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Los Angeles police officers are pursuing the driver of a stolen work truck on Friday. The driver clipped several vehicles and narrowly missed hitting pedestrians as he fled through Whittier, Downey, Norwalk and Lakewood at speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour. Sky 5 is overhead.
A suspected car thief led Los Angeles police officers on a chase on the southside of the city on Friday afternoon. It was not immediately clear when the chase began. It ended with an officer executing a textbook PIT maneuver in Compton, sending the vehicle spinning and coming to a stop on the sidewalk of a residential area. Officers quickly surrounded the vehicle, and the driver surrendered minutes later without further incident.
3/28: CBS Mornings Plus – CBS News Watch CBS News Raging wildfires fueled by high winds and dry conditions have forced hundreds to evacuate in North and South Carolina. Also, a chef bring elevated Pakistani street food to California as a nod to his roots. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
By Doug Williams has been reporting and anchoring in the Tri-State Area since 2013. Read Full Bio Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 10:59 PM EDT / CBS New York Hearing held on where Mahmoud Khalil case should be heard Hearing held on where Mahmoud Khalil case should be heard 02:11 Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist being held in an immigration detention center in Louisiana, are fighting to have the case heard in New Jersey. Khalil remains in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, as President Trump’s administration seeks to deport him. The Southern District of New York ruled last week the case should be heard in New Jersey , where Khalil was detained when his attorneys filed a petition on his behalf. The federal government then filed a motion to keep him in custody in Louisiana and have the case proceed from there. “The government’s motivation here is to delay, and as much as possible, the adjudication of the actual legality of their unconstitutional actions,” Khalil’s attorney, Baher Azmy, said. At a hearing Friday at a courthouse
A 56-year-old man was behind bars Friday in connection with the fatal self-inflicted shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Irvine. Christian Douglas Yeager of Irvine was booked on suspicion of criminal storage of a firearm and child endangerment. Meanwhile, the circumstances of the shooting, which occurred about 2:40 p.m. Thursday, remained under investigation. According to Kyle Oldoerp, a spokesman for the Irvine Police Department, the teen was at a residence with two other boys near Heathergreen and Weepingwood when the shooting occurred. The teen did not live at the home. One of the other boys was present in a bedroom when the shooting occurred, but the other was not, Oldoerp said. The gun used in the shooting belonged to Yeager, who did not have it properly secured, he said. Yeager was not home at the time, but an adult female family member was there, Oldoerp said. Police recovered “numerous unsecured firearms” registered to Yeager at the home, Oldoerp said. Investigators were working to determine whether the shooting was intentional or accidental. The teen was a student at South Lake Middle School. The eighth-grader would have
In just over a week, a decades-old golf course in Rancho Mirage will undergo sweeping renovations intended to give it a new look — and make it a more exciting place to hit the green. “This renovation is a significant step forward for The Springs, ensuring the golf course maintains its historic and significant place among the great private courses in the Coachella Valley,” Springs Homeowners Owners Association Board of Directors President Joan Boomsma said. “By implementing these thoughtful — and often sustainable — upgrades, we are improving the playability of the course without sacrificing its difficulty.” The $16 million project will get underway on April 7 and is expected to wrap up by November. Golf course designer Desmond Muirhead and architect Cary Bickler are collaborating on the revamp, according to the HOA. The course has been around since the housing development, located near the intersection of Country Club and Bob Hope drives, was established almost exactly 50 years ago. The renovation is part of a 50th anniversary celebration. Changes will include a redo of the driving range, improved safety features for golfers of all
As we approach three months since the devastating Los Angeles firestorm, media outlets, including KTLA, continue to face delays in our efforts to get answers about what happened and how to prevent a similar event in the future. The Los Angeles Times reports that LAFD actions surrounding the Palisades Fire have been shrouded in secrecy as the city refuses to release records. KTLA has been working on numerous other public records requests regarding the fires with LAFD, the L.A. Department of Water and Power, the Office of Emergency Management, members of the L.A. City Council, some L.A. County supervisors and others. All have open public records requests with KTLA regarding the fires and the response to the fires. Some requests have been open for weeks, and others have been delayed for months. Photos: Palisades Fire torches homes in Los Angeles On Jan. 16, as neighborhoods still smoldered in the aftermath of the fires, KTLA reached out to LADWP requesting communications with CEO Janisse Quinones related to the fires and the lack of water in the Pacific Palisades, and repair records related to the Santa Ynez
