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A man barricaded himself in a home Friday for nearly ten hours while firing shots outside, prompting the evacuation of nearby Los Coyotes Middle School in La Mirada, before killing himself.
A man accused of raping and killing a 67-year-old Hemet neighbor in 1980 must stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Friday.
Two men were killed Wednesday in an apparent gang-related shooting in Boyle Heights.
Attorneys for Sirhan Sirhan are seeking to overturn his conviction for the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in Los Angeles by arguing that evidence at his trial was faked, according to court papers obtained Monday.
A man convicted of murdering a retired Marine sergeant during a botched robbery was sentenced to death on Monday.
There were many missed opportunities to prevent the murder of a 15-year-old gay student at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard.
A murder suspect was shot and killed Wednesday night during a SWAT standoff in South Los Angeles.
A 27-year-old Garden Grove woman accused of leaving her 2-month-old son to suffocate in a pile of clothes following an hours-long drinking binge was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for involuntary manslaughter.
A plea deal has been reached for an Oxnard teenager accused of killing a gay classmate.
CBS2 and KCAL9 have obtained a copy of Natalie Wood's original autopsy report.
So exactly what happened the night Natalie Wood died? CBS2 and KCAL9 reporter Randy Paige went to Catalina to get resident's opinions about Wood's mysterious death nearly thirty years ago. Accident or murder?
A man who co-owned a gold trading company was sentenced to death Thursday for masterminding his estranged wife's murder in a Century City parking garage in 2008.
Two people were shot, one fatally, in a drive-by attack in South Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon.
A 96-year-old man accused of killing his 81-year-old wife pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a murder charge.
The man accused of kidnapping and killing 17-year-old Norma Lopez pleaded not guilty in her murder Wednesday.
Police are questioning a 96-year-old man Saturday for allegedly killing his 81-year-old wife.
A man accused of poisoning his wife to death with nicotine 17 years ago will face a trial in Orange County.
Authorities have filed charges against two suspects in the murder of a pregnant woman that occurred more than a decade ago in Hawthorne.
A Marine is being held as a suspect in the apparent murder at Camp Pendleton of a 19-year-old Marine from Canoga Park, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service said Monday.
A former bank robber made his first appearance in court Monday since the killing a San Fernando Valley couple last summer.
The family of a hair stylist killed in a shooting rampage at a Seal Beach salon has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged gunman, Scott Dekraai.
Convicted serial killer Chester Turner, who is on death row for murdering 10 women in Los Angeles County, has been ordered to stand trial once again.
Newly-released court documents reportedly detail that the man accused of shooting and killing eight people in a Seal Beach beauty salon had argued with his ex-wife that morning over custody of their child.
Authorities are releasing new information in the murder investigation of 27-year-old US Airways flight attendant Nick Aaronson.
Fullerton police say that the motorcyclist collided with a Cybertruck while riding through the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Gilbert Street at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
Detectives did not provide circumstances surrounding the man's death as their investigation began.
Longtime Dodgers fan favorite and two-time World Series champion Chris Taylor announced his retirement after 12 big league seasons on Friday.
Two people were injured and nine people were displaced when a fire ripped through a Sherman Oaks apartment building on Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A man was hospitalized after being wounded during an alleged shootout with police in Covina on Friday morning.
Southern California officials have expanded an evacuation zone in several Orange County cities over a toxic chemical tank that they say is "actively in crisis."
Fullerton police say that the motorcyclist collided with a Cybertruck while riding through the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Gilbert Street at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
Detectives did not provide circumstances surrounding the man's death as their investigation began.
Longtime Dodgers fan favorite and two-time World Series champion Chris Taylor announced his retirement after 12 big league seasons on Friday.
Two people were injured and nine people were displaced when a fire ripped through a Sherman Oaks apartment building on Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Detectives did not provide circumstances surrounding the man's death as their investigation began.
Two people were injured and nine people were displaced when a fire ripped through a Sherman Oaks apartment building on Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A man was hospitalized after being wounded during an alleged shootout with police in Covina on Friday morning.
For the second time in less than 24 hours, families in Garden Grove and nearby neighborhoods were forced to pack up and leave with their pets, essential paperwork, and medication, with no answers to when they can return home.
"What feels so special to me about this star is that it's an accumulation of devotion," Miley Cyrus said at Friday's ceremony.
Fullerton police say that the motorcyclist collided with a Cybertruck while riding through the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Gilbert Street at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for supplying fentanyl to two people who died from overdoses more than three years ago.
Shannon Wadsworth, the victim's granddaughter, is speaking out, pleading for Gov. Gavin Newsom to block the release of James Dennis Lynch.
Southern California officials have expanded evacuations in several Orange County cities due to concerns over a leaking toxic chemical tank that they say is "actively in crisis."
Police say that a man allegedly shot and killed a woman believed to be his girlfriend during a dispute early Wednesday morning.
The 33-year-old Jurupa Valley man was arrested for flying a drone over the burn zone and "interfering with emergency responders," according to Riverside County officials.
A Riverside County charter school teacher was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting one of her students in 2017 and 2018, according to authorities.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested four men accused of running a Colombian burglary ring in Southern California.
Cal Fire has reported that at least five people have been injured during the fire, including four civilians and one firefighter.
An alleged arsonist was arrested after setting fire to Banning City Hall and the Banning Police Station on Tuesday, according to police.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
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.
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.
Longtime Dodgers fan favorite and two-time World Series champion Chris Taylor announced his retirement after 12 big league seasons on Friday.
Zach Neto homered twice, Wade Meckler and Oswald Peraza also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels pulled away to beat the Texas Rangers 9-6 on Friday night.
William Contreras hit a three-run homer and Logan Henderson combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1.
Los Angeles' Max Muncy left the Dodgers' game with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night after a pitch hit him around his right wrist in the eighth inning.
The Los Angeles Angels optioned struggling left fielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A Salt Lake and placed third baseman Yoán Moncada on the 10-day injured list because of right knee inflammation.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
A chemical leak at a Garden Grove aerospace facility is being called a ticking time bomb by officials. CBS LA's Alys Martinez reports.
A man was hospitalized after being wounded during an alleged shootout with police in Covina on Friday morning.
After igniting early in the week and burning thousands of acres, firefighters are finally gaining the upper hand on the Sandy and Bain Fires burning in Southern California.
In this episode of Look At This!, Desmond Shaw takes us to the Port of Los Angeles to see the USS Essex, which is in town for Fleet Week.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged state residents to avoid Chevron stations over the Memorial Day weekend, stating that they are intentionally deceiving the public amidst soaring gas prices across the U.S. Tom Wait 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.
