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Hundreds of new California laws take effect with the start of the new year, including measures stemming from the devastating wildfires that have swept the state.
Tyler Higbee and Robert Woods caught TD passes from Jared Goff in the fourth quarter, and the LA Rams bade farewell to the Coliseum with a 31-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
A storm system forecast to move into the Southland late Sunday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue winter weather advisories for mountain areas in LA, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Airport officials say this weekend rivals the Sunday after Thanksgiving in terms of number of people traveling with more than 249,000 travelers expected to come through LAX.
Santa Anita's opening weekend reportedly was marred by the death of another racehorse -- though the latest fatality happened on Thursday, two days before Saturday's rescheduled opening day.
"I have never faced a fight quite like the one I have now," he said in a statement.
KC held Philip Rivers to 281 yards passing with two touchdowns and two interceptions in what could be the veteran quarterback's final game for the Chargers.
The move was made "out of an abundance of caution" according to LAPD Police Chief Michel Moore. "There is no place for hate in Los Angeles," he said.
Greece's president has signed an honorary naturalization order allowing the 63-year-old actor and his wife Rita Wilson to claim Greek citizenship.
At least two people are dead in a shooting Sunday at a church near Fort Worth, Texas, officials said. One person died at the scene and another died en route to the hospital, MedStar told CBS News.
Final preparations are underway ahead of the Rose Parade.
Authorities say a man has been taken into custody on suspicion of making criminal threats after an Uber driver says he threatened to kill him.
Authorities say it took about a dozen firefighters and extra equipment to free two people trapped in a solo car crash in Reseda.
Two people have been killed in a car crash in Gardena.
A vigil was held Saturday night for a 6-year-old boy who was allegedly beaten to death by a 23-year-old Downey man.
A grass fire burned several homes in the San Bernardino neighborhood of Shandin Hills Monday afternoon.
At least 6 homes were burned on Monday as the Edgehill Fire ripped through a neighborhood and threatened additional homes. As of 5 p.m., 100 acres had burned.
Asians Minds Matters hosted a fundraiser in Monterey Park more than a year after 11 people were killed at a local dance hall.
Amy Johnson talks to beauty and lifestyle advisor Dawn McCarthy about products to pick before heading back to school.
Maria Moore talks about moving from Nashville to Orange County and going viral on social media documenting her new California adventures.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
A beloved Los Angeles-area ice cream vendor has been unable to work for more than a week after he was allegedly involved in a crash with a DUI driver.
Police said that they were called to the home for a man armed with a knife who was behaving erratically.
Firefighters said that five small fires were reported near the 405 and 101 freeway transition road in Sherman Oaks early Saturday morning.
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
A beloved Los Angeles-area ice cream vendor has been unable to work for more than a week after he was allegedly involved in a crash with a DUI driver.
Police said that they were called to the home for a man armed with a knife who was behaving erratically.
Firefighters said that five small fires were reported near the 405 and 101 freeway transition road in Sherman Oaks early Saturday morning.
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
It happened at around 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Densmore Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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.
The deputy was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road a little before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
Each flag carries a card with a name, an age and the location where the victim of 9/11 died.
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.
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
L.A. has now won 8 in a row, its longest streak of the season, after Friday's win at loanDepot park.
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
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.
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
A California law aimed at phasing out the sale of certain single-use propane cylinders will not take effect as planned after the Trump administration determined the state law is preempted by federal regulations.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were 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.
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.
Jayden Maiava threw two of his five touchdown passes to freshman tight end Mark Bowman, freshman receiver Trent Mosley caught a touchdown pass and scored on a punt return, and No. 14 Southern California beat Louisiana 49-30 on Saturday night.
Paul Arriola scored late in the second half to rally Seattle to a 1-1 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy, although the Sounders' saw a club-record winless streak reach 12.
André Luiz and Taylor Calheira scored first-half goals and Sporting Kansas City shocked Los Angeles FC with a 3-1 victory that ended a seven-match winless streak.
Wayne Knight scored three touchdowns after a scoreless first half, leading UCLA to a 28-10 victory over San Diego State in the Bruins' home opener under new coach Bob Chesney.
Graham Pauley hit a two-run homer, Griffin Conine and Otto Lopez both reached four times and the Miami Marlins overcame an early deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.
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.
Following three successful Santa Monica Block Fests, city officials say that the trend will continue through at least the end of the year.
The Crenshaw Farmers Market hosted the first-ever Soul of SoLA Festival on Saturday, celebrating when millions of African Americans fled the Jim Crow South for better lives.
After several weeks of sweltering heat and high humidity, Alex Biston takes a look at what Southern California can expect in the coming days.
Brittney Ermon reports from Koreatown, where a beloved ice cream vendor is out of work after his truck was damaged and he was injured during a crash with an alleged DUI driver last week.
Flock camera concerns are taking center stage in Monterey Park, where city officials recently re-signed a contract to continue using the nearly three dozen cameras despite concerns from the public.
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.
