The power of giving with CHP Officer Joshua Vazquez
Officer Joshua Vazquez shares his story of how a gift from a CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive inspired him as a child to become a California HIghway Patrol officer.
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Officer Joshua Vazquez shares his story of how a gift from a CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive inspired him as a child to become a California HIghway Patrol officer.
CBS LA Cares About Kids has teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles to help support local youth with a supply drive to make sure kids have the supplies to help them stay in the game.
CBS LA Cares is partnering with local food banks for a one-day emergency food donation drive to help those in need during the government shutdown. CBS LA's Rina Nakano went to the LA Regional Food Bank warehouse in the City of Industry where donations were being dropped off.
Coffee with CBS LA heads to the Inland Empire and Ross Palombo spent the morning speaking with customers at Sunrise Grind.
Coffee with CBS LA goes to M Street Coffee in Sherman Oaks to talk to viewers about their concerns over property crime in the San Fernando Valley.
CBS LA and Operation Gratitude have teamed up to show our gratitude to troops, veterans and first responders in a letter writing campaign and a care package donation drive. You can help Operation Gratitude fill care packages for those who serve by purchasing items on a wish list. The wish list includes sunscreen, Beanie Babies and salty snacks.
KCAL Cares and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles teamed up for a back-to-school supply drive made possible in part by generous donations from viewers! Darren Haynes and other KCAL News team members headed to the Challengers Boys & Girls Club in South LA for the big day.
CBS LA Cares is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles to get students ready for the upcoming school year.
The back-to-school supply drive will help meet the increasing needs of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles.
Medical Mission Adventures provides free mental health care and support for victims of the LA wildfires. Evelyn Wong, executive director of MMA, shares the importance of long-term recovery care.
Juan Fernandez follows along with the incredible work being done by Medical Mission Adventures, who are helping victims of the January wildfires cope with the trauma they experienced as they rebuild.
LA County launched its free soil testing program for residents living near the Eaton Fire burn scar.
An Altadena man lost his home in the Eaton Fire and was left with no choice but to live in a tent on his burned out property. KCAL's Rina Nakano shows us how the community is making sure he doesn't fall through the cracks.
Isolation is most detrimental for seniors and the Pasadena Senior Center provides activities and cultivates connections for seniors.
Sycamores is a nonprofit organization based in Pasadena that helps provide care for a full range of youth mental health conditions, including those stemming from the trauma of the January wildfires.
The 369-mile network of freeway lanes and streets will be used exclusively by athletes, coaches and officials during the LA28 Olympic Games.
A Santa Paula man is accused of secretly recording kids changing in a bathroom at the apartment complex where he worked.
Dueling excavators and bobcats are trying to work faster than Mother Nature, building berms in the sand on both sides of Balboa Pier.
K-Pop royalty is back in Los Angeles, and the BTS army is showing up in force to see their favorite band at SoFi Stadium.
Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said the star was already scheduled for repairs and that scratches on the star's brass emblem were brought to her attention yesterday.
The 369-mile network of freeway lanes and streets will be used exclusively by athletes, coaches and officials during the LA28 Olympic Games.
Dueling excavators and bobcats are trying to work faster than Mother Nature, building berms in the sand on both sides of Balboa Pier.
K-Pop royalty is back in Los Angeles, and the BTS army is showing up in force to see their favorite band at SoFi Stadium.
Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said the star was already scheduled for repairs and that scratches on the star's brass emblem were brought to her attention yesterday.
The Hilary Fire burned near 40th Street and Barrel Springs Road, and reached about 74 acres.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
A 14-year-old Orange County boy was seriously injured in a crash while he was allegedly riding an e-motorcycle illegally, according to police.
The one-day, nonprofit festival, founded by musician Olivia Rodrigo, features an all-female lineup including performances by Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Katseye, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and more.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
In a last-ditch effort, Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to halt the plan to eradicate mule deer from Catalina Island.
A 54-year-old Riverside County man was arrested last week for a deadly stabbing that happened in the unincorporated community of Mead Valley near Perris.
An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly cutting down a Flock camera in Temecula on Tuesday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
After hundreds of residents flooded an open house hosted by the power company looking to install miles of high-voltage power lines through the city of Temecula, the mayor took to social media to share a scathing message about what she called a "dog and pony show."
Deputies said that the plane was found nose down in a field near the Big Bear City Airport.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge Tuesday morning they are deadlocked, and left a Massachusetts courtroom hours later without reaching a verdict.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
Federal authorities allege that Daejon Love posed as an NFL player and real estate investor to defraud more than two dozen women of $1.3 million.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
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.
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.
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
UCLA has hired former Lakers executive Tim Harris to replace Martin Jarmond as the school's athletic director. School leaders call the move a "new path forward" due to a "significant financial deficit" that the athletic department faces.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
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.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Family and friends identified the man as 20-year-old Ivan Silverio Hernandez during a memorial. Nicole Comstock reports.
After 23 years, two generational superstars and zero playoff appearances in more than a decade, the Los Angeles Angels will operate with new ownership in 2027 under a name familiar to many sports fans. Jaime Maggio reports.
A car fire stopped traffic along the 134 Freeway near Eagle Rock as crews worked to extinguish the flames.
California lawmakers killed a scaled-back wildfire liability bill Monday, allowing the measure to die in the Assembly without a vote as the legislative session came to a close. Tom Wait reports.
The 369-mile network of freeway lanes and streets will be used exclusively by athletes, coaches and officials during the LA28 Olympic Games. Laurie Perez 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.
