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Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
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Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Los Angeles County health officials say that the case was reported in a resident of El Monte and that there is no known relation between them and the other four patients.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that was prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into the state's newborn genetic biobank.
Public health officials say this case is unrelated to the three other cases in Baldwin Park, which they called "unprecedented" last week.
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
So far there have been 20 reported cases of salmonella from patrons of Madre! Oaxacan restaurant in Valencia.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
A drug dealer who sold a fentanyl-laced pill is liable for $5.8 million in the death of the woman to whom he sold it.
Raccoon roundworm, known as Bylisascaris procyonis, is an intestinal parasitic infection that can affect the human spinal cord, brain and eyes, officials said.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Learn more about blood cancers below, including knowing your risk factors, resources for patients, prevention tips and how you can get Involved.
Weather officials emphasize that the added humidity will "really make this heat event much more dangerous than previous ones."
The shooting was reported at about 8:15 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Avenue 64 and York Boulevard.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Weather officials emphasize that the added humidity will "really make this heat event much more dangerous than previous ones."
Veterinarians said the coyote spotted roaming a Studio City neighborhood for the past year developed a severe infection after someone shot it.
Firefighters said that a "welding-related explosion" happened in the 14000 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, leaving four people with injuries.
An off-duty deputy helped his colleagues recover nearly $50,000 in stolen train cargo after the suspects drove by him on the freeway.
Aerial footage of the driveways showed beachfront homes along Sea Level Drive being affected by the damage.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Deputies from Los Angeles and Orange counties seized roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters and arrested five people in a joint bust on Thursday.
Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 15-year-old son, Skylar, make the drive from Orange County to Koreatown to set up their food stand at the corner of Third Street and Vermont.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
An off-duty deputy helped his colleagues recover nearly $50,000 in stolen train cargo after the suspects drove by him on the freeway.
A 71-year-old woman was nearly beaten to death with a metal baseball bat after she helped a stranger who claimed he had just been robbed.
A Lake Elsinore man jumped in between In-N-Out workers and an irate customer swinging around a stick in the restaurant.
A Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly riding a motorcycle into a crowd of people in Riverside on Wednesday morning, injuring two people.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
The California Board of Parole granted Erik and Lyle Menendez an early parole suitability hearing, which is tentatively scheduled for March 2027.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
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.
Tarik Skubal pitched into the eighth inning, Teoscar Hernández singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 for their sixth consecutive victory.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game win streak.
Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness.
Aaron Donald won't play Week 1, delaying his return to the field after ending his retirement last month.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Extreme heat and humidity will continue to affect Southern California throughout the rest of the week. Conditions will be highly uncomfortable and muggy.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days. Lesley Marin reports.
The Long Beach Fire Department issued evacuation orders for about 20 coastal homes after powerful waves compromised the seawall and damaged the boardwalk beginning on Monday. Laurie Perez reports.
The hot and humid weather has returned to Southern California, creating swampy conditions across the region. Hunter Sowards reports.
A developer wants to build a private motorsports playground complete with condos. Nicole Comstock 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.
