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Matthew Taylor Coleman, 40, was charged with two counts of foreign first-degree murder of United States nationals, according to the indictment filed Wednesday. The charges make Coleman eligible for the death penalty, but the Attorney General will decide at a later date whether to do so.
With flames engulfing the car, cell phone video showed two Good Samaritans run in and drag the driver and passenger out of the burning vehicle.
The U.S. Navy has declared the five missing crew members of an MH-60S helicopter crash deceased, officials said.
The cubs had been spotted without their mother and getting too close to humans, even allowing people in neighborhoods to feed them, according to the San Diego Humane Society.
One military member has been rescued and five are unaccounted for after an MH-60S helicopter embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) crashed into the sea while conducting routine flight operations approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego.
Six families from El Cajon were flown out, but the whereabouts of two others were unknown as of Monday.
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AJ Pollock led off the 16th with a two-run homer and the Dodgers outlasted the struggling San Diego Padres 5-3 early Thursday in by far the longest major league game since pandemic rules were implemented last year.
The crash happened just after noon in the freeway's southbound lanes at Via De La Valle. Two people on board the plane were not hurt.
Jesse Anthony Martinez, a 31-year-old member of the Navy , was arrested on suspicion of sending lewd pictures to a minor, communicating with a minor for a lewd act, and trying to meet her for sexual acts after trying to meet with someone he believed was a teenage girl at a public park.
The officer, who has not been identified for safety reasons, will not face discipline.
Wildlife care specialists at the zoo noticed the snow leopard had a cough and nasal discharge Thursday, officials said. Fecal samples from the snow leopard tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, and were confirmed by the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System.
California's high school sports governing body taken away this year's championship title from Coronado High School after members of its team were caught on video, throwing tortillas at their mostly Latino rivals.
The Coronado Unified School Board voted unanimously to fire Coach JD Laaperi at its meeting Tuesday night, but did not take action against any of the students involved.
The incident happened Saturday night, after Coronado High School beat the predominantly Latino team from Orange Glen High School 60-57 in overtime.
So far, the operation has led to at least 800 arrests and the seizure of eight tons of cocaine and more than 250 firearms.
Rescue crews had to use an A-Frame and ropes to get one of the horses back on her feet.
The Memorial Day travel crunch officially began Friday, with crowds flocking to Los Angeles International Airport and motorists hitting the roadways for holiday getaways -- many of which have been long-delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On a Southwest flight Sunday from Sacramento to San Diego, an unruly passenger attacked a flight attendant, knocking out two of her teeth and bloodying her face.
A female passenger on a Southwest flight from Sacramento to San Diego attacked a flight attendant, knocking out two of her teeth and bloodying her face.
Early this month, an alleged smuggling boat wrecked on the San Diego coast, killing three of the more than 30 people aboard.
Jack Dennis Potter, 68, has been accused of killing 54-year-old Laurie Diane Potter, whose legs were discovered inside a dumpster in Rancho San Diego in October 2003.
The homelessness crisis across the state continues to grow, but Gov. Gavin Newsom now believes he has a plan that will get thousands of people off the streets with the help of $12 billion.
The alleged captain of an overloaded boat that sank off the coast of San Diego on May 2, 2021, killing three people and 33 others being pulled from the water, is now facing federal charges
Authorities Monday suspended their search following the wreck of an overcrowded smuggling boat Sunday morning off San Diego's coastline which left at least three dead and several more injured.
The Friends of Big Bear Valley said Luna took his "leap of faith" at 9:24 a.m. Monday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom framed the agreement as a way for AI to help government workers, not replace them.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials are warning people in the area that as crews work to remove the MMA, there could be a temporary odor.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
The Friends of Big Bear Valley said Luna took his "leap of faith" at 9:24 a.m. Monday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom framed the agreement as a way for AI to help government workers, not replace them.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials are warning people in the area that as crews work to remove the MMA, there could be a temporary odor.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials are warning people in the area that as crews work to remove the MMA, there could be a temporary odor.
The Los Angeles Police Department said they received a call around 3 a.m. that a man was throwing objects from a high-rise.
Video from a security camera in the neighborhood showed a man stopping near bushes in front of the boy's home moments before a fire broke out.
It happened at around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Maryland Drive and S. La Jolla Avenue, Los Angeles Police Department officers said.
Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services officials say that the person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness.
An Orange County airport worker met a woman who raised more than $170,000 for him after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
A team of Rady Children's Hospital oncology nurses in Orange County is using their own set of personal experiences with cancer to help inspire their patients as they face the toughest battles of their lives.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
Deputies said that the shooting happened on Dec. 20, 2024 on Court Street.
The shooting happened in an unincorporated community known as North Shore at around 12:10 a.m., according to Riverside County deputies.
Deputies said that the incident appears to have been an "apparent suicide pact."
The Friends of Big Bear Valley told CBS LA that Sandy, the female eaglet, appeared to land on another tree and is near her mother, Jackie.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
Crews said that the fire was 50% contained as of Sunday morning.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Current shareholders would receive shares in both companies under the planned split, Comcast said Monday.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Freddie Freeman drew a tiebreaking, bases-loaded walk off suddenly wild Michael King in the fifth inning and Mookie Betts followed with a two-run single for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to take two of three.
Josh Lowe's first career grand slam was all the offense the Los Angeles Angels needed in a 4-1 victory over the Athletics.
Denzer Guzman hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh inning that sent the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics.
Mookie Betts' three-run homer capped a nine-run sixth inning that also included consecutive shots by Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 15-3 to even a series between the top two teams in the NL West.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Luna, one of the Big Bear eaglets of Jackie and Shadow, fledged for the first time on Monday morning. It comes one day after his sister, Sandy, fledged after accidentally falling off of the tree. CBS LA reports.
Crews are working to clear millions of pounds of rotting food in Boyle Heights after the warehouse fire was extinguished. Mark Liu reports.
Sadie Murray, "The Go-To Girlfriend," shows off the must-have gear for the 4th of July.
Queen Mary First Officer Paul Jacek joins CBS LA to discuss the big plans for the 4th of July aboard the ship in Long Beach.
Hannah Jones, Realtor.com Senior Economist, joins CBS LA to talk about why more young adults live at home than ever.
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.
