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Video shows dog's rescue from steep cliff near San Bernardino County river
Video shows the intense moments when a hiker and two good Samaritans jump into action to save a German Shepherd that got stuck on a steep cliff above the West Fork Mohave River in Hesperia on Monday.
Winter storm battered parts of San Bernardino County, damage count released
In all, county officials said two of the 92 structures were destroyed, 20 suffered major damage, 30 had minor damage, and 40 had less than minor damage, but were affected in some way.
Newsom orders flags at half-staff for day of remembrance for LA fires
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared Jan. 7 a day of remembrance for the Los Angeles fires.
Stabbing leaves one wounded near Alhambra elementary school
The school was temporarily placed on lockdown as the police investigation began on Tuesday afternoon.
Man dies while stealing copper wire from Pomona construction site
Police say that a man who was found dead at a construction site in Pomona over the weekend was killed while trying to steal copper wire.
New White House webpage rewrites history of Jan. 6 riot and 2020 election
The webpage, featured under the official whitehouse.gov domain, says Democrats framed "the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump."
Pacific Palisades couple stays positive despite cancer diagnosis and losing homes to two fires
Heather Lyle thought her second home burning down during the Palisades Fire was devastating enough, until she was diagnosed with cancer for a third time.
Mother arrested after infant found fatally injured in Santa Monica apartment
A woman was arrested on Tuesday morning after her infant child was found dead inside a Santa Monica apartment, police said.
Pacific Palisades man who spent 17 hours fighting flames to save neighborhood speaks one year later
Meet Robert Trinkkeller, the maverick savior of the Marquez Knolls neighborhood in the Pacific Palisades who spent 17 hours fighting flames when the Palisades Fire broke out last January.
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What one California candidate for governor says about how he'd try to repeal controversial laws
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
Stephen Cloobeck ends bid for California governor, endorses Eric Swalwell
California's crowded 2026 governor's race narrowed Monday night as Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck ended his campaign and endorsed Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who entered the race last week.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell running for California governor
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
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CBS News investigation finds lack of law enforcement action despite thousands of fireworks-related calls across Los Angeles
A CBS News California Investigation found data showing that hundreds of fires were ignited by illegal fireworks across Los Angeles in 2025, as well as the lack of action taken by law enforcement when they were called for the dangerous pyrotechnics.
An Orange County police department gets creative to fight porch pirates
One in four Americans, or 64 million people, has had a package stolen at some point, and 9 million adults have had a package stolen in just the last 3 months.
Investigation finds extensive list of alleged firefighting equipment issues in Port of Los Angeles
Nearly a year after CBS Los Angeles exposed equipment problems that plagued Los Angeles firefighters during the Palisades Fire fight, another major concern has allegedly been found at the Port of Los Angeles.
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Christmas Eve storm damages more than 90 San Bernardino County homes
San Bernardino County officials on Tuesday shared numbers on the immense damage left behind by a Christmas Eve rainstorm.
Video shows dog's rescue from steep cliff in San Bernardino County
Nicole Comstock speaks with the people who put their own lives on the line to rescue a dog that got stuck on a steep cliff above a river in Hesperia.
Pacific Palisades families struggle with rebuilding decisions
Many families are still grappling with the difficult decision to rebuild or to move on, even a year after the Palisades Fire. Tom Wait reports.
House Republicans release report on FireAid fund distribution
House Republicans published the findings of their investigation into how the FireAid funds were spent. Tom Wait reports.
Trump administration halts $10 billion in social service funding to some Democratic states
The Trump administration plans to halt $10 billion in social service funding to five Democratic-run states, including California. Laurie Perez reports.
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Oregon women score the last 14 points to beat No. 21 USC 71-66
Ehis Etute scores a career-high 17 points, leading Oregon to a 71-66 victory over No. 21 Southern California on Tuesday night.
Wisconsin beats UCLA 80-72 in Bruins' first game in Madison since 1962
Wisconsin defeats UCLA 80-72 on Tuesday night, with Nolan Winter and Nick Boyd leading the charge.
Zegras scores twice against former team as Flyers defeat Gauthier, Ducks
Trevor Zegras scored twice for the Philadelphia Flyers in his first game against his former Anaheim team to lead them to a 5-2 win over the Ducks.
James and Doncic each score 30 to help the Lakers hold off the Pelicans 111-103
LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 111-103.
