Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to protect California seniors from scammers
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
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Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
The men allegedly spent the laundered crypto proceeds on international travel, nightclubs, luxury cars, watches, jewelry, designer handbags and rental homes.
The Japanese shiba inu dog that became an internet sensation and inspired a $23 billion cryptocurrency has died, her owner says.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and celebrity backers of his crypto asset companies Tronix and BitTorrent.
FTX founder duped customers by using their crypto to pay debts at hedge fund Alameda Research, prosecutors say.
Securities regulators claim Sam Bankman-Fried built a "house of cards" while telling investors their money was safe.
Bankman-Fried was arrested on charges including wire fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange.
Some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment promoted crypto "Ponzi scheme" to investors, lawsuit alleges.
CEO Sam Bankman-Fried also resigned from FTX, which was facing a financial crunch and a federal probe.
The start of 2022 has pushed Wall Street into a bear market. Here's what the rest of the year could hold for investors.
CEO Brian Armstrong said layoffs will help the company weather the storm of a predicted "crypto winter."
Trading cryptocurrency has exploded in popularity, but criminals are taking advantage of the trend. The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that Americans lost a $1 billion in crypto scams last year.
Dogecoin, which started as a joke, is now worth real money, though the value of the cryptocurrency can vary widely.
Former boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. and music producer DJ Khaled have settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to disclose payments they received for promoting investments in cryptocurrency.
On Sept. 21, the first 40,000 fans will receive a code to unlock a digital bobblehead.
A popular middle school program has turned to a blockchain-fundraising platform to raise money.
An Inglewood man says he lost his life savings after investing all his money in the digital currency.
"Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I'm done waiting for someone to take real action. That's why I am running for mayor," Spencer Pratt said at a "They Let Us Burn" rally in the Palisades Village.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said real progress has been made over the past year, due to the strength of survivors pushing systems and refusing to accept the status quo.
While his Altadena home survived, Mark Franco continues to cope with living in a neighborhood forever changed by the Eaton Fire.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Patty Phillips was racing to evacuate from her Malibu home last January when her car got stuck on a boulder, immobilizing her as flames closed in. One year later, she's reuniting again with the Los Angeles County firefighter who put his own life on the line to save her and her dog.
"Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I'm done waiting for someone to take real action. That's why I am running for mayor," Spencer Pratt said at a "They Let Us Burn" rally in the Palisades Village.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said real progress has been made over the past year, due to the strength of survivors pushing systems and refusing to accept the status quo.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
While his Altadena home survived, Mark Franco continues to cope with living in a neighborhood forever changed by the Eaton Fire.
Patty Phillips was racing to evacuate from her Malibu home last January when her car got stuck on a boulder, immobilizing her as flames closed in. One year later, she's reuniting again with the Los Angeles County firefighter who put his own life on the line to save her and her dog.
"Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I'm done waiting for someone to take real action. That's why I am running for mayor," Spencer Pratt said at a "They Let Us Burn" rally in the Palisades Village.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said real progress has been made over the past year, due to the strength of survivors pushing systems and refusing to accept the status quo.
While his Altadena home survived, Mark Franco continues to cope with living in a neighborhood forever changed by the Eaton Fire.
Patty Phillips was racing to evacuate from her Malibu home last January when her car got stuck on a boulder, immobilizing her as flames closed in. One year later, she's reuniting again with the Los Angeles County firefighter who put his own life on the line to save her and her dog.
A 14-year-old turned the pain of losing his home during the Palisades Fire into purpose by starting his own nonprofit.
Police said around 4:50 a.m., a person approached the front of the department and left a brief case in front of the lobby doors.
A man was sucker punched after confronting a group that cut the line at Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure, his family said.
Orange County firefighters hoisted a man to safety after he got trapped in rushing water on Sunday afternoon.
The driver who hit the officer was not related to the pursuit, and the suspect was later taken into custody.
Orange County firefighters recovered the body of Alejandra Ramirez Torres on New Year's Day. She leaves behind two daughters.
Video shows the intense moments when a hiker and two good Samaritans jump into action to save a German Shepherd that got stuck on a steep cliff above the West Fork Mohave River in Hesperia on Monday.
In all, county officials said two of the 92 structures were destroyed, 20 suffered major damage, 30 had minor damage, and 40 had less than minor damage, but were affected in some way.
Police say that a man who was found dead at a construction site in Pomona over the weekend was killed while trying to steal copper wire.
Security video shows the moments when thieves used an unmarked tow truck to steal a San Bernardino man's truck out of his girlfriend's driveway last week.
A Los Angeles County firefighter recounted a daring rooftop rescue to save residents from the flooding that overcame Phelan on Christmas Eve.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
Warner Bros. Discovery's board again urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's offer, calling it inferior to Netflix's bid
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
The Trump administration plans to halt billions of dollars in federal funding for social services programs in five states led by Democrats following allegations of fraud.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The webpage, featured under the official whitehouse.gov domain, says Democrats framed "the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump."
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
The Trump administration plans to halt billions of dollars in federal funding for social services programs in five states led by Democrats following allegations of fraud.
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a California Republican who had been in Congress for more than a decade, has died at the age of 65.
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.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Ehis Etute scores a career-high 17 points, leading Oregon to a 71-66 victory over No. 21 Southern California on Tuesday night.
Wisconsin defeats UCLA 80-72 on Tuesday night, with Nolan Winter and Nick Boyd leading the charge.
Trevor Zegras scored twice for the Philadelphia Flyers in his first game against his former Anaheim team to lead them to a 5-2 win over the Ducks.
LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 111-103.
Reliever Kirby Yates has finalized a $5 million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
The city of Azusa partnered with the National Boxing Hall of Fame to open a new boxing program at Memorial Park for kids, adults and seniors of all levels in their boxing journey.
The community event honored the 12 people who lost their lives in the Palisades Fire, while saluting the courage of first responders and volunteers.
Around 1,000 protesters gathered in Pacific Palisades on the wildfire’s anniversary, demanding accountability and raising awareness of rebuilding difficulties.
Attorney Alan Jackson withdraws as Nick Reiner’s counsel due to “circumstances beyond our control.”
Robert Flutie, Flour Pizzeria & Café co-founder, talks about business after the Palisades Fire.
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.
