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Something lurking in the water at San Clemente Beach is giving swimmers a fright and has forced lifeguards to close the beach.
A plaque in honor of Orland bus crash victims Michael Myvett and Mattison Haywood was unveiled Friday at Union Station.
The defendant is accused of keeping his hand over the victim's mouth while committing a sexual assault.
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced this week that his city would be deploying water cops and offering money to rip up lawns in an effort to save water during an escalating drought.
Two shark sightings, one reported last night and another Friday morning, have prompted authorities to close the San Clemente Beach until about noon Saturday.
A jury earlier convicted Arturo Vargas, 44, of two counts of felony sexual exploitation.
A 29-year-old man was charged Friday with kidnapping a woman from the street and raping her repeatedly, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.
More than 1,000 underprivileged girls and boys in South Central Los Angeles received free formal wear Friday for their prom and graduation.
Court testimony and documents are providing more insight into what happened the night an alleged stalker broke into actress Sandra Bullock's home.
A California bill that would sharply limit vaccination waivers after a Disneyland measles outbreak has generated such an acidic debate that the proposal's author was under added security this week.
Millionaire real estate heir Robert Durst has been formally charged by a federal grand jury with illegally possessing a handgun, a development likely to make it even more difficult for his attorneys to get him to California to face a murder charge.
Authorities say a baby boy has been left at a hospital in Los Angeles under the county's Safe Surrender program.
At the request of Los Angeles County prosecutors, a Santa Clara County judge agreed Friday to consider revoking the release of a serial rapist who has been living in an unincorporated area near Palmdale since last summer.
San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon says deputies who were involved in the videotaped beating of a suspect who fled on horse have been put on leave.
Glendora police will be the first in Los Angeles County to carry a nasal treatment for opiod overdoses from drugs such as heroin, hydrocodone and oxycodone.
Rain comes in late Thursday and will continue through Friday. More rain is expected next week.
Dolly Avenatti, 93, is being remembered as "living the life she wanted to live," after she was found dead following the historic snowstorm that battered the San Bernardino mountains. Thus far, 12 people have been reported dead during the storm. Nicole Comstock reports.
Tom Wait reports from LAC+USC Medical Center, where the three LAPD officers wounded during a shooting in Lincoln Heights Wednesday afternoon were recovering. During a press conference, Mayor Karen Bass announced that she has spoken with two of the officers, whose first questions were how their fellow officers in the field were faring.
Lesley Marin provides continued coverage on the developing situation in Lincoln Heights, where three LAPD officers were hospitalized after being shot while investigating a parolee at large on Wednesday. All are said to be in stable condition.
In this episode of Look At This!: Desmond takes us to Los Feliz for a look at the dazzling Ennis House, one of the most iconic, and personal favorite of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The hillside staple, built in a unique Mayan Revival style, has starred in dozens of Hollywood productions including "Rush Hour 2" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the driver intentionally ran over several adults and one child.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Santa Clarita valleys.
Mike Wayman, Fawn Park CEO and owner, said the memorial is intended as a permanent, ongoing space for people to pay their respects and honor Jackie.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Santa Clarita valleys.
Mike Wayman, Fawn Park CEO and owner, said the memorial is intended as a permanent, ongoing space for people to pay their respects and honor Jackie.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
At issue are 50-year-old legal documents that expired without most condo owners realizing it.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
A woman and a teenage girl were rescued from Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday afternoon after they were found unresponsive in the water.
Disneyland hotel workers took to the streets of Anaheim over the weekend to protest for fair wages ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the driver intentionally ran over several adults and one child.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
Deputies said that they were called to an area near the aqueduct for a man who was allegedly holding a knife and covered in blood.
It happened at around 5:40 p.m. near E. Rider Street and Ramona Expressway, Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials said.
San Bernardino County deputies said that SoCal Edison workers were trimming trees near the man's property when he opened fire at them on Friday.
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
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.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Logan Henderson allowed one run in seven innings, Jake Bauers had four hits and two RBIs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to take three of four in the matchup of division leaders.
Noah Cameron pitched a one hitter, Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. hit home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0.
The Los Angeles Dodgers put pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list because of left forearm irritation.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Anders Dreyer scored on a penalty kick in the 89th minute and CJ dos Santos finished off a clean sheet as San Diego FC pulled off a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
Southern California Edison has taken more steps to help prevent future wildlife disasters in the future. Rina Nakano reports.
A memorial at Fawn Park in Fawnskin, Big Bear Valley, is growing as people honor Jackie’s life.
The new liaison to local law enforcement for the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is facing state criminal charges himself and has a string of prior convictions for driving under the influence, public records show.
Jamie Yuccas and Sheba Turk join Kandi Krush and Coach Campanelli in the ring.
Students rode into school on their bicycles on Monday after the Newport Mesa Unified School District banned e-bikes. 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.
