What one California candidate for governor says about how he'd try to repeal controversial laws
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
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Investigation finds extensive list of alleged firefighting equipment issues in Port of Los Angeles
Nearly a year after CBS Los Angeles exposed equipment problems that plagued Los Angeles firefighters during the Palisades Fire fight, another major concern has allegedly been found at the Port of Los Angeles.
The candidates for California governor on transgender athletes in school sports | Side-by-side comparison
The leading candidates for California governor weigh in on the state's transgender student sports law: whether to keep it, overturn it, or let voters decide
Man charged in violent Santa Monica attack avoids jail time through diversion program
Last month, the California Court of Appeals granted the DA's petition to vacate Judge Kim's order for diversion, saying no evidence suggested that Taylor would not pose an unreasonable risk of danger to public safety if granted diversion.
The candidates for California governor on immigration | Side-by-side comparison
The leading candidates for governor share their views on complex and often misunderstood aspects of California's sanctuary state law and healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
AI scams fuel rise in fake online car sales. How California is trying to protect consumers.
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases we make, and more people are turning to online marketplaces for deals on used cars. But thanks to artificial intelligence, you're more likely than ever to get scammed.
Criminals keep finding new ways to steal checks. Here's how to avoid being the next victim
"Check washing" and "check cooking" are two new ways criminals can steal tens of thousands of dollars out of your account.
LAUSD tries to quash lawsuit alleging the district defrauded taxpayers
A lawsuit filed against the LAUSD and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho claims they defrauded taxpayers out of millions of dollars in funding.
New report highlights emotional toll of identity theft on consumers
The Identity Theft Resource Center conducted its annual report on the consumer impact of identity crime, focusing on the rate of victims who contemplated suicide.
Robocalls are the top U.S. consumer complaint. How California and tech companies are fighting back.
How many spam calls have you gotten so far today? Unwanted robocalls are Americans' number one consumer complaint, and CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts is asking: What's being done to stop them?
How to find help in California if a city-maintained tree falls, damages property
After a Burbank woman battled the city in court for months when a tree fell on her car in 2024, CBS California Investigates takes a look at what steps people can take to make sure their property is protected.
Copper wire theft is leaving LA in the dark. How a new law could fix the problem
As surging copper wire thefts are leaving many Los Angeles communities in the dark, a new statewide metal theft law set to kick in next year is aimed at recyclers who buy the stolen metal.
Los Alamitos leading Southern California in traffic ticket revenue
Across Southern California, hundreds of officers have written millions of tickets totaling about $2.4 billion. While police officers say it's just about safety, some suspect it's really about racing up revenue.
What happens when you skip jury duty? CBS News California investigates
It turns out not much happens when you skip jury duty in California. CBS News California investigates how that's impacting people's right to a fair trial.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning new Glock sales in California
Glocks are among the most popular handguns sold in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that bans Californians from buying new Glock guns in the state.
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Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
Trump's EPA is revoking the "endangerment finding." Here's what to know.
The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer by regulated by the federal government.
Judge blocks Pentagon from downgrading Sen. Mark Kelly's military rank, pay
A judge banned the Trump administration from taking adverse action against Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers urged military members to "refuse illegal orders."
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's anti-trust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
Senate votes on DHS funding, but deal on ICE reforms appears unlikely
A deal to reform the administration's immigration enforcement operation has remained elusive, making another partial government shutdown likely.
Savannah Guthrie shares video clips of missing mom when she was younger
Savannah Guthrie shared two video clips and a family photo of her mother Nancy Guthrie as the search for the 84-year-old continued.
Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
Rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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New LAFD Chief Jaime Moore discusses emergency alerts for cargo ship fire at Port of LA
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Help with auto loans | Living Paycheck to Paycheck
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Decoding discount retailer price codes for even better deals
Andrea Woroch, consumer savings expert, shares how to read discount store price codes.
A look at what's driving the increase in candy prices ahead of Halloween
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MLB Ballpark app ticket thefts and tips for protection
How thieves are cracking the MLB Ballpark app to steal tickets and resell them. Security expert recommends a using a unique username and password for the app to prevent theft.
Navigating vehicle auto body repair charges with a new app
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Travel insurance is advised, as one woman’s story of becoming ill while traveling out of the country left her family paying for medical expenses out of pocket.
Woman's vanity license plate draws traffic tickets from across the country for unusual reasons
A Southern California woman has received 15 traffic tickets since May, even in places she hasn't visited. The culprit? Her personalized license plate. Kristine Lazar examines how a nationwide retailer's novelty plate has led to this unique situation.