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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.
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died.
The shooting victim, a 36-year-old Hemet man, died 19 days after he was shot. The suspect, who was already in custody, is now expected to face murder charges.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Hundreds of Calabasas residents are up in arms over a planned power outage in their neighborhood in the midst of a sweltering heat wave that is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to some parts of Southern California.
Detectives are seeking help from the public as they continue working to identify a hit-and-run driver who severely injured a pedestrian in the Pico-Union area in early July.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Hundreds of Calabasas residents are up in arms over a planned power outage in their neighborhood in the midst of a sweltering heat wave that is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to some parts of Southern California.
Detectives are seeking help from the public as they continue working to identify a hit-and-run driver who severely injured a pedestrian in the Pico-Union area in early July.
Los Angeles Police Department officers shot a man underneath a 10 Freeway overpass in South LA on Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly swung a metal bat and people and cars in the area.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Wednesday issued a warning to the public due to a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in Pico-Union, where five people were hospitalized from the infection.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
At just four days old, Valentina Isla Campbell has quite the story to tell after her mother had to give birth to her in a Jack in the Box parking lot.
Anaheim said it was having difficulty drawing water from ground wells, causing low water pressure citywide, including at Disneyland.
The Stockwells of San Clemente received free help from a nonprofit to navigate the struggles of their son's battle with two cancers, including a rare bone sarcoma.
The shooting victim, a 36-year-old Hemet man, died 19 days after he was shot. The suspect, who was already in custody, is now expected to face murder charges.
FBI officials confirmed with CBS LA on Wednesday that agents were at the homes of San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman in Chino Hills and Ontario Mayor Pro Tempore Alan Wapner.
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle that has been recovering from an unknown sickness and a fight with two other eagles in early July, has taken an "encouraging step forward" and has been removed from intensive care, according to the Ojai Raptor Center.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
Riverside County detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a cold case homicide investigation dating back to 2004, when a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in La Quinta.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died.
Eric Lauer tossed one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, Andy Pages homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Cam Smith gave Houston the lead a with two-run double in the sixth inning, Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.
The Los Angeles Angels traded reliever Chase Silseth and struggling catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo on Wednesday night.
Dominic Canzone hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the Seattle Mariners past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Laurie Perez reports from Hollywood, where LAPD officers continue their investigation and search for a suspect wanted in connection with a triple shooting after three men were found dead inside an apartment unit on Tuesday night.
In tonight's Look At This!, Desmond Shaw takes us to the Russian Orthodox Church of Holy Transfiguration.
Nicole Comstock reports from West Hollywood, where city officials have told the developer of an unfinished condominium complex to address the pack of coyotes now living on the property.
Hundreds of Calabasas residents are up in arms over a planned power outage in their neighborhood in the midst of a sweltering heat wave that is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to some parts of Southern California. Brittney Ermon reports.
Lesley Marin reports from Long Beach, where preparations are underway as high surf and powerful waves created by a swell from an offshore hurricane have increased public safety and flooding concerns.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
