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The case underscores Washington's intensified targeting of Mexican cartels and marks an expansion in the way U.S. counterterrorism policy is applied.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
After 38 years in prison, new DNA evidence exonerated and freed Maurice Hastings in 2022 and led to the identification of a different suspect. Hastings was declared factually innocent by a California superior court in 2023.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the Trump administration during his guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night.
No suspect was identified as of Wednesday morning.
The Phoenix noted that Schmidt was not present as the Loyola Ramblers basketball team played in the NIT semifinals back in April.
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
Orange City Council members gathered on Tuesday night to address much-needed security measures around the city's historic fountain, which has also doubled as the spot of dozens of crashes in recent years.
It happened at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 31st Street on Aug. 15 at around 2 a.m., according to a news release from the Long Beach Police Department.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested last week for allegedly sexually assaulting children at religious gatherings over several years, according to authorities.
A recent uptick in coyote sightings in Playa del Rey has drawn mixed reactions from residents in recent weeks.
After nearly a week off air, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the stage for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday evening, which drew droves of fans to the El Capitan Theatre as they hoped to watch one of the most-anticipated episodes in the show's history.
The 39-year-old man was scheduled for surgery on an abscess when he died, ICE officials said.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A former Riverside County Sheriff's deputy was granted probation on Tuesday, more than a decade after he shot and killed the father of his girlfriend's children in Coachella and just months after he was convicted.
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.
Jashanpreet Singh has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs, causing bodily injury, and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Joy Benedict reports.
CBS LA's Rina Nakano spoke to a special group of breast cancer survivors who continue to give hope to new patients undergoing treatment.
The arrests come amid a city-wide push to limit cases of copper wire theft. Jasmine Viel reports.
Mayor Karen Bass appointed Deputy Chief Jaime Moore to be the new head of the Los Angeles Fire Department on Friday.
Model, actress and singer Nzinga Imani talks about her role on the BET + show “Zatima.” She also shares a bit about some of her other projects and opportunities.
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
An Irvine neighborhood has been terrified by the rodents spilling out of a rat-infested home on their block
LA County supervisors expanded their free soil testing program to include the Palisades Fire area.
Police say that the suspect was a resident in the area.
A man was arrested in Solano County for allegedly sex trafficking a missing juvenile in locations across the state, authorities said Tuesday.
LA County supervisors expanded their free soil testing program to include the Palisades Fire area.
Police say that the suspect was a resident in the area.
Firefighters said that the woman was stuck more than 150 feet down a steep hillside in a Pacoima rock quarry.
Jashanpreet Singh, 21, now faces three counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and one count of reckless driving on a highway causing a specified injury.
With over 1,000 dogs across the shelter system and the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus reaching 270% capacity for dogs, the department says "immediate action" is needed.
An Irvine neighborhood has been terrified by the rodents spilling out of a rat-infested home on their block
Here is a list of food assistance resources available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
Nearly 310,000 people in Orange County receive SNAP benefits, with 66% of these recipients being seniors and children.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department arrested a deputy for allegedly sexually assaulting a female inmate.
A motel that neighbors called a constant problem for years was the target of a drug and human trafficking bust in Santa Ana.
Riverside police arrested a registered sex offender from Arizona for allegedly trafficking a minor for prostitution.
Three Los Angeles County residents were also arrested when deputies served a series of search warrants across Southern California last week.
Jake Haro was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for his 7-month-old son's death.
Here is a list of food assistance resources available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
The Barstow Police Department said its officers will conduct extra patrols around grocery stores as funding for food stamps dries up.
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
A 65-year-old hunter survived for nearly three weeks in California's Sierra National Forest, after his truck broke down in a snowstorm.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla said he will not run for California governor in 2026, ending speculation that he might seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom when his term ends.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
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.
The Chargers acquired offensive lineman Trevor Penning from the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday afternoon, shortly before the NFL Trade Deadline hit.
Ban Adebayo had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Norman Powell added 21 points in his return to Southern California and the Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday night.
"We needed that. The city needed that," said Lakers legend and part-owner of the Dodgers Magic Johnson following the win on Saturday night.
Lauren Betts scored 21 points as No. 3 UCLA routed San Diego State 77-53 in the teams' season opener.
Sophomore forward Jacob Cofie scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as USC rolled past Cal Poly 94–64 in its season opener.
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.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Luzdelia Caballero and Gio Insignares provide team coverage on the special election in California, which drew a large amount of voters at polling centers across Los Angeles County.
An Irvine neighborhood has been terrified by the rodents spilling out of a rat-infested home on their block. Michele Gile reports.
Firefighters said that the woman was stuck more than 150 feet down a steep hillside in a Pacoima rock quarry.
The Oath to Country Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles gives back to veterans in many ways including through its Operation Hero Home Restoration program. It is aimed at helped restore and beautify the homes of elderly veterans, first responders and seniors. Recently the organization helped replace the fence at WWII veteran Wayne Miller’s home.
Actress and director Heather Tom discusses her 35-year career in TV and how she’s managed to enjoy it.
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.