove man convicted of bludgeoning to death a married father of two who had invited him to his Fullerton apartment for sex was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Authorities say a fugitive wanted for a 2010 killing in Palmdale is back in the United States following her capture in Belize.
A former California Highway Patrol officer was convicted Monday of first-degree murder for shooting her husband, collapsing in the courtroom when the verdict was read.
The search for the suspect who murdered and dismembered a Hollywood man continues Monday.
A deputy district attorney in Barstow was arrested for threatening to murder her boss.
An Inland Empire deputy district attorney was arrested last week after she allegedly made threats to kill her boss.
The Los Angeles County Coroner has identified the murder victim whose head, hands and feet were discovered in Bronson Canyon Park earlier this week.
Investigators are posting a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman who killed a local rapper known as M-Bone.
After exhausting all leads in a 2011 murder case, police announced a $50,000 reward Thursday for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who gunned down a woman in South Los Angeles.
A 10-year-old San Diego-area boy has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of his best friend.
Jury selection began Wednesday in the trial of a Lake Elsinore man who allegedly killed his wife because she wanted to leave him.
Two people were in police custody in connection with a mass killing at a Long Beach homeless encampment in 2008.
Police searched today for whoever gunned down a 24-year-old woman as she walked on a street in South Los Angeles.
Two suspects were behind bars Wednesday, accused in the murder of 17-year-old Francisco "Pancho" Rodriguez. LAPD officials would not disclose the nature of the relationship between the suspects and the victim, but information uncovered by KCAL9 and CBS2 confirms a clear connection.
Authorities announced in a news conference Tuesday the arrest of two suspects involved in the murder of a 17-year-old El Camino Real High School soccer player.
A man was shot in Lynwood Sunday evening, and he is not expected to survive, a sheriff's deputy said.
Police in California's Central Valley say two adults and two children are dead after an apparent murder-suicide, and a fifth person is hospitalized in critical condition.
A red-haired female -- who may have lured an El Camino Real High School soccer player to his death -- was being called a person of interest Saturday.
Police Saturday announced that they have arrested a suspect in the murder of four homeless men in Orange County.
Orange County authorities are continuing to set up checkpoints in the hunt for a serial killer targeting homeless men.
Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable President Earl Ofari Hutchinson said "violence" and "shooting" were his top concerns with immigration enforcement agencies.
Paul Rubenstein of LAHSA said that the volunteer force is necessary and plays a crucial role in helping determine critical solutions to LA's ongoing homeless crisis.
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, and they are in critical but stable condition.
For fans who want the next best thing to watching the game live in Seattle, the $10 SoFi Stadium watch party tickets go on sale Monday, Jan. 19.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable President Earl Ofari Hutchinson said "violence" and "shooting" were his top concerns with immigration enforcement agencies.
Paul Rubenstein of LAHSA said that the volunteer force is necessary and plays a crucial role in helping determine critical solutions to LA's ongoing homeless crisis.
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, and they are in critical but stable condition.
For fans who want the next best thing to watching the game live in Seattle, the $10 SoFi Stadium watch party tickets go on sale Monday, Jan. 19.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Paul Rubenstein of LAHSA said that the volunteer force is necessary and plays a crucial role in helping determine critical solutions to LA's ongoing homeless crisis.
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, and they are in critical but stable condition.
For fans who want the next best thing to watching the game live in Seattle, the $10 SoFi Stadium watch party tickets go on sale Monday, Jan. 19.
CBS LA's very own Pat Harvey, Jim Hill and Sheba Turk were a part of this year's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.
The blaze was reported just after 3 p. m. at a one-story home in the 1300 block of Kenmore Avenue, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Huntington Beach city officials on Sunday issued a warning to the public due to increased stingray activity along the shoreline in recent days.
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
An Orange County man has been posting social media videos of car crashes in front of his house to hopefully spur safety changes at his Huntington Beach intersection.
After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain.
A Santa Ana community scrambled to ensure their 101-year-old neighbor wasn't left behind when a fire broke out in her condo.
San Bernardino County homicide investigators are searching for the gunman who allegedly shot and killed a 14-year-old boy in Victorville last week.
Ranchers in Chino Hills are voicing their frustrations over the potential dangers facing an animal sanctuary after a viral social media video led to a sudden explosion in popularity for the hiking trail nearby.
A person was found dead in Riverside County late Saturday after they went searching for a group of hikers who they believed were in trouble, according to authorities.
Nearly 25 years after a 32-year-old woman's car was found abandoned and she was found dead in Hesperia, authorities have made an arrest for her murder.
Police have arrested a third person in connection with the murder of a Tennessee man who was affiliated with the Inland Empire religious group "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies."
Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
To mark Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, "Sunday Morning" talks with some of those who were engaged from the very beginning of the civil rights movement, from sit-ins and marches to the Supreme Court.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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.
Luka Doncic had 25 points and seven assists, LeBron James added 24 points and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to form with a 110-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
Gabriela Jaquez scored 22 points, and No. 3 UCLA pulled away in a dominant third quarter to beat 12th-ranked Maryland 99-67 on Sunday.
Shaedon Sharpe had 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 132-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without top scorer Luka Doncic.
Mikael Granlund scored at 4:02 of overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to sweep a two-game weekend set in the Freeway Faceoff rivalry.
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.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The MLK Day Parade, hosted by the Los Angeles Sentinel and Bakewell Media, celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Activists in Los Angeles on Monday called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to avoid using violence when performing enforcement operations. CBS LA reports.
Joshua Rothkopf, LA Times Film Editor, discusses the making of “The 101 best Los Angeles movies, ranked.”
Author Eric Lichtblau says “American Reich” takes a look at the resurgence of hatred and white supremacy in Southern California’s Orange County.
About 1,000 more volunteers are needed for the 2026 Los Angeles Homeless Count on Jan. 20-22.
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.
