Mater Dei football players claims teammate sexually assaulted him; police investigating
Laurie Perez reports from Santa Ana where new allegations of sexual assault in Mater Dei's football program have emerged in a police report from last fall.
Santa Ana
Help coming for Santa Ana businesses hurt by streetcar construction
Dozens of businesses have lost revenue after the construction of the new streetcar line closed parts of the historic Fourth Street and taken up valuable parking spaces.
Teen killed, cousin wounded in Santa Ana shooting
One of the victims was on the Century High School baseball team and had just finished a game.
Convicted killer Ike Souzer arrested at Anaheim park Sunday morning
Orange County area law enforcement officers arrested Ike Souzer Sunday morning, after he escaped from a Santa Ana halfway house Wednesday, cutting off his ankle monitor before fleeing. Laurie Perez was on the scene where she spoke with several witnesses who saw the arrest go down.
New OC streetcar line frustrates Santa Ana businesses
Businesses and employees frustrated with the ongoing construction of a new streetcar line in Santa Ana took to the Orange County Transportation Authority meeting to voice their complaints. Michelle Gile reports
Elderly woman hits 12-year-old boy riding his bicycle
The confrontation between Jeffrey Vandervort and his 79-year-old neighbor, identified by police as Sarah Garcia, was captured on the boy's new GoPro which was strapped to his chest.
Santa Ana City Councilman confronts officers for blasting loud music
"You wouldn't do that in an affluent neighborhood, so why would you do it in mine?"
Federal money directed at COVID testing for uninsured running out
Michele Gile reports from Latino Health Access in Santa Ana will continue free COVID-19 testing despite the fact that the federal program funding tests for those who can't afford them is running out.
Santa Ana High School Placed On Lockdown For Hours Due To Bomb Threat
Santa Ana High School was placed on locked down for hours Thursday due to a bomb threat.
Sheriff: Orange County Church Volunteer Arrested In 1990s Sexual Assault Of Minor Could Have More Victims
Terry Lyn Myers, 65, was arrested on March 2 in connection with the sexual assault of a minor in the 1990s, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. He is being held at Orange County Jail on $1 million bail.
Barricaded Robbery Suspect Prompts Lockdown Of 2 Santa Ana Elementary Schools
Two elementary schools in Santa Ana were temporarily on lockdown Tuesday morning due to a possibly armed robbery suspect barricaded inside a vehicle nearby.
Hitchhiker Struck By Vehicle, Killed On SR 241 Sunday
A woman hitchhiking along SR 241 was struck by a vehicle and killed Sunday.
Orange County Leaders Hold Special Hearing On Fentanyl Overdoses And Deaths
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for kids 17-years-old and under in Orange County.
3 Orange County Children Died Of Omicron In Past 2 Months
The Omicron surge was the most devastating for children's hospitals across the country in the past two years of the pandemic, according to Orange County deputy health officer Dr. Matthew Zahn.
Warehouse Manager Wanted In Theft Of $1 Million Worth Of COVID-19 Tests
Carlitos Peralta, 33, was the manager of one of the seven warehouses owned nationwide by Covid Clinic, 3401 W. MacArthur Blvd. The warehouses are where COVID tests are stored before they are shipped to clinics, pop-up testing sites, schools, and hotels.
Mourners Brave Cold, Rain To Pay Their Respects To Fallen Huntington Beach Police Officer Nicholas Vella
Nicholas Vella, 44, was killed Saturday night when the Huntington Beach Police Department helicopter he was in crashed into the ocean off Newport Beach.
Former OC Prosecutor Alleges DA Todd Spitzer Raised Race As Issue In Death Penalty Case
Spitzer blasted the former employee, saying he's disgusted by the mischaracterization of the discussion.
Vehicle Crashes Into Two-Story Apartment Building In Santa Ana
Authorities were working to investigate the cause of a crash where a vehicle appeared to back into a two-story apartment building in Santa Ana.
39-Year-Old Man Shot To Death In Santa Ana
Cesar Fierros Gonzalez suffered a gunshot wound to the upper part of his body. The Santa Ana resident was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Homicide Investigation Underway In Santa Ana Following Fatal Shooting
A man was fatally shot in Santa Ana early Saturday morning, prompting a homicide investigation from Santa Ana Police Department.
California Highway Patrol In Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle Suspect
A stolen vehicle suspect led authorities on a wild pursuit throughout Orange County Thursday, sometimes driving speeds over 100 miles per hour.
Gardena Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Outside Santa Ana's West End Kitchen & Pub
Officers called to the scene at about 10:40 p.m. found 18-year-old Zion Gonzalez of Moreno Valley suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper torso, police said.
Couples Flock To Old County Courthouse In Santa Ana For 2/2/22 Wedding Day
Love was in the air at the old County Courthouse in Santa Ana on Tuesday as couples got married on 2/2/22.
