
West Coast dockworkers, ports reach tentative labor deal
The two sides had been negotiating since May of 2022.
Watch CBS News
The two sides had been negotiating since May of 2022.
Kara Finnstrom was live at the Port of Los Angeles, where President Joe Biden continued the week's Summit of the Americas event by speaking on inflation and supply chain issues still facing the nation.
After missing the previous two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles Fleet Week celebrations are set to get underway starting Friday and continuing through Memorial Day Weekend. CBS LA's Tina Patel was live at the Port of Los Angeles where she spoke with several military members about what the event means to them.
CBS LA's Tina Patel was live in San Pedro as preparations continue for L.A. Fleet Week, the multi-day celebration set to take place over Memorial Day Weekend in celebration of the United States' Sea Services. For the first time, the event will also concur with New York's Fleet Week celebration.
Going back to September, dozens of cargo ships have been anchored offshore from the ports of L.A. and Long Beach, leading to a supply chain crisis nationwide.
The L.A. County Department of Public Health has issued a beach closure notice due to the release of approximately 6 to 7 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Dominguez Channel.
The Container Dwell Fee at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has again been delayed by another week, the fifth occurrence of the delay as ports report a 41% decline in lingering cargo.
Nobody was hurt but the derailment caused about $700,000 in damages. The train also spilled fuel that required a hazardous-materials cleanup.
Linda Moran and her twin sister, Brenda Wilson, say their annual Children's Christmas Store, which serves some 2,000 children in need, is woefully under-supplied this year and in need of donations.
Dozens of cargo ships have been anchored offshore from the ports of L.A. and Long Beach for months, leading to a supply chain crisis nationwide. The logjam is due partly to the shortage of warehouse workers and truck drivers to pick up goods.
The Port of LA has noted an increase of cargo, despite the backlog that has been plaguing the nation over recent months.
Abbott on Wednesday invited companies to redirect their cargo ships that are waiting to get into the backlogged ports off California and send them to the Lone Star state's ports.
The Port of Los Angeles announced Wednesday it expects more than 200 cruises to depart from its waterfront in 2022, the most since 2008.
The new fines are designed to get the logjammed supply chain moving again.
LA City Attorney Mike Feuer has called for the National Guard to assist in the port backlog dilemma, as many ships have now been waiting on anchor for an average of 13 days.
Shipping companies that don't get their empty containers out of the Port of Los Angeles quickly will now face larger fines.
In another effort to ease congestion, the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach have announced that they will begin fining companies for slow container movement.
The container fell over and crushed a black 2008 Honda Accord parked on the side of the street. There was no one in the sedan when it was crushed.
Many of the shipping containers that spent weeks onboard ships waiting to be unloaded are now being dumped in nearby neighborhoods once they're emptied.
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are responsible for nearly half of all imports into the U.S.
Small and mid-size retailers are being hit hardest by the cargo ship bottleneck.
Cargo ships continue to arrive off the coast of Southern California, and the shipping bottleneck may be why product prices are going up, even though shelves remain empty.
Few are more frustrated about the backlog at the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach, than truck drivers in the chaos. They say that a trucker shortage is not the problem, instead the port needs to speed up their wait times and have more dock help ready to off load.
A record 60 cargo ships are waiting off the coast of Southern California, waiting to unload its cargo at the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in the nation. Another 20 ships are due to arrive in just days, according to port officials.
Shoppers may want to consider setting aside more money for holiday shopping this year, and definitely should plan ahead for extra long ship times.
The driver entered the southbound freeway heading northbound at the Sunset Boulevard off-ramp around 2 a.m.
To mark the search engine's 25th birthday, Google also released top search data "of all time" across various categories.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
USC has hired former North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to be the Trojans' assistant head coach for defense/linebackers coach, the school announced Sunday.
"This despicable act of hate against a member of our community will not be tolerated," said Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
"This despicable act of hate against a member of our community will not be tolerated," said Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook.
The driver entered the southbound freeway heading northbound at the Sunset Boulevard off-ramp around 2 a.m.
USC has hired former North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to be the Trojans' assistant head coach for defense/linebackers coach, the school announced Sunday.
Former President Donald Trump was expected to be his defense team's final witness.
The driver entered the southbound freeway heading northbound at the Sunset Boulevard off-ramp around 2 a.m.
USC has hired former North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to be the Trojans' assistant head coach for defense/linebackers coach, the school announced Sunday.
"This despicable act of hate against a member of our community will not be tolerated," said Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook.
An investigation continued Sunday into a fatal hit-and-run crash in Long Beach.
