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If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business.
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If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business.
Visitors who haven't yet checked out the wildly popular "Mummies of the World" exhibit can take advantage of extended hours – 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. – and then the sarcophagus will be sealed off at the California Science Center.
American Honda Motor Co. said Wednesday its U.S. auto sales in October rose 19.8 percent from a year ago, led by the Accord model.
Prosecutors have dismissed charges of reckless driving and vehicular manslaughter against a Southern California woman who blamed her deadly Lexus crash on a mechanical malfunction.
Have you done your due diligence as a citizen? Then reap the benefits of good civic duty with freebies available only to good voters. But make sure you keep your "I voted" sticker!
A new model for overseeing the DWP may be moving forward this week with a ballot initiative that would give voters more of a voice in how the Department should be run.
Toyota Motor Corp. is asking a federal court in California to throw out lawsuits over acceleration defects in its cars, saying many of the plaintiffs never identified any defect or experienced sudden, unintended acceleration.
Parents, need ideas on the hottest toys to wow your kids with? Toys "R" Us has released its hot holiday toy list for 2010.
Amid a renewed terror threat and ever-changing security measures, more passengers are likely to become disgruntled this holiday travel season - and it might even get them grounded.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday about the federal court's decision to throw out California's ban on violent games, marking the first time a case involving the interactive medium itself has gone before the Supreme Court.
A former supervisor for the Dept. of Water and Power says he's not guilty of allegations that he spent $3 million in public funds to buy marked-up items from two other defendants.
The home improvement chain has not admitted any culpability in the settlement for selling the paints, which air quality officials say is one of the biggest sources of local air pollution.
To keep trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween, there are just a few rules to observe to keep everyone safe, happy and hopped up on candy.
State officials are warning fans of California spiny lobster and rock crab to eat only the tail meat and not internal organs after finding a toxic acid in samples.
This year, you don't have to wait for your Thanksgiving turkey to digest before heading out to the stores for Black Friday.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
CalOSHA fined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department more than $350,000 after inspectors found several violations in the deadly explosion that killed three deputies in 2025.
After Lola escaped in 2021, Bluestone said she put up flyers, looked at shelters, and was hoping someone would call her because Lola was microchipped. Weeks turned into months, and nothing.
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.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
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.
CalOSHA fined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department more than $350,000 after inspectors found several violations in the deadly explosion that killed three deputies in 2025.
After Lola escaped in 2021, Bluestone said she put up flyers, looked at shelters, and was hoping someone would call her because Lola was microchipped. Weeks turned into months, and nothing.
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.
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.
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
"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.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
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,
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
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.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
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.
LAFD firefighters rescued a pair of dogs from their burning home in Sherman Oaks.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome. Laurie Perez reports.
Michelle Bluestone got a call last month that she never expected to get: an animal shelter in Echo Park said they had her dog, Lola, and that she could come get her.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
A Lake Arrowhead woman was heading to New York's Times Square from JFK Airport when her Uber shuttle caught on fire. Lesley Marin reports.
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.
