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Ross Palombo breaks down the local average daily detention numbers at immigration processing centers in California.
The CBS News California Investigates team recently obtained new data from the LAFD that shows more than 100 trucks were out of service during the Palisades Fire.
Last year, CBS LA obtained public records showing that more than 100 Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) trucks, engines, and ambulances were out of service and in need of repair. The number has increased since the Palisades Fire. Jeff Nguyen reports.
A CBS News California Investigation found data showing that hundreds of fires were ignited by illegal fireworks across Los Angeles in 2025, as well as the lack of action taken by law enforcement when they were called for the dangerous pyrotechnics.
A recent study found porch pirates steal about a quarter of a million dollars' worth of packages nationwide every day, and an Orange County police department is getting creative in fighting back. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Nearly a year after CBS Los Angeles exposed equipment problems that plagued Los Angeles firefighters during the Palisades Fire fight, another major concern has allegedly been found at the Port of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Fire Department's Chief Jaime Moore discusses the emergency alerts that residents received after a cargo ship caught fire at the Port of LA.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years. Ross Palombo reports.
CBS News Investigative Reporter Julie Watts takes a deep dive into the secrets inside California's FAIR Plan, which is typically intended for people who can't get coverage elsewhere. Now, after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires in January, those people are expected to foot the bill.
CBS News California Investigates' Jeff Nguyen looks at how some criminal defendants are avoiding conviction and jail time by taking part in "diversion" programs.
A lawsuit filed against the LAUSD and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho claims they defrauded taxpayers out of millions of dollars in funding. Ross Palombo reports.
After a Burbank woman battled the city in court for months when a tree fell on her car in 2024, CBS California Investigates takes a look at what steps people can take to make sure their property is protected.
As surging copper wire thefts are leaving many Los Angeles communities in the dark, a new statewide metal theft law set to kick in next year is aimed at recyclers who buy the stolen metal.
Across Southern California, hundreds of officers have written millions of tickets totaling about $2.4 billion. While police officers say it's just about safety, some suspect it's really about racing up revenue. Ross Palombo reports.
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.
Police were called to the home for reports of "suspicious circumstances" by the property's landlord. They later handed the investigation over to FBI officials, who have been at the home since Monday.
Along with Alberto Carvalho's L.A. home, search warrants were also executed at LAUSD headquarters and a home in South Florida, according to the FBI.
Four people were taken to the hospital after a Metro A line train collided with a car in South Los Angeles
Rudy Martinez's family is demanding justice, saying their 36-year-old relative was shot and killed by an Anaheim police officer.
The National Guard's Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team works with local agencies during hazardous material investigations.
Four people were taken to the hospital after a Metro A line train collided with a car in South Los Angeles
Security cameras captured a masked thief snatching collectible LEGO sets from a shop in Redlands during an early-morning burglary.
The recovery program has helped more than 200 fire survivors find new jobs after the devastating 2025 wildfires.
From Dec. 3, 2025, to Feb. 22, 2026, Andranik Naghdalyan is accused of targeting United States Postal Service carriers in Studio City, Valley Village, and Sherman Oaks, in five separate incidents.
The home in the 4000 block of Torrance Boulevard is drawing a large police response, as aerial footage shows armed officers in the backyard with SWAT vehicles in the driveway and on the street.
Rudy Martinez's family is demanding justice, saying their 36-year-old relative was shot and killed by an Anaheim police officer.
The National Guard's Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team works with local agencies during hazardous material investigations.
Police were called to the home for reports of "suspicious circumstances" by the property's landlord. They later handed the investigation over to FBI officials, who have been at the home since Monday.
The Santa Ana Police Department booked the inmate into the Theo Lacy Facility on Feb. 19 for vehicle theft, receiving a stolen vehicle and obstructing or resisting a peace officer.
One man was killed and another was wounded when they were shot at while driving in Santa Ana late Friday, according to police.
More than 20 years after a 27-year-old Indio man was fatally shot when leaving a party in La Quinta, Riverside County detectives have reopened the cold case to try finding his killer.
Documents from Moreno Valley's city attorney showed that the unresolved violations date back to at least March 2025.
San Bernardino police have shared information on a homicide suspect who is wanted in connection with a shooting that left a single mother dead in early February.
Two people were arrested after their brazen burglary of a semi-truck at a busy Chino intersection was caught on camera last week.
At least 10 donkeys have been killed since December in a series of mysterious attacks in Riverside County, leaving wildlife activists desperate for answers.
Streaming giant Netflix declines to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
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.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights spoiled Artemi Panarin's Los Angeles debut by scoring five third-period goals to rally for a 6-4 win over the Kings.
Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks' 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Kiyomi McMiller scored a career-high 40 points on Wednesday night to lead the Penn State Lady Lions past the USC Trojans, 85-82, on their senior night.
High-scoring forward Denis Bouanga has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Los Angeles FC.
Donovan Dent led UCLA past Southern California 81-62 with a season-high 30 points.
Streaming giant Netflix declines to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Rudy Martinez's family is demanding justice, saying their 36-year-old relative was shot and killed by an Anaheim police officer. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
One man was hurt after his vehicle collided with a Los Angeles Metro train in South LA.
The FBI served a series of search warrants at the Los Angeles home of L.A. Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, as well as the district's headquarters on Wednesday morning, officials said. Sources told CBS News that the FBI also raided a Florida residence linked to Carvalho. Joy Benedict reports.
Evelyn Taft heads to South LA's "SupermarkT" for today's NEXT Weather in Your Neighborhood.
A longtime DJ at KCRW lost his home in the fire and with it, decades of memories. Jasmine Viel shows us how he created a video diary of man still trying to find his way home.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.
