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UCLA's CarbonBuilt team, led by Professor Guarav Sant, is the first university team to win the global competition's grand prize for their creation of CO2NCRETE, a building material composed of hydrated lime that can absorb carbon dioxide quickly.
The father of the man charged with murder in the 1996 San Luis Obispo disappearance of 19-year-old Kristin Smart was released from jail late Wednesday night after posting bail.
The Perseverance was able to create 5 grams of oxygen, which would provide about 10 minutes of oxygen for an astronaut.
Vivona is also under investigation in the verbal attack Japanese American Olympic karate athlete Sakura Kokumai documented on Instagram. The attack also happened at Grijalva Park, on April 1.
He used some of the money to buy a luxury car, and even trying to wire $150,000 of it to the African nation of Mauritania.
At least 6.48 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in L.A. County, including 2.3 million second doses.
The discussion starts at noon and is open to the public. Pre-registration for the WebEx event is required, and translation services will be available upon request.
The water could not be immediately shut off because the geyser was hitting power lines above.
The accounts will be open for students in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Louisiana.
Lifecycle Renewables and Vicinity Energy will recycle more than one million gallons of restaurant waste each year.
The car pursuit transitioned into a foot chase that ended at gunpoint in a residential East L.A. neighborhood.
As the nation reacts to the conviction of Derek Chauvin, a new study from a group of U.S. researchers shows the significant negative toll police killings of Black Americans has on the mental health of other Black Americans.
Over $4 million worth of methamphetamine was found in a shipment of cucumber pickles being hauled into Texas from Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Wednesday.
Daunte Wright's girlfriend, Alayna Albrecht-Payton, who was in the car earlier this month when a Brooklyn Center police officer fatally shot her boyfriend, suffered a fractured jaw during the police encounter, her family says.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly attacking a 76-year-old woman in her Moorpark home.
Ryan Wedding, an ex-Olympic snowboarder, is facing federal charges alongside 15 other defendants in what prosecutors have described as a cocaine trafficking ring that ran stash houses in Los Angeles and operated across North America. Tom Wait reports.
The 122-foot-long, 35-foot-tall mock-up space shuttle was built as a prototype and part of Rockwell International's successful bid to build NASA's shuttles. Dani Ruberti reports.
Rina Nakano reports from Orange County, where she speaks with the woman behind OC Special Spokes, the nonprofit organization that strives to provide affordable options when it comes to adaptive tricycles for the special needs community, something that typically costs thousands of dollars.
SkyCal was over the scene of a violent crash on PCH in Malibu, where one person was trapped inside of their car and required an airlift to a nearby hospital.
At least one shot was fired during a bank robbery in Foothill Ranch on Thursday, where the suspect is believed to have made off with as much as $31,000. Michele Gile reports from the scene, where she speaks with investigators.
The blaze ignited east of Moreno Valley at Gilman Springs Road. Firefighters are fighting "light flashy fuels," with ground and air crews responding.
The blaze, which was dubbed the "Crown Fire" by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, was reported just after 11:20 a.m. near North Crown Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road, firefighters said in a news release.
Friends of Big Bear Valley said that little chirps could be heard from the chick, indicating that it had broken the internal membrane and taken its first breath of air.
Fish and Wildlife officials said DNA testing confirms that the coyote was responsible for attacking a young child in Carson on Feb. 11 and another on March 31.
The 14-year-old said she and her friend were biking on the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park in the early evening when she fell off her bike and into the bushes. She said she didn't realize it at first, that she had been bitten.
The 14-year-old said she and her friend were biking on the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park in the early evening when she fell off her bike and into the bushes. She said she didn't realize it at first, that she had been bitten.
Prosecutors said that the man killed his girlfriend, who was a U.S. Army reservist, at an El Segundo hotel in 2022 before visiting the Angeles National Forest. Her body has never been found.
Erin Cowser was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and attempting to fight others. Attorneys said all the misdemeanor charges were later dropped, and that the "compliant teenager posed no threat and committed no crime."
The blaze, which was dubbed the "Crown Fire" by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, was reported just after 11:20 a.m. near North Crown Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road, firefighters said in a news release.
A Los Angeles County mother and stepfather who were convicted in the torture and death of their 16-year-old daughter in 2021 were sentenced to 22 years to life in prison on Friday, according to the LA County District Attorney's Office.
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.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Erin Cowser was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and attempting to fight others. Attorneys said all the misdemeanor charges were later dropped, and that the "compliant teenager posed no threat and committed no crime."
The Los Angeles Dodgers' newest Minor League Baseball team started its first season with a sold-out crowd at ONT Field.
Citlalli Montes and Adriana Gonzalez are doing everything they can to get their father home to them and their mother, who has stage 4 brain cancer.
An Apple Valley family who called 911 during an apparent burglary sued the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after a deputy shot one of their loved ones.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
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.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
For years, California leaders accused oil companies of price gouging at the pump, but a state investigation found no evidence of that. Instead, a CBS News California investigation found what's really driving the highest gas prices in the U.S.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
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.
Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers' regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team says.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
Macklin Celebrini scored with less than two minutes to play to tie the game then assisted on Alexander Wennberg's winning goal with 31 seconds left to complete a four-point game as the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3.
Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday.
Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
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.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
Kara Finnstrom reports from USC, where she meets the team of students tracking the progress of the Artemis II moon mission.
Michele Gile takes an in-depth look at the process to purchase tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games.
Bailey Vanden Bossche is still on crutches, her foot swollen as she tells the story when she had to be rescued and rushed to the hospital after a rattlesnake bite.
CBS LA's Darren Haynes talks with Long Beach native Tatiana Tate about playing the trumpet live at Dodger Stadium for the debut of new closer Edwin Diaz.
A man who was accused of punching an ICE agent during an immigration sweep in downtown Los Angeles in 2025 was acquitted by a jury this week. Mike Rogers reports.
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.
