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While studies suggest the Omicron variant is less virulent, a local doctor said that her hospital is seeing more COVID-positive pregnant women landing in the emergency room.
According to the Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer, LA County has four reported cases of the Omicron sub-variant, known as BA.2, which is currently driving new outbreaks in the UK.
California Highway Patrol has issued a SigAlert for the northbound I-110, from I-105 to Manchester Boulevard, following reports of shots fired on the freeway.
Led by Jaime Jaquez Jr. with 15 points, the seventh-ranked Bruins routed California 81-57 on Thursday night to gain sole possession of first place in the Pac-12 with their fifth straight win.
Joseph Alexander shared his ordeal as part of International Holocaust Remembrance Day to remind others of the horrors of the genocide. Despite Allies toppling the Nazi regime over 75 years ago and the Soviet Forces revealing the unfathomable atrocities at Auschwitz, many fear that some seeds of Nazism have begun to grow stronger once again.
The La Habra Heights Assistant Fire Chief was arrested on Thursday on charges of impersonating a peace officer and false imprisonment. He used his vehicle, equipped with lights and a siren, to detain an unknown number of people.
Authorities are seeking public help in locating Muriel Vallejo-Flores, a 46-year-old missing developmentally disabled woman who is considered to be at risk.
Officers from the Long Beach Police Department arrested Christopher Royal Starr in his home in the 1600 block of East First Street. According to LBPD, he was booked on three counts of sexual battery which allegedly occurred between May and September 2021.
Anaheim scored three first-period goals, Trevor Zegras scored twice in the second period, and the Ducks held off the Montreal Canadiens for a 5-4 win on Thursday night.
Joel Embiid had 26 points and nine rebounds, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-87 victory over a Los Angeles Lakers team missing LeBron James.
Officers from LAPD, a linebacker from the LA Chargers, a pastor and other members of the community joined the Ayala Family to remember and honor the toddler, who lost her life last October in a tragic choking incident.
Since July of 2021, authorities have investigated more than 50 cases of people being left without the promised pay and their vehicles because they were purportedly taken to another location to be loaded with money to be transported.
Of the nearly 4,200 ransomware victims from 2020 and 2021 identified in a newly released report, 260 are in California, making the state the hardest hit in the nation.
A murder suspect was arrested after a pursuit led to a foot chase.
LACSD deputies were in pursuit of a burglary suspect on Thursday. The vehicle was booked going speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.
The three-year-old alerted his parents when he smelled something funny, firefighters said.
Jasmine Viel reports from Fontana, where a man was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his son-in-law on Tuesday.
Lyam MacKinnon is in his first season with OCSC and caught up with Jaime Maggio to talk about joining the OC side. And since he's from Switzerland, we had to do a chocolate taste test!
The family and friends of 19-year-old Pedro Garcia protested outside of Fullerton City Hall, claiming their loved one was unarmed when police shot and killed him. Investigators said they found a pellet gun on Garcia after the shooting. Michele Gile reports.
A SWAT team from the LAPD swarmed a Sunland shopping center after an armed carjacking suspect barricaded inside of a nearby laundromat.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Video posted to social media on Friday night shows the moments when fireworks shot into the BMO Stadium crowd during the post-match celebration at an Angel City FC Game.
Every year, Southern California lights up with fireworks and other celebrations for the Fourth of July, and this year will be no exception as America also celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
One person was arrested in Murrieta on Saturday morning after allegedly setting off illegal fireworks that sparked a brush fire near the Greer Ranch neighborhood, according to police.
The shooting was reported in the area of 59th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard on Friday night.
Video posted to social media on Friday night shows the moments when fireworks shot into the BMO Stadium crowd during the post-match celebration at an Angel City FC Game.
LAFD said crews found fireworks after extinguishing flames that hospitalized a person in Wilmington.
The City of Carson said it will pay residents $500 if they report illegal fireworks.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a robbery suspect near downtown Los Angeles and Pico Union.
In all three homes and two ADUs were destroyed, two more homes were damaged and a husband and father to young children died.
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested after he allegedly had an inappropriate interaction with a youth volunteer.
An Orange County man was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, nearly a year after an 8-year-old girl died from injuries suffered in an illegal fireworks explosion at a Fourth of July party in Buena Park.
An Orange County homeowners association sued a Laguna Hills family after they built a fence to prevent coyotes from killing their goats.
Mexico reached the Round of 16 for the eighth time on Tuesday night with their 2-0 win over Ecuador, and fans took the Southern California streets to celebrate the moment.
Santa Ana police are warning of a crackdown on World Cup celebrations ahead of the Mexico-Ecuador match on Tuesday, a week after hundreds of fans flooded city streets following their win over Czechia.
One person was arrested in Murrieta on Saturday morning after allegedly setting off illegal fireworks that sparked a brush fire near the Greer Ranch neighborhood, according to police.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department closed the North Etiwanda Preserve to prevent fireworks from starting a wildfire.
Joe Kelly is returning to his alma mater to serve as an assistant coach on the Corona High School baseball coaching staff.
Deputies said that the man's 27-year-old wife was found with trauma injuries at around 8 p.m. on Tuesday night.
A Riverside County pastor was killed and his wife was injured when their hotel collapsed during the pair of powerful earthquakes that struck near Caracas, Venezuela, last week.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
Longtime labor activist Dolores Huerta says President Trump's disparaging remarks about Mexicans show he "does not know history," and called on Latinos in California, Texas and other states to push for change.
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.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
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.
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.
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 California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Video posted to social media on Friday night shows the moments when fireworks shot into the BMO Stadium crowd during the post-match celebration at an Angel City FC Game.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
Teoscar Hernández hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 comeback win over the San Diego Padres.
Rookie Jake Bennett yielded five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the first time, and Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Mike Trout believes he can return from a hamstring injury for the Los Angeles Angels next week, giving him enough time to be ready for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia this month.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
Video posted to social media on Friday night shows the moments when fireworks shot into the BMO Stadium crowd during the post-match celebration at an Angel City FC Game.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said crews found fireworks after extinguishing flames at a Wilmington motel on Friday. Alys Martinez reports.
The Fourth of July means it's summertime, and the heat is beginning to ramp up in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
The fire started a little before 8:40 p.m. and engulfed several cars parked on the motel's lot. Firefighters said one person was hospitalized with critical injuries. Firefighters believe the man was smoking near the illegal fireworks before the flames ignited.
CBS LA's Nicole Comstock shows us the fireworks show Artesia put on ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
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.
