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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.
A police shooting involving one suspect caused a 210 Freeway closure of its westbound lanes in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday.
The tunnel is known to be an encampment, a Caltrans spokesperson said.
A Ventura County man pleaded guilty to killing a 69-year-old Jewish protester during dueling rallies over the Israel-Palestinian conflict in 2023.
An 18-year-old man died on Sunday after losing control of his car and crashing on Highway 74 in Riverside County during a rainstorm on Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
After more than three decades, the teenage victim of a Ventura County cold case investigation has been identified.
A Ventura County man pleaded guilty to killing a 69-year-old Jewish protester during dueling rallies over the Israel-Palestinian conflict in 2023.
After more than three decades, the teenage victim of a Ventura County cold case investigation has been identified.
This all comes as Serve Robotics expands rapidly across Los Angeles County, deploying hundreds of AI-powered robots to deliver meals and groceries.
The U.S. Department of Education announced a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District's policy to reassign instead of firing teachers accused of sexual misconduct with students.
A man who was arrested last month for allegedly stabbing a Long Beach Police Department officer near the Long Beach Grand Prix pleaded not guilty to charges on Tuesday.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
An 18-year-old man died on Sunday after losing control of his car and crashing on Highway 74 in Riverside County during a rainstorm on Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system.
Over 100 people were arrested during a two-week investigation into child sex crimes in San Bernardino County, according to deputies.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the Oak Hills area, near Hesperia, on Saturday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway Tuesday after two U.S. Army soldiers went missing in the ocean off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Mike Trout, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto hit home runs, Ryan Zeferzahn worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Chet Holmgren scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Shohei Ohtani allowed his first two home runs of the season to Christian Walker and Braden Shewmake, and Peter Lambert pitched seven strong innings to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Ivan Barbashev scored off a terrific pass from Pavel Dorofeyev with 4:58 left to put the Golden Knights ahead for good, and Vegas went on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Monday night in the opener of their second-round series.
Munetaka Murakami hit his 14th homer and Miguel Vargas also went deep as the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
After more than 24 hours, the fire burning in a tunnel underneath the 110 Freeway continued plaguing firefighters on Tuesday night, with officials hopeful that the road can be reopened before Wednesday morning's commute. Lesley Marin and Mike Rogers report.
The U.S. Department of Education announced a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District's policy to reassign instead of firing teachers accused of sexual misconduct with students. Gio Insignares reports.
A project to convert an old hotel into housing for homeless people met some pushback during a recent meeting in Carson.
According to a new study from UCI, parks in underserved areas of Los Angeles can reach dangerous temperatures. County leaders met at Magic Johnson Park in Compton to discuss plans for heat safety moving forward.
This all comes as Serve Robotics expands rapidly across Los Angeles County, deploying hundreds of AI powered robots to deliver meals, and groceries.
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.
