Best Of LA - Week Of May 4
Spring is officially here and the beginning of May has exciting events in store for you, Los Angeles! From Mother's Day to Cinco De Mayo and much more, this week is full of excitement.
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Spring is officially here and the beginning of May has exciting events in store for you, Los Angeles! From Mother's Day to Cinco De Mayo and much more, this week is full of excitement.
Teachers are America's unsung heroes. For most parents and students they can't thank their teachers enough for the tireless hours, creative outreach and diligence they commit to their students and classrooms throughout the year. May 5 marks National Teachers Day. It is a wonderful opportunity to honor local educators. This year several spots in the Orange County area are choosing to honor teachers May 4-8, 2015 by offering freebies and discounts. The Orange County celebrations start with morning coffees, afternoon tea breaks, a discounted lunch, an uplifting massage and a deal at the salon.
National Teacher's Day is a day to take time and recognize teachers who make a difference in our lives. From pre-schools to colleges, National Teacher's Day is an open appreciation day to get creative with ways to say, "Thank you for all you do."
Home of the "Rally Monkey" and dubbed the "Big A," Angel Stadium of Anaheim is the official stadium of the Los Angeles Angels.
Hollywood films are filled with multimillion dollar budgets, A-list stars and production that takes place in various locations. Many times, these films shot in local areas like Orange County in Southern California. Here are some of the best movies filmed in OC that range from dramas, comedies and action-packed suspense genres.
Playdates are great both physically because of all the play time that kids get and socially both for the kids and parents. Try these playgrounds for your next playdate.
Arts and Crafts is the fun part of parenting. Getting kids involved with great ideas from these creative providers and project centers brings the family together for quality time. Whether you're a parent or just a child at heart, you'll love these suggestions.
Throughout Los Angeles, the more popular lounge bars are as diverse as their clientele, offering high-octane cocktails, live music, celebrity DJs and a food and cocktail menu that's the cat's meow.
Whether it's discounted wines or all-you-can-eat specials you want, try these places for great Monday specials.
Los Angeles is a big city and networking with the right industry people can be daunting. However, running into them on neutral territory is easier than you think, if you know where they hang out.
If your mom loves techy things, chances are she already has that iPad. Here are five other techy gift ideas for your Mom this Mother's Day.
With brunch recipes from chef-on-the-rise Kole Paniagua of Studio City's favorite watering hole Laurel Tavern, you too can make a Mother's Day brunch like a professional.
Here are three great recipes from an Orange County chef if you want to avoid crowded restaurants and instead prepare a great meal for your mother on her special day.
Expert advice on how to take care of your skin this summer.
Next time you are looking for a gourmet meal in L.A., consider these decadent restaurants on wheels.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The blaze was reported north of Tejon Ranch near I-5.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
The suspect was last seen in a black Ford Explorer.
In certain areas along PCH, the erosion in Malibu has created drop-offs of 8 feet.
CBS LA consumer investigator Kristine Lazar went to Walmart, Dollar Tree and Target to compare the prices of a typical basket of school supplies to find out which store had the best deals.
In certain areas along PCH, the erosion in Malibu has created drop-offs of 8 feet.
It's unclear where the chase began.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass penned another letter to the Lineage shareholders on Tuesday, hoping to highlight the ongoing fallout from June's warehouse fire that has left a litany of issues that impact the daily lives of Boyle Heights residents living near the facility.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
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.
Ontario residents gathered at Tuesday night's city council meeting to demand transparency from city leaders after the city's mayor pro tempore's home was raided by FBI agents last month.
Riverside County authorities on Monday announced that the suspect in a deadly 2020 incident on Highway 74 near Hemet was already in custody for a different crime.
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.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
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."
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 Chicago Cubs spoiled Tarik Skubal's debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, posting a 5-1 victory behind key RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run single, Tyler O'Neill had his third pinch-hit homer of the season, and the trade-depleted Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1.
Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory.
Even after adding back-to-back American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to bolster their already stellar roster ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
The Angels traded José Soriano, Jo Adell, Kirby Yates, Brent Suter and Ryan Zeferjahn in exchange for a slew of prospects and young players as their rebuilding process begins.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
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.
A Downey man is facing multiple charges after being arrested at Trump National Golf Course just days before the president was set to visit. Amanda Starrantino reports.
Families are expected to spend close to $900 on back-to-school purchases this year; that’s nearly 13% of the average monthly income in America, according to a LendingTree study. CBS LA consumer investigator Kristine Lazar went to three retailers to compare the prices of a typical basket of school supplies to find out which store had the best deals.
The heat risk will increase across Southern California over the weekend. Monsoonal moisture will also return by the end of the week, making conditions humid and uncomfortable.
Michele Gile reports from Orange, where city leaders on Tuesday announced that residents were fined $240,000 for illegal firework violations after promising that they would further crack down on Fourth of July fireworks.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted today to re-examine how millions of dollars in tax revenue, particularly Measure B funds, are distributed to trauma centers amid changes to federal Medicaid funding. Jasmine Viel reports.
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.