Reliever Kirby Yates finalizes $5 million, 1-year deal with Los Angeles Angels
Reliever Kirby Yates has finalized a $5 million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
Kuzmenko has goal and assist as Kings beat Wild 4-2
Andrei Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings held on to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2.
Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers past Warriors 103-102 in wild game with Kerr ejected, Curry fouled out
Kawhi Leonard had 24 points and 12 rebounds, rookie Kobe Sanders added 20 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Golden State Warriors 103-102 on Monday night in a wild game that included Warriors coach Steve Kerr getting ejected and Steph Curry fouling out for the first time since 2021.
Justin Sourdif scores his first hat trick to lead the Capitals to a 7-4 win over the Ducks
Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night.
Carr and Kohler help No. 12 Michigan State rout USC, 80-51
Coen Carr scored 18 points and Jaxon Kohler added 16 on perfect shooting to lead No. 12 Michigan State to an 80-51 blowout against Southern California.
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Video shows dog's rescue from steep cliff near San Bernardino County river
Video shows the intense moments when a hiker and two good Samaritans jump into action to save a German Shepherd that got stuck on a steep cliff above the West Fork Mohave River in Hesperia on Monday.
Winter storm battered parts of San Bernardino County, damage count released
In all, county officials said two of the 92 structures were destroyed, 20 suffered major damage, 30 had minor damage, and 40 had less than minor damage, but were affected in some way.
Newsom orders flags at half-staff for day of remembrance for LA fires
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared Jan. 7 a day of remembrance for the Los Angeles fires.
Stabbing leaves one wounded near Alhambra elementary school
The school was temporarily placed on lockdown as the police investigation began on Tuesday afternoon.
Man dies while stealing copper wire from Pomona construction site
Police say that a man who was found dead at a construction site in Pomona over the weekend was killed while trying to steal copper wire.
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Winter storm battered parts of San Bernardino County, damage count released
In all, county officials said two of the 92 structures were destroyed, 20 suffered major damage, 30 had minor damage, and 40 had less than minor damage, but were affected in some way.
Newsom orders flags at half-staff for day of remembrance for LA fires
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared Jan. 7 a day of remembrance for the Los Angeles fires.
Stabbing leaves one wounded near Alhambra elementary school
The school was temporarily placed on lockdown as the police investigation began on Tuesday afternoon.
Pacific Palisades couple stays positive despite cancer diagnosis and losing homes to two fires
Heather Lyle thought her second home burning down during the Palisades Fire was devastating enough, until she was diagnosed with cancer for a third time.
Mother arrested after infant found fatally injured in Santa Monica apartment
A woman was arrested on Tuesday morning after her infant child was found dead inside a Santa Monica apartment, police said.
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Bomb squad investigate suspicious package outside City of Orange Police Department
Police said around 4:50 a.m., a person approached the front of the department and left a brief case in front of the lobby doors.
Father sucker punched over line cutting at Disneyland, family says
A man was sucker punched after confronting a group that cut the line at Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure, his family said.
Man rescued from rushing water in Orange County storm channel
Orange County firefighters hoisted a man to safety after he got trapped in rushing water on Sunday afternoon.
Garden Grove police officer hit by car during foot pursuit, critically injured
The driver who hit the officer was not related to the pursuit, and the suspect was later taken into custody.
Orange County mother identified as woman found in Santa Ana riverbed
Orange County firefighters recovered the body of Alejandra Ramirez Torres on New Year's Day. She leaves behind two daughters.
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Video shows dog's rescue from steep cliff near San Bernardino County river
Video shows the intense moments when a hiker and two good Samaritans jump into action to save a German Shepherd that got stuck on a steep cliff above the West Fork Mohave River in Hesperia on Monday.
Winter storm battered parts of San Bernardino County, damage count released
In all, county officials said two of the 92 structures were destroyed, 20 suffered major damage, 30 had minor damage, and 40 had less than minor damage, but were affected in some way.
Man dies while stealing copper wire from Pomona construction site
Police say that a man who was found dead at a construction site in Pomona over the weekend was killed while trying to steal copper wire.
Thieves in tow truck caught on camera stealing vehicle from San Bernardino driveway
Security video shows the moments when thieves used an unmarked tow truck to steal a San Bernardino man's truck out of his girlfriend's driveway last week.
