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An atmospheric scientist at University of California, Davis, says the gas leak is the largest ever "in terms of climate impact."
Two Metro buses crashed Wednesday in the Pico-Union area west of downtown Los Angeles, but no major injuries were reported, officials said.
A 37-year-old transient was in custody Thursday after being identified by Irvine police as the suspect in a fatal stabbing on a bicycle path.
The controversy over the very white Oscar nominations may be a reflection of the community at large.
The outdoor watering ban will remain in effect until March 10.
California may become the first state to require models to obtain a doctor's note in order to work under a proposed bill.
"They may not advertise it, but a lot of stores have price matching policies," says Kevin Brasler of Checkbook.org.
Just this week the city tried to put the allegations to rest – agreeing to pay Ian Owens $500,000
A 35-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after ramming the security gates of the San Bernardino Police Department headquarters with his truck.
Gas prices in California are predicted to climb due to a switch to summer blend, according to consumer advocates.
Oree Freeman was only 11 years old when she was forced into the child sex trade in Orange County. Now, at age 20, she' s speaking out to help other girls escape abuse.
Police say Arturo Galvan stole more than $250,000 worth of electronics, jewelry and underwear.
An East Los Angeles community held a rally Wednesday night, days after a shooting claimed the life of one of the brothers of a Compton councilman.
The deputy sustained unknown injuries as a result of being struck by the suspect's vehicle.
California Watermelon Festival at the Hansen Dam soccer fields: Music, games, watermelon inspired food , free watermelon and more
The 10th annual Finish the Ride and Finish the Run takes place at Griffith Park with a goal of promoting road safety, specifically the speeding epidemic.
Actor Adam DeVine says he and his wife witnessed the June 7 murder of a man in Hollywood Hills as they were sitting on their porch.
Jayne Jones, the No Sugar Baker, mixes together a whiskey, sugar-free overnight marinade for any meat.
Cloudy and cool all weekend. Expect some drizzle and light rain.
A San Bernardino family says that their house of 40 years burnt to the ground over the Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks.
The victim's family said the 66-year-old man was dragged underneath the vehicle before the hit-and-run driver fled.
A man wanted for an alleged murder in Oregon in 2024 was arrested in Southern California last week, according to authorities.
Two Orange County teenagers suffered life-altering injuries during a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July and family members are demanding answers.
LA County Public Health said the traveler arrived in Southern California on July 3, 2026, aboard British Airways Flight 281, which landed at LAX. The person walked through Terminal B, Gate 155.
The victim's family said the 66-year-old man was dragged underneath the vehicle before the hit-and-run driver fled.
LA County Public Health said the traveler arrived in Southern California on July 3, 2026, aboard British Airways Flight 281, which landed at LAX. The person walked through Terminal B, Gate 155.
A man who admitted to stealing rare historical manuscripts from the UCLA library system and replacing them with fake documents was sentenced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday.
Spectrum customers in Santa Clarita experienced an outage after someone cut fiber optic lines on Tuesday morning.
According to his plea agreement, Maea and his three accomplices committed three armed robberies during one week in September 2023.
Two Orange County teenagers suffered life-altering injuries during a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July and family members are demanding answers.
The Orange County teenager whose at-home laboratory sparked a days-long FBI investigation after authorities were alerted to "suspicious" materials back in February is at the center of another hazmat probe.
A police officer is OK after someone threw a firework at them, according to the Newport Beach mayor.
Five Dodgers, including superstar and MLB leading vote-getter Shohei Ohtani, were named 2026 MLB All-Star Game starters on Saturday, while the Angels' Mike Trout was selected for his 12th career Midsummer Classic.
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested after he allegedly had an inappropriate interaction with a youth volunteer.
A San Bernardino family says that their house of 40 years burnt to the ground over the Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks.
A man wanted for an alleged murder in Oregon in 2024 was arrested in Southern California last week, according to authorities.
Police say that the suspect lived in the Casa Blanca neighborhood and allegedly abused five children dating back to the early 2000s.
The fire, which crews dubbed the Volcano Fire, was reported at around 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja Road in the La Cresta area, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
A Riverside County woman who is pregnant with twins escaped with minor injuries after a metal bar fell off a truck and pierced her windshield on the 15 Freeway last week.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Mookie Betts singled in the go-ahead run with two strikes in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer in his return rom the injured list, Jo Adell had two home runs and drove in a career-high five runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 13-1 on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer but two errors by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning led to three runs by the Colorado Rockies, who rallied for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer during a five-run eighth inning and the Texas Rangers pulled away for an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Colorado Rockies 8-7 in 11 innings when Dalton Rushing singled in the winning run.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
A San Bernardino family says that their house of 40 years burnt to the ground over the Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks. Lesley Marin reports.
A South Los Angeles family is asking for help finding the hit-and-run driver who severely injured their 66-year-old loved one. Brittney Ermon reports.
While most of the country endured a brutal heat wave over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Southern California enjoyed a relatively mild, pleasant set of weather conditions. Now, it's the Southland's turn. Nicole Comstock reports.
A look at Orange County’s Old Towne Orange historic district.
Two Orange County teenagers suffered life-altering injuries in a Fourth of July fireworks accident over the weekend in Anaheim. Michele Gile reports.
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.