An investigation continued Sunday into the circumstances leading up to an officer-involved shooting in Hacienda Heights.
Wildlife experts are left with more questions than answers after dozens of sick and dead birds were found in Dana Point this week.
A serial burglar has been arrested after she was found hiding inside of her neighbor's closet at an apartment complex in Irvine last week.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Orange County Monday night.
NASA's new SWOT satellite is helping scientists determine how fast sea levels are rising and what areas they will experience the most effects.
Hidden Air Tags helped investigators track down a plant thief accused of stealing $8,000 worth of items.
Peter Ibarra Gurrola, was arrested after he allegedly fired multiple shots at a house in Yucaipa where investigators say his ex-girlfriend was visiting.
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Indio late Thursday evening and police are seeking public help in located the suspect.
Riverside police shot and killed a man after he allegedly brandished a firearm during a vehicle check early Wednesday morning.
Planned Parenthood filed a formal complaint against the city of Fontana for allegedly blocking abortion access, which recently became a right protected by the California Constitution.
An armed suspect died of an allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with deputies in Wildomar on Sunday.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
A stabbing at an LAUSD school that went unreported for hours has raised concerns about student's safety.
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
KCAL News senior reporter Ross Palombo shows how race, ethnicity and wealth affect the quality of schools in California.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
Rising numbers of Democrats say Biden is supporting Israel too much.
Nashville police identified two of the victims killed as a mother and her two-year-old son, while her other child survived.
The recurrence comes about two years after she was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Former President Donald Trump was expected to be his defense team's final witness.
Rising numbers of Democrats say Biden is supporting Israel too much.
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Read Hunter Biden's indictment in California on federal tax charges here.
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
A new online bank is catering to seniors and advertising an advance on monthly Social Security payments, without any extra fees or charges. Kristine Lazar takes a look.
A federal rule taking effect Jan. 1 was intended to stop abuses by pharmacy benefit managers, but some pharmacists say it's making things worse.
Three different dog food brands have been recalled in recent week because of bacteria that can sicken pets and humans who handle the food.
The social media company has hidden the dangers of its platforms from the public with profit in mind, dozens of attorneys general allege.
On Saturday Gov. Newsom announced the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-SF) which advances steps toward securing universal health coverage in California.
Union coalition that led three-day walkout says employees may strike again unless health care giant addresses their concerns.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
Seidler, who grew up around the game as a third-generation member of the O'Malley family that used to own the Dodgers, died on Tuesday, the Padres announced. He was 63.
Board members from Hollywood's actors union have voted to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months.
Utah has become the latest state to sue TikTok, alleging the social media company is "baiting" children into addictive and unhealthy habits.
The numbers have been drawn for an estimated $1.55 billion Powerball jackpot that ranks as the world's fourth-largest lottery prize.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored 13 seconds into overtime and Ilya Sorokin stopped 34 shots as the New York Islanders ended the Los Angeles Kings' record 11-game season-opening road winning streak with a 3-2 victory.
Anthony Davis had 41 points, 20 rebounds and 6 assists as the Lakers took home the NBA's first ever In-Season Tournament.
Tyler Burton scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Villanova beat UCLA 65-56 to snap a three-game losing streak.
After giving up two goals in quick succession, LAFC was unable to recover, falling to the Columbus Crew 2-1 in the MLS Cup.
Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday that he is staying in Southern California, signing a 10-year deal with the Boys in Blue.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
Terrence Howard Friday filed a lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency LLC, alleging the talent agency fraudulently convinced him to take less money for his "Empire" role.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Firefighters responded to a house fire in South Gate at the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue Monday morning.
KCAL News reporter Rick Montanez has the latest on a hate crime investigation in Beverly Hills after a 75-old-man was beaten with a belt during an attempted robbery.
Warm and dry day ahead! It will be partly to mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 70s. Northeast winds expected across the mountains and valleys of Los Angeles County and across the Santa Lucia Range this morning.
Authorities were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle on the 110 Freeway Sunday night.
Fast food workers will get higher wages and more sick days each year.
Here are the roads closed for the Hollywood Christmas Parade
Although damage was minimal, some residents woke up Monday to flooded streets, fallen trees and other issues
Tropical Storm Hilary, which started the weekend as a Category 4 hurricane, has quickly moved up the coast of Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flooding and strong winds to the area. Here's a look at some photos from the notable weather event.
Thousands descended on Huntington Beach to watch their favorite surfers compete in the Wallex US Of Surfing, July 29 - Aug 6. Check out some photos from the first couple of days of the competition
Shots from the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship at the Wilshire Country Club in Palos Verdes.