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For the second year in a row, Southern California has topped the list for the most polluted air in the country, according to a new report released Wednesday.
Next time you are looking for a gourmet meal in L.A., consider these decadent restaurants on wheels.
Cameron Aanestad of Menifee is fighting $27,000 in fines stemming from express lane violations and claims the Orange County Transportation Authority is in the wrong.
A family in Ventura was surprised to find a large 175-pound black bear hiding in their backyard.
Chances are you've been approached on vacation to attend a timeshare presentation. One California couple who visited Puerto Vallarta says the salespeople took it too far.
A San Diego fisherman had a close and dangerous encounter with a sea lion while posing for a photograph.
After Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer claimed to have closed a large number of pot shops in the city, CBS2 investigative reporter David Goldstein found that dozens of them have reopened to defy the law once again.
The nation's largest sheriff's department agreed to a sweeping settlement Tuesday with the U.S. Justice Department over allegations of long-standing civil rights abuses by deputies in the Mojave Desert.
Authorities say three sealed urns were abandoned at a church in El Monte and police are searching for anyone related to the deceased.
A 37-year-old man in South L.A. didn't want to see a local woman sleeping on the streets anymore, so he built her a small, portable house.
Authorities in conjunction with volunteers went door-to-door Tuesday in search of clues in the gruesome death of a newborn in an unincorporated area of South Los Angeles.
Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday called for $10,000 fines for residents and businesses that waste the most water as California cities try to meet mandatory conservation targets during the drought.
The city of Brea will pay $700,000 to a man who was arrested in the 2011 killings of his mother and brother but was freed when his high school friend confessed to the crimes, lawyers said Tuesday.
Before the advent of the Sony Playstation and Microsoft Xbox, video arcades were all the rage. In this segment of "California Dreaming," Josh Rubenstein steps inside the Neon Arcade in Pasadena and tries out old gaming favorites, including Asteroids, Pacman and Donkey Kong.
Items related to former Olympian and reality star Bruce Jenner have become hot commodities on eBay.
After months of investigation into potentially changing a longstanding policy in which all riders must get off at the end of the line, Metro has opted not to change the rule. What does this mean for locals and the homeless community? Rina Nakano reports.
Video and audio recordings of a home attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband last year was released Friday as ordered by the San Francisco Superior Court.
Jay Leno ended up breaking his collarbone, two ribs and cracked both knee caps in a Jan. 17 motorcycle crash in a Las Vegas parking lot.
LAFD crews engaged a fire at a two-story apartment building in Van Nuys on Friday, attacking the flames from the roof as flames burst forth from a single unit.
Following the mass shooting on Saturday night, Monterey Park restaurants are hoping the community will come out and support them this weekend. Rachel Kim reports.
A San Bernardino County man was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for posing as a football player on Instagram to sexually exploit teenage girls.
Cloobeck, who endorsed Democrat Eric Swalwell after dropping out of the race, was also charged with a misdemeanor for making annoying telephone calls.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Flemming, 55, acted as a middleman between Perry's assistant and the "Ketamine Queen," prosecutors said.
Aerial footage showed a white vehicle pinned under a big rig with severe damage to the front.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Flemming, 55, acted as a middleman between Perry's assistant and the "Ketamine Queen," prosecutors said.
Aerial footage showed a white vehicle pinned under a big rig with severe damage to the front.
A homeless blogger living in Los Angeles County is hoping that her own quest to document the struggles that come with homelessness will help shine a light on the crisis as California closes in on the gubernatorial election.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are still looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a woman in her 60s in the Westlake area in April, causing severe injuries.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday as she faces involuntary manslaughter and several other charges for a deadly e-motorcycle crash in which her son struck an 81-year-old man and left him with critical injuries that eventually resulted in his death in April.
A 21-year-old from Laguna Niguel was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that killed two people three years ago.
A handful of teenage e-bike riders are accused of attacking a Huntington Beach man while he was walking along the city's boardwalk with his wife.
Authorities are investigating a 50-year-old Orange County man's death while he was wakeboarding on the Parker Strip of the Colorado River over the weekend.
A San Bernardino County man was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for posing as a football player on Instagram to sexually exploit teenage girls.
Two families in Southern California are mourning the loss of two best friends killed in a small plane crash in Kern County last week.
14 of those arrested were accused of being "high-risk offenders," and they included a child psychologist, a doctor, a retired law enforcement employee and two corporate vice presidents.
The 44-year-old Menifee man was found unresponsive and with significant injuries after crashing at around 11 p.m. on Saturday night near Railroad Canyon and Church roads.
Authorities are investigating a 50-year-old Orange County man's death while he was wakeboarding on the Parker Strip of the Colorado River over the weekend.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
A homeless blogger living in Los Angeles County is hoping that her own quest to document the struggles that come with homelessness will help shine a light on the crisis as California closes in on the gubernatorial election.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
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.
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.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
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.
Harrison Bader and Eric Haase hit back-to-back homers for the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning, leading them to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the game at 4:10 of overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, moving the Golden Knights a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference final.
Charle Young, an All-Pro tight end who helped the San Francisco 49ers win their first Super Bowl title, has died.
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close is getting rewarded after guiding the Bruins to a national title.
Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland's pitchers recorded 13 strikeouts as the Guardians continued their home mastery of Los Angeles by beating the Angels 3-2.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Alex Biston learns about Thai Town, its East Hollywood designation, art, clothing and Thai food.
A multi-vehicle crash in Santa Clarita involving a city bus and a big rig, left 13 people injured.
Survivors say decades-old school sex abuse lawsuits deliver overdue accountability. Schools say today's students are paying the price. CBS News California investigates.
Emily Longeretta, Variety director of features, shares entertainment news highlights, including “Survivor 50” finale, and Demi Moore talking about embracing AI.
From strawberry shortcake to chocolate-covered strawberries, even strawberry nachos, so many delicious treats are coming to Ventura County's 40th Annual California Strawberry Festival.
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.
