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4-year-old girl found dead inside hot car parked in Valley Village, LAPD says
The Los Angeles Police Department said it has started a child abuse investigation, but officers have not detained the parents.
San Bernardino County woman "shocked" as urn ordered off Amazon comes with ashes inside
A San Bernardino County woman was shocked to discover that what appeared to be someone else's ashes were already being stored inside of an urn she had ordered from Amazon for her late husband's ashes.
Influencer charged with plot to kill child's father during custody dispute
Gabriela Gonzalez, her father and her then-boyfriend are accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill singer Jack Avery, the father of her 7-year-old daughter.
Teen attackers in mosque shooting were wallowing in nihilistic hate
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
Imam of San Diego mosque says his community has seen a rise in Islamophobia
The imam of a San Diego mosque that was targeted in Monday's shooting told CBS News that his community has seen a rise in "Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment" in recent years.
400-acre Verona Fire burns at "critical rate" near Hemet, forcing evacuation orders and warnings
A brush fire has burned more than 500 acres and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for people living near Hemet.
One tree at a time, students help rebuild LA wildfire affected areas
The project called TREEAMS brings together students from Altadena, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu.
Coffee With CBS LA is hosting next event in Irvine
Coffee With CBS LA wants to capture the modern stories of residents and families in Irvine, which is one of the region's most dynamic communities.
Bain Fire burns over 1,300 acres, injures 4 in Southern California; evacuation orders issued
The blaze was reported sometime before 11:30 a.m. and has since grown to engulf more than 900 acres near Jurupa Valley.
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CBS News California/SF Examiner governor's debate takeaways: Affordability, climate, and more
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
How to watch the governor's debate hosted by CBS News California, San Francisco Examiner
With less than three weeks before Election Day, top candidates in the 2026 California governor's race are set to face off in a debate Thursday evening in San Francisco.
Homeless blogger highlights reality of issues facing California gubernatorial candidates
A homeless blogger living in Los Angeles County is hoping that her own quest to document the struggles that come with homelessness will help shine a light on the crisis as California closes in on the gubernatorial election.
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No driver's license, no problem: How Uber, DoorDash and Lyft accounts are being rented and stolen online for hundreds.
CBS News California Investigates found that accounts for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash can be bought or rented online without needing to provide identification.
L.A. County spends millions to stop overdoses. Critics say naloxone enables addicts, but city data show scores of lives saved
CBS News California Investigates obtained data from the LAFD that show 24,503 of the 25,461 patients who received naloxone doses since 2022 survived their overdose, about 96%.
How LA28 Olympics ticket prices could be driven by bots, brokers and a big bill for the Summer Games
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
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San Diego Islamic Center shooting victims honored as heroes at vigil
Hundreds of people packed a community park next to the Islamic Center of San Diego to remember the three men who risked their lives to save countless children. Lesley Marin reports.
Sandy Fire continues to burn, reaches nearly 1,700 acres
The Sandy Fire continued to burn in Simi Valley, reaching nearly 1,700 acres by Tuesday night. Gio Insignares reports.
Knots of Love class brings people together through knitting and crocheting
At the Knots of Love class, everyone is welcome to learn the art of knitting and crocheting, no matter what they believe. Alys Martinez reports.
Thousands under evacuation order as 1,300-acre Bain Fire continues burning in Jurupa Valley
Approximately 24,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings in Jurupa Valley as the Bain Fire, which has burned more than 1,300 acres of brush since it started Tuesday morning, continued to grow. Nicole Comstock reports.
Dani Ruberti's NEXT Weather update | May 19
Dani Ruberti tracks the smoke from the several fires burning in Southern California.
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Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals
Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round.
Will Smith hits 1st leadoff HR as Dodgers beat Giants 5-2, regain sole NL West lead
Will Smith hit his first career leadoff home run, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2.
Los Angeles Sparks to honor Lisa Leslie with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Sparks are honoring Hall of Fame player Lisa Leslie with a statue outside of Crypto.
CBS LA and Los Angeles Rams announce multi-year TV partnership
The agreement includes exclusive local broadcasts of Rams preseason games, weekly year-round programming, a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available across all CBS LA platforms.
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Southern California's Sandy Fire in Simi Valley reaches nearly 1,700 acres with 15% containment
On Tuesday, fire officials said the Sandy Fire had experienced significant growth due to shifting winds, steep terrain and canyon-driven fire behavior.
Thieves accused of stealing Riverside school campus HVAC systems arrested
Police were notified by staff at John W. North High School on March 2 that several campus HVAC systems were damaged and stripped of materials. Officers began an investigation and, through surveillance footage, identified the suspects and their vehicle.
SpaceX files for IPO as rocket company preps for market debut
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
Southern California officials announce 7 arrests in connection to LA-area burglaries
One of the suspects arrested was connected to more than 25 burglaries throughout the city of LA, including 14 in the San Fernando Valley.
Bain Fire in Riverside County 25% contained overnight, grows to more than 1,300 acres
At least four people were injured as a result of the blaze, according to Cal Fire.
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Thieves accused of stealing Riverside school campus HVAC systems arrested
Police were notified by staff at John W. North High School on March 2 that several campus HVAC systems were damaged and stripped of materials. Officers began an investigation and, through surveillance footage, identified the suspects and their vehicle.
