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Ridership of Metro trains was up in May thanks in part to the much-anticipated opening of the Expo Line extension to Santa Monica -- a welcome reversal of falling ridership during the same month last year.
With temperatures forecast to be in the high 90s and beyond this weekend, beachgoers hoping to beat the heat should beware of the dangers that lurk beneath the waters.
Enjoy the June gloom while you can – temperatures are headed up this week, with triple-digits expected this weekend.
Michelle Jamal Haddad Steele was last seen at the Topanga Mall around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, located on the second floor of Macy's.
An Indiana man headed for the LA Pride parade in West Hollywood with an alleged cache of weapons, ammunition and bomb-making materials in his car is expected to appear in court Tuesday on state charges.
The governor of California has given in to liberal lawmakers who want to repeal a welfare policy that critics call racist, ineffective and harmful to the state's poorest children.
California high-speed rail officials are signing a $63 million contract extension that also extends the deadline by 17 months for finishing a 29-mile stretch of rail line in the Central Valley.
Lil Wayne is in stable condition in Omaha after suffering what his publicist described Tuesday as two minor seizures.
If convicted, Hsu faces up to six years in prison.
Father's Day is approaching and if you have the sort of dad that already has everything, a nice dinner will always be well received.
Generations of aspiring guitarists have tried to copy the riff from Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven."
"We're sending Orlando a message of solidarity. We went through this," said Javier Hernandez, a vigil organizer Monday.
The Abbey had 36 security guards, 4 of them armed, working during the L.A. Pride festivities last weekend.
Thousands of people attended a vigil in downtown Los Angeles Monday to remember and honor the victims of the deadly attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
Officials say one person is dead and several others had to be rescued from a major fire in a two-story office building near downtown Los Angeles.
More than 700 people gathered for the Union Rescue Mission 5K Run/Walk in Pasadena on Saturday, the sixth annual event to raise money for the nonprofit's homeless outreach, and the last for President Andy Bales, who is set to retire after serving the community for more than 20 years.
A historic Pasadena building, iconic for its time as a hospital and for its appearances in several blockbuster films, is now a public nuisance, leaving the city and residents frustrated. Kara Finnstrom reports on the steps being taken to cleanup St. Luke's hospital, which has been abandoned for more than 20 years.
One of the Southland's most beloved plant-based restaurants, Nic's on Beverly, has avoided permanently shuttering their doors after management was able to reach an agreement with the landlord due to the outpouring of support seen from fans on social media.
Lauren Pozen reports from Compton, one of many locations across the Southland busy with Juneteenth celebrations over the weekend. The holiday is held to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Protesters gathered out front of LA City Councilman Curren Price's office on Saturday to call for his resignation, after he was charged with counts of embezzlement and perjury earlier this week.
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
With more than 50,000 Orange County residents placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to a tank leaking a toxic chemical at a Garden Grove aerospace facility, several local companies are offering their services to those impacted by the situation.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer on Saturday announced that his office had launched an investigation into a Garden Grove-based aerospace facility where a failed storage tank leaking a toxic chemical forced 50,000 people to evacuate from their homes.
An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in a remote area near the Riverside County and San Diego County border on Saturday morning.
The ruptured pipeline leaked approximately 2,400 gallons of crude oil onto an East Los Angeles intersection, some of which went down storm drains and wound up in the LA River.
Detectives did not provide circumstances surrounding the man's death as their investigation began.
Two people were injured and nine people were displaced when a fire ripped through a Sherman Oaks apartment building on Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A man was hospitalized after being wounded during an alleged shootout with police in Covina on Friday morning.
For the second time in less than 24 hours, families in Garden Grove and nearby neighborhoods were forced to pack up and leave with their pets, essential paperwork, and medication, with no answers to when they can return home.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer on Saturday announced that his office had launched an investigation into a Garden Grove-based aerospace facility where a failed storage tank leaking a toxic chemical forced 50,000 people to evacuate from their homes.
With more than 50,000 Orange County residents placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to a tank leaking a toxic chemical at a Garden Grove aerospace facility, several local companies are offering their services to those impacted by the situation.
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
Fullerton police say that the motorcyclist collided with a Cybertruck while riding through the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Gilbert Street at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for supplying fentanyl to two people who died from overdoses more than three years ago.
An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in a remote area near the Riverside County and San Diego County border on Saturday morning.
The 33-year-old Jurupa Valley man was arrested for flying a drone over the burn zone and "interfering with emergency responders," according to Riverside County officials.
A Riverside County charter school teacher was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting one of her students in 2017 and 2018, according to authorities.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested four men accused of running a Colombian burglary ring in Southern California.
Cal Fire has reported that at least five people have been injured during the fire, including four civilians and one firefighter.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
Houston's Guilherme Santos matched a first-half goal by Los Angeles' Joseph Paintsil and the Dynamo and Galaxy played to a 1-1 draw.
Teoscar Hernández homered and matched a career high with six RBIs, and Los Angeles' bullpen extended its streak of scoreless innings to 36 in the Dodgers' 11-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Longtime Dodgers fan favorite and two-time World Series champion Chris Taylor announced his retirement after 12 big league seasons on Friday.
Zach Neto homered twice, Wade Meckler and Oswald Peraza also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels pulled away to beat the Texas Rangers 9-6 on Friday night.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
Brittney Ermon and Lauren Pozen provide team coverage on the ongoing situation in Garden Grove, where a chemical leak at an aerospace facility had forced more than 50,000 people to evacuate their homes over the weekend.
California Department of Fish & Wildlife officials said that multiple oiled birds were collected after a ruptured crude oil pipeline in East Los Angeles leaked thousands of gallons of oil on Friday, some of which crept into the Los Angeles River.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer on Saturday announced that his office was opening an investigation into the aerospace facility where a leaking tank containing a toxic chemical forced tens of thousands to evacuate. He joins CBS LA to discuss that probe and asks any whistleblowers to come forward and help their case.
Thousands of flags were planted near the headstones of fallen military members at the Riverside National Cemetery as part of an annual Memorial Day Tradition. Zach Boetto reports.
Alex Biston takes a look at the upcoming weather for Southern California in her NEXT Weather Forecast.
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.
