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Democrats have taken control of California's 45th Congressional District from the GOP, with Republican Rep. Michelle Steel losing her Orange County House seat to Democrat Derek Tran, CBS News projects.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
Here's what to know about when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in to office.
Alongside the presidential race, California voters in the Los Angeles area are deciding on a host of key contests in the 2024 election.
California Proposition 2 asks voters to allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help fund upgrades, construction and renovation of public schools and community colleges.
California has the most electoral votes of any state — 54. Here's how the Golden State will affect the Electoral College in upcoming presidential election.
Voters in Riverside County are weighing whether to reelect former Temecula Valley school board president Joseph Komrosky, a conservative who was recalled in a special election earlier this year.
With a campaign focused on progressive initiatives to expand tenants' rights and reform police spending, political newcomer Ysabel Jurado has declared victory over incumbent Kevin de León in the LA City Council's District 14 race. De León has not conceded.
Democratic state Sen. Dave Min has defeated Republican Scott Baugh to succeed Rep. Katie Porter in California's 47th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has lost his reelection battle against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, the Associated Press projects.
California Republican Rep. Michelle Steel, who was endorsed by former President Trump last month, is being challenged for her Orange County seat by Derek Tran, a U.S. Army veteran and consumer rights attorney.
Longtime California Republican Rep. Ken Calvert has defeated Democratic challenger Will Rollins to keep his seat in the Inland Empire's 41st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Republican Rep. Mike Garcia has conceded to Democratic challenger George Whitesides in the race for control of California's 27th Congressional District in northern LA County, one of a handful of closely watched, toss-up races in the state that could help tip control of Congress.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) has been elected to the U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein following a race against Republican political newcomer and former Major League Baseball player Steve Garvey.
Voters have approved Proposition 35, a ballot measure that aims to increase funding for Medi-Cal services relied on by millions in the state.
California Proposition 34 would set up rules requiring certain providers to spend 98% of their revenues from federal discount prescription drug programs on direct patient care, with penalties for those who fail to comply.
California voters have rejected Proposition 33, a statewide ballot measure that would have expanded the amount of control local government has over residential rents.
In the decade leading up to Proposition 32's placement on the ballot this year, California has doubled its minimum wage from $8 an hour to $16.
California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have banned forcing inmates to work as a form of punishment, the Associated Press projects.
California Proposition 5, a constitutional amendment, would change how many votes it would take for a community to pass a bond for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.
California voters have passed Proposition 4, a ballot measure that would allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help conserve natural resources and fund climate-related projects, the Associated Press has projected.
The ballot measure repeals Proposition 8, which California voters approved in 2008 to define marriage as between a man and a woman in the state's constitution, stripping same-sex couples of the legal right to marry.
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.
Oct. 21 was the last day to register online or by mail to vote in California for the 2024 election. Here's what you need to know if you missed the deadline.
Homicide detectives are investigating the deaths of a man and woman found fatally shot inside an Altadena home Friday night, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
LAPD sent officers to a Beverly Park neighborhood after a shooting.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
A teen arrested after a pair of stabbings at Verdugo Hills High School says he was attacked and called racial slurs for months.
Lawyers for a Black teenager stabbed outside a Los Angeles high school filed a government claim Friday against the school alleging it failed to protect the boy from violent racist attacks.
Homicide detectives are investigating the deaths of a man and woman found fatally shot inside an Altadena home Friday night, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
LAPD sent officers to a Beverly Park neighborhood after a shooting.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
A teen arrested after a pair of stabbings at Verdugo Hills High School says he was attacked and called racial slurs for months.
Lawyers for a Black teenager stabbed outside a Los Angeles high school filed a government claim Friday against the school alleging it failed to protect the boy from violent racist attacks.
Homicide detectives are investigating the deaths of a man and woman found fatally shot inside an Altadena home Friday night, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
A teen arrested after a pair of stabbings at Verdugo Hills High School says he was attacked and called racial slurs for months.
Lawyers for a Black teenager stabbed outside a Los Angeles high school filed a government claim Friday against the school alleging it failed to protect the boy from violent racist attacks.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
Emotions ran high at a Riverside Unified School Board Meeting in a culture war over girl's sports.
Despite signs warning of trail closures on Mt. Baldy, locals say that some people seem to be ignoring the orders of the U.S. Forest Service for hikes.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The officer was placed on leave after he was arrested for being in possession of obscene material relating to a juvenile.
Amazon workers at four California facilities joined their striking colleagues on the picket line after reaching a stalemate during labor negotiations.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
The strikes were scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, and could spread to hundreds of stores across the country by Christmas Eve.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
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.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Troy Terry scored the tiebreaking goal with 24 seconds left, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied late for a 3-2 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
Chibuzo Agbo scored 23 points and Desmond Claude scored 21 points and USC distanced itself from Cal State Northridge in the second half beating the Matadors 90-69.
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.05-million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson and traded catcher Chuckie Robinson to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
This week's Pet of the Weekend is Natalie, a pit bull-mix with a sweet disposition who is looking for her forever home. She is currently available for adoption at the Pasadena Humane Society, where she has the ID # A517440.
Humberto Raygoza left behind nursing studies at UCLA to dive into the same profession as his father — as an artisanal chorizo maker. From a meat locker in his apartment to a food cart in Culver City, Raygoza has since built his craft of sausage-making into a career as a supplier for other restaurants as well as the owner of his own: The Chori-Man. Alys Martinez reports for KCAL News.
Wings of Kindness held a special toy drive to help single mothers and working families. Lauren Pozen reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to Pasadena to check out the Norton Simon Museum for tonight's episode of Look At This!
The City of Riverside issued a warning to Mission Inn visitors about a parking scam. Nicole Comstock reports.
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.
