Amid Urban Landscape, Compton Cowboys Keep Riding
Long before NWA put Compton on the map as the birthplace of "gangsta rap," it was a cowboy town – a tradition that continues today.
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Long before NWA put Compton on the map as the birthplace of "gangsta rap," it was a cowboy town – a tradition that continues today.
Authorities and the family of a 62-year-old woman fatally injured during a fight in a Compton park last month are asking for any witnesses to the altercation to come forward.
No deputies were injured in the confrontation that ended with a shooting about 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
Members of Black Lives Matter and the family of a man wrongfully killed by deputies are demanding answers.
Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives are searching for suspects in a shooting that wounded a 26-year-old woman driving in Compton with her young son in her SUV over the weekend.
A 16-year-old Compton teen is preparing to try to break the Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to fly solo around the Earth.
Investigators say they're trying to figure out how a 9-year-old girl got the fireworks that exploded and led to the loss of her left hand.
Authorities say they're investigating an explosion that caused a 9-year-old girl to sustain serious injuries in Compton.
A Compton toddler was killed in a driveway accident Monday, authorities said.
An overturned vehicle blocked three lanes of the westbound Artesia (91) Freeway in Compton early Wednesday morning.
Homicide detectives Saturday investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting deaths of two adult men in Compton.
Homicide detectives Monday investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting deaths of two men in Compton.
According to California Highway Patrol officers, the crash took place shortly after 12:30 a.m. on the 710 Freeway at Rosecrans Avenue.
On June 28, 2015, a gunman opened fire on Lucio, his 1-year-old daughter and girlfriend as they walked near their Compton home in the middle of the afternoon.
Sheriff's detectives asked for the public's help Tuesday to find a 21-year-old woman whose disappearance in Compton was deemed suspicious.
A new grocery store opened in Compton and has residents excited.
Porche Laronda Washington pleaded no contest to attempted murder in the incident.
Authorities say a man died and at least 10 other people were injured in a shooting at a warehouse party in Compton.
Several security guards working in the Compton Unified School District called in sick Monday, joining the teachers who have been staging sickouts as they demand better pay.
An East Los Angeles community held a rally Wednesday night, days after a shooting claimed the life of one of the brothers of a Compton councilman.
Carlos Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene.
Prosecutors declined to immediately file any charges against a 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the shooting death of Autumn Johnson.
Ray Patterson, 23, was arrested Monday in Compton for the murder of one-year-old Autumn Johnson.
Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending family notification.
Hundreds took part in a march in Compton Sunday to call for an end to gang violence and help in finding the culprit behind the shooting death of Autumn Johnson, a 1-year-old girl.
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.
She joins former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, Deputy Director of Housing Now California Rae Huang, longtime city engineer Asaad Alnajjar and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the race.
Deputies say that the suspect had run from the spot of a hit-and-run crash before they tried to take him into custody.
The suspect rode into a parking structure underneath a San Fernando Valley apartment complex before they were detained at gunpoint.
An unlicensed 15-year-old driver crashed into a motorcyclist on Friday morning in the midst of a school walkout against federal immigration operations across the country.
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.
She joins former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, Deputy Director of Housing Now California Rae Huang, longtime city engineer Asaad Alnajjar and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the race.
Deputies say that the suspect had run from the spot of a hit-and-run crash before they tried to take him into custody.
The suspect rode into a parking structure underneath a San Fernando Valley apartment complex before they were detained at gunpoint.
An unlicensed 15-year-old driver crashed into a motorcyclist on Friday morning in the midst of a school walkout against federal immigration operations across the country.
The suspect rode into a parking structure underneath a San Fernando Valley apartment complex before they were detained at gunpoint.
One of the victims of a crash that killed three people and injured six others at a 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles on Thursday has been identified, as police continue investigating the incident more than a day later.
Protesters gathered outside of an Inglewood daycare facility on Friday to express their outrage over a disturbing video that shows a teacher throwing her shoe at a 5-year-old student with autism in January.
Two people were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in early January that left a 32-year-old man dead near the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Long Beach, police said on Friday.
Janina Akporavbare recalls the day when she thought she was going to die. It was August 25, when she was driving on the westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway, near the Tippecanoe exit.
Laguna Beach city leaders are mulling a proposal that would ban large pop-up shade structures on the sand to protect the safety of beachgoers.
A diver swimming under the waves along the Laguna Beach coast has formed an unlikely bond with a young white seal.
An Orange County landfill has been cited for foul odors after Irvine neighbors complained about the stinky smell.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
Anaheim police arrested a teen connected to a group of smash-and-grab robbers who purposefully rammed an SUV into an Anaheim jewelry store before crashing their getaway cars during a pursuit last month.
Deputies say that the suspect had run from the spot of a hit-and-run crash before they tried to take him into custody.
An unlicensed 15-year-old driver crashed into a motorcyclist on Friday morning in the midst of a school walkout against federal immigration operations across the country.
A motorcyclist who was fleeing from Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies died after crashing into an uninvolved car at a Perris intersection on Thursday afternoon.
The California Highway Patrol closed one lane of the southbound I-15 Freeway near Eastvale after a dump truck crashed its trailer into an overpass.
Riverside County installed a new camera system on the 91 Freeway to crack down on carpool lane violators.
Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, officials said Friday.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
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 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.
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.
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.
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over Sacramento on Friday night, sending the Kings to their 11th straight loss.
Los Angeles FC has acquired Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio on loan from Portugal's Porto.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated reliever Anthony Banda for assignment after he won two consecutive World Series rings with the team.
Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract.
Yasiel Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators. He is due for sentencing in May.
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.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
We’re heading to the Inland Empire to celebrate a few major milestones in the San Bernardino area. Westways Features Editor Derrik Lang chats with CBS LA.
Hosting a Super Bowl party on Sunday? Shakey's has you covered. Cindy Staats of Shakey's USA walks CBS LA through its catering and to-go options for the Big Game.
Will it finally feel like winter again in Southern California next week? Marina Jurica reports.
The suspect rode into a parking structure underneath a San Fernando Valley apartment complex where they were arrested at gunpoints, according to CHP officers.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputies shot and killed an allegedly armed hit-and-run suspect in San Jacinto on Friday afternoon.
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.
