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Blazes raging in forests and woodlands across California have taken the life of a firefighter and forced hundreds of people to flee their homes as an army of firefighters continue to battle them from the air and the ground.
Los Angeles Fire Department boats and ground crews around 2 p.m. were called to 611 North Henry Ford Avenue, home of Chowder Barge.
Two men who led officials on a brief car chase and exchanged gunfire with sheriff's deputies on Friday night in Compton have been arrested.
Five Republican presidential hopefuls are gathering for a private panel discussion in Dana Point this weekend. The event is being produced by the Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce, a free-market advocacy nonprofit funded by billionaire political donors Charles and David Koch.
Police say Officers Daniel Navarro and Junior McKeekin arrived to an accident scene around 2:45 a.m. Friday to two mangled cars in the roadway in the Hollenbeck area.
Bobbi Kristina, who dreamed of growing up to achieve fame like her mother, died in hospice care July 26, about six months after she was found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her suburban Atlanta townhome.
A half marathon that started at 8 a.m. Saturday in Long Beach kicked off the final day of competition for the 2015 Special Olympics. Many other events are also scheduled for other parts of Los Angeles throughout the day.
Four women killed themselves at California Institution for Women in San Bernardino County in the last 18 months.
Officers responded to an injury traffic collision on the bridge, which carries four lanes of traffic from the 710 Freeway across the Cerritos Channel to Terminal Island, shortly after 7 a.m.
Gardening guru Nick Federoff appeared on KCAL9 News Saturday morning to demonstrate how to save the seeds from your favorite fruits and vegetables and replant them in your garden. For more information, visit ThingsGreen.com.
About 70 Southern California Edison customers in Downtown Long Beach were still without power Saturday morning as the power company scrambles to restore service following an underground vault explosion on Thursday.
Tara Wells listed her Van Nuys home on July 5. Within days she was in escrow.
More than 200 residents in Long Beach had to endure the day without power on Friday after another underground vault explosion caused an outage.
One of the most beloved superstars in WWE history, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, passed away on Friday.
A Compton pet store has accused two girls of taking two expensive French Poodle puppies in an incident the store says was caught on tape.
Sierra Madre residents are catching bears scrounging for food in their homes, cars and porches as many of them emerge from their hibernations. Nicole Comstock reports.
The male suspect, wearing a hooded Lakers sweatshirt, blue bandana and blue construction gloves, presented the bank teller with a note demanding money on Monday before fleeing the area in a black SUV.
Nearly two years after rupturing and spilling over 25,000 gallons of oil into the ocean off the coast of Huntington Beach, the oil pipeline responsible is expected to restart operations within days.
Southern California and the state as a whole could see dramatic reductions in allocations of Colorado River water under proposals released Tuesday by the federal government aimed at protecting a system that provides water to 40 million people in multiple states along with critical agricultural irrigation.
Lauren Pozen reports from Koreatown, where despite making an arrest in the hate crime targeting the Islamic community, authorities are remaining on high alert.
A 24-year-old man who was already in custody for a double shooting in Long Beach in early July was arrested for murder after one of the victims died nearly three weeks after the incident happened.
Riverside County authorities on Monday announced that the suspect in a deadly 2020 incident on Highway 74 near Hemet was already in custody for a different crime.
Los Angeles police are seeking additional victims of a "violent" sexual assault suspect who was arrested for an incident in North Hollywood in July, when he allegedly targeted a woman who was on her way home from the gym.
Firefighters said that a woman opened a package she had received in the mail and passed out after she was exposed to an unknown substance.
LADWP says customers can save money on their bills by setting the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher and turning it up or off when leaving home.
A 24-year-old man who was already in custody for a double shooting in Long Beach in early July was arrested for murder after one of the victims died nearly three weeks after the incident happened.
Los Angeles police are seeking additional victims of a "violent" sexual assault suspect who was arrested for an incident in North Hollywood in July, when he allegedly targeted a woman who was on her way home from the gym.
Firefighters said that a woman opened a package she had received in the mail and passed out after she was exposed to an unknown substance.
LADWP says customers can save money on their bills by setting the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher and turning it up or off when leaving home.
Anthony Pedro spent nine years in prison and turned his life around by becoming a firefighter and starting the Future Fire Academy.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
Riverside County authorities on Monday announced that the suspect in a deadly 2020 incident on Highway 74 near Hemet was already in custody for a different crime.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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.
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.
Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory.
Even after adding back-to-back American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to bolster their already stellar roster ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
The Angels traded José Soriano, Jo Adell, Kirby Yates, Brent Suter and Ryan Zeferjahn in exchange for a slew of prospects and young players as their rebuilding process begins.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
AI is only becoming more prevalent in the classroom. As school starts back up in Southern California, CBS LA's Gio Insignares talks to parents worried about the future.
Summer's out, school's in session! From great deals on back-to-school basics and clothing to giving kids art, there are plenty of reasons to get excited about the new school year.
The extreme heat will continue to affect the deserts and mountains through Wednesday. Temperatures will be in the triple digits with little overnight relief.
Los Angeles police are seeking additional victims of a "violent" sexual assault suspect who was arrested for an incident in North Hollywood in July, when he allegedly targeted a woman who was on her way home from the gym.
After a brief hazardous materials investigation in Hollywood, which forced residents of one apartment building to evacuate, all residents were allowed to return home on Monday night. Mike Rogers has the latest.
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.
