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These restaurants will help you cope with the pain of paying the IRS, or celebrate about the extra cash you're getting back.
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These restaurants will help you cope with the pain of paying the IRS, or celebrate about the extra cash you're getting back.
Yes, Earth Day is approaching. You can get in the spirit by making small changes in your lifestyle. No worries about the research, we've done it for you.
Save up your appetite because most of these events are happening at the end of the week and involve food. Delicious, delicious food.
The Beverly Hills Film Festival is as fancy and as star-studded as one would expect. Celebrated annually in the center of Beverly Hills, this festival acknowledges the art and talents of emerging independent filmmakers.
Serious pick-up artists who call a basketball court nirvana travel far and wide to reach The City of Angels for competitive games all over this sprawling city. Don't just expect to find the right venue for your dunking needs without first learning the lay of the land; all sorts of pick-up basketball competition sare bouncing in the Southland on any given day. To wisely choose, consider these, some of the best games in the area, each singled out for its ability to provide great pick-up basketball for every player.
Time to make your camping reservations! Just a few short hours from downtown Los Angeles, campers can wake up to the sounds of gentle waves or ride bikes in the cool mountain air or the climb rocks in the dry desert.
If you're up in the San Fernando Valley and you don't feel like driving to Hollywood to go out at night, there are some great spots to hit right in your own neighborhood.
Make today about the dogs by heading out to a few of L.A.'s most dog-friendly venues. Whether it's a day at the beach, cavorting at the park or doing a doggy meet and greet, Fido is sure to have fun here.
Whether you're looking for a tutor for your child who is currently enrolled in school, or trying to determine where to send your child to school, you'll find great resources in this guide.
Nothing beats a good long laugh as spring settles in and spirits start to rise. Get ready for a side-stitch-serious case of the giggles with these masters of comedy.
In addition to the presentation of award winning shows, The Geffen Playhouse offers many other ways to enhance your theater experience, involve your kids and explore the world of theater.
Over six million pounds of potatoes are destined to become french fries every year, so go out and order yourself a heaping side of those golden brown tubers. There's plenty to go around.
The Grilled Cheese Invitational is the largest Grilled Cheese cooking contest in the country and is happening right here in Pasadena on April 28th! Get in the mood by driving by one of these restaurants with locations all over town, ready to slap a GC in your hungry hands
Homicide investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were on the scene on Saturday morning.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
Some West Hollywood residents still can't move back into their homes almost one month after a broken pipe flooded streets and buildings.
With magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4, two earthquakes struck different parts of Indonesia on the same day.
One of the men convicted of killing rapper Pop Smoke will face more jail time after he was caught smuggling drugs into an LA County juvenile detention center.
Some West Hollywood residents still can't move back into their homes almost one month after a broken pipe flooded streets and buildings.
One of the men convicted of killing rapper Pop Smoke will face more jail time after he was caught smuggling drugs into an LA County juvenile detention center.
Orange County passed its anti-camping ordinance last November, and the City of Santa Ana continues to address homelessness to "improve quality of life."
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, now faces two criminal charges instead of three for allegedly starting the Lachman Fire that grew, one week later, into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire.
The blaze was reported around 12:40 p.m. at Taffle Ranch and Red Mountain roads, 5 miles southeast of Hemet. As of 6 p.m., it is 25% contained.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
Family and friends are asking for help finding the person who killed a 15-year-old boy in a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department killed a man accused of shooting at SoCal Edison employees working near his home.
The Ojai Raptor Center said individuals are selling merchandise featuring Big Bear's bald eagle, Jackie, claiming that it will benefit the wildlife rescue facility.
California Highway Patrol officers said that it appeared the body had been in the area for a few days.
Six people were arrested and nearly $200,000 in stolen goods were recovered during a series of operations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Retail Crime Task Force last week.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
A jury of six men and 10 women was selected to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing nearly 30 years ago.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
The baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute was born in Texas Wednesday and has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
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.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers.
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia homered, and the revitalized Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
Max Muncy singled in Shohei Ohtani, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
A mild weekend is in store before a warm-up in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
CBS LA's Lauren Pozen heads to SoFi Stadium to talk to Karol G's excited fans.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline. Hunter Sowards reports.
More bad news for the LAX people mover as a lender dropped the project's bond rating.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, killing at least five people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Laurie Perez 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.
