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Record-breaking heat hit Southern California on Thursday as the region prepared for a sweltering weekend marked by Santa Ana winds and extreme fire danger.
With the summer heat continuing into the fall, the folks over at Raging Waters San Dimas are offering Southland residents solace by keeping the park open an extra weekend.
The break is located at Rosewood Avenue and Curson Street, authorities said.
A man was struck and killed Thursday by a Metrolink train in North Hollywood, City News Service reports.
Officials on a routine health inspection Thursday noticed a cockroach infestation at a Knott's Berry Farm restaurant and forced the eatery to temporarily close its doors.
Fred Jordan Mission and Foot Locker Thursday kept a 27-year tradition alive by handing out shoes and school supplies to underprivileged children, like Vanessa Figueroa.
Authorities say a man suspected of robbing several banks was arrested Thursday after leading police on a pursuit through several freeways across three Southland counties.
Teachers at a Newport Beach school were directed Thursday to buy a new, somewhat unusual tool to help them teach their classes – electric fans.
The 2015 NFL draft will be held in Chicago, the league announced Thursday.
Animal Services officials remind the public to be careful about picking up stray dogs.
The investigation is ongoing.
Two sex offenders were indicted Thursday after authorities said they raped and killed four women while the men wore GPS tracking monitors.
Police said their investigation remains active and "ongoing."
Authorities say a 41-year-old man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed a 101-year-old pedestrian in Boyle Heights.
City Attorney Mike Feuer announced plans Thursday to pursue misdemeanor charges against people selling pharmaceuticals without licenses at swap meets and other places around the city.
Hundreds of local students got a sneak peak at LA Opera's new production, "Omar". The students got to see the show's final dress rehearsal as part of the opera prep program. Omar opens to all audiences this Saturday.
It's time for the Shameless Weekend Weather Plug. On Sunday, the streets of downtown San Pedro will be filled with music, face painting and crafts for the 10th annual San Pedro Dia de los Muertos. It starts at 2pm.
There were calls from the public during Friday's Los Angeles City Council meeting in downtown LA for resignations amid a racism scandal.
Barbara Sky Burrell, the owner of "Sky's Gourmet Tacos, joined Ross Palombo to detail her renowned - and secret - recipe for her beloved tacos "with a splash of soul."
The USDA says turkeys are expected to cost about $1.99 a pound. Why? Inflation and bird flu cases top the list.
Two people were arrested when Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators uncovered a large-scale organized diesel fuel theft operation through an investigation that lasted for nearly a year.
Atlanta pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after a brawl on Tuesday night.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Peanut, the injured puppy who was found missing most of its nose and suffering from a dislocated jaw last month, is receiving care at the Pasadena Humane Center with heaps of support from the public.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a public advisory after a hidden camera was found in the front yard of a home in Cerritos, another incident in a growing trend of burglary tactics across Southern California.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Peanut, the injured puppy who was found missing most of its nose and suffering from a dislocated jaw last month, is receiving care at the Pasadena Humane Center with heaps of support from the public.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a public advisory after a hidden camera was found in the front yard of a home in Cerritos, another incident in a growing trend of burglary tactics across Southern California.
The guitarist who once played for Van Halen and is known for shaping a legendary rock sound is now rebuilding his life from the ground up.
Fire was reported in the attic of the three-story Victorian home at 7001 Franklin Avenue, doing business as the Magic Castle.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Santa Ana Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in solving a homicide that left a 37-year-old man dead outside his home in early 2025.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
A man's suspicious death in Orange County led to a bust at an illegal gambling operation early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Two people were arrested when Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators uncovered a large-scale organized diesel fuel theft operation through an investigation that lasted for nearly a year.
The Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario was engulfed by a massive 6-alarm fire early Tuesday morning, and a third-party employee has been arrested on multiple arson charges, police say.
A 61-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning when she crashed off the side of a freeway in Riverside County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy and an innocent driver were hospitalized after a crash stemming from a motorcycle pursuit in Fontana on Sunday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Raising a child through age 18 is most expensive in Hawaii, where a family would spend an estimated $412,661 in 2026, LendingTree found.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
The endorsement comes as two Republicans vie for the top two spots in June's primary election amid a crowded, split Democratic field.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
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.
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.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Ozzie Albies hit his third home run of the season, starter Reynaldo López struck out seven in 4 2/3 innings before being ejected after a bench-clearing brawl, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
Justus Annunen stopped 43 shots for his third career shutout, and the Nashville