Man, 27, Fatally Wounded In Santa Ana Homicide
A 27-year-old man was fatally wounded Saturday in Santa Ana, authorities said.
Winds Cause Problems Throughout Southland
Manager Aleen Feris typically has more than 30 vendors at her farmers' market but with the wind wreaking havoc she had to scale back.
CBS News Los Angeles — Watch Live 24/7
Latest News
Predominantly Black magnet school fears losing campus to independent charter school
LAUSD has proposed moving Wright Middle School STEAM Magnet to a shared space with Westchester High School so that an independent charter school called Wish can take over the entire campus.
Police chase possibly stolen vehicle, one arrested after driver ditches SUV
It is not known at this time if the person detained was the driver of the stolen vehicle.
USC holds annual gala, giving inner-city students scholarships
The University of Southern California held its annual gala Tuesday to celebrate the hard work of 87 deserving inner-city students. They will receive college scholarships after participating in a USC mentoring program.
Pandemic unemployment fraud ring ran by woman serving life in prison
A woman imprisoned for life after helping murder her mother allegedly led a group of 13 people to defraud California out of at least $2 million.
Doctor accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in Tujunga
An osteopathic doctor with a practice in Montrose was charged Tuesday with allegedly giving out fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to his patients as well as injecting some of them with blood plasma he received from donors.
Exclusive: Security video shows suspected shoplifter hit 61-year-old store owner
The owners of G&J Market for the last 11 years say most of their customers are regulars and that they did not recognize the man involved in this attack.
Brush fire erupts near I-5 Freeway in Sylmar
The fire is about one acre and no structures are threatened.
Community honors Dr. John Cheng, man who helped stop Laguna Woods gunman
The memorial for Dr. John Cheng, the man who died after rushing a gunman in Laguna Woods, continues to grow outside of the South Coast Medical Group in Aliso Viejo where he practiced.
Riverside residents launching neighborhood watch after series of home invasion robberies
There have been four home invasion robberies since April 10, including one in which a family was duct taped and locked in their bathroom and another where a male victim was shot multiple times.
Settlement allowing $320 million sale of Angel Stadium put on hold amid FBI corruption probe of Mayor Harry Sidhu
The request to pause the settlement comes just a few weeks after the Bonta's office announced the agreement with Anaheim, resolving the dispute over affordable housing in the stadium deal.
Brush fire breaks out near Griffith Observatory
The fire broke out just before 3 p.m. in the 2600 block of North Nottingham Avenue.
Former president, CEO of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce faces federal charge of lying to a mortgage lender
Todd Ament, who faces a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison if convicted as charged, is expected to appear in federal court Tuesday.
Latest News
More Latest News
Predominantly Black magnet school fears losing campus to independent charter school
LAUSD has proposed moving Wright Middle School STEAM Magnet to a shared space with Westchester High School so that an independent charter school called Wish can take over the entire campus.
Police chase possibly stolen vehicle, one arrested after driver ditches SUV
It is not known at this time if the person detained was the driver of the stolen vehicle.
USC holds annual gala, giving inner-city students scholarships
The University of Southern California held its annual gala Tuesday to celebrate the hard work of 87 deserving inner-city students. They will receive college scholarships after participating in a USC mentoring program.
Pandemic unemployment fraud ring ran by woman serving life in prison
A woman imprisoned for life after helping murder her mother allegedly led a group of 13 people to defraud California out of at least $2 million.
Doctor accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in Tujunga
An osteopathic doctor with a practice in Montrose was charged Tuesday with allegedly giving out fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to his patients as well as injecting some of them with blood plasma he received from donors.
CBS2/KCAL9 Investigations
More CBS2/KCAL9 Investigations
Senate report alleges Mayor Garcetti likely knew about allegations against advisor
The investigation concluded it was "more probable than not" that the aide, Rick Jacobs, "sexually harassed multiple individuals and made racist comments towards others."
Sun Valley funeral home charged for leaving human remains to rot
The remains of 11 different individuals are said to have been found in various stages of decay at the funeral home - which is now closed.
Tenants evicted from unsafe housing
Renters in Downtown Los Angeles were evicted after the city said that their building was unsafe.
Video Allegedly Shows VA Police Officer Using Baton To Beat Suspect 32 Times
A video depicting an officer with the Veterans Affairs Police Department swinging his baton at a suspect on the ground more than two dozen times has raised questions about possible police brutality.
CBS2 Investigates: Thieves Strip Nearly 40 Catalytic Converters From City Vehicles In North Hollywood
It's not the first time a city auto yard has been hit either. Last March, 68 vehicles were targeted at a city-owned facility in Lincoln Heights.
Los Angeles News
More Los Angeles News
Predominantly Black magnet school fears losing campus to independent charter school
LAUSD has proposed moving Wright Middle School STEAM Magnet to a shared space with Westchester High School so that an independent charter school called Wish can take over the entire campus.
