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Facebook announces it is changing the corporate name of its social media platform to "Meta," to emphasize its "metaverse" vision.
"They were like best friends, and they both went within an hour of each other," Eden Wollerman Rancaño said. "Their husbands are the ones that are left to pick up the pieces."
Varma joins a crowded field that includes L.A. City Councilmen Joe Buscaino and Kevin de Leon, Rep. Karen Bass, City Attorney Mike Feuer.
The scam started with a text message, allegedly sent from Chase Bank, and continued with a phone call from a woman claiming to work for the bank.
Former 'Survivor' contestant Michelle Yi, who goes by "Piper," never thought she would be the victim of a brutal assault.
The United States has issued its first passport with an "X" gender designation. It belongs to Dana Zzyym of Fort Collins, who opened the envelope containing their new passport Wednesday morning.
An image released by Caltrans officials show several large boulders and rocks strewn across the two-lane highway. Caltrans says it's assessing the slide, and the rock slopes immediately above the roadway.
It's unclear if the victim lived in the apartment building or was homeless. The driver was seriously hurt.
Gorilla Pies, the hottest new pizza place in North Hollywood, is run by brothers Ben and Jake Osher, who make it feel like home.
L.A. County Sheriff's deputies and L.A. County firefighters took and shared photos of the Kobe Bryant crash scene for purposes outside law enforcement.
Lauren Cho was last seen on June 28, walking away from a home where she had been staying in the Yucca Valley.
A 2020 Chevy Spark that had been stolen out of the Wilshire Division was driving eastbound on 4th Street from Spring Street and crashed head-on with the scooter rider and the parked car immediately behind her.
An American Airlines flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on its way to John Wayne Airport in Orange County Tuesday diverted to Denver International after a passenger assaulted a female flight attendant.
While their opponents also struggled, shooting 40.7% and a measly 15% from three, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out the victory, 92-79.
A class-action lawsuit accused the Beverly Hills Police Department of racially profiling Black shoppers and drivers along Rodeo Drive.
Cirque Du Soleil Kooza is more than just a circus. The storytelling and artistry follow the journey of “The Innocent,” a character transported to an exotic kingdom. The show is returning to the Santa Monica Pier for the first time since 2014.
Ashley Rose Sweeting, 40, of Reseda is accused of driving the alleged shooter to and from the parking lot where Dr. Hamid Mirshojae was shot as he was leaving his medical clinic on Aug. 23.
A vacant four-story building at S. Hope Street and W. Pico Boulevard went up in flames Thursday, as firefighters worked to put out the blaze which consumed the fourth, top floor of the structure.
Sheba Turk and food reviewer Alex Cottrell get a taste of the newly opened Komal, serving up Mexico City-style street food.
The new series, "Landman," takes a modern-day take on fortune-seeking in the oil industry. Actor Octavio Rodriguez said training for his role on the show was intense, but he was able to have a better understanding of the work.
A 25-year-old man from North Hollywood was charged with killing his girlfriend's 2-month-old rabbit.
A Santa Monica man who was arrested in March after he allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a UCLA student was charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for both last month's incident and an alleged rape that happened in Culver City in 2025.
The judge on Monday granted Hill a mental health diversion program, saying the felony charges against him would be dropped if he complies with the plan and obeys all laws over the next two years.
Michelle Weiner, Repair Café organizer, shared some of the repair tickets from a recent event. "So, this person has a broken vase, this one has a doll, this one has a lunchbox that needs to be repaired."
Jose Jimenez, 32, was scheduled to be arraigned on Monday.
A 25-year-old man from North Hollywood was charged with killing his girlfriend's 2-month-old rabbit.
A Santa Monica man who was arrested in March after he allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a UCLA student was charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for both last month's incident and an alleged rape that happened in Culver City in 2025.
The judge on Monday granted Hill a mental health diversion program, saying the felony charges against him would be dropped if he complies with the plan and obeys all laws over the next two years.
Michelle Weiner, Repair Café organizer, shared some of the repair tickets from a recent event. "So, this person has a broken vase, this one has a doll, this one has a lunchbox that needs to be repaired."
As police were conducting evacuations, officers encountered a vicious dog and an officer was attacked.
A man's suspicious death in Orange County led to a bust at an illegal gambling operation early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy and an innocent driver were hospitalized after a crash stemming from a motorcycle pursuit in Fontana on Sunday.
A burglary suspect who allegedly stole from several people visiting the Riverside National Cemetery in recent months was arrested on Saturday following a pursuit, Riverside County deputies said.
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot late Saturday in the 45000 block of Castile Canyon Road, according to Riverside County deputies.
The Serena Fire is burning behind the Callaway Vineyard and Winery in the 32700 block of Rancho California Road, according to Riverside County firefighters.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Officials said the incident does not appear to be an intentional act based on a preliminary investigation.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The endorsement comes as two Republicans vie for the top two spots in June's primary election amid a crowded, split Democratic field.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning.
Cooper Flagg scored 45 points and the Dallas Mavericks ended their longest home losing streak in 32 years at 14 games with a 134-128 victory over the depleted Los Angeles Lakers.
Nolan Schanuel drove in automatic runner Adam Frazier with a one-out sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to lift the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Seattle Mariners.
Shohei Ohtani homered and hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-6 and complete a three-game sweep.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
A man is set to be charged in connection with the 2014 killing of a Ventura County father who was stabbed to death shortly after dropping off his child at school, according to authorities. Amy Johnson reports.
The teenage daughter of an Orange County Fire Authority firefighter was severely burned in an off-roading accident over the weekend and is now hospitalized in Las Vegas. Michele Gile speaks with a family friend who was on the same trip when it happened.
Steve Creech, Wyland Foundation president, discusses Earth Month and what the organization does beyond the designated month for conservation and environmental efforts.
Marshall Campbell Judson, 31, made a Monday court appearance where his arraignment was postponed for three murder charges, as a pursuit crash he was involved in allegedly caused the deaths of Jennifer Alejandra Loera-Zarco, her baby, and Marc Anthony Trejo Saldivar.
A 53-year-old woman was shot and killed by police officers in Harbor Gateway after she refused to follow commands, and waved what appeared to be a hand gun.
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.
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.
