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The head of the Assembly Transportation Committee wants to know why Caltrans has cut the number of electricians needed to make repairs to the vital freeway lights and cameras. David Goldstein reports.
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents? A new study found that California is in the top 10. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us where California excels in making its residents happy, and where it falls short.
KCAL News investigative reporter David Goldstein finds serious safety problems on Los Angeles freeways.
One bus, one driver, one young man, and one deadly moment - all of it leading to months of questions for one mother about the circumstances surrounding her son's death. Now a new view from video never seen before - and new questions. Ross Palombo reports.
The COVID crisis shut down the entire country including California, hitting downtowns nationwide including Los Angeles. Now new data is giving us a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far we've come in L.A.'s "downtown rebound."
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
There are new questions about the accuracy of this year's Los Angeles homeless count. It was just completed last month, but some volunteers are telling KCAL News about problems trying to report the numbers.
In a KCAL News investigation: What is owed, what employers are accused of doing, and how the state itself may have broken the law by letting this go on for far too long. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the shocking data and details.
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
In 2021, the California Department of Social Services paid roughly $92,000 in fraud claims. By that time in 2022, they had already paid almost $3.8 million.
Officials said the number of homeless in L.A. County was up just over 4% this year compared with double digits previously. The numbers seem to defy what we see on the streets — and even some unhoused are laughing at the results.
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. In the two months since the investigation, have they gotten the message?
The charges stem from a "heated dispute" between a newly promoted LASD narcotics lieutenant and a woman at the famed Matsuhisa Restaurant in Beverly Hills.
CBS reported on the home back in November of last year, at which point publicly-funded cleanup crews cleared more than 20,000 pounds of trash from the yard. Now, more than a year later, and with no noticeable change in sight, LA County has taken matters into their own hands.
A deal was reached in the Senate ahead of the vote, a source familiar with the deal told CBS News, with at least eight Democrats prepared to vote in favor of advancing a funding measure Sunday night.
A carjacking suspect who stole a truck hauling portable toilets was arrested on Sunday afternoon following a hit-and-run crash on the Pacific Coast Highway In Malibu.
The crash left a 71-year-old man from La Verne dead on Friday afternoon.
The shooting left a 17-year-old boy dead in Jurupa Valley on Wednesday.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
A carjacking suspect who stole a truck hauling portable toilets was arrested on Sunday afternoon following a hit-and-run crash on the Pacific Coast Highway In Malibu.
LA County Public Health said it will red-tag kratom products at stores after several overdoses have been linked to the compound.
A Vietnam War veteran shot and killed a naked trespasser after he attacked two residents, including the veteran.
Police detained two people who allegedly stabbed a pair of students outside Burbank High School.
USC officials said the man poses as a building manager and tells residents he's there to fix a water leak.
The crash left a 71-year-old man from La Verne dead on Friday afternoon.
Mission Viejo animal control used a drone to reunite a lost dog with its owner.
Orange County was given a two-week extension to find beds for two mentally ill inmates accused of violent crimes.
An animal veterinary hospital in Orange County claims that a contractor who had previously laid the cement for a parking lot at their new facility returned to tear up the work over a payment dispute on Tuesday.
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer said 12 mentally ill men facing criminal charges could be released if county staff cannot find a facility to house them.
The shooting left a 17-year-old boy dead in Jurupa Valley on Wednesday.
After more than a year of investigation, Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigators have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that left a man dead near Perris last year.
A 70-year-old man was killed and a woman was hospitalized after a man armed with a screwdriver broke into their Murrieta home, attacked them and then ran from the area on Wednesday morning.
Deputies say that the 78-year-old suspect fired multiple shots into the home of his estranged spouse at around 7 a.m. on Monday morning.
Riverside police arrested a registered sex offender from Arizona for allegedly trafficking a minor for prostitution.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes, setting a Rams franchise record for the most in a three-game span.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
The bodies of Dr. Henry Han, his wife Jennie, and their 5-year-old daughter Emily were found in the garage of their Santa Barbara, California, home, wrapped in plastic and duct tape. The prosecutor says they were shot while they slept.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
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.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
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.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 20 of his career-high 26 points in the first half to lead seven USC players in double figures and start the Trojans off and running to a 114-83 victory over Manhattan.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes, setting a Rams franchise record for the most in a three-game span.
Kevin Fiala broke a tie with 8:08 left with his 500th NHL point to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday to open a six-game trip.
Jazzy Davidson scored 21 points and connected on the game-winning layup with 8.2 seconds left as No. 18 Southern Cal took down No. 9 North Carolina State 69-68 on Sunday in the third-annual Ally-Tip Off.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Zach Boetto reports from Riverside National Cemetery, where the graves of veterans are typically adorned with American flags on Veterans' Day. This year, with cemetery employees being furloughed due to the government shutdown, the annual event was canceled. He speaks with a group of volunteers who stepped up to honor the veterans with their own flag placement.
Race for the Rescues, the cherished LA tradition bringing animal lovers together to run, walk and save animal lives at the Rose Bowl, is celebrating year 20 next weekend. Lisa Young and Cupcake the rescue dog join CBS LA to talk about the event.
The Dodgers Blue Hiking Crew isn't done celebrating the World Series title for LA. The group is taking a hike through Griffith Park on Sunday in honor of the back-to-back champs. Alys Martinez reports.
Sunday is expected to be warm in Southern California, but don't expect that to last. Alex Biston reports.
Los Angeles County is cracking down on kratom and 7-OH products after a series of overdose deaths. Lauren Pozen reports.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.