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The heat wave is just in its third day Friday, and is expected to last through Labor Day, so setting another record is still a possibility.
"As your president, I will fight for democracy with every fiber of my being, and I'm asking every American to join me," President Biden said.
Employers added 315,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7% as more workers looked for jobs.
The street sweeper had been sent to clean up an oil spill and caught up one of the burning flares the CHP had placed in the roadway, sparking the potentially explosive fire.
With triple digit heat expected to last through the middle of next week, some parents are concerned about the athletic activities their children are still required to compete in.
The Route Fire in Castaic, which has burned more than 5,000 acres, has made a mess of traffic on the 5 Freeway, and as travelers head into the holiday weekend, they should expect to hit the brakes.
Cal State L.A. students were sweating it out inside their classrooms after the air conditioning in several classrooms broke during the hottest heat wave of the year.
Labor Day weekend, which typically brings tourism to Tahoe, was quiet after thousands were forced to evacuate.
While the investigation is ongoing, LASD said the deputies were relieved of duty after detectives uncovered a "possible long-term scheme to defraud the citizens of Los Angeles County."
Gerold Lipeles, 69, was sleeping in a wheelchair outside of the McDonald's located on West Century Boulevard in South LA when he was fatally shot by a woman who authorities arrested Thursday after nearly four months of investigation.
It was the first time a U.S. Open first-round doubles match has ever been held in Arthur Ashe Stadium, drawing a sellout crowd of over 23,000.
Robert Lyles went on from Belmont High School to play pro football as a linebacker in the National Football League.
Peter Fletcher, a Woodland Hills resident, was arrested for knowingly possessing child pornography and held at a bail of $20,000. Police are seeking any potentially additional suspects after receiving an online tip that revealed child sexual abuse material on numerous devices of Fletcher's.
The triple digit heat added to the already high amount of strain being placed on car engines as Southern Californians hit the road for the long weekend.
District officials said they have nearly 3,000 open service calls for HVAC systems at its schools.
Campus police said that the suspect was found in possession of stolen posters featuring prominent figures in African American history, a stun gun, campus keys and other prohibited items.
One month after they were found fatally shot inside of their Encino home, neighbors and loved ones gathered to hold a candlelight vigil for "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca on Sunday.
Family members of the victims of Monday morning's party shooting in downtown Los Angeles gathered to demand answers and call for justice on Sunday.
Lauren Pozen reports from the San Fernando Valley, where thousands of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers remain without water for the fifth day as repair work continues.
Hundreds of students in South Los Angeles were treated to back to school supplies and backpacks from the A Future Superhero and Friends nonprofit organization.
Four former presidents plan to gather at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump will visit the Pentagon.
Friday was set to kick off a three-day cooling trend, according to the National Weather Service.
The Rancho Santa Margarita St. John's Episcopal School, where Lisa Frost was once a student, honored her with a special chapel service.
All presenting donors will receive an exclusive LA Rams x Red Cross T-shirt and will be entered to win other prizes.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
The Rancho Santa Margarita St. John's Episcopal School, where Lisa Frost was once a student, honored her with a special chapel service.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
Video posted to social media shows a bear slowly wandering through a shopping center in the San Gabriel Valley in broad daylight this week, much to the surprise of shoppers and employees who were working at the time.
A Los Angeles nonprofit said they are on track to help more than 18,000 families pay their utility bills after a scorching hot summer.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
The announcement comes a day after nearby Dana Point declared a local emergency due to flooding from powerful waves.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
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.
A Chino Hills family is demanding answers after their beloved dog died from heatstroke at a home-based dog boarding facility.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
Police said that the student was still hospitalized nearly a week after the crash.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terror attacks, Rancho Cucamonga is working to make sure people never forget, including the generations who didn't witness the sacrifices made or experience how the country changed overnight.
San Bernardino County homicide detectives are seeking help from the public in identifying the female victim of a 25-year-old cold case homicide investigation in Lucerne Valley.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
A new documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," follows their pursuit of information and closure, which they were determined to find for themselves, other families who lost loved ones in the attacks and the American public.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The new laws establish what the governor's office describes as the nation's first standards for independent third-party audits and assessments of AI technology.
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.
Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel caught touchdown passes from Brock Purdy, and the San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the first NFL regular-season game in Australia.
Ohtani is heading to the IL after missing six of the Dodgers' last seven games. They're calling up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula in his place.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Cincinnati Reds 14-1 for their seventh consecutive win.
Ryan Gauld scored his 50th career goal with Vancouver and Yohei Takaoka recorded his 11th clean sheet of the season to help the Whitecaps beat the LA Galaxy 3-0.
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.
Tom Frost and the Rancho Santa Margarita St. John's Episcopal School continue to honor Lisa Frost, 25 years after she was killed in the 9/11 attacks. The school held a special chapel service and it will also hold a food drive to remember Lisa's legacy.
After several days of extreme heat and humidity, Southern California will finally get a break. Temperatures are expected to level out over the weekend, which will be closer to normal.
Video posted to social media shows a bear slowly wandering through a shopping center in the San Gabriel Valley in broad daylight this week, much to the surprise of shoppers and employees who were working at the time.
A Chino Hills family is demanding answers after their beloved dog died from heatstroke at a home-based dog boarding facility. Nicole Comstock reports.
Pat Harvey takes a look at the progress made in New York 25 years after 9/11.
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.
