Tesla To Cut Workforce By 7 Percent; Elon Musk Warns 'Road Ahead Is Very Difficult'
Electric car and solar panel maker Tesla says it plans to cut its staff by about 7 percent, or roughly 3,000 jobs.
Electric car and solar panel maker Tesla says it plans to cut its staff by about 7 percent, or roughly 3,000 jobs.
Instead, SpaceX will be moving rocket-building operations to Texas.
CBS2's Tom Wait, one of the first to ride in the tunnel, described the experience as "a little bit bumpy" and "a little bit claustrophobic," but overall, "everything went off and everything was technically solid."
The two-mile test tunnel is the first of what Musk hopes will be many to alleviate L.A.'s traffic issues.
The 2.7-mile tunnel would have run parallel to Sepulveda Boulevard on the Westside. Community groups sued, alleging the project had been exempted from environmental reviews.
"We've recently made a number of breakthroughs that I… am just really fired up about," the SpaceX founder said, adding, "I'm talking about moving there."
NASA has ordered a safety review of SpaceX and Boeing after agency leaders saw SpaceX CEO Elon Musk smoke pot with Joe Rogan on his podcast, The Washington Post is reporting.
The Boring Co.'s underground tunnel is anything but, according to CEO Elon Musk, who says it's "disturbingly long."
Tensions are growing in a neighborhood in Hawthorne where some neighbors say they're worried about the impact of tunnel testing by Elon Musk's Boring Company.
From Hawthorne to the Valley in 15 minutes?
If tech tycoon Elon Musk gets his way, there could soon be a Tesla-branded tequila.
Elon Musk took a jab at the SEC just days after he made a deal with them to resign as Tesla's chairman. Tom Wait reports.
Musk had been accused of misleading investors when he tweeted that he was thinking of taking Tesla private.
U.S. securities regulators have filed a complaint against Tesla CEO Elon Musk alleging that he made false and misleading statements about plans to take the company private in August.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti expressed support Friday for Elon Musk and said he wants the city to keep pursing several large-scale projects with the tech tycoon's companies despite his eyebrow raising behavior lately.
Tesla stock tumbled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Justice announced it will investigate the company over a statement made by CEO Elon Musk about taking Tesla private.
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, already under scrutiny for his public outbursts, appeared to smoke marijuana during a live interview with comedian Joe Rogan.
Passengers would ride in skates, which would travel 125 to 150 mph. A ride would cost $1.
The purpose of Dugout Loop is to help reduce traffic in Los Angeles by providing a clean and efficient public transportation option to Dodger Stadium, the company said in a statement.
Where robots fail, humans thrive. A quick look at Elon Musk's battle to save Tesla from excessive automation.
Doing so would remove Tesla from Wall Street scrutiny, eliminating the requirement for Musk to explain himself to shareholders.
On Saturday, Musk tweeted a screenshot of potter Tom Edwards' website reading "Copyright Issue: RESOLVED!"
The controversy began when caver Vernon Unsworth described Musk's attempt to help save the stranded boys with a "kid-size submarine" as a PR stunt.
A Colorado potter is in an argument with Elon Musk over a farting unicorn.
Electric car maker Tesla Inc. is laying off about 3,600 white-collar workers as it slashes costs in an effort to become profitable.
Nicole Stevens has permanent brain damage after a person on an e-scooter crashed into her while she was walking on a sidewalk.
The 47 Freeway and the Vincent Thomas Bridge reopened after firefighters cleared all the hazardous lithium-ion batteries that burned a big rig off the roadway Friday night.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
The attorney for the 18-year-old who claims to have grabbed the historic ball first believes he has a strong case.
LAPD investigators are trying to determine if all of the burglaries are connected.
The Vincent Thomas Bridge, running through the Port of Los Angeles, remains closed in both directions as fire crews remove a big rig that was carrying lithium-ion batteries and caught fire after flipping over.
Nicole Stevens has permanent brain damage after a person on an e-scooter crashed into her while she was walking on a sidewalk.
The 47 Freeway and the Vincent Thomas Bridge reopened after firefighters cleared all the hazardous lithium-ion batteries that burned a big rig off the roadway Friday night.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
The attorney for the 18-year-old who claims to have grabbed the historic ball first believes he has a strong case.
Nicole Stevens has permanent brain damage after a person on an e-scooter crashed into her while she was walking on a sidewalk.
The 47 Freeway and the Vincent Thomas Bridge reopened after firefighters cleared all the hazardous lithium-ion batteries that burned a big rig off the roadway Friday night.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
The attorney for the 18-year-old who claims to have grabbed the historic ball first believes he has a strong case.
LAPD investigators are trying to determine if all of the burglaries are connected.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
Dozens of cats and kittens are moving to their forever homes a month after officers seized the felines from an Irvine home.
The Santa Ana Department of Motor Vehicles building will reopen nearly a week after employees found a possible mold growth.
The shooting happened at around 3:30 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Camile Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Airport Fire victims filed claims against Orange County after investigators determined the a public works crew unintentionally started the destructive blaze.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
Flames were burning in San Bernardino County's Line Fire Thursday after it reached 83% containment. It scorched through tens of thousands of acres this month but no new evacuations orders have been issued after they were all lifted.
The skull was found just before noon on Tuesday in the equestrian area on a trail running along the Santa Ana River, deputies said.
Airport Fire victims filed claims against Orange County after investigators determined the a public works crew unintentionally started the destructive blaze.
The shooting happened in the Von's shopping center at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Baseline Avenue, police said.
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.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
A South Florida man's lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball from being sold.
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal investigation, and the specific charges are now unsealed.
California has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state with the signing of a bill Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, even as a larger push for reparations faces challenges.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal investigation, and the specific charges are now unsealed.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Public health officials say this case is unrelated to the three other cases in Baldwin Park, which they called "unprecedented" last week.
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
So far there have been 20 reported cases of salmonella from patrons of Madre! Oaxacan restaurant in Valencia.
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 Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
A South Florida man's lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball from being sold.
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
Shohei Ohtani singled in the go-ahead run before stealing his 56th base of the season in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the second-place San Diego Padres 4-3 to move within a victory of clinching the NL West.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched their 11th National League West title in the last 12 years with a 7-2 win over their divisional rival in the San Diego Padres.
The Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The industry data and analytics company Luminate said the music mogul's music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams.
Actors Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child, daughter Méi June Mulaney, via surrogate.
In her new film, the actress plays an aging TV star who finds a sinister potion that can give her a younger, more perfect version of herself, but at a horrifying price. Moore, now 61, talks about having suffered due to the entertainment industry's toxic expectations of beauty.
The 47 Freeway and the Vincent Thomas Bridge reopened after firefighters cleared all the hazardous lithium-ion batteries that burned a big rig off the roadway Friday night.
Senator Ben Allen authored SB 1297 which allows Malibu, through a pilot program, to install up to five automated speed enforcement cameras to reduce speeding, particularly in high-risk areas like school zones.
Nicole Stevens has permanent brain damage after someone on an electric scooter crashed into her while she was walking on a sidewalk. Lauren Pozen reports.
The Los Angeles Police Department has assigned its organized retail crime task force to help find the group of teens responsible for 14 flash robberies at various 7-Eleven stores throughout the city. Tom Wait reports.
The fall spirit is on full display in Pomona tonight as one of the biggest pumpkin patches in Southern California opens at Cal Poly Pomona. Nicole Comstock reports.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.