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La Jolla means "The Jewel" and this place just north of San Diego definitely fits the bill with the Atlantic in its backyard, some of the state's loveliest hotels, unparalleled outdoor adventures and a whole slew of galleries for those who have art on the brain.
Smart parents know youth sports and outdoor activities keep kids mentally stimulated, physically fit and tired at bedtime. Los Angeles accommodates that need extensively, offering facilities that encourage children to build up their social skills and learn how to work in teams with sports ranging from basketball to football, soccer to swimming.
These exciting destinations will help you get the most out of your summer before it's back to the books.
For many of you, here's something completely different. Roller derby thrives in Southern California - if you've ever wanted to check out a bout for entertainment or even investigate joining a team, check out our guide to the teams in LA, OC, and the IE.
Live life to the fullest at these beloved locations that cater to college students.
The LA County Fair opens this weekend. Here's what you should definitely check out on your first day, because there are 24 days to enjoy!
There's more to Mexican cuisine than burritos, enchiladas and tacos. Check out tortas, a type of Mexican sandwich, that will delight all appetites from these LA-area restaurants.
We all know how the story ended, but do you know how it began? Take a family day trip to Yorba Linda and learn by viewing the exhibits, artifacts, and beautiful surroundings courtesy of the Nixon Foundation.
Five great restaurants that will satisfy Mom and Dad as well as the kids, from one end of town to the other.
It's an end-of-summer week of music, baseball, great eats and entertainment as SoCal prepares to kick off Labor Day Weekend.
Whether you prefer a subdued evening to the sounds of a well-played saxophone or a night entertained by the risqué movements of a burlesque dancer, the following locations are great spots for a cabaret outing in the City of Angels.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
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 suspect crashed into another vehicle near Garey Avenue and County Road. Both the driver and passenger in the victim vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa's family said that she was struck in the head with a metal water bottle during an apparent bullying incident in February.
The Los Angeles Public Library system is celebrating the Central Library's 100th anniversary with unique, collectible stamps showcasing the architecture of each branch.
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.
Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa's family said that she was struck in the head with a metal water bottle during an apparent bullying incident in February.
The Los Angeles Public Library system is celebrating the Central Library's 100th anniversary with unique, collectible stamps showcasing the architecture of each branch.
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said the individuals are accused of running fraudulent hospice care facilities that billed Medicare by using people without terminal illnesses as beneficiaries.
Officials said pets or other animals carry infected fleas indoors, leaving people exposed in and around their homes. Fleas that spread typhus are commonly found on stray animals, rodents, and other wildlife such as opossums.
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.
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.
An Apple Valley family who called 911 during an apparent burglary sued the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after a deputy shot one of their loved ones.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the Temecula Creek Inn on Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
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.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday.
Deni Avdija had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Jrue Holiday hit seven 3s and finished with 30 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104 and snap their five-game win streak.
Shohei Ohtani dominated in his first start on the mound this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions.
Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists, Deandre Ayton added 18 points with nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
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.
CDFW staff said that DNA testing confirmed that the coyote attacked another young child in Carson on February 11. Fish and Wildlife also received reports of two more coyote attacks in Gardena and Dignity Health Sports Park within a week before Tuesday's incident. Joy Benedict reports.
Tony Trejo is devastated by the loss of his son, Marc Anthony Trejo, and Jennifer Alejandra Loera Zarco, who were days away from welcoming their baby to the world.
CBS LA Cares hosts a career day for students of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles.
Countdown to the Governor's Debate is a weekly roundtable. This week featuring co-moderators Pat Harvey, Julie Watts, and CBS LA Political Reporter Tom Wait, discussing California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco's investigation into alleged election fraud.
The family of 12-year-old Khimberly said their daughter died after someone struck her head with a metal bottle during what they described as a bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School.
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.
