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Los Angeles County reported another record-setting number of daily COVID-19 cases Friday as the caseload officially passed the 500,000 mark.
Two of Rancho Soñado's three structures were burned down by the wind-whipped wildfire, including one of the on-site residences occupied by Inside the Outdoors' operations manager and her family, who were forced to evacuate suddenly.
A 244-year-old Spanish mission in Orange County that was already shuttered due to COVID-19 rules was found vandalized early Friday morning.
Distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations from Pfizer and Moderna could begin as soon as this weekend, but Pico Rivera city officials say it's not known yet when its Medical Point of Dispensing, or MPOD, will be activated.
Nursing homes in Los Angeles County will be asked to take over the administration of COVID-19 vaccines after the county pulled out of a federal program to deliver immunizations to hundreds of facilities.
Scientists with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on a vessel named the Martin Sheen say they saw three beaked whales surfacing about 100 miles north of Mexico's San Benito Islands, a group of three remote islands about 300 miles from the U.S. border.
A Pasadena man is facing federal charges alleging he used stolen identities to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits, which he later used to purchase a Maserati luxury SUV.
The blistering heat may finally be in the past, but freezing temperatures and king tides are forecast this weekend for parts of Southern California.
After the patrol vehicle ran over the woman, a second vehicle also struck her and then sped away.
Two gingerbread villages are a sweet sight on Pine Avenue this week. Some of the structures feature roofs made out of mini Chips Ahoy cookies, while skittles are used as bricks on top of gingerbread foundations.
Two men were killed in a shooting early Friday in a Chino apartment complex, according to police.
With COVID-19 surging across California, the DMV has suspended behind-the-wheel drive tests for two weeks and are now offering online renewals for senior drivers.
Matt Goodman of Massachussetts was surprised on his 21st birthday with a beer, from his dad, who passed away six years earlier.
Santa Claus Inc. turned its annual Christmas event into a drive-thru one at the National Orange Show Event Center.
"Is this the new cool thing to do? Not to turn your camera on?"
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California on Tuesday. Hot temperatures and dry conditions are challenging firefighting crews.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger gives an update on the Board of Supervisors plan to help residents affected by the Bridge Fire.
Nicole Comstock reports from the San Bernardino Mountains, where the Line Fire continued to swell on Tuesday, surpassing 32,000 acres and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes.
Robin Daly, a business owner, described her evacuation from Wrightwood after the Bridge Fire exploded in size.
Three large wildfires are burning across Southern California, affecting vast areas and leading to evacuations. Fueled by dry conditions and high winds, the fires are threatening homes and other structures in multiple counties, displacing thousands of residents. Together, the Bridge Fire, Line Fire and Airport Fire have scorched tens of thousands of acres, and continue to challenge firefighting efforts. "These three simultaneous fires are stressing resources for the fire department, " Los Angeles County Chief Anthony Marrone said while his department tried to contain the Bridge Fire. "We're asking for resources from Northern California and adjoining states."
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Los Angeles police were called to yet another San Fernando Valley break-in late Wednesday night after several men were seen on the surveillance camera of a home under construction in Valley Glen.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
Los Angeles police were called to yet another San Fernando Valley break-in late Wednesday night after several men were seen on the surveillance camera of a home under construction in Valley Glen.
After 13 years, the iconic NoHo Gateway Sign signaling the entrance to North Hollywood's Arts District will be relit on Thursday.
LAPD officers say that the suspect is a known sex offender.
TreePeople has not only helped grow the Los Angeles urban forest, but also educates youngsters at its Coldwater Canyon Park headquarters.
A week after a 53-year-old woman was killed in a crash with an alleged DUI driver on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, the other members of her beloved car group gathered to honor her memory.
In the civil case of Garcia v. City of Tustin, a unanimous verdict was reached in a six-day jury trial, finding the officer's shooting was excessive and unreasonable.
Some neighbors said they believe that the blaze was fueled by the lithium-ion batteries of some e-bikes parked in one of the apartment's garages.
The Newport Mesa Unified School District has voted to ban e-bikes at all elementary and middle school campuses.
Fullerton police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two people and kidnapped a woman over the weekend, according to a news release from the department.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to their fourth loss in five games with a 3-0 win.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Jung Hoo Lee and Rafael Devers each hit RBI singles in the first inning that held up to support starter Landen Roupp, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
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.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced that it will lay off 284 employees in the next 10 days, citing funding cuts by the county's board of supervisors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to their fourth loss in five games with a 3-0 win.
Cutter Gauthier broke a tie off a rebound with 4:52 left and the Anaheim Ducks beat Edmonton 6-4 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to even the first-round series, with Oilers star Connor McDavid slowed by an apparent leg injury.
Zack Steffen finished with two saves and had his second shutout of the season for the Colorado Rapids in a 0-0 tie with Los Angeles FC.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
"We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us," the Rivas Hernandez family said. "We miss her deeply."
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
Many Altadena residents are turning to soil remediation as they continue to rebuild their homes in the wake of the Eaton Fire in 2025. Kara Finnstrom reports.
After a week of cooler temperatures and some rain, Chloe Carlson walks through what Southern Californians can expect for the coming days and weekend ahead.
Los Angeles police were called to yet another San Fernando Valley break-in late Wednesday night as residents throughout the area continue voicing their concerns over repeat crime in recent weeks. Nicole Comstock reports.
Los Angeles police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted six women on the same day in the Northridge area. Mike Rogers reports.
Pacific Palisades residents are frustrated after the Santa Ynez Reservoir was drained again for repair work, a year after it was empty when the Palisades Fire broke out. 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.
