Judge delays sentencing in Trump's N.Y. criminal case until after election
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
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Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
The judge in the former president's "hush money" trial rejected Trump's request that prosecutors be sanctioned for a submitting a deluge of evidence just weeks before the trial's scheduled start.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The case against former President Donald Trump stems from a "hush money" payment of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
A federal appeals court ordered Daniels to pay Trump more than $121,000 in attorney fees racked up during a 2018 defamation lawsuit that she filed against him.
The former president pleaded not guilty to all charges in a court appearance Tuesday.
Here is what is likely to come next, according to a former prosecutor and law enforcement sources.
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Trump attorney Susan Necheles told CBS News that this is speculation from the former president.
Convicted attorney Michael Avenatti is denied bail release, but allowed to visit his Orange County lawyer
A Pasadena appeals court on Friday upheld a federal judge's 2019 ruling to dismiss a lawsuit from adult film star Stormy Daniels against President Donald Trump.
Newport Beach attorney who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump has been convicted of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.
Federal prosecutors in New York City say Avenatti used a doctored document to divert about $300,000 that Daniels was supposed to get from a book deal.
He stole $4 million from a paraplegic man, which he used to finance a coffee business, prosecutors said.
Stormy Daniels' defamation case against the president was tossed out earlier this year.
Southland attorney Michael Avenatti, who was recently arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and is best known for representing Stormy Daniels, said he will not run for president in 2020.
An actress who says she had a relationship with Michael Avenatti alleges that he dragged her across the floor of his Los Angeles apartment after an argument over money, according to court documents obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
The judgment by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dennis Landin marks the first time the media-savvy Avenatti is being held personally liable in the case.
President Trump introduced a new nickname for Stormy Daniels, calling her "horseface" in a Tuesday tweet.
A federal judge has dismissed porn actress Stormy Daniels' defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
Michael Avenatti said his client is a "contemporary" of Brett Kavanaugh and was a victim of and witness to sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee and his friends.
A federal judge says that a tweet the president wrote in April appears to be "rhetorical hyperbole" and speech protected under the First Amendment.
According to the court filing, Michael Cohen and David Pecker worked to suppress potentially damaging claims against candidate Trump.
Her attorney -- Michael Avenatti -- said she was "set up" in a Columbus police sting operation, calling it an "absurd use of law enforcement resources."
The Serving Spoon was recognized in the America's Classics category, celebrating independently owned restaurants, "serving delicious food across many years."
The Carlsbad Ranch greets every spring with a rainbow of flowers, and it officially opens for the season on Sunday.
In his deposition, LAFD Firefighter Scott Pike described at least five areas still actively smoking as crews were rolling up hoses to leave the Lachman Fire.
Highs on Friday are expected to be 15 to 22 degrees above normal, with coastal temperatures in the 80s, valleys in the upper 80s to mid-90s, and 90s in the Inland Empire.
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
The Serving Spoon was recognized in the America's Classics category, celebrating independently owned restaurants, "serving delicious food across many years."
The Carlsbad Ranch greets every spring with a rainbow of flowers, and it officially opens for the season on Sunday.
In his deposition, LAFD Firefighter Scott Pike described at least five areas still actively smoking as crews were rolling up hoses to leave the Lachman Fire.
Highs on Friday are expected to be 15 to 22 degrees above normal, with coastal temperatures in the 80s, valleys in the upper 80s to mid-90s, and 90s in the Inland Empire.
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
The Serving Spoon was recognized in the America's Classics category, celebrating independently owned restaurants, "serving delicious food across many years."
The Carlsbad Ranch greets every spring with a rainbow of flowers, and it officially opens for the season on Sunday.
In his deposition, LAFD Firefighter Scott Pike described at least five areas still actively smoking as crews were rolling up hoses to leave the Lachman Fire.
Highs on Friday are expected to be 15 to 22 degrees above normal, with coastal temperatures in the 80s, valleys in the upper 80s to mid-90s, and 90s in the Inland Empire.
A video shows federal agents surrounding a family's car as they drove their son to school on Wednesday morning.
Rudy Martinez's family is demanding justice, saying their 36-year-old relative was shot and killed by an Anaheim police officer.
The National Guard's Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team works with local agencies during hazardous material investigations.
Police were called to the home for reports of "suspicious circumstances" by the property's landlord. They later handed the investigation over to FBI officials, who have been at the home since Monday.
The Santa Ana Police Department booked the inmate into the Theo Lacy Facility on Feb. 19 for vehicle theft, receiving a stolen vehicle and obstructing or resisting a peace officer.
One man was killed and another was wounded when they were shot at while driving in Santa Ana late Friday, according to police.
Emotions ran high at a special meeting in Moreno Valley as city leaders addressed why it red-tagged and closed a local mall.
More than 20 years after a 27-year-old Indio man was fatally shot when leaving a party in La Quinta, Riverside County detectives have reopened the cold case to try finding his killer.
Documents from Moreno Valley's city attorney showed that the unresolved violations date back to at least March 2025.
San Bernardino police have shared information on a homicide suspect who is wanted in connection with a shooting that left a single mother dead in early February.
Two people were arrested after their brazen burglary of a semi-truck at a busy Chino intersection was caught on camera last week.
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
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.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
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.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
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.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights spoiled Artemi Panarin's Los Angeles debut by scoring five third-period goals to rally for a 6-4 win over the Kings.
Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks' 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Kiyomi McMiller scored a career-high 40 points on Wednesday night to lead the Penn State Lady Lions past the USC Trojans, 85-82, on their senior night.
High-scoring forward Denis Bouanga has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Los Angeles FC.
Donovan Dent led UCLA past Southern California 81-62 with a season-high 30 points.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Netflix will not match Paramount Skydance's latest bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for a massive merger that could shake up the entertainment and media industry.
David Archuleta shares his story as a Mormon teenager turned international pop star in his new memoir, “Devout.”
Author Dr. Lucky Sekhon shares her personal story of childbearing and fertility issues and says her book is essential education for those going through the same journey.
Michael Juliano, editor at Time Out Los Angeles, shares a list of weekend events including, Gorillaz: House of Kong, Frieze Los Angeles, the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival and the LA Chinatown Firecracker Run.
Grae Drake goes over some of the latest releases including, “The Bluff,” “Man on the Run” and “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.”
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.
