
Spears Sued By Back-Up Dancer Who Claims Singer Broke Her Nose
Dawn Noel Pignuola alleges battery and negligence in the suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against Spears and management firm Reign Deer Entertainment LLC.
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Dawn Noel Pignuola alleges battery and negligence in the suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against Spears and management firm Reign Deer Entertainment LLC.
A former TSA officer was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison Monday for taking bribes to allow drugs to be smuggled through her screening station at LAX.
Jeffrey Herman is representing an unnamed man from the United Kingdom in his case against Singer and producer Gary Goddard.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says its SWAT team deployed a "diversionary device" outside the home on the 5700 block of Aldama St. in Highland Park Monday at 1:45 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations were being held Monday in Los Angeles.
Here are five backpacking trips worthy of a short road trip from downtown that feel as if these distinctive destinations are much further away from the fray.
The city of Los Angeles is getting ready to celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of the most iconic transportation hubs: Union Station.
The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks will face off Saturday night for game 1 of the Western Conference and the mayors of each city made a friendly wager on the outcome of the game.
The District Attorney's Office reported Thursday that Jaime Vidales has been charged with killing Miguel Sanchez in July 1997. If convicted he faces life in prison without possibility of parole.
DWP Director of Water Operations Martin Adams says the agency has taken a leading role for consolidation in the state.
The president of the Los Angeles chapter of the NAACP resigned Thursday, following scrutiny of his plan to give Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling an award for promoting civil rights.
Los Angeles County prosecutors won't file felony manslaughter charges over the death of a party bus passenger who fell out of a defective door.
The State Water Resources Control Board projected the curtailment letters would be sent out later this month for users on 10 different rivers and their watersheds.
Annual May Day marches were taking place throughout the day Thursday in a very warm downtown Los Angeles.
Get down with the top five electronic bands in the Los Angeles area.
At issue is an edict by the hotel owner, the Sultan of Brunei, to impose a law in his country on Friday that would allow the stoning of gays and women.
A company in Gardena is promising to save Los Angeles time and money with a cost-saving repair system - if city leaders get on board.
The council's vote on Wednesday also outlaws the use of pitchforks, baseball bats, ax handles and other goads or prods to wrangle pachyderms in circuses and other shows.
Los Angeles is the second deadliest city in the nation for pedestrians, according to the National Highway Safety Administration.
The best Mother's Day ever could be as simple as picking up the phone and making reservations. Check out these top five LA places for Mother's Day brunch
Strong winds and high temperatures in the Southland over the next few days has prompted a fire danger warning.
A bill that would require adult film actors to wear condoms during productions anywhere in California and to be tested regularly for sexually transmitted diseases passed a committee vote Tuesday.
This Mother's Day, skip the traditional bouquet of roses and #1 Mom necklaces and discover all that Los Angeles has to offer. From an extraordinary meal to unique gift items, LA's boutiques and destinations will not disappoint mom on May 11, 2014.
Police are searching for a 73-year-old man who has been missing for nearly five days.
The crash happened at around 9:40 p.m. on PCH and Carbon Canyon Road, deputies said.
Investigators say that a fight led to the stabbing on Friday night.
Altmyer was 20-for-26 passing for 328 yards, helping Illinois bounce back from last weekend's 63-10 loss at Indiana.
The incident was reported at the intersection of Colima Road and Jellick Avenue in Rowland Heights.
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.
The crash happened at around 9:40 p.m. on PCH and Carbon Canyon Road, deputies said.
Investigators say that a fight led to the stabbing on Friday night.
The events are scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 3, 4 and 10.
The incident was reported at the intersection of Colima Road and Jellick Avenue in Rowland Heights.
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.
The crash happened at around 9:40 p.m. on PCH and Carbon Canyon Road, deputies said.
Investigators say that a fight led to the stabbing on Friday night.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pre-deployed emergency resources to prepare for the potential return of mud flows in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Three robbery suspects ambushed a man while he was fueling up at a Sherman Oaks gas station.
A federal grand jury charged two Southern California women with following an ICE agent home and livestreaming it on social media.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
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.
Body camera video shows the intense moments when Westminster Police Department officers rushed into a burning home and pulled a bedridden woman to safety last week.
A Marine veteran has a reason to smile today after a Huntington Beach dentist stepped in to fix his broken tooth.
With winter just around the corner, some small business owners in places like Big Bear and Wrightwood are concerned that the closure of Highway 38 could bring financial struggles.
One teenager was killed and three other people were wounded during a shooting early Tuesday morning, police said.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested last week for allegedly sexually assaulting children at religious gatherings over several years, according to authorities.
A KCAL News investigation revealed that more than 300 damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades were cited for failing to clear brush.
More than 300 properties in the Pacific Palisades that were partially or completely burned in the January wildfires have received brush clearance citations, a KCAL News investigation has revealed. Ross Palombo reports.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they would return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Conservatives have criticized the abortion medication, particularly after it became available through telehealth.
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
Conservatives have criticized the abortion medication, particularly after it became available through telehealth.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
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.
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.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
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.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Altmyer was 20-for-26 passing for 328 yards, helping Illinois bounce back from last weekend's 63-10 loss at Indiana.
Kiké Hernández hit a two-run home run, Dalton Rushing had two hits and a key RBI, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
Mike Trout hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, Kenley Jansen got his 29th save, and the Los Angeles Angels pushed the Houston Astros to the brink of playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory.
Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in three runs, Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-4.
Shohei Ohtani matched his career high with his 54th home run, Freddie Freeman went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 12th NL West title in 13 years by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they would return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
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.
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.
Fidel Ruiz-Healy independent filmmaker is sharing his story after his home was ransacked by copper thieves while he was away working in New York City.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
In an initiative to fight the fires of tomorrow, Tesla hosted first responders this week in an instructional event on how to contain lithium-ion battery fires. Joy Benedict reports.
In just a few short years, Ghisallo became a must-try Italian spot in Santa Monica's Ocean Park neighborhood. Chef Casey Lane shows off some of its best dishes on KCAL News.
Fall is finally here, which means it's time for some of those seasonal treats and drinks we love so dearly. Entertaining Expert Paul Zahn joins Rachel Kim.
Some weekend drizzles and dropping temperatures in Southern California? It must be fall after all! Alex Biston reports.
A stolen vehicle pursuit ends in a violent crash in Pico Union. The Desk's Mike Roger explains how the driver got dangerously close to a KCAL photographer.
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.