Best Of LA - Week Of December 21
Take a break from all that last minute Christmas shopping and enjoy one of the great events Los Angeles has to offer this week.
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Take a break from all that last minute Christmas shopping and enjoy one of the great events Los Angeles has to offer this week.
From arts, culture and history to Disneyland and some of the area's best restaurants, navigating Orange County's myriad offerings can be a challenge. These authors tackled the area thoroughly, offering books and guides perfect for natives and visitors alike.
Hiking doesn't have to end just because the winter is here. Whether you are looking for clear trails or some icy conditions, you can still get out and hit the trails this winter.
Looking to get involved in the spirit of the new Star Wars movie? Look no further than these great movie inspired cocktails!
There will be two kinds of people this weekend, those of us that scored tickets to see the new Star Wars movie and everyone else. Should you happen to be the latter, there's still plenty to do.
It's official. The holiday season is here and though office hours are still in effect, everyone is on autopilot. It's time to get your social calendar in order.
Who doesn't love roasting marshmallows over a campfire, pitching a cozy tent and stargazing, or taking a hike just steps from a campsite with a great view?
New Year's Eve in Los Angeles is as festive as anywhere else in the nation. Actually, in many ways, the City of Angels is even more festive because who doesn't enjoy a good party, Hollywood style?
Add to your culinary repertoire with this mouth watering GrahamBurger recipe from Graham Elliot, author of "Cooking Like A Master Chef."
Regardless of your reason for wanting to get involved, here are some of the best places in the county to volunteer to work with animals.
Herald the upcoming holidays in craft beer style, take hold of the spirit (pun intended) of the season by way of dynamite winter beers, drunk courtesy the top breweries that the City of Angels has to offer.
There are several OC stores that do the best job in offering safe and engaging pre-tested toys, premium foods and treats, healthy grooming services and the wonderful opportunity to rescue an animal.
Nothing says the holiday season like a good eggnog cocktail. Try these places for a great eggnog cocktail to warm you up this holiday season.
The holidays are upon us. Ready or not, the stage is set for holiday fun and entertainment in Orange County.
There is still time to buy the sports fan in your life the best holiday gift yet!
It's another great day for the beach as Los Angeles County's coastline will reach highs of 82, with ocean water mostly around 73 degrees.
There were three fires in the Spokane area: the Old Trails Fire, the Fairview Fire and the Meadowview Fire.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
It's another great day for the beach as Los Angeles County's coastline will reach highs of 82, with ocean water mostly around 73 degrees.
The delayed Metro and LA City construction project promised new sidewalks, trees, parks and storefront makeovers.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
The shooting left one man dead in the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue at around 1 a.m. on Friday.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
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.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
There were three fires in the Spokane area: the Old Trails Fire, the Fairview Fire and the Meadowview Fire.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
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.
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.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Jonathan Sirois made nine saves to earn his first clean sheet of the season as FC Dallas played LA Galaxy to a scoreless draw.
Brice Turang had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers finished off a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back for a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC.
Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong's double-play grounder as the streaking Boston Red Sox edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
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.
A.J. McCord, World Surfing League commentator, joins Alys Martinez for an early morning look at The US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach.
Eli Veitzer, CEO and president of Jewish Family Service LA, discusses why they lost federal funding for their domestic violence transitional housing program after the contract's expiration, amid broader federal funding suspensions affecting regional homeless agencies.
A CBS LA NEXT Weather Alert is in place for inland communities as high temperatures continue on Sunday, with a slight cooling moving in.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Tigers for a package that includes Dodgers prospect Zyhir Hope.
How much longer will the sweltering heat persist in Southern California? Alex Biston takes a look in her NEXT Weather Forecast.
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.
