Carrie Fisher to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on "Star Wars" Day
Carrie Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, will be accepting the star on behalf of her mother.
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Carrie Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, will be accepting the star on behalf of her mother.
Crenshaw native and Grammy-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle and "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher will posthumously receive a stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.
After more than four decades, the Skywalker saga that began with "Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope," will come to an end.
Carrie Fisher's autopsy report shows the actress had cocaine in her system when she fell ill on a plane last year, but investigators could not determine what impact the cocaine and other drugs found in her system had on her death.
Fisher suffered a medical emergency on an international flight on Dec. 23.
More than 1,500 items that belonged to the two actresses are going up for auction.
Thursday marked the 40th anniversary of the release of the first "Star Wars" movie on May 25, 1977.
Todd explained his mother didn't like funerals or memorials.
Even in death, her family is making sure her legacy and humor live on.
One of Hollywood's most famous mother-daughter duos will be laid to rest together in a joint service on Friday.
Among the celebrities who attended the service in Beverly Hills were Meryl Streep, George Lucas and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Fisher and Reynolds died one day apart last week.
The actress who created the iconic role in the smash "Star Wars" movies, died Tuesday at 60.
Actress Debbie Reynolds was reportedly hospitalized Wednesday for a possible stroke, just one day after the death of her daughter, "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher.
The tribute is located along Hollywood Boulevard near Orange Drive.
There's no doubt that actress Carrie Fisher to many was their favorite princess, but many didn't know Fisher battled a serious mental illness.
Fisher was best known as Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Fisher is best known as Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
The force won't officially awaken until December, but Star Wars fans got an early glimpse Thursday with the debut of a spooky new teaser trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Entertainer Eddie Fisher, whose singing career was overshadowed by scandals of his marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor, has died. He was 82.
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls against schools, hospitals and houses of worship.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
The crash happened on Feb. 24 at around 7 p.m. on Figueroa Street and 104th Place, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Federal investigators said the father-son duo sold fentanyl pills and several guns between 2023 and 2025.
LeBron James had a buzzer-beating tip-in to cap a 10-point fourth quarter, Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls against schools, hospitals and houses of worship.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
The crash happened on Feb. 24 at around 7 p.m. on Figueroa Street and 104th Place, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Federal investigators said the father-son duo sold fentanyl pills and several guns between 2023 and 2025.
Both Pasadena Humane Society and the Riverside County Department of Animal Services are waiving pet adoption fees this week.
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls against schools, hospitals and houses of worship.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
The crash happened on Feb. 24 at around 7 p.m. on Figueroa Street and 104th Place, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Federal investigators said the father-son duo sold fentanyl pills and several guns between 2023 and 2025.
Officers say that the driver was seen driving along the shoulder of the 101 Freeway.
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls against schools, hospitals and houses of worship.
An Orange County pet owner was left heartbroken after someone stole her 10-month-old cat from her Westminster driveway.
Santa Ana Unified said that the Orange County School of the Arts owes $19 million.
Police found the suspects' stolen car on the ground floor of the parking garage.
At least 20 birds taken to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center have died after being poisoned by the domoic acid algae.
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls against schools, hospitals and houses of worship.
Two people were killed, 35 structures were destroyed and more than 28,000 acres burned in 2022 when the Fairview Fire erupted in Hemet.
The shooting happened at around 8:15 a.m. on March 16 while two drivers were involved in a dispute over a lane change, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two officers can be seen as they take the teen down inside of Galleria at Tyler Mall on Sunday before placing him into handcuffs.
William Thomas Trader, 55, and Merriam Dogillo, 46, were both arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a child that was ongoing for several years, police said.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. 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.
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.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Chaz Lanier made four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points as No. 2 seed Tennessee advanced to a program-record third straight Sweet 16, beating seventh-seeded UCLA 67-58 in the NCAA Tournament.
.JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and top-seeded Southern California led all the way in routing 16th-seeded UNC Greensboro 71-25 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Top-seeded UCLA kicked off its quest for its first Final Four appearance in the women's NCAA Tournament with an 84-46 victory over 16th-seeded Southern in the first round.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
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.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning Tuesday following reports of people impersonating Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents along with other scams targeting immigrants.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
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.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
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.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
LeBron James had a buzzer-beating tip-in to cap a 10-point fourth quarter, Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.
The Clippers prevented the Knicks from clinching a playoff berth with a 126-113 victory Wednesday night.
Kevin Fiala scored twice, Darcy Kuemper stopped 22 shots, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 3-1.
Outfielder Maura Carey was released by the Los Angeles Angels after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million salary.
Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
Gio Insignares provides the latest from Walnut Park, where an allegedly armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by South Gate police on Wednesday afternoon.
Police shot and killed an armed robbery suspect in Walnut Park on Wednesday afternoon. Gio Insignares reports.
Amy Johnson travels to Paradise, CA to see how the community is still persevering after the state's deadliest and most destructive fire. The town's mayor delivers some sage advice to help LA as the county rebuilds.
Laurie Perez reports from the Pacific Palisades, where she speaks with a group of residents who are working to form their own fire brigades in the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire in January.
The property owners, who are not affiliated with Black Series, claimed that the RV company had placed about 100 campers on the land without their consent or knowledge since at least 2023. In January 2025, a Los Angeles County court ordered Black Series to pay landowners $95,610, according to Legacy Point.
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.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
