CBS News Los Angeles
Coverage of CBS News Los Angeles in the Nexus archive.
- Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson trial after jury deadlocked
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire after the jury deadlocked during deliberations. The fire was described as deadly, but no conviction was reached due to the mistrial.
- Massive explosion threat from California chemical leak "eliminated" for now, officials say
Officials in California have confirmed that the risk of a massive explosion from a chemical leak in Orange County has been eliminated. The incident was reported by CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel.
- California mayor faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to acting as covert Chinese agent
Eileen Wang, former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to acting as a covert Chinese agent and faces a 10-year prison sentence. She acted on behalf of China, according to the plea. The case is being reported by CBS News Los Angeles.
- Spencer Pratt trades jabs at LA mayoral debate
Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, participated in a mayoral debate with current mayor Karen Bass and councilmember Nithya Raman in Los Angeles. The debate was reported by CBS News Los Angeles' Tom Wait. Spencer Pratt is running for Los Angeles mayor.
- May Day ralliers protest outside ICE detention facility in downtown Los Angeles
Thousands protested outside an ICE detention facility in downtown Los Angeles during May Day rallies for workers' rights. The event was reported by CBS News Los Angeles reporter Luzdelia Caballero.
- Neighbor of correspondents' dinner shooting suspect says his parents are "solid, peaceful" people
Cole Allen, a 31-year-old man linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, is set for a federal court appearance. Neighbors in Torrance, California, described his parents as 'solid, peaceful' people.