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Guilty pleasure? Or just desserts? Experts say the tough economy is prompting shoppers to gift themselves this holiday season.
Only 14 homes were still without power Thursday morning after last week's violent wind storm interrupted service to more than 400,000 Southern California Edison and DWP customers.
The estranged elderly father of actress Jodie Foster was convicted of bilking thousands of dollars from homeowners in a home-building scheme.
The Department of Water and Power is raising water rates for Los Angeles customers to help cover costs associated with meeting new federal environmental requirements.
Residents who sustained at least $10,000 in damages to their properties during last week's wind storms could qualify for tax relief from the government.
os Angeles County has opened up warming centers to help residents cope with an early cold snap.
Thousands of residents are still without power one week after a violent wind storm disrupted service to more than 250,000 residents in the greater Los Angeles area.
The utility is on the defensive in the wake of a devastating wind storm that has left thousands still in the dark.
Harry Potter fans will no longer need to travel to Orlando to experience a real-life version of J.K. Rowling's magical world of wizardry.
The attorneys general in California and Nevada are partnering in investigations into the mortgage meltdown that crippled both states.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies are getting some high-tech equipment for their patrol cars.
Does the latest twist in the national "Occupy" movement pose a threat to one of the largest banks in the U.S.?
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to meet with an official from Southern California Edison Tuesday about ongoing power outages in Temple City and Altadena.
Thousands of residents spent a fifth night in the dark Sunday after Wednesday's wind storm. Southern California Edison crews have been working around the clock to restore power to customers across the Southland, but roughly 27,000 remain without power.
A Southland charity defended its decision Monday to give away fish that had been previously used in government testing to feed those in need.
The national average at the gas pump is up due to the Iran War, in addition to typical springtime demand, according to AAA.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are asking for help from the public as they continue searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 24-year-old woman back in 2023.
One home was destroyed when a fire broke out and threatened a Hollywood Hills neighborhood early Saturday, according to Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters.
The 5 and 10 freeway transition road in Boyle Heights was closed for several hours on Saturday after a concrete truck crashed and overturned before dangling off an overpass and dumping concrete onto the road below.
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are asking for help from the public as they continue searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 24-year-old woman back in 2023.
One home was destroyed when a fire broke out and threatened a Hollywood Hills neighborhood early Saturday, according to Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters.
The 5 and 10 freeway transition road in Boyle Heights was closed for several hours on Saturday after a concrete truck crashed and overturned before dangling off an overpass and dumping concrete onto the road below.
Anabel Zamora's coworkers started a crowdfunding campaign for her daughter after the 42-year-old was killed in a car crash last week.
The recent warm weather has kicked off Orange County's rattlesnake season a little earlier this year.
The recent warm weather has kicked off Orange County's rattlesnake season a little earlier this year.
Officers said the man jumped out of some bushes to try to kidnap a mother and daughter while also threatening to sexually assault them.
Without security or fencing, an Orange County man said the abandoned train tracks in his neighborhood have turned into a camping site for trespassers and criminals.
A Yorba Linda father who allegedly helped his 12-year-old son illegally modify his e-bike, which he was riding when he was critically injured in a crash, has been charged with felony child endangerment, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Anaheim police have arrested four people in connection with a gang-related shooting that wounded four people at a baby shower over the weekend.
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services rescued more than 60 dogs from a house fire near eastern Hemet on Thursday.
A BJ's Restaurant in Menifee has been banned from selling alcohol after state investigators found that its staff served a minor alcoholic drinks before a violent crash in 2023.
Police arrested a 49-year-old man accused of peeping on people, including two UC Riverside students.
The Empire Strykers are honoring a 12-year-old boy who died during soccer practice in San Bernardino.
The Moreno Valley Mall was temporarily closed after inspectors red-tagged it because of "unresolved, life-threatening fire code violations."
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
The time change known as daylight savings is set to start for 2026, meaning most Americans will lose an hour of sleep when they "spring forward" on Sunday, March 8.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
Workers installed a plaque honoring police officers in the early morning hours, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
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.
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.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, Darius Garland scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 123-120 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Juraj Slafkovsky scored his second goal 49 seconds before he set up captain Nick Suzuki for the tiebreaker with 4:33 to play, leading the Montreal Canadiens' rally for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
Cornerback Darious Williams is retiring after an eight-year NFL career that included a Super Bowl ring with the Los Angeles Rams.
Kiki Rice scored 17 points to lead five UCLA players in double figures and the Bruins won their school-record 24th consecutive game, 72-62 over No. 11 Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.
Luka Doncic scored 44 points in the first three quarters of the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers without LeBron James.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Strong winds and warm temperatures continue to linger over Southern California. Alex Biston provides details on what to expect in her NEXT Weather forecast.
Lauren Pozen reports from downtown Los Angeles, where dozens of people gathered to denounce the ongoing military actions in Iran as the fighting causes gas prices to spike in the United States.
The 5 and 10 freeway transition road in Boyle Heights was closed for several hours on Saturday after a concrete truck crashed and overturned before dangling off an overpass and dumping concrete onto the road below.
It's LA Marathon weekend, which means the LA 5K kicked off the festivities on Saturday amid some gusty winds. Alys Martinez reports.
Westways Editor-in-Chief Jim Benning joins CBS LA, where we're exploring Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in this week's Westways Weekender.
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.