Let’s be blunt: movie joints need to find a new way to pipe in the patrons and fill their seating bowls. A recent article from Variety’s William Earl pondered the question on every film executive’s mind: how do theaters lure back moviegoers? One suggestion: make them marijuana-friendly. Taking a few puffs or consuming a gummy before walking into a theater is undoubtedly a tradition for many. But what if you could partake inside the theater? That could be coming sooner than you think. Earl spoke to Taylor Randi Lee, press secretary for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, who said that the state could soon allow movie theaters to apply for either events permits or consumption lounge licenses, which would let them sell marijuana inside. Just like bars and alcohol sales inside movie theaters became commonplace several years ago, perhaps a little grass could as well. Of course, simply allowing patrons to light up in any ole theater would be aggravating to those who don’t want a contact high – but allowing special “420 friendly” showings could spark interest for many. What do
The Los Angeles Dodgers is continuing and expanding its partnership with the team’s official kombucha supplier for the 2025 MLB season. Health-Ade is adding new Dodgers-branded kombucha beverages at Dodger Stadium after the beverage company reported its sales at the stadium last season more than doubled from the prior year. This season, Health-Ade will offer 11.5-ounce cans of its Passion Fruit-Tangerine and Pink Lady Apple, the latter of which will have a limited edition Dodgers-themed can, throughout the stadium. A promotional image for the new Dodgers-branded kombucha can available at Dodger Stadium throughout the 2025 MLB season. (Health-Ade) “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2025 season,” said Sandra Heirdrich, vice president of marketing at Health-Ade. “Dodger fans are some of the most passionate in the world, and we’re excited to provide them with delicious, gut-healthy options that fit seamlessly into their game-day experience.” The special edition can will be available both at Dodger Stadium and on Health-Ade’s website. The beverage company says it has experienced consistent growth in recent years, finding its way into more homes each and
A semi truck hauling vehicles caught fire on the eastbound 118 Freeway in Pacoima Friday, and though the blaze was quickly put out, the incident snarled traffic. The fire was reported just after 1 p.m. near the Glenoaks Boulevard exit, the California Highway Patrol said, and it was extinguished within minutes. While traffic was initially heavily impacted, aerial footage from Sky5 showed that the truck was located in the gore point between an exit ramp and the freeway, allowing traffic to continue moving in three of the four lanes. No injuries were immediately reported.
Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 5:36 PM EDT / CBS/AP U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued a preliminary injunction Friday that blocks the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau . “The court cannot look away or the CFPB will be dissolved and dismantled completely in approximately thirty days, well before this lawsuit has come to its conclusion,” she wrote in a 112-page decision. Her order keeps the CFPB in existence until the case has been resolved on the merits. It also reinstates the agency’s contracts, workforce, data and operational capacity. Jackson ruled that, without a court order, President Trump’s administration would move quickly to shut down the agency that Congress created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. “If the defendants are not enjoined, they will eliminate the agency before the Court has the opportunity to decide whether the law permits them to do it, and as the defendants’ own witness warned, the harm will be irreparable,” Berman Jackson said in her order. During a March 10 hearing, Jackson heard testimony about the chaos that erupted inside the agency
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Puerto Rico: The exodus after Hurricane Maria – CBS News Watch CBS News Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico devastated – almost 3,000 people died in its wake, towns were left without power or water for months, and hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans left, many never to return. David Begnaud returns to Puerto Rico for CBS Reports to examine the impact of that exodus and what the future holds. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Adapt or Die – CBS News Watch CBS News The climate cycles that have driven mass extinctions, are shortening and becoming more severe. The species that can adapt to environmental changes survive, while others simply die off. CBS Reports travels to the Galapagos Islands, a living laboratory in the crosshairs of climate change, to see if nature can outrun and outsmart climate change? Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
California Pizza Kitchen is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of promotions, returning menu items and a collaboration with actor and former employee actress Busy Philipps. Philipps is the brand’s spokesperson for its 40th anniversary. The actress began working as a hostess at California Pizza Kitchen in Arizona in high school − around 16 or 17 − and has had a soft spot for the chain ever since her younger years growing up in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale. “I’ve been a huge fan of CPK ever since I worked there as a hostess back in the day, so of course I was thrilled to help them celebrate this incredible anniversary,” Philipps said in a statement. “My job was to remind CPK that at 40 years old, there’s no need for reinvention. Their legacy and continued leadership of creating incredible flavors and lasting memories is exactly what will keep people of all ages loving the brand for many years to come.” Which fast-food burger reigns supreme? A recent survey reveals consumers’ favorite one In honor of its 40th anniversary, CPK is reintroducing select menu
