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Jose Velasquez, 35, was reported missing on July 30, 2022 after he "disappeared under suspicious circumstances." He was not located until Oct. 3, when hikers discovered his remains in the Santa Monica Mountains.
According to the Los Angeles Department of Public Works, there were more than 1,500 calls regarding potholes on city streets over the last week alone.
As much as superstition is part of Friday the 13th, so are the bevy of deals available at tattoo parlors across the nation as many look to deter the "bad luck" with the longstanding tradition of getting inked.
Today's Mega Millions jackpot is at $1.35 billion and many see the odds worth the $2 ticket.
According to the department, Deputy Darnell Calhoun died after being shot in Lake Elsinore Friday afternoon.
Andrew Ramos, 22, was severely injured while walking his dog across a marked crosswalk on Christmas Eve, as he was on the way to the store for some milk and butter. Now, his family is desperately searching for justice as he still recovers from injury.
It marks the fourth largest lottery jackpot ever, and the second largest in Mega Millions history.
A high surf advisory will be in effect for the coastal parts of Orange County through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service as a powerful winter storm sweeps through Southern California.
Dick was taken into custody early Thursday at O'Hara's Rock & Roll Tavern after deputies responded to a call saying a patron at the bar "displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol."
Documents found at the Penn Biden Center included top-secret material, a federal law enforcement official said.
Nearly a 100 people are off the streets in Venice after a new safe initiative was started by Mayor Karen Bass.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a local state of emergency Friday due to recent storm damage and additional rain in the forecast in the coming days. This comes as LA rescue teams are getting ready for another rain storm moving into Southern California this weekend.
The singer-songwriter's final resting place will be next to her son, Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020.
"The best day to get out and do anything will be Sunday. We're going to have a little lull in activity on Sunday ... then Monday the rain is expected to pick up," said Markina Brown, KCALNews meteorologist.
The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach is dealing with storm damage after flooding from all the rain.
A collection of 21 unions and organizations sued the Trump administration over its $1.2 billion fine against UCLA. Tom Wait reports.
The suspect was arrested in North Hills, a far distance from where he allegedly stole the pickup truck in San Bernardino County.
The tagline on Benihana's website is "it's more than a meal, it's an experience, and diners on Monday got a portion of both at the restaurant's Torrance location. Laurie Perez reports.
A brother and sister from Rosarito, Mexico, were sentenced to federal prison for kidnapping a man and demanding ransom money from his family in the United States. Mike Rogers reports.
Nicole Comstock reports from Ontario, where she speaks with the family demanding action from city leaders due to safety concerns from an intersection outside of their home where there have been multiple crashes in just a month's time.
The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. near the Ortega Highway, which connects Orange County to Riverside County.
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson founded The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, dedicated to the universal tradition of visual storytelling, and the building is quite a visual itself.
The Clippers will forfeit five future first-round draft picks, while Leonard must pay the league $700,000.
It's unclear when or how the person died.
According to the USGS Interactive Map, shockwaves could be felt as far as Irvine, Anaheim, Menifee, Riverside, San Bernardino and West Covina.
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson founded The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, dedicated to the universal tradition of visual storytelling, and the building is quite a visual itself.
According to the USGS Interactive Map, shockwaves could be felt as far as Irvine, Anaheim, Menifee, Riverside, San Bernardino and West Covina.
A possibly armed suspect ran into a storm drain in Winnetka while he was trying to get away from police officers in Los Angeles.
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.
The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. near the Ortega Highway, which connects Orange County to Riverside County.
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.
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.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, which signaled Wednesday for a second straight day it is deadlocked, left without a verdict and will resume deliberations on Thursday.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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.
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
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.
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 Clippers will forfeit five future first-round draft picks, while Leonard must pay the league $700,000.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
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.
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.
L.A. County leaders and project partners celebrated the start of The Baldwin Lake and Tule Pond Restoration Project.
Laguna Ethos guided kayak tours offer a look at Laguna Beach from the water.
A look at the Pacific Palisades community as wildfire rebuilding continues.
Esai Morales, actor and Pageant of the Masters 2026 gala host, talks about Friday’s final night, with cast members stepping out of their iconic living pictures as part of the celebration.
A ground-breaking ceremony took place for the Esperanza Village, a 202-home affordable housing community in El Monte at the former MacLaren Children’s Center site.
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.
