California's Unemployment Rate Dips To 5.5 Percent
California's unemployment rate was 5.5 percent in February, continuing a slight downward trend but remaining higher than the nation's jobless rate as a whole, state figures indicated Friday.
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California's unemployment rate was 5.5 percent in February, continuing a slight downward trend but remaining higher than the nation's jobless rate as a whole, state figures indicated Friday.
A Southern California woman, who is part of a class-action against Fitbit, Inc., is sharing her concern over the fitness tracker she alleges failed to accurately measure her heart rate.
The Volkswagen Group of America submitted its proposal Tuesday to bring Porsches, Audis and Volkswagen cars with six-cylinder, 3.0-liter diesel engines up to California's air quality standards after state regulators found the vehicles were programmed to emit cleaner emissions on government treadmill tests than on the real road.
McDonald's Corp. is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit over allegations the fast-food chain falsely advertised its mozzarella sticks as being made with "100% real cheese."
Yahoo is laying off about 1,700 employees and shedding some of its excess baggage.
Hilton is launching a new hotel brand, focusing on budget travelers looking to spend $90 to $100 a night.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, an aging population will lead to a greater need in our societies demand for workers who assist the elderly.
A new report shows it really does cost more to be female.
A small Southern California restaurant chain will pay 33 of its workers a total of nearly $104,000 in back pay and damages following a federal investigation.
California's unemployment rate will continue to drop over the next two years, and the state will continue to outpace the nation in job growth, according to a UCLA economic forecast released Wednesday.
Hundreds of Southern California McDonald's restaurants have introduced custom menu options and table service on Monday, in an effort to bring customers back to the iconic fast-food chain.
Thousands of Southern Californians flocked to stores and malls to continue the tradition of searching for Black Friday bargains amid major changes in the ever-evolving trend of Thanksgiving weekend shopping.
By the end of the month, a makeshift Hello Kitty Cafe is expected to open in Irvine, published reports indicated.
As CBS2 investigative reporter David Goldstein and his team discovered many residents are at risk of becoming victims of the very roofers they contract in preparations of El Nino.
Early next year, the fast-food chain will launch the "McPick 2" menu, which will let customers pick two of the following items for $2: a McDouble, a McChicken, small fries and mozzarella sticks.
Savannah Guthrie has asked people across the country for help with the search for her mom, Nancy Guthrie.
Caltrans crews closed a portion of Topanga Canyon Boulevard in the Palisades Fire burn scar as the area prepares for the latest storms.
An Orange County woman wound up in the middle of the romance scam that has cost another woman at least $100,000.
The LA City Council must approve the donation. The website logs every time a drone is sent to a 911 call.
The Angeles National Forest issued the closure of seven trails from Feb. 10 through Feb. 23 out of concerns for "public safety."
Caltrans crews closed a portion of Topanga Canyon Boulevard in the Palisades Fire burn scar as the area prepares for the latest storms.
An Orange County woman wound up in the middle of the romance scam that has cost another woman at least $100,000.
The LA City Council must approve the donation. The website logs every time a drone is sent to a 911 call.
The Angeles National Forest issued the closure of seven trails from Feb. 10 through Feb. 23 out of concerns for "public safety."
Mayor Bass said she was signing the directive to "protect Los Angeles" from the federal government.
An Orange County woman wound up in the middle of the romance scam that has cost another woman at least $100,000.
A beloved Los Angeles taco shop, an Orange County boy being gifted a Grammy and a Southern California couple getting married on sports' biggest stage were among the ties connecting the Super Bowl halftime show to The Southland.
Showers are expected to hit most of Southern California on Tuesday afternoon.
A Garden Grove coffee shop was shut down by police last week for alleged illegal activity, which included several code violations for nudity and serving alcohol without a license.
Police say that all three victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds in the street outside of a house party late Saturday night.
An Orange County woman wound up in the middle of the romance scam that has cost another woman at least $100,000.
A beloved Los Angeles taco shop, an Orange County boy being gifted a Grammy and a Southern California couple getting married on sports' biggest stage were among the ties connecting the Super Bowl halftime show to The Southland.
Showers are expected to hit most of Southern California on Tuesday afternoon.
A Chino family is demanding answers after their Nicaraguan mother, who was awaiting an outcome in her asylum case, was detained by federal immigration agents in January.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
Democratic leaders a say White House proposal doesn't make the grade as they demand new restrictions on ICE and threaten a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider a motion that would increase the sales tax by a half-cent in order to cover the massive healthcare funding cuts made by the Trump administration.
As the deadline approaches for Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order mandating California state workers return to in-person work four days a week, there is a new bipartisan effort to change state law and allow the current telework structure to continue.
A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
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.
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.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
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.
Right tackle Rob Havenstein is retiring after an 11-year career with the Rams.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their two-game skid with a 119-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
A beloved Los Angeles taco shop, an Orange County boy being gifted a Grammy and a Southern California couple getting married on sports' biggest stage were among the ties connecting the Super Bowl halftime show to The Southland.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot and injured early Monday morning in San Francisco, the team confirmed.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Jeff Nguyen provides an in-depth look at the economic impact of immigration enforcement operations across Los Angeles.
Evelyn Taft tracks the rain coming to Southern California.
An Orange County woman wound up in the middle of the romance scam that has cost another woman at least $100,000. Michele Gile reports.
The City of Baldwin Park is taking a visible stance amid ongoing federal immigration enforcement operations. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
Surveillance photos and videos showing a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, were released by authorities on Tuesday. Jasmine Viel reports.
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.