Police chase possibly stolen vehicle, one arrested after driver ditches SUV
It is not known at this time if the person detained was the driver of the stolen vehicle.
USC holds annual gala, giving inner-city students scholarships
The University of Southern California held its annual gala Tuesday to celebrate the hard work of 87 deserving inner-city students. They will receive college scholarships after participating in a USC mentoring program.
Doctor accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in Tujunga
An osteopathic doctor with a practice in Montrose was charged Tuesday with allegedly giving out fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to his patients as well as injecting some of them with blood plasma he received from donors.
Exclusive: Security video shows suspected shoplifter hit 61-year-old store owner
The owners of G&J Market for the last 11 years say most of their customers are regulars and that they did not recognize the man involved in this attack.
Orange County News
More Orange County News
Community honors Dr. John Cheng, man who helped stop Laguna Woods gunman
The memorial for Dr. John Cheng, the man who died after rushing a gunman in Laguna Woods, continues to grow outside of the South Coast Medical Group in Aliso Viejo where he practiced.
Settlement allowing $320 million sale of Angel Stadium put on hold amid FBI corruption probe of Mayor Harry Sidhu
The request to pause the settlement comes just a few weeks after the Bonta's office announced the agreement with Anaheim, resolving the dispute over affordable housing in the stadium deal.
Former president, CEO of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce faces federal charge of lying to a mortgage lender
Todd Ament, who faces a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison if convicted as charged, is expected to appear in federal court Tuesday.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
Additional evacuations lifted as firefighters report 90% containment of Coastal Fire
After more than 900 homes were evacuated due to last week's wildfire, just 30 homes located on Corona Pointe remain under mandatory evacuation.
Inland Empire News
More Inland Empire News
Pandemic unemployment fraud ring ran by woman serving life in prison
A woman imprisoned for life after helping murder her mother allegedly led a group of 13 people to defraud California out of at least $2 million.
Riverside residents launching neighborhood watch after series of home invasion robberies
There have been four home invasion robberies since April 10, including one in which a family was duct taped and locked in their bathroom and another where a male victim was shot multiple times.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
Cost of apartment rentals across the Southland spiking
While Orange County has seen the highest spikes in rent this year, the cost of apartment rentals in LA County and the Inland Empire have also increased significantly.
Coyote Fire in Banning spreads to 75 acres, 0% contained
CAL FIRe/Riverside County Fire Department crews were engaged with the blaze which had grown from 20 acres to 75 acres in less than an hour's time.
National News
More National News
Uber to roll out party buses, robot deliveries and vacation bookings
As demand for rides increases, Uber plans on rolling out an array of new features for customers.
It's about to get more expensive to take out federal student loans
Interest rates will be 4.99% for undergraduate loans, 6.54% for graduate loans and 7.54% for PLUS loans for the 2022-2023 year.
Pentagon officials testify at first public UFO hearing in more than 50 years
Pentagon officials are testifying about the Defense Department's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Johnny Depp's attorney presses Amber Heard on photos, donation
Heard's attorney finished her direct questioning of the actor Monday, as trial resumed after a one-week break.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
Politics
More Politics
It's about to get more expensive to take out federal student loans
Interest rates will be 4.99% for undergraduate loans, 6.54% for graduate loans and 7.54% for PLUS loans for the 2022-2023 year.
Pentagon officials testify at first public UFO hearing in more than 50 years
Pentagon officials are testifying about the Defense Department's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
New York governor says Buffalo shooting was "white supremacy terrorism"
"This individual is not going to see the light of day again," Hochul said of the suspected gunman in Saturday's attack.
Battle for new 27th Congressional District is tight race between two familiar opponents
The new district will include some parts of the San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita.
McConnell and GOP senators visit Zelenskyy in Ukraine
The senators travelled to Ukraine days before the Senate is expected to pass a $40 billion package of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Consumer News
More Consumer News
39.2 million expected to travel during this coming Memorial Day weekend
Both the skies and the roads will be crowded this Memorial Day weekend.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
Not again: Gas prices at Beverly Grove station well over $7
A Mobile station at La Cienega and Beverly boulevards, near the Beverly Center, advertised $7.29 for a gallon of regular gas, another 10 centers for Special grade gas, and $7.49 for Super + gas.
Mega Mistake: Announcer mistakenly calls Mega Ball a "6" instead of a "9" in Tuesday night's drawing
The Mega Millions lottery paid out thousands in prize money to players with losing numbers after host John Crow accidentally called the Mega Ball a "6" instead of a "9."
Labor negotiations begin between port workers, Pacific Maritime Association amid historic supply chain disruptions
The ILWU's current bargaining agreement expires on July 1.
