Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
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President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
President Trump says any attacks on Tesla facilities will be considered "domestic terrorism" following the wave of protests and violence.
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
Trump officials remain on course to hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on March 4, with a wave of other levies ready to roll.
Model and actress Hunter Schafer said her new passport lists her gender as male despite selecting female while filling out paperwork.
Affected organizations said the move would prevent them from offering critical legal services to migrant children who crossed the U.S. southern border without their parents or legal guardians.
The White House said in a legal filing that Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't an employee of its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Epidemic Intelligence Service officers — a group known as the CDC's "disease detectives" — feared the impact of job cuts.
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.
One Republican — Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky — joined Democrats in voting against Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as director of national intelligence.
President Trump also says he'll announce "reciprocal tariffs" on Tuesday or Wednesday.
A federal judge Friday prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of USAID on administrative leave for now.
Proposed 25% U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico could lead to a sharp increase in vehicle prices, auto industry executives and analysts say.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
President Trump is pausing tariffs targeting imports from Mexico and Canada for a month after the two countries agreed to beef up border security.
"It's bad. I've been with the agency for over 33 years and I've never seen anything like this," said Marie Owens-Powell, president of the union that represents more than 8,500 EPA employees.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.
The spending freeze on federal assistance could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants.
A federal judge in Seattle granted a request for a temporary restraining order sought by four states to block Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing.
Police are in pursuit of a speeding pickup truck near West Covina.
Dozens of bird eggs and chicks have been rescued from a single wind-damaged eucalyptus tree that was dangerously close to collapse in a California park.
Altadena residents are protesting the use of the Altadena Golf Course as a debris recycling site as cleanup continues in the Eaton Fire burn zone.
Two officers can be seen as they take the teen down inside of Galleria at Tyler Mall on Sunday before placing him into handcuffs.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing.
Police are in pursuit of a speeding pickup truck near West Covina.
Dozens of bird eggs and chicks have been rescued from a single wind-damaged eucalyptus tree that was dangerously close to collapse in a California park.
Altadena residents are protesting the use of the Altadena Golf Course as a debris recycling site as cleanup continues in the Eaton Fire burn zone.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing.
Police are in pursuit of a speeding pickup truck near West Covina.
Altadena residents are protesting the use of the Altadena Golf Course as a debris recycling site as cleanup continues in the Eaton Fire burn zone.
A luxury RV company is trying to evict a group of squatters who took over a storage lot of campers worth at least $40,000.
The shooting happened at around 2:20 a.m. at a mobile home park in the 7700 block of Atlantic Avenue, according to LASD deputies.
Police found the suspects' stolen car on the ground floor of the parking garage.
At least 20 birds taken to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center have died after being poisoned by the domoic acid algae.
A pursuit suspect in Huntington Beach tried to lose police by jumping into the water and swimming away.
Police said they responded to a 911 call at the hotel around 9:15 a.m., made by Saritha Ramaraju, stating that she murdered her son, Yatin Ramaraju.
Police arrived at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport and located a woman who had ingested an unknown substance, and then allegedly stabbed her son multiple times.
Two officers can be seen as they take the teen down inside of Galleria at Tyler Mall on Sunday before placing him into handcuffs.
William Thomas Trader, 55, and Merriam Dogillo, 46, were both arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a child that was ongoing for several years, police said.
The shooting happened at around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue, according to deputies.
Deputies say that the man intervened when his 17-year-old brother was being assaulted on Sunday.
The collision happened on March 15 at around 9 p.m. on N. Perris Boulevard, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
CBS News Investigative Reporter Julie Watts takes a deep dive into the secrets inside California's FAIR Plan, which is typically intended for people who can't get coverage elsewhere. Now, after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires in January, those people are expected to foot the bill.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Chaz Lanier made four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points as No. 2 seed Tennessee advanced to a program-record third straight Sweet 16, beating seventh-seeded UCLA 67-58 in the NCAA Tournament.
.JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and top-seeded Southern California led all the way in routing 16th-seeded UNC Greensboro 71-25 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Top-seeded UCLA kicked off its quest for its first Final Four appearance in the women's NCAA Tournament with an 84-46 victory over 16th-seeded Southern in the first round.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning Tuesday following reports of people impersonating Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents along with other scams targeting immigrants.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor in the first quarter of top-seeded USC's game against Mississippi State in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Franz Wagner had 32 points and eight assists, Paolo Banchero added 30 points and seven rebounds and the Orlando Magic sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their third straight loss, 118-106.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for what prosecutors had called a "vigilante shooting spree" targeting a man suspected of molesting Velasquez's relative.
JuJu Watkins went down with a gruesome-looking knee injury five minutes into the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and eight assists, Aaron Wiggins scored 19 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to six games by holding on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-101.
Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing. Kristine Lazar reports.
At times the suspect could be seen hurtling down surface streets at up to 50 miles per hour.
Police arrested a teen with a fake gun at a Riverside mall.
A luxury RV company is trying to evict a group of squatters who took over a storage lot of campers worth at least $40,000. Laurie Perez reports.
Lauren Pozen reports from Altadena where she again speaks with protesters who are calling for the reconsideration of use of the local golf course as a site for Eaton Fire debris transfer.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
