Criminal defense attorney reacts to Menendez Brothers resentencing ruling
Criminal defense attorney Lou Shapiro reacts to a judge resentencing the Menendez Brothers to 50 years to life in prison, with the possibility of parole.
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Criminal defense attorney Lou Shapiro reacts to a judge resentencing the Menendez Brothers to 50 years to life in prison, with the possibility of parole.
Erik and Lyle Menendez have been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison, with the possibility of parole. The brothers have served about 35 years behind bars without the possibility of parole for the killing of their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989.
Reporter Lauren Pozen spoke to Anna Tobar Calderon who is grieving the deaths of her mom and son.
Los Angeles Fire Dept. personnel were called to Van Nuys Middle School Thursday morning.
Kristine Lazar reports from Van Nuys, where one woman is at wit's end with a homeless man who has continued to take up her front porch despite multiple calls to police.
The dumped pallets on the southbound 405 Freeway left debris across all lanes at Roscoe Boulevard. Marci Gonzalez and Chris Holmstrom report.
A lengthy Sigalert was underway in Van Nuys after a woman walking on the 405 Freeway was struck and killed by traffic.
Kara Finnstrom reports from Van Nuys, where an hours-long manhunt resulted in the arrest of the suspect wanted for shooting a CHP officer Monday evening.
Kara Finnstrom was live in Van Nuys where an hours-long search for a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a California Highway Patrol officer continued.
The shooting happened at about 7:54 p.m. in the 4500 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The Los Angeles Fire Department took the critically-wounded officer to a nearby hospital.
The suspect fled the scene before additional officers arrived. However, the Los Angeles Police Department and CHP went to an apartment complex near Reseda and Van Nuys after receiving a license plate number of the vehicle the officer pulled over during the shooting. Desmond Shaw reports.
Tena Ezzeddine reports from Van Nuys where 31-year-old Rene Hernandez was getting gas at a 76 Gas Station in the 7200 block of Woodman Avenue in Van Nuys when a man approached him and opened fire.
The man's body was found on a sidewalk along Victory Boulevard between Kester and Noble. Ross Palombo reports.
Rick Montanez reports from Van Nuys, near the East Valley Animal Shelter, where a German Shepherd mix, who was the center of a dramatic, nearly 90-minute rescue effort by LAFD after it was swept away in the current of the LA River, was taken for evaluation.
LAPD is looking for the driver of a Jeep Wrangler who may have witnessed the fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys early Sunday morning.
LAPD officers were investigating a fatal stabbing that took place in Van Nuys Saturday. One person has been arrested.
Police said that Blackstone, who worked on "The Jerry Springer Show," "Divorce Court" and "The Tony Danza Show" among others, intentionally set a fire that killed her sister and attempted to stage it as an accident.
An LAPD vehicle with two officers inside was involved in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Van Nuys and Glenoaks Boulevards on Sunday. One person was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
LAX, one of the largest and busiest airports in the nation will get $79 million, and Burbank Airport will receive close to $8 million. Van Nuys Airport is getting a comparatively smaller boost at $763,000.
With high-powered winds set to gust through the Southland over the weekend, residents all over are already feeling the impact in the form of fallen trees, dust advisories and icy temperatures.
LAPD officers investigating the death of a homeless man in Sherman Oaks believe foul play may have been involved, as the body bore signs of injuries consistent with those caused by a vehicle.
LAPD Officers were in pursuit of an alleged attempted murder suspect on Saturday evening. The driver was booked at speeds of over 110 miles per hour.
LAPD Officers are on the scene of a drive-by shooting in Van Nuys, where at least three people suffered gunshot wounds.
At least two people involved in the crash were transported to a nearby hospital, one of which was reported to be a seven-year old child. The other person appeared to be an adult woman.
A man was shot in the right arm and suffered blunt force trauma to the head during a robbery in Van Nuys.
Corona Police shot and killed a man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an apartment Thurday morning.
LA County deputies also seized $1 million in cash during the two-month operation.
A 47-year-old man is accused of intentionally starting three fires in the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Canoga Park and the Fashion District.
The deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Corona Police shot and killed a man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an apartment Thurday morning.
LA County deputies also seized $1 million in cash during the two-month operation.
Members from various unions, including the United Teachers Los Angeles, announced plans for a massive strike in April if ongoing contract negotiations with LAUSD officials do not reach a conclusion.
A 47-year-old man is accused of intentionally starting three fires in the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Canoga Park and the Fashion District.
The deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
LA County deputies also seized $1 million in cash during the two-month operation.
A 47-year-old man is accused of intentionally starting three fires in the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Canoga Park and the Fashion District.
While receiving state-of-the-art care in Northern California, the injured mountain lion cub found on a Castaic street has made a new friend, a fellow orphaned cub from the Central Coast.
San Fernando city staff removed a statue and covered a mural showing Cesar Chavez at a local park after sexual abuse allegations against the late labor activist surfaced earlier this week.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said no one was injured when the old car caught on fire.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Corona Police shot and killed a man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an apartment Thurday morning.
LA County deputies also seized $1 million in cash during the two-month operation.
Riverside County firefighters and a deputy resuscitated four cats that were trapped inside a burning apartment.
Detectives are investigating the "suspicious death" of a 23-year-old woman who died after a fight with a family member on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said that a 38-year-old man was violently assaulted in the 14000 block of Big Horn Avenue on Tuesday afternoon and that he succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a local hospital.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Luka Doncic scored 60 points, LeBron James had a triple-double on a night where he tied the NBA record for games played, and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed their season-best winning streak to eight games with a 134-126 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
Luka Doncic scored 60 points, LeBron James had a triple-double on a night where he tied the NBA record for games played, and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed their season-best winning streak to eight games with a 134-126 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Luka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Riverside County Sheriff and candidate for governor Chad Bianco is accusing the California Attorney General Rob Bonta of interfering in an investigation into the 2025 special election. Zach Boetto reports.
Senator Adam Schiff, accompanied by Representatives Laura Friedman, Lou Correa and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, gathered at Burbank City Hall film industry workers' concerns about the future of Hollywood. Joy Benedict reports.
In a large-scale rescue on Friday morning, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control said it rescued about 300 cats and dogs. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
Your neighbors could be key to helping you stretch your budget. Nicole Comstock shows us how a West LA community is using their "time bank" to share their skills and cut costs.
As the heatwave leaves Southern California, Evelyn Taft tracks the weather in store for Southern California.
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.
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.
