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A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
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."
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
No. 18 USC has opened the season with an 87-48 rout of New Mexico State.
Senior guard Donovan Dent had 21 points and nine assists in his UCLA debut to lead the No. 12 Bruins to an 80-74 victory over Eastern Washington in a season opener Monday night.
Damon Bankston ran for 154 yards and a touchdown and caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to help New Mexico rout UCLA 35-10 on Friday night for its first victory over a Big Ten opponent.
Anthony Colandrea passed for 203 yards and three touchdowns as UNLV held off a UCLA rally to win 30-23 on Saturday night for the Rebels' first victory over a Big Ten Conference opponent in 22 years.
Devon Dampier led Utah to a 43-10 victory over UCLA in the teams' season opener at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie "Rust."
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus days before her husband, actor Gene Hackman, died of heart disease, New Mexico officials said.
Authorities in New Mexico continue to investigate the cause of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, but they say it does not appear to be carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday in their home outside Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and their dog were found dead in their home outside Santa Fe, authorities say.
Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New Mexico beat Southern California 83-73 in the third-place game at the Acrisure Classic.
Jordan Ross scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting to help Saint Mary's beat Southern California 71-36 at the Acrisure Classic.
Eric Dailey Jr. and Lazar Stefanovic scored 13 points each and UCLA defeated Boston University 71-40.
Donovan Dent had 17 points and eight assists, Nelly Junior Joseph added 16 points and 12 rebounds for his 45th career double-double, and New Mexico beat No. 22 UCLA 72-64 in the Las Vegas Hoopfest.
Tyler Bilodeau scored 18 points in his UCLA debut after transferring from Oregon State, and the 22nd-ranked Bruins routed Rider 85-50 in their season opener.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
During a one-on-one interview with CBS LA, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said that he was "shocked" and "embarrassed" by a video that showed one of his department's SWAT deputies scrolling on a dating app in the midst of a standoff with an armed suspect.
The Redlands Unified School District voted on Tuesday to keep the King James Version of the Bible in high school libraries during a school board meeting after it was challenged under a new district policy that allows the removal of books deemed inappropriate for students.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Police say that the victim was found in the front yard of his home suffering from multiple stab wounds and lacerations.
Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the game 2:58 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3.
During a one-on-one interview with CBS LA, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said that he was "shocked" and "embarrassed" by a video that showed one of his department's SWAT deputies scrolling on a dating app in the midst of a standoff with an armed suspect.
The Redlands Unified School District voted on Tuesday to keep the King James Version of the Bible in high school libraries during a school board meeting after it was challenged under a new district policy that allows the removal of books deemed inappropriate for students.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Police say that the victim was found in the front yard of his home suffering from multiple stab wounds and lacerations.
Nearly two dozen apartment units were torched when a complex caught fire in Murrieta on Monday afternoon, according to firefighters.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Eric Swalwell is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in July 2018.
Police said that the suspect is possibly armed and dangerous.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Simi Valley on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
At least two people were injured when a Porsche drove off the side of a road in the Santa Monica Mountains on Tuesday afternoon.
A former Costa Mesa police officer pleaded guilty to using law enforcement cameras and databases to track his wife and mistress.
The car, which the Vietnam War veteran purchased the day he returned to the U.S. in 1969, was recovered 17 years after it was stolen from an Orange County body shop.
Mission Viejo Animal Services investigators are asking for the public's help to find the man who drove up in a red four-door vehicle and left the four-pound pup alone, outside at the center around 4:30 a.m. last Friday.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
During a one-on-one interview with CBS LA, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said that he was "shocked" and "embarrassed" by a video that showed one of his department's SWAT deputies scrolling on a dating app in the midst of a standoff with an armed suspect.
The Redlands Unified School District voted on Tuesday to keep the King James Version of the Bible in high school libraries during a school board meeting after it was challenged under a new district policy that allows the removal of books deemed inappropriate for students.
Police say that the victim was found in the front yard of his home suffering from multiple stab wounds and lacerations.
Nearly two dozen apartment units were torched when a complex caught fire in Murrieta on Monday afternoon, according to firefighters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
A Los Angeles Unified School District strike has been avoided and schools are open Tuesday after the district and the Service Employees International Union reached an agreement.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
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.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the game 2:58 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3.
Dennis Bouanga has converted a late penalty kick to help LAFC draw 1-1 with defending champion Cruz Azul and advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and rookie Nolan McLean dueled through seven innings before the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the New York Mets 2-1.
Hunter Haight got his first career goal and rookie Jesper Wallstedt auditioned for action in the playoffs with 35 saves as the Minnesota Wild finished their regular season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
The Redlands Unified School District voted on Tuesday to keep the King James Version of the Bible in school libraries during a school board meeting. Lesley Marin reports.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters. Hunter Sowards reports.
A former Costa Mesa police officer pleaded guilty to using law enforcement tools, including FLOCK license plate readers, to track his wife, mistress and romantic rivals.
Nicole Comstock reports from West Hollywood, where some residents are voicing their concerns after a pair of apparently random shootings that have happened over the last week, with no arrests made in either incident.
Tommy Hawkins was an LA sports institution that amassed a large collection of sports film. Now his widow Layla is looking to restore the films & preserve history.
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.
