USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis"
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
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The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
The Universal Postal Union says it has started rolling out new measures that can help postal operators around the world after the U.S. eliminated the so-called "de minimis exemption."
The brother of the late NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman is suspected of driving into a South San Jose post office early Sunday morning, officials said.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp on March 27, the U.S. Postal Service announced.
The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.
A federal oversight report released last month showed that mail theft is becoming more common inside the Postal Service.
CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen tagged along at a UPS training facility with a driver amid the holiday season rush.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
The longtime TV host, who died in 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, is being remembered with a new Forever stamp by the United States Postal Service.
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the U.S. Postal Service's Inglewood office will be installing a new piece of equipment to help sort packages faster.
Just as the holiday season starts, the U.S. Postal Service is trying to avoid all the late deliveries and other disruptions that occurred during the height of the pandemic.
Kristine Lazar reports from Monterey Park, where one resident has complained that he no longer gets mail because the mail carrier says his dog -- a 7 pound chihuahua named Sasha -- is a threat to his safety.
Americans are paying more to mail letters and packages even as delivery standards slide, one expert says.
Two United States Postal Service employees pleaded guilty Monday to federal criminal charges of defrauding the California Employment Development Department, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Police say a bomb squad was sent to a postal facility in South Los Angeles Wednesday on a report of a bomb threat.
A protest is scheduled in front of the Santa Monica Post Office on Wilshire Boulevard and 12th Street Saturday as part of a nationwide day of demonstration.
The U.S. Postal Service says it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted, according to reports Friday.
President Trump said he opposes congressional Democrats' demands to boost funding for the U.S. Postal Service because the money would be used to facilitate mail-in voting for November's elections.
With consumers doing more of their holiday shopping online and sending more packages than ever, the center — which sorts the mail for most of Los Angeles County — is expecting to process and deliver one million packages per day, every day, next week.
Police were called to the scene following reports of a man armed with a semi-automatic handgun robbing 3950 Laurel Canyon Blvd. at approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced the arrest of Antoine Jones for allegedly shooting and killing Meah Bordenave-Jenkins while she was at a Fourth of July party in Compton.
The blaze was originally reported by LAFD as 1 acre of brush burning uphill toward Palmer Drive, with homes threatened.
Thursday morning's street flooding is reminiscent of the 2014 Westwood water main break, which sent an estimated 20 million gallons of water toward UCLA.
In a post on Instagram, Jenner wrote: "Today we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ."
The water main break caused severe damage to the surrounding neighborhoods, including flooding parking garages where dozens of cars were left submerged and trapped.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced the arrest of Antoine Jones for allegedly shooting and killing Meah Bordenave-Jenkins while she was at a Fourth of July party in Compton.
The blaze was originally reported by LAFD as 1 acre of brush burning uphill toward Palmer Drive, with homes threatened.
Thursday morning's street flooding is reminiscent of the 2014 Westwood water main break, which sent an estimated 20 million gallons of water toward UCLA.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced the arrest of Antoine Jones for allegedly shooting and killing Meah Bordenave-Jenkins while she was at a Fourth of July party in Compton.
The blaze was originally reported by LAFD as 1 acre of brush burning uphill toward Palmer Drive, with homes threatened.
Thursday morning's street flooding is reminiscent of the 2014 Westwood water main break, which sent an estimated 20 million gallons of water toward UCLA.
In a post on Instagram, Jenner wrote: "Today we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ."
Huntington Beach police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal DUI crash that killed a 53-year-old woman in April after her car veered into the marshlands on the side of Pacific Coast Highway.
The lawsuit alleged that between August 2020 and April 2025, S&K Towing Inc illegally sold or disposed of nearly 150 vehicles, many of which were registered to Camp Pendleton addresses.
The rider and three passengers of the vehicle were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, police said.
After an outcry from immigrant rights groups and residents, Costa Mesa city leaders will reconsider their use of Flock automatic license plate readers.
A man who was allegedly armed with an axe and multiple knives was arrested following an hours-long barricade inside a Fullerton business on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Some Chino residents are voicing their concerns about a proposed 400-megawatt battery storage facility that is set to go before the city's planning commission on Wednesday night.
After nearly 45 years, Riverside County investigators have identified the Jane Doe whose remains were discovered in 1981 as the victim of a Los Angeles County murder.
Nearly 50 years after he was killed in a crash in Riverside County, authorities have finally identified the 18-year-old victim with the help of advances in forensic technology.
Friends and family are praying for the safe return of a 63-year-old Long Beach woman who is still missing after going on a dirt bike ride in San Bernardino County last week.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
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.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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.
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.
The inaugural roster for LOVB Los Angeles includes several Olympic medalists from the U.S. volleyball team.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
After years of trying to bring the film industry back to Hollywood, it seemed that the recently passed tax incentive program was working for California. Now, more than 40 state lawmakers are warning that a provision buried in the new state budget could undo their progress.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Mike Rogers and Joy Benedict provide a look into LADWP's aging infrastructure and the repairs happening on the West Hollywood water main break.
Shops around West Hollywood were forced to close their doors today after a water main ruptured and flooded streets. Michele Gile reports.
Jasmine Viel speaks to residents whose homes were damaged by the water and mud flowing from the broken water main in West Hollywood.
After a massive underground water main burst in West Hollywood, flooding streets and causing sinkholes, damaging vehicles, buildings, and roadways, Los Angeles city and utility leaders say they don't know exactly why it ruptured but acknowledge "the infrastructure is extremely old." Jeff Nguyen and Luzdelia Caballero report.
A portion of the 85 million pounds of rotting food waste from the burned Boyle Heights warehouse is being transported to a Corona landfill that has faced more than a dozen regulatory violations in the past two years. Zach Boetto and Mike Rogers report.
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.
