Palisades Fire suspect indicted by federal grand jury
Florida man Jonathan Rinderknecht, who once lived in the Pacific Palisades, faces a minimum of five years in prison for the deadly wildfire.
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Florida man Jonathan Rinderknecht, who once lived in the Pacific Palisades, faces a minimum of five years in prison for the deadly wildfire.
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman identified 13 county employees from different county agencies who received over $430,000 between 2020 and 2023.
The Theora Care smartwatch is linked to a caregiver's phone through an app, and is intended to assist in locating wandering individuals affected by dementia, Alzheimer's, and autism.
Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman believes there may be more victims and encourages them to come forward.
The Inland Empire is an area of Southern California that has seen a lot of change, including the announcement of the upcoming closure of the Southwest Healthcare Corona Regional Medical Center's labor and delivery ward.
Black granite walls engraved with over 150,000 names of interned Japanese Americans will comprise the WWII Camp Wall at Columbia Park, the nation's first such memorial.
Even though the storm has mainly cleared the region, weather officials said lingering showers should not be ruled out.
The emergency proclamation will allow the Board of Supervisors to enact an eviction moratorium and other protections for people impacted by the immigration operations.
Using a ladder and a rescue swimmer, VCFD pulled the "shivering but otherwise unharmed dog out of the wash."
Under the fee change, Los Angeles trash collection rates will increase between 54% and 130% for customers.
The truck overturned on the westbound 91 Freeway just before the 5 Freeway at Brookhurst, leading CBS LA to issue a Next Traffic Alert.
Officials lifted evacuation warnings and orders after an early-season storm caused heavy rainfall and flooding in Southern California.
9-year-old Dodgers fan Dallas Perez stood up and cheered for his favorite team throughout their entire 11-inning win last week.
Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on in the ninth as the Dodgers opened the National League Championship Series with a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Authorities say that the man led a ring of accomplices who targeted small businesses to steal thousands of California Lottery scratchers since 2024.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Former Laker Christian Wood allegedly fired shots at a group of suspects who attempted to break into a home he was staying at in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, according to police.
An alleged hit-and-run suspect fled from the scene of a crash involving a Los Angeles Police Department cruiser in Porter Ranch on Wednesday night.
Kim and Calvert both currently serve in Congress in the 40th and 41st districts, respectively.
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.
Former Laker Christian Wood allegedly fired shots at a group of suspects who attempted to break into a home he was staying at in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, according to police.
An alleged hit-and-run suspect fled from the scene of a crash involving a Los Angeles Police Department cruiser in Porter Ranch on Wednesday night.
The United States will extradite four Southern California residents who are charged by German authorities with an alleged financial fraud scheme.
Health officials say that 61 rabid bats have been found so far this year, just seven shy of the highest total ever recorded in Los Angeles County.
A Los Angeles student will remain at an immigration detention center until his asylum hearings next month.
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 United States will extradite four Southern California residents who are charged by German authorities with an alleged financial fraud scheme.
David Schuelke, a pest control expert, found rats and rodent droppings throughout the Orange County home.
An Irvine neighborhood has been terrified by the rodents spilling out of a rat-infested home on their block
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.
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.
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
The number of fatalities may 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.
The California Republican Party said Wednesday it will sue to challenge the new congressional map approved by voters under Proposition 50.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure 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.
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.
Former Laker Christian Wood allegedly fired shots at a group of suspects who attempted to break into a home he was staying at in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, according to police.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 for their fifth consecutive victory.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and 12 assists and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder extended their season-opening winning streak to eight games with a 126-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
Adrian Kempe scored his 200th NHL career goal, Drew Doughty broke the Los Angeles record for goals by a defenseman and the Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Cutter Gauthier had his first career hat trick during a four-point performance, and the Anaheim Ducks routed the Florida Panthers 7-3 for their fourth consecutive victory.
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.
Police said that Christian Wood fired shots at the attempted robbers when they broke into a home in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday morning.
Police said that the suspect fled in a silver or white sedan.
Nicole Comstock reports from Orange, where a contractor who was allegedly upset over a payment dispute ripped up the parking lot that they had previously laid just months earlier.
Desmond Shaw flies to Exposition Park for tonight's Look At This!
The California Republican Party said Wednesday it will sue to challenge the new congressional map approved by voters under Proposition 50. Tom Wait 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.