Southern California officials announce 7 arrests in connection to LA-area burglaries
One of the suspects arrested was connected to more than 25 burglaries throughout the city of LA, including 14 in the San Fernando Valley.
California DOJ announces felony charges in $1.5 million Rolex watch scheme
Nelson Andres Holdo is accused of swindling 22 victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for Rolex watches that never existed.
Burglars in East Hollywood ransack apartment, get away with valuables
The LAPD said two male suspects broke into an apartment unit in a complex and stole clothes, jewelry and luggage before getting away.
Southern California's Sandy Fire in Simi Valley reaches nearly 1,700 acres with 15% containment
On Tuesday, fire officials said the Sandy Fire had experienced significant growth due to shifting winds, steep terrain and canyon-driven fire behavior.
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Air quality monitors issue smoke advisory for Southern California wildfires
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
Laguna Beach bans pop-up tents and canopies on most areas of its beaches
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
Orange County to build new "helopod" for firefighting helicopters
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
Disturbing video shows dog chained in back of pickup truck on Southern California freeway
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
Family members speak after Orange County woman's ex-boyfriend arrested for her deadly shooting
The Tustin Police Department says Juan Marquez, 47, waited outside Sandra Fernandez's workplace before fatally shooting her.
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Thieves accused of stealing Riverside school campus HVAC systems arrested
Police were notified by staff at John W. North High School on March 2 that several campus HVAC systems were damaged and stripped of materials. Officers began an investigation and, through surveillance footage, identified the suspects and their vehicle.
Air quality monitors issue smoke advisory for Southern California wildfires
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
Homicide investigation launched after 47-year-old Riverside County man found fatally shot
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
San Bernardino County woman "shocked" as urn ordered off Amazon comes with ashes inside
A San Bernardino County woman was shocked to discover that what appeared to be someone else's ashes were already being stored inside of an urn she had ordered from Amazon for her late husband's ashes.
400-acre Verona Fire burns at "critical rate" near Hemet, forcing evacuation orders and warnings
A brush fire has burned more than 500 acres and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for people living near Hemet.
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SpaceX files for IPO as rocket company preps for market debut
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
Bezos says bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax
The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Teen attackers in mosque shooting were wallowing in nihilistic hate
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
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U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Arcadia holds first city council meeting since ex-mayor pleads guilty to being a Chinese spy
Angered Arcadia residents flocked to the first city council meeting since their former mayor pleaded guilty to being a Chinese spy last week.
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California voters may decide on $25B in bonds to boost homeownership for middle class
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.
Trader Joe's customers to get payouts under $7.4 million settlement
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 AG warns mopeds being illegally sold as e-bikes, issues alert to parents
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 sues makers of ultra-processed foods over health impacts
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.
California bill reversing tax hike on legal cannabis heads to Newsom
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.
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Los Angeles County confirms international traveler as fifth case of measles in 2026
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
5th Californian possibly exposed to hantavirus identified, health officials say no confirmed cases
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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California voters may decide on $25B in bonds to boost homeownership for middle class
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.
Trader Joe's customers to get payouts under $7.4 million settlement
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 AG warns mopeds being illegally sold as e-bikes, issues alert to parents
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.
California law allowing people to cook, sell food from homes getting statewide push
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
15 California communities given "final warning" by Newsom over housing law violations
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.
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Aaron Rodgers says this is his last season
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
Nick Kurtz's 5 RBIs, HRs by Zack Gelof and Brent Rooker lead Athletics to 14-6 win over Angels
Nick Kurtz had three hits and five RBIs, Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 14-6.
Dodgers manufacture tiebreaking run off Mason Miller in 9th inning, hang on to beat Padres 5-4
Alex Call slid home with the tiebreaking run on Andy Pages' sacrifice fly off Mason Miller in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Athletics' J.T. Ginn loses no-hitter to Angels in 9th inning, Neto's walk-off wins it for Halos
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels and Zach Neto crushed a two-run walk-off homer to secure the unlikely 2-1 win.
Michael King's strong start, Mason Miller's big finish send Padres to 1-0 victory over Dodgers
The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory.
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Woman accused of shooting Rihanna's home ordered to mental health evaluation
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of Dodgers games, dies at 96
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
2026 Tony Awards nominations are announced. See the full list.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
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Coffee with CBS LA | The Lost Bean in Irvine
Kalyna Astrinos, Michele Gile, and Rina Nakano gather with Irvine community members at The Lost Bean.
A preview of Race to Erase MS Gala
Nancy Davis, founder Race to Erase, talks about the 2026 gala event, June 5 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
Exploring Temecula on horseback | Let’s Go Places
California Ranch Company offers trail rides through vineyards and the countryside of Temecula.
Next Weather in Your Neighborhood - South LA
Meteorologist Evelyn Taft heads to the Irmas Youth Center in South LA, Where the LA County Sheriff's Department hosts free after-school programs through their Sheriff's Youth Foundation. The department is also hosting a recruiting event on June 11th at the Carson Event Center.
The latest in entertainment news with Variety
Emily Longeretta, director of features at Variety, talks about the upcoming season finale of “Survivor 50.”
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A look at renowned architect Frank Gehry's designs in Southern California
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Franklin Fire engulfs Malibu Canyon, causes smoke clouds through region
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.
Mountain Fire explodes in Ventura County amid strong Santa Ana winds
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.
