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.
The blaze ignited east of Moreno Valley at Gilman Springs Road. Firefighters are fighting "light flashy fuels," with ground and air crews responding.
The blaze, which was dubbed the "Crown Fire" by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, was reported just after 11:20 a.m. near North Crown Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road, firefighters said in a news release.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
A 4-year-old Colton boy was treated to the ultimate surprise for his birthday after his aunt was able to bring his real-life heroes, the Colton Police Department, to his home for a visit.
The 14-year-old said she and her friend were biking on the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park in the early evening when she fell off her bike and into the bushes. She said she didn't realize it at first, that she had been bitten.
The 14-year-old said she and her friend were biking on the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park in the early evening when she fell off her bike and into the bushes. She said she didn't realize it at first, that she had been bitten.
Prosecutors said that the man killed his girlfriend, who was a U.S. Army reservist, at an El Segundo hotel in 2022 before visiting the Angeles National Forest. Her body has never been found.
Erin Cowser was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and attempting to fight others. Attorneys said all the misdemeanor charges were later dropped, and that the "compliant teenager posed no threat and committed no crime."
The blaze, which was dubbed the "Crown Fire" by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, was reported just after 11:20 a.m. near North Crown Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road, firefighters said in a news release.
A Los Angeles County mother and stepfather who were convicted in the torture and death of their 16-year-old daughter in 2021 were sentenced to 22 years to life in prison on Friday, according to the LA County District Attorney's Office.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
A 4-year-old Colton boy was treated to the ultimate surprise for his birthday after his aunt was able to bring his real-life heroes, the Colton Police Department, to his home for a visit.
Erin Cowser was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and attempting to fight others. Attorneys said all the misdemeanor charges were later dropped, and that the "compliant teenager posed no threat and committed no crime."
The blaze ignited east of Moreno Valley at Gilman Springs Road. Firefighters are fighting "light flashy fuels," with ground and air crews responding.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' newest Minor League Baseball team started its first season with a sold-out crowd at ONT Field.
Citlalli Montes and Adriana Gonzalez are doing everything they can to get their father home to them and their mother, who has stage 4 brain cancer.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
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.
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.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers' regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team says.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning, and Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman went deep as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Washington Nationals 13-6.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Luke Evangelista scored the only goal of the shootout in the eighth round, and the Nashville Predators tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
De'Aaron Fox scored 22 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
A black bear that was spotted wandering around a Fillmore neighborhood earlier this week was captured and released back into the wild, according to California Department of Fish & Wildlife officials.
Joy Benedict reports from Carson, where the coyote that attacked a four-year-old boy was euthanized on Friday after it was connected to another attack on a different child months earlier.
Zach Boetto reports from Moreno Valley, where firefighters are busy battling the Springs Fire, which has burned approximately 3,500 acres and forced evacuations after sparking on Friday morning.
Luzdelia Caballero introduces the women behind the "Ponte Your Moños" movement, which uses one braid at a time to turn tradition into protection and resistance in the face of ongoing immigration operations across the U.S.
Kara Finnstrom reports from USC, where she meets the team of students tracking the progress of the Artemis II moon mission.
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.
