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Looking for a way to meet new people? Kio Stark, author of "When Strangers Meet," shares her tips for building new relationships with strangers!
Whether in a private room, at a dive bar, or with chicken in hand, singing karaoke in front of a group of strangers or friends is no easy feat.
Going gluten free this Thanksgiving? Check out these eight recipes that taste great and are easy to make!
Avoiding cooking on Thanksgiving is understandable. Try these places to help keep you out of a hot kitchen all day.
If you don't feel like cooking this year, visit these incredibly delicious Los Angeles eateries for Thanksgiving!
Whether you are looking for something for your dinner or you are yearning to nibble whenever the mood strikes, there's something for everyone.
Fresh Black Friday deals are being rolled out every day leading up to the main event, making scheduling your shopping strategy potentially quite complicated. Never fear, advice is here.
The day after Thanksgiving, there will be a variety of great Black Friday deals to take advantage of this season. It is the peak sales period for retailers and the Super Bowl for many shoppers.
It's election week, which means Tuesday is the big day to finally get out and cast your vote. Aside from casting your vote, there are plenty of other activities to take part in!
This year, the election has garnered a lot of attention and debates. But, whether you're a Democrat or Republican, we can all agree that election night specials are something not to be missed!
It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays in O.C., and for couples who feel like celebrating the season, there are plenty of festive activities.
Even with the clock ticking away, there are many ways to experience the glory of L.A. within 24 hours, from both land and air.
Christmas traditions, the magic of Winter Solstice and the colorful festivities of Chinese New Year will bring the community together in the OC. These five festivals are the top picks of the season.
This time of year brings families together to celebrate, but not everyone is so lucky as to be able to celebrate this season. From hygiene items to warm clothes and food, the area's homeless, needy and transient families struggle this time of year. If you would like to donate your services or a make a contribution to one of the following well-respected and organized holiday helpers, they are registering volunteers now. These organizations have a long history of matching giving volunteers to assignments that greatly benefit the surrounding Los Angeles area and bring even more warmth to families during the holidays.
Now that the dust has settled from the insanity of costume parties and Halloween decorations, it's about time to get to the business of socializing and enjoying some fantastic fall weather.
"I'm here sharing the statement today because the life of our beautiful 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, brutally and senselessly ended in a preventable tragedy," Jennifer Levi said.
The judge said Carlitos Ricardo Parias was illegally deprived of access to counsel while held in custody, and the government failed to comply with discovery deadlines.
The Monday crash involving the inmate transfer van occurred around 8:50 a.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway south of Paxton Street.
Winds are expected to weaken by Tuesday before another rainstorm off the coast of Mexico develops on Wednesday.
Officers found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound.
"I'm here sharing the statement today because the life of our beautiful 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, brutally and senselessly ended in a preventable tragedy," Jennifer Levi said.
The Monday crash involving the inmate transfer van occurred around 8:50 a.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway south of Paxton Street.
Winds are expected to weaken by Tuesday before another rainstorm off the coast of Mexico develops on Wednesday.
Officers found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound.
The crash happened at around 8:45 p.m. near PCH and Cedar Avenue, Long Beach police said.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
A San Bernardino County resident is recounting the intense moments that he watched his neighbor get rescued from their home by helicopter when it was overcome with flooding waters during the recent winter storm.
The driver was the only passenger in the car, deputies said.
Deputies arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the 2006 shooting in Highgrove, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Five people, including two children, were injured in a two-car crash that happened after a large boulder fell onto Highway 18 near Big Bear Lake on Friday night.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
Luka Doncic scored 34, LeBron James had 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak with a 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"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.
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.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Luka Doncic scored 34, LeBron James had 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak with a 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Lauren Betts had 18 points and 16 rebounds as No. 4 UCLA extended its winning streak to six games with an 82-75 win over No. 19 Ohio State.
Alex Laferriere scored three times and the Los Angeles Kings finally found their offense in a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
Rina Nakano looks at floats in the last stages of production in Pasadena.
Chris Rose sits down with Jamie Yuccas in his Silver Lake video store kitchen. The L.A. producer, writer, and director changes the categories regularly, including Auters, Creature Features, Horror Classics, and Film School.
Hijinx Hotel offers 15 challenge-themed rooms to play, not stay, with both mental and physical game rooms.
A moderate to strong Santa Ana wind event will impact Southern California ahead of the New Year holiday. The rain will also return for New Years Eve through the weekend.
Rick Montanez is in Porter Ranch, where strong winds ripped through the area overnight.
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.