Man Gets 6 Years In Trafficking, Prostitution Case
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to more than six years in state prison after pleading guilty to human trafficking and prostitution charges involving 16- and 17-year-old girls.
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A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to more than six years in state prison after pleading guilty to human trafficking and prostitution charges involving 16- and 17-year-old girls.
The U.S. Department of Transportation gave its approval Friday for work to begin on the second leg of California's proposed $68 billion high-speed rail line, endorsing the state's environmental review for the section running between Fresno and Bakersfield.
Thirty-four weeks pregnant, Southland resident Alysia Montano ran the 800 meters Thursday in the U.S. Track and Field Championships.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is on his first official visit to the Capitol and is making his case for revitalizing California's most populous city.
California's population grew nearly 1 percent in 2013 to exceed 38.3 million, with the highest growth rate in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to a new report.
Los Angeles, which kept water restrictions from the last drought, plans to have four people patrolling its city.
Forty-three high school students and three adult chaperones were on a bus traveling from Los Angeles for a tour of Humboldt University when the bus was struck by a FedEx tractor trailer on April 10.
State senators in Sacramento are receiving a refresher in ethics as part of the fallout from a series of legal cases involving two Southland lawmakers this year.
The leader of the state Senate is seeking an independent review of how parole officers tracked a sex offender charged with four Southern California slayings.
Saying the state's budget surplus should be used to pay down debt, Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday called a special session of the Legislature to make changes to a rainy-day fund measure on the November ballot.
A federal grand jury in Sacramento has indicted a California man on a single charge of attempting to provide support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Gov. Jerry Brown reported Monday that he has raised nearly $20 million for his re-election campaign, far outpacing the two leading Republican candidates competing for the right to challenge him.
Democratic Rep. John Garamendi and Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa held a news conference near the location of the proposed reservoir to announce their bill.
About 56,000 Californians have a concealed-weapons permit in a state of 38 million residents.
The race is on to succeed Zev Yaroslavsky, one of the big names on the County Board of Supervisors, pitting a current member of the Kennedy clan against a former TV sitcom star-turned-lawmaker.
Southern California experienced scattered showers early Thursday.
Federal officials have pledged another $14 million to help California through its worst drought in recorded history.
Isaiah Thomas scored 24 points and Rudy Gay had 23 for the Kings, who have lost five straight and seven of eight.
Demetrious Johnson had a little something to show anybody who still doubts the UFC's small guys can produce big knockouts.
A Southland Assemblyman is calling for an investigation into the LAUSD's purchase of iPads for all students.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Friday that will establish California's first rules detailing how oil drillers use a technique known as fracking.
Cities and counties across California will receive nearly $20 million in federal grants to help hire more than 100 new law enforcement officers, officials said Tuesday.
The bill would bring construction standards for clinics that perform abortions into line with all other primary care clinics.
The deal relies on the state persuading three federal judges to give California time to let rehabilitation programs work.
Two children missing out of Elko, Nevada, were found safe early Saturday in Sacramento.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Along with the recent opening of LA Metro's three new D Line stations comes a new collection of public art for all to see.
While Gene Evin Atkins, 36, was acquitted of first-degree murder, jurors deadlocked on a second-degree murder charge and convicted him on 40 other charges, including attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm on a peace officer, attempted carjacking, and mayhem.
According to the LAPD, the pursuit began at about 1:47 p.m. in South LA.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Along with the recent opening of LA Metro's three new D Line stations comes a new collection of public art for all to see.
While Gene Evin Atkins, 36, was acquitted of first-degree murder, jurors deadlocked on a second-degree murder charge and convicted him on 40 other charges, including attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm on a peace officer, attempted carjacking, and mayhem.
Along with the recent opening of LA Metro's three new D Line stations comes a new collection of public art for all to see.
While Gene Evin Atkins, 36, was acquitted of first-degree murder, jurors deadlocked on a second-degree murder charge and convicted him on 40 other charges, including attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm on a peace officer, attempted carjacking, and mayhem.
A powerful storm from the South Pacific generated a south-southwest swell that has reached Southern California's coast, with conditions building on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday.
Crime scene investigators were still out at the scene Tuesday morning at Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard following a 9 p.m. shooting that caused the driver of a Dodge to crash into a beauty salon.
According to the USGS interactive map, the earthquake could be felt in cities as far as Corona, Pomona, Beaumont, Crestline and Murrieta.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
One person was taken into custody for the stabbing, which deputies said may be gang-related.
Garden Grove residents urged their city council to close the GKN Aerospace facility at the center of a chemical leak in late May.
GKN Aerospace officials have announced a series of community support initiatives intended to help the thousands of Orange County residents who were forced to evacuate their homes when the Garden Grove-based facility became the center of a chemical crisis in late May.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
Banning police are investigating an assault that left a man in critical condition after he was allegedly attacked by a person with a baseball bat on Sunday afternoon.
An 18-year-old man was killed in an off-roading crash near Menifee over the weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
Deputies say that eight teens were inside a speeding Dodge Charger when the driver lost control, causing the car to roll onto its side. One of the occupants was ejected, and all of the teens were taken to nearby hospitals, where a 17-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries.
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
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.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
Jose Altuve scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a popout to shallow center field, and Houston Astros left fielder Brice Matthews threw out Mike Trout at home plate in the bottom half to preserve a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero went 5 for 5 with six RBIs, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-5 victory over the Dodgers.
Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women's Open for her second consecutive major victory.
The Los Angeles Angels have placed pitcher Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Along with the recent opening of Los Angeles Metro's three new D Line stations comes a new collection of public art for all to see. Alys Martinez reports.
Shira Boehler, cancer survivor and author, talks about her battle with lung cancer and the importance of detection testing.
A union representing more than 2,000 food and hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium reached a tentative agreement with the stadium's operator that includes raises for workers just ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Three women with alopecia founded the nonprofit Beauty Beyond Barriers as a place where people living with autoimmune conditions and visible differences could feel safe and uplifted.
Hollywood on the Coast is a one-night food & wine festival with 16 top chefs, taking place on June 13 at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