A couple of highly anticipated sports are making their way to the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games, and we now know where they’ll be played. As approved by the L.A. City Council and announced by LA28 on Friday, both flag football and lacrosse will be played at BMO Stadium when the Olympics come to town in the summer of 2028. The venue will officially be referred to as Exposition Park Stadium during the games, due to Olympics policy on stadium sponsorships. A rendering showing BMO Stadium hosting flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. (LA28) BMO Stadium opened in 2018 and is built on the former L.A. Memorial Sports Arena site, next to L.A. Memorial Coliseum. According to renderings released by LA28, it appears that temporary stands will be built and placed on the middle of the field, making playing surfaces smaller for flag football and lacrosse. 2028 will mark the Olympic debut for flag football, a non-contact version of the most popular sport in the U.S. It will also host the return of lacrosse as a medal sport for the first time
Once known as the tallest and fastest coaster in the world, Superman: Escape from Krypton at Six Flags Magic Mountain was brought down by a lethal dose of kryptonite. Six Flags leadership confirmed to media outlets that the shuttle coaster, which hasn’t been operational since last September, will not return. Magic Mountain President Jeff Harris told the Orange County Register that the ride was initially closed for refurbishment, but the necessary parts weren’t readily available, so the most prudent option was to close it permanently. The Superman ride featured a pair of side-by-side L-shaped tracks that each curved toward the sky. The launch system shot riders from zero to 100 mph in 7 seconds to a height of 415 feet. The park hasn’t decided what it will do with the queue, station, and launch track, but Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom drop ride attached to Superman’s coaster tower will continue to operate. That ride is scheduled to reopen next month. Lawsuit claims man suffered fatal brain injury on Six Flags roller coaster Roller coaster enthusiasts on Reddit reacted to the news, with many calling Superman
The owner of the Los Angeles Times appeared on Tucker Carlson’s podcast in an episode released Wednesday, making clearer his plans to steer the paper in a more conservative direction. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong argued to the far-right Carlson that the paper he bought in 2018 is too liberal. As an example, he highlighted the resignations of editorial board members after he blocked an endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. “I said, ‘This is unacceptable.’ And as you can see, because it’s a left lean, they wrote terrible stories about President [Donald] Trump,” Soon-Shiong said, as reported by Politico. “So my statement to them was, ‘You may have an opinion, but all of us should have opinions based on facts.’” Soon-Shiong noted to Carlson that the Times suffered as a result, but he believes he’s doing the right thing. “We lost a lot of viewers,” Soon-Shiong said. “Thousands of people unsubscribed. But I don’t think it’s right that we should be this canceling society.” Soon-Shiong has said he’s making the media more “fair and balanced.” That phrase was a longtime motto
By Sara Moniuszko Reporter, Lifestyle & Wellness Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper’s wellness vertical. She now covers breaking and trending news for CBS News’ HealthWatch. Read Full Bio Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 3:44 PM EDT / CBS News New alarming data on measles in the U.S. New alarming data on measles in the U.S. 02:40 Kansas health officials have confirmed 23 measles cases , marking an outbreak for the state as infections in at least 17 states have led to the most cases in the U.S. in a single year since 2019. The Kansas outbreak is spread across 6 southwest counties, the state’s Department of Health and Environment said Wednesday. The majority of cases, 20, are individuals who were not vaccinated against the infection. Fifteen cases are in school-aged children, between ages 5 and 17, six patients are 4 years old or younger and two are over 18, officials said. Health officials in Ohio have also reported 10 cases this week. “Given the measles activity in
By Melissa Quinn Politics Reporter Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 9:13 PM EDT / CBS News Breaking down Trump’s legal battles with law firms Breaking down Trump’s legal battles with major law firms 02:50 Washington — President Trump announced Friday that the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom agreed to provide more than $100 million in pro bono work for initiatives backed by his administration. The agreement makes Skadden Arps the second major firm to reach a deal with Mr. Trump amid a recent blitz of executive orders targeting law firms that have employed his purported political opponents. The orders issued by the president have focused on the firms Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, known as WilmerHale. All three of those firms have filed federal lawsuits challenging the executive orders as a violation of the First
The hot new dessert: Rolled ice cream – CBS News Watch CBS News Susan Spencer dishes up the latest scoop in frozen treats: rolled ice cream, a delicacy from Sweet Charlie’s in Philadelphia that is the hot new dessert. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