Health
More Health
Doctor accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in Tujunga
An osteopathic doctor with a practice in Montrose was charged Tuesday with allegedly giving out fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to his patients as well as injecting some of them with blood plasma he received from donors.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
Bacterial toxin that sickened Coachella shuttle bus drivers identified
The specific food item that caused the sickness is still not known because the sampled food items were mixed.
Local mothers struggle to feed babies amidst a baby formula shortage
Some moms are going to extreme measures and paying top dollar to find the formula their baby depends on.
Business News
More Business News
39.2 million expected to travel during this coming Memorial Day weekend
Both the skies and the roads will be crowded this Memorial Day weekend.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
Not again: Gas prices at Beverly Grove station well over $7
A Mobile station at La Cienega and Beverly boulevards, near the Beverly Center, advertised $7.29 for a gallon of regular gas, another 10 centers for Special grade gas, and $7.49 for Super + gas.
Mega Mistake: Announcer mistakenly calls Mega Ball a "6" instead of a "9" in Tuesday night's drawing
The Mega Millions lottery paid out thousands in prize money to players with losing numbers after host John Crow accidentally called the Mega Ball a "6" instead of a "9."
Local mothers struggle to feed babies amidst a baby formula shortage
Some moms are going to extreme measures and paying top dollar to find the formula their baby depends on.
Sports
More Sports
Dodgers will play first doubleheader at Dodger Stadium since 1999
The last time there was a doubleheader at Dodger Stadium, Napster had just been released and SpongeBob was a brand new character.
Dodgers top Bumgarner, D-Backs, 5-4
The Boys in Blue scored three runs off of familiar foe Madison Bumgarner, saddling him with the loss - his seventh straight at the hands of the Dodgers.
Syndergaard allows six first inning runs as Rangers top Halos, 7-4
Despite jumping to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first, Angels starter Noah Syndergaard was unable to retire five of the first six batters he faced.
Woman files for protective order against former-Laker Rajon Rondo
A Louisville woman has filed for an emergency protective order against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo and alleges the former Kentucky star brandished a gun and threatened her life.
Tiger Woods says he's "gotten a lot stronger," since playing in Masters
With the second major set to begin this week, all signs are pointing towards Tiger Woods playing in the 2022 PGA Championship.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Johnny Depp's attorney presses Amber Heard on photos, donation
Heard's attorney finished her direct questioning of the actor Monday, as trial resumed after a one-week break.
Fred Ward, acclaimed film and television actor, has died at 79
Ward's cause of death was not released.
Pacoima Post Office renamed for hometown hero and rock legend Ritchie Valens
The post office's dedication to Ritchie Valens takes place on what would have been Valens' 81st birthday.
Weezer, 311 kick off three-day Beachlife Festival tonight in Redondo Beach
The Smashing Pumpkins is Saturday's headliner, while the Steve Miller Band caps the festival off on Sunday.
Andy Dick arrested at Orange County campground in sexual assault investigation
The comedian and actor was arrested Wednesday morning at O'Neill Regional Park, 30892 Trabuco Canyon Road.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
Driver abandons pursuit vehicle underneath bridge, police detain one
Officers have detained one person after pursuing a possibly stolen vehicle. Police are determining if this was the driver of the stolen vehicle.
Predominantly Black magnet school may lose their campus to independent charter
Kristine Lazar reports on a Westchester middle school that is at the center of a brewing controversy involving a charter school, the Los Angeles Unified School District and one of the largest Black student populations in the district.
Police detain one person after pursuit of a stolen vehicle
Officer's with LAPD are in pursuit of a driver in a white Chevy SUV in the Burbank area who is suspected of stealing a vehicle.
Fire crews remain on scene after containing Griffith Park brushfire
Nicole Comstock reports from Griffith Park where crews with LAFD were able to contain an approximately six-acre brush fire near the observatory. One person has been detained in connection to the blaze.
USC holds annual gala, giving inner-city students scholarships
The University of Southern California held its annual gala Tuesday to celebrate the hard work of 87 deserving inner-city students. They will receive college scholarships after participating in a USC mentoring program.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
The "super flower blood moon" as seen across the world
Millions of people across the Americas, Europe and Africa on Sunday were able to see the reddish glow of a rare and spectacular show in the sky: a lunar eclipse known as a "super flower blood moon."
Met Gala 2022: The hottest red carpet arrivals
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
DIO Implant Open at Wilshire Country Club
Action shots from the DIO Implant Open held at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles, another leg in the LPGA Tour where some of the world's top female golfers faced off.
64th Annual Grammys
John Batiste, Olivia Rodrigo, and Silk Sonic wowed the 64th annual Grammy Awards, while also taking away some of the night's biggest prizes.
Shots from The Chevron Championship 2022
The Chevron Championship opened play Thursday in Rancho Mirage at The Mission Hills Country Club, with the world's top women golfers facing off in one of the LPGA's biggest events.
