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A fire that killed a Laguna Niguel man in his condo was apparently sparked by his smoking, authorities said Thursday.
Lake Forest City Councilman Adam Nick, who led an effort to make stealing campaign signs a misdemeanor, admitted Thursday he stole campaign signs belonging to fellow Councilman Scott Voigts.
Police sought the public's help Thursday to locate a 65-year-old man who has been reported missing in Los Angeles.
Even though summer in Los Angeles is dry and hot, it is important for residents to understand and practice safety when it comes to water and electricity. Summer time should be fun, but there are a number of water and electricity hazards lurking both inside and outside of the home. Kiddie pools, water play on the lawn, cannonballs off the diving board are all fun summer activities, however when water seeps toward electrical outlets, wires and cords and electrical equipment, fun can turn into disaster.
Police sought the public's help Thursday to locate a man who is suspected of robbing several stores at gunpoint within Orange County.
Two officers were responding with lights and siren to another traffic crash when their patrol car hit another vehicle at around 12:50 a.m., according to the CHP.
Firefighters Thursday extinguished a blaze that erupted in an apartment complex in Long Beach.
At 2 p.m., the highway is scheduled to re-open, according to CHP officers.
The nominations for the 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday in West Hollywood.
Brad Pitt and Bill Maher say Costco contributes to animal cruelty by selling eggs from caged hens.
A 26-year-old convicted sex offender remained in custody Thursday after a missing teenage girl was found hiding inside of his garage in Santa Clarita.
Here are some memorable moments from the show Wednesday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Six months after the Oscars featured an all-white cast of acting nominees, television's Emmy Awards is poised to show its big-screen Hollywood sibling how diversity is achieved.
The victim reportedly told deputies the suspect had befriended her Tuesday while at a Santa Clarita grocery store and that he had sexually assaulted her.
It was not so long ago comedian, writer and actor James Corden came over to the United States from the UK to host 'The Late Late Show' on CBS.
The Huntington Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the person or persons who have been shooting arrows in residential areas of the city over the last two weeks.
Very cold Wednesday morning, with widespread Frost Advisories across inland communities. Temperatures stay below average this week. Weekend looks dry.
Striking University of California workers plan to rally outside a UC Regents meeting at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center in Westwood Wednesday.
Hundreds of Los Angeles Unified School District workers in the SEIU Local 99 union chapter rallied Tuesday evening in front of LAUSD headquarters ahead of a potential strike vote.
In total, authorities found 12 occupants: seven men and five women. According to authorities, the occupants consisted of 11 Mexican citizens and one Colombian citizen.
The National Weather Service said two more impulses will move through the area with the potential for flooding in the burn scar areas.
A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The body was found at about 5 p.m. Thursday.
The crash was reported before 3 p.m.
A man was pronounced dead at a local hospital, while another was in at least critical condition, authorities said.
Tina Wright started a holiday tradition with a few of her friends 13 years ago and now it's grown into a community event that's all about giving back.
The National Weather Service said two more impulses will move through the area with the potential for flooding in the burn scar areas.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
An emphasis has been placed on burn scar areas that are more susceptible to flooding, mudslides and debris flows.
The California Highway Patrol is warning drivers to use alternate routes and use extra caution as roads are slick due to the heavy rain.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
Firefighters said that two of the residence's five occupants were found dead after they extinguished the fire. "Multiple household pets" also died in the blaze, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Jordan Eberle had a power-play goal, Frederick Gaudreau and Ben Meyers also scored, and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points and James Harden added 29 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Tuesday night.
The Chargers will be represented by five players, including Justin Herbert and Derwin James Jr., while the Rams will send four players that include Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua.
Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Devin Booker added 21 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Storms left the town of Wrightwood covered in mud and debris. Zach Boetto reports.
No homes were damaged and no one was injured during the storms in Altadena despite a mudslide in the Eaton Fire burn scar area. Hunter Sowards reports.
All lanes of the southbound 101 Freeway were briefly shutdown as authorities performed a water rescue in Ventura County. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
A cat and its owner were reunited 10 months after going missing during the chaos of the Palisades Fire. Rina Nakano reports.
Visitors in June Lake have been snowed in during the Christmas holiday without power. CBS LA's Kristine Lazar is there with her family. She 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.
