Best City Escapes From Los Angeles
You're in a hard-living city with lots of people and lots of cars. Sometimes, you just need a break from your busy life. Here's some getaway ideas.
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You're in a hard-living city with lots of people and lots of cars. Sometimes, you just need a break from your busy life. Here's some getaway ideas.
Besides basketball, at the Honda Center the curtains seem to always stay open for the hottest music stars in the business including Nickelback, Shakira and Justin Bieber.
There's no better place for honing your bargain hunting skills than Santee Alley, in the garment district in downtown Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is the only stadium in the world to have hosted two separate Olympic games (1932 and 1984).
The Rose Bowl, built in 1922, is best known as the location of the annual Tournament of Roses football game and the home stadium of the UCLA Bruins.
While Los Angeles hasn't caught on to the Bean to Bar movement, there are a handful of artisan chocolatiers producing notable products.
This famous landmark integrates operational telescopes and mind-blowing views along with an astronomical museum that provides an entertaining, educational experience for tourists and locals alike.
California is blessed with lots of sunshine, so home gardens and landscaped parks are plentiful. But if you want to visit a formal garden, which is a day's activity in and of itself, here are some of the grandest.
If you only have a short time in L.A., planning is everything. You could spend 90 minutes in traffic getting from A to B so a geographic strategy is essential. Here's a guide to quintessential Los Angeles.
This town was built on the movie business, which still employs millions. Take a glimpse into the magic that makes it all happen.
Those who have passed through this troupe have made you laugh. Meet the next generation of big-name comedy talent.
Little complements a warm, sunny afternoon better than some killer barbecue.
L.A. is a great place to be a vegetarian. Here are some of the best places to go meat-free.
The Getty Center, located in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, is one of two locations of the John Paul Getty Museum (the Getty Villa in Malibu is the other).
A studio tour at Universal Studios combines a behind-the-scenes look at how movies are made with special effects that put you right into the movie.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Long Beach firefighters said one missing jet skier was found hanging on to the breakwall near Alamitos Bay Landing, but the second person has not been located.
A social media video showing a runaway pig sprinting through the streets of West Hollywood over the weekend has gone viral as people search for its owner.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Three people, including a California Highway Patrol officer, suffered injuries during a head-on crash with an alleged DUI driver in Ventura County late Saturday night.
A social media video showing a runaway pig sprinting through the streets of West Hollywood over the weekend has gone viral as people search for its owner.
Long Beach firefighters said one missing jet skier was found hanging on to the breakwall near Alamitos Bay Landing, but the second person has not been located.
Three people, including a California Highway Patrol officer, suffered injuries during a head-on crash with an alleged DUI driver in Ventura County late Saturday night.
A Pasadena homeowner came face-to-face with a group of would-be burglars who were trying to break into his home on Friday night.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives have shared photos of 27 different people they are seeking to identify for their alleged connection to multiple burglaries at an East LA AutoZone last weekend.
A woman and a teenage girl were rescued from Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday afternoon after they were found unresponsive in the water.
Disneyland hotel workers took to the streets of Anaheim over the weekend to protest for fair wages ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
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.
Deputies said that they were called to an area near the aqueduct for a man who was allegedly holding a knife and covered in blood.
It happened at around 5:40 p.m. near E. Rider Street and Ramona Expressway, Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials said.
San Bernardino County deputies said that SoCal Edison workers were trimming trees near the man's property when he opened fire at them on Friday.
A Southern California man was arrested for allegedly throwing bottles into the crowd and injuring at least nine people during the first weekend of the Splash House musical festival in Palm Springs last weekend.
Two teenagers were arrested for allegedly vandalizing two schools and a church in the Wildomar and Lake Elsinore areas over the last two months, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
An air traffic controller's quick thinking helped avert a dangerous situation when two jets, one landing in Phoenix and the other simultaneously taking off, shared the same flight number and radio frequency.
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
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.
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.
Logan Henderson allowed one run in seven innings, Jake Bauers had four hits and two RBIs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to take three of four in the matchup of division leaders.
Noah Cameron pitched a one hitter, Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. hit home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0.
The Los Angeles Dodgers put pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list because of left forearm irritation.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Anders Dreyer scored on a penalty kick in the 89th minute and CJ dos Santos finished off a clean sheet as San Diego FC pulled off a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
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."
Long Beach firefighters said one missing jet skier was found hanging on to the breakwall near Alamitos Bay Landing, but the second person has not been located.
Social media video captured an unconventional pursuit in Los Angeles over the weekend, when a runaway pig led a wild chase through the streets of West Hollywood before it was finally captured. Now, social media sleuths are trying to find its owner. Gio Insignares reports.
Long Beach firefighters said they are searching for a jet skier who went missing near the Alamitos Bay Landing on Sunday night.
Three people, including a California Highway Patrol officer, suffered injuries during a head-on crash with an alleged DUI driver in Ventura County late Saturday night.
Brittney Ermon reports from Bellflower, where a market was ransacked while a street takeover took place nearby early Saturday morning.
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.