Los Angeles County firefighter recounts helicopter rescue in Phelan
A Los Angeles County firefighter recounted a daring rooftop rescue to save residents from the flooding that overcame Phelan on Christmas Eve.
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White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, Leavitt says
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Trump administration halting $10 billion in social service funding to 5 states
The Trump administration plans to halt billions of dollars in federal funding for social services programs in five states led by Democrats following allegations of fraud.
Doug LaMalfa, GOP congressman from California, dies at 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a California Republican who had been in Congress for more than a decade, has died at the age of 65.
CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations for fewer shots
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Man detained at JD Vance's Ohio home, Secret Service says
The Secret Service said Vice President JD Vance and his family were not in Ohio and the house was unoccupied at the time of the alleged incident.
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New White House webpage rewrites history of Jan. 6 riot and 2020 election
The webpage, featured under the official whitehouse.gov domain, says Democrats framed "the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump."
White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, Leavitt says
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Trump administration halting $10 billion in social service funding to 5 states
The Trump administration plans to halt billions of dollars in federal funding for social services programs in five states led by Democrats following allegations of fraud.
Doug LaMalfa, GOP congressman from California, dies at 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a California Republican who had been in Congress for more than a decade, has died at the age of 65.
U.S. NATO allies say "Greenland belongs to its people"
Top Trump aide Stephen Miller says it's the "formal position" of the White House that Denmark's territory of Greenland "should be part of the U.S."
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San Francisco sues makers of ultra-processed foods over health impacts
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.
California bill reversing tax hike on legal cannabis heads to Newsom
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.
HelloFresh to pay $7.5M to settle California lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers
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.
CBS News California Investigates: "Sephora kids" concerns
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
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.
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Here's how much ACA costs would have risen in 2025 without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"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 sues makers of ultra-processed foods over health impacts
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.
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FDA chief says warning labels deterred menopause care: "It's an American tragedy"
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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Major outage leaves more than 130,000 customers in San Francisco without power
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
California warns Tesla it faces 30-day sale ban for misleading use of "autopilot"
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 ban on cat declawing to take effect in 2026
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 sues makers of ultra-processed foods over health impacts
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.
Waymo robotaxis begin using freeways in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
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Oregon women score the last 14 points to beat No. 21 USC 71-66
Ehis Etute scores a career-high 17 points, leading Oregon to a 71-66 victory over No. 21 Southern California on Tuesday night.
Wisconsin beats UCLA 80-72 in Bruins' first game in Madison since 1962
Wisconsin defeats UCLA 80-72 on Tuesday night, with Nolan Winter and Nick Boyd leading the charge.
Zegras scores twice against former team as Flyers defeat Gauthier, Ducks
Trevor Zegras scored twice for the Philadelphia Flyers in his first game against his former Anaheim team to lead them to a 5-2 win over the Ducks.
James and Doncic each score 30 to help the Lakers hold off the Pelicans 111-103
LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 111-103.
Reliever Kirby Yates finalizes $5 million, 1-year deal with Los Angeles Angels
Reliever Kirby Yates has finalized a $5 million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
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Nikki Glaser returning to host Golden Globes with "different approach"
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, found dead in San Francisco hotel, officials confirm
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
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Christmas Eve storm damages more than 90 San Bernardino County homes
San Bernardino County officials on Tuesday shared numbers on the immense damage left behind by a Christmas Eve rainstorm.
Video shows dog's rescue from steep cliff in San Bernardino County
Nicole Comstock speaks with the people who put their own lives on the line to rescue a dog that got stuck on a steep cliff above a river in Hesperia.
Pacific Palisades families struggle with rebuilding decisions
Many families are still grappling with the difficult decision to rebuild or to move on, even a year after the Palisades Fire. Tom Wait reports.
House Republicans release report on FireAid fund distribution
House Republicans published the findings of their investigation into how the FireAid funds were spent. Tom Wait reports.
Trump administration halts $10 billion in social service funding to some Democratic states
The Trump administration plans to halt $10 billion in social service funding to five Democratic-run states, including California. Laurie Perez reports.
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A look at renowned architect Frank Gehry's designs in Southern California
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Franklin Fire engulfs Malibu Canyon, causes smoke clouds through region
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.
Mountain Fire explodes in Ventura County amid strong Santa Ana winds
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.
