School lockdown drills have become common — experts say they could be better
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
The campus was locked down shortly after the stabbing. It was lifted at about 5:45 p.m. later that night. Laurie Perez reports.
CBSLA has learned that Pasadena Police Department officers did apprehend the suspect.
Authorities were investigating a threat made at Montebello High School Thursday afternoon, which prompted an hours-long lockdown and evacuation of the student body.
The federal prison system has been placed on a nationwide lockdown after two inmates were killed and two others were injured Monday during a gang altercation at a federal penitentiary in Texas.
Measures could include public awareness campaigns, an array of programs at parks and senior centers as well as expanded mental health services.
The unions have sent a petition to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, but Dr. Muntu Davis, county health officer, said Thursday that he does not think the county should go back into a full lockdown.
Two schools in North Hills, one of which is being used as a voting center, were placed on lockdown on Super Tuesday following reports of a man with a gun.
California State University Long Beach police have arrested a male student in connection with a threat made against the campus Monday afternoon.
After a "credible threat" forced a lockdown at California State University Long Beach Monday afternoon, many students said they did not feel safe.
Individuals on campus have been told to move indoors and shelter in place.
Los Angeles sheriff's deputies arrested a man suspected of reckless driving under the influence shortly before midnight.
The YMCA at Magnolia and Tujunga was placed on lockdown as authorities investigated.
A "jarring" nursery rhyme posted in a Massachusetts classroom to help prepare young children for a lockdown has gone viral.
Earlier in the day, police chased a stolen vehicle suspect and apprehended him not far from the school.
The shape of the charger led to confusion and chaos.
A small black bear spotted roaming a Rancho Cucamonga neighborhood Wednesday morning caused two schools to be locked down before it was tranquilized and carried back to the wild, authorities said.
Four San Bernardino City Unified School District schools were briefly placed on a security lockdown Tuesday after a shooting near a middle school. The lockdown came just hours after the Los Angeles Unified School District closed its doors to students due to a security threat that was later determined to be a hoax.
Police say they received a call about someone firing two rounds into the air "who was seen walking away with a shotgun".
A Hacienda Heights high school was placed on lockdown Monday after a student reported a threatening note that was found in a textbook.
A threat on a Twitter account Thursday prompted a lockdown at El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera, and authorities say a male student was detained for questioning.
The jail reportedly was taken off lockdown at 9:30 a.m. after officials were confident that no inmate had a weapon.
Deputies placed a high school on lockdown Tuesday after receiving report of a possible weapon on campus.
Multiple schools were placed on precautionary lockdown Monday while officials searched for a student.
The firefighter suffered minor injuries but continued to combat the flames, according to LAFD officials.
Orange County officials confirm second measles case in Disneyland visitor
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
The crash was reported at 11:09 p.m. Friday in downtown Los Angeles.
The firefighter suffered minor injuries but continued to combat the flames, according to LAFD officials.
Orange County officials confirm second measles case in Disneyland visitor
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
The crash was reported at 11:09 p.m. Friday in downtown Los Angeles.
The firefighter suffered minor injuries but continued to combat the flames, according to LAFD officials.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
After being released on a $550,000 bond, Pasadena Fire Department Captain Christopher Ramstead was arrested once again by the LAPD.
The suspect rode into a parking structure underneath a San Fernando Valley apartment complex before they were detained at gunpoint.
Two of the victims of a crash that killed three people and injured six others at a 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles on Thursday have been identified, as police continue investigating the incident more than a day later.
Orange County officials confirm second measles case in Disneyland visitor
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.
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.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
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.
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.
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"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.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Lakers' big man Jaxson Hayes will represent the team in the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest when All-Star Weekend heads to the Intui Dome in Inglewood next weekend.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
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.
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.
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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.
A Treat Life Bakery is selling Bad Bunny-themed cakes ahead of the Puerto Rican singer's much-anticipated halftime show performance at Super Bowl LX.
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The suspect rode into a parking structure underneath a San Fernando Valley apartment complex where they were arrested at gunpoints, according to CHP officers.
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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.
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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.
