BearCat slams into stolen big rig and brings kidnapping pursuit to an end in Orange County
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
Watch CBS News
Hunter Sowards has spent nearly a decade reporting in California. She moved from her home state of Texas to San Diego, where she worked as an evening news anchor at KUSI-TV. She joined the CBS family in the summer of 2023, working as an anchor and reporter at KOVR-TV in Sacramento. When the wildfires hit in January of 2025, she traveled from Northern California to help CBS LA and joined the team soon after.
Hunter's passion for community-driven journalism has earned her numerous awards, including multiple first-place honors from the San Diego Press Club, four Emmy nominations, and being named the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll for "Best Local News Anchor" and "Best Television Personality."
In her free time, Hunter is all about family. Despite being 1,700 miles away from home, she never misses a chance to FaceTime or take a quick trip to East Texas. She's also an avid reader and eater -- ALWAYS looking for a good book or food recommendation.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
Last weekend, a homeless man allegedly stabbed a 68-year-old man to death shortly before another homeless man stole an ambulance while paramedics tended to the victim.
Eaton Fire victims must agree not to sue or pursue legal action if they take the money from SoCal Edison.
A Los Angeles County business owner is demanding help from local leaders as she's been subject to multiple burglaries in recent months, leaving her at risk of closing down for good.
Aerial footage of the home showed a duffel bag filled with what looked to be rifles sitting outside of one of the home's shattered windows as police investigated the incident.
Five LA County deputies are being hailed as heroes after rushing into a burning apartment complex in Rancho Palos Verdes earlier this week.
Despite losing their store during the January wildfires, a family of jewelers is helping other victims restore priceless heirlooms.
Video shows the intense moments the altercation takes place in front of dozens of players and their supporters at a tournament being held on Rosemead Park Fields over the weekend.
Residents packed into the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association to deliver concerns straight to LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
Crews shared concerns about the tree's health after a branch snapped off a week before the deadly incident.
Some residents fed up with dangerous driving around Stoner Park took matters into their own hands, painting a series of crosswalks around the popular park to try and slow people down in the heavily populated area.
Officials say that 27 pallets of highly-flammable hand sanitizers are also being stored in the warehouse, something that county leaders say is a "recipe for disaster."
Federal budget cuts from President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill are leaving some service organizations in limbo.