Meghan to graduates of her former high school: "George Floyd's life mattered"

Meghan told graduates at the Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles that she wrestled with what to tell them given the days of protests after Floyd's death.

• Jun 4, 2020

LA Pride will now be a protest against police brutality

LA Pride — initially canceled due to the coronavirus — is returning as a George Floyd protest.

• Jun 3, 2020

Police handcuff people apparently trying to protect LA store

A local reporter on the scene argued with police, telling them the people they were cuffing were not looters.

• Jun 2, 2020

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar defends protests

In a powerful op-ed in Saturday's Los Angeles Times, former NBA star and social activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes about racism and being black in America. In it, he says what the country is seeing is people pushed to the edge and he urges everyone to rush to justice rather than judgment. Abdul-Jabbar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.

• Jun 1, 2020
• 08:29

Pandemic: Life on L.A.'s Skid Row

Haunting black-and-white images capture some of the most vulnerable citizens of Los Angeles, taken by photographer Michael Christopher Brown from National Geographic

• May 31, 2020
• 31 photos

L.A. mayor declares citywide curfew

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a citywide curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. after four nights of violent protests. Garcetti said the National Guard would not be deployed. "This is not 1992," he said, referring to the Rodney King riots.

• May 30, 2020
• 00:46

George Floyd's death sparks protests

Chaos and anger have erupted across the country over the death of George Floyd, the black man who died after being pinned down by the neck by Minneapolis police officers. WCCO reporter Christiane Cordero has the latest from the scene in Minneapolis.

• May 28, 2020
• 06:16

LA retail stores to reopen with in-person shopping, mayor says

Personal service locations like hair salons will not yet be permitted to reopen, and dining in at restaurants still won't be allowed.

• May 27, 2020

Los Angeles stores can start reopening Wednesday

Retail stores in Los Angeles are able to welcome back customers for in-person shopping beginning Wednesday, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Tuesday night, as long as the shops comply with county's COVID-19 safety protocols. Watch his remarks here.

• May 26, 2020
• 04:39

California to reopen places of worship

New guidance from the California Department of Public Health calls for churches, mosques, synagogues and other religious groups to limit attendance to 25% of the building's capacity, or a maximum of 100 people, whichever is lower. CBSN Los Angeles has the details.

• May 25, 2020
• 00:44

Law enforcement keeps eye on beachgoers

Law enforcement kept an eye on beachgoers, but were not heavy-handed in enforcing guidelines or orders. Jonathan Vigliotti met up with Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva after he toured Malibu by chopper.

• May 25, 2020
• 02:11

Weapons cache seized from Los Angeles home

A massive collection of more than 1,000 weapons were seized from a Los Angeles home. Aerial images showed a large variety of weapons poured across the home's driveway in Holmby Hills.

• May 9, 2019
• 00:33

Ashton Kutcher to testify in murder trial

Ashton Kutcher is expected to testify Wednesday in the trial of an alleged serial killer called the “Hollywood Ripper.” Los Angeles prosecutors say Michael Gargiulo murdered three women including Ashley Ellerin, who was friendly with the actor. Maureen Maher reports.

• May 29, 2019
• 03:55

Ashton Kutcher testifies in "Hollywood Ripper" trial

Actor Ashton Kutcher took the stand Wednesday in the case against an accused serial killer known as the "Hollywood Ripper" more than 17 years after his friend was brutally attacked. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.

• May 29, 2019
• 01:39

UC to drop SAT and ACT requirements

The University of California will drop the SAT and ACT tests as admission requirements through 2024 and eliminate them for California residents after that, per a landmark decision by the prestigious university system. CBS Los Angeles' Juan Fernandez has the latest.

• May 21, 2020
• 01:38

Calif. officials fear more quakes are coming

There’s a state of emergency in a Southern California county shaken by the region's strongest earthquake in 20 years. The 6.4 magnitude quake in the Mojave Desert Thursday damaged homes, set off fires and injured several people. Officials fear it may trigger another powerful quake in the days ahead. The epicenter was near Ridgecrest, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 5, 2019
• 02:44

Michio Kaku on imminent California earthquake

CBS News science and futurist contributor Michio Kaku is a physics professor at the City University of New York. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the strongest earthquake to hit Southern California in 20 years and why the "big one" is imminent.

• Jul 5, 2019
• 02:50

Homelessness at an all-time high in Los Angeles

Homelessness is at an all-time high in Los Angeles, affecting nearly every neighborhood. One factor is the high cost of living. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Jul 5, 2019
• 02:29

Southern California hit with 7.1 magnitude quake

Southern California is awaiting more aftershocks after two powerful earthquakes rocked the area this week. The 7.1 magnitude quake, which hit just after 8 p.m. local time, was felt from Los Angeles all the way to Nevada and caused injuries, sparked fires and closed roadways. The quake was centered in the Mojave Desert near the town of Ridgecrest, which is still recovering from a 6.4 magnitude quake on the Fourth of July. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 04:08

CA residents on edge after 2nd major quake

Southern California is reeling from yet another earthquake this morning. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rolled through the Los Angeles area last night and could be felt throughout the state, and into Mexico and Nevada.The quake caused injuries, sparked fires, and closed roadways. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 04:07

Officials assessing damage after California earthquake

Seismologists are warning that large aftershocks could continue in Southern California for days after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the area. CBS Los Angeles reporter Joy Benedict joined CBSN with the latest.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 04:41

Another earthquake strikes Southern California

A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California on Friday night. It is the second earthquake to rattle the area in the past two days. Dr. Wendy Bohon, a geologist for the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology, joined CBSN with more.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 08:42

Calif. residents rattled by quakes sleep outside

Millions of people in Southern California are on edge and worried about their safety after two large earthquakes and more than 4,000 aftershocks. The powerful, damaging quakes rocked the small desert town of Ridgecrest, 110 miles north of Los Angeles. Some people there are so worried, they refuse to sleep indoors. The second quake, 7.1, was the strongest California has seen in 20 years. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 8, 2019
• 04:04

Is California ready for the "big one"?

Scientists are warning people in all of California to be ready when the long-dreaded "big one" strikes. The state is spending more than $16 million to install thousands of quake-detecting sensors across California. David Begnaud reports.

• Jul 8, 2019
• 02:47

USWNT parades through NYC after World Cup win

The world champion U.S. Women's Soccer team will celebrate coast to coast on Wednesday. New York City is hosting a ticker-tape parade to honor the team's World Cup win before the players fly to Los Angeles for an event tonight. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Jul 10, 2019
• 01:42

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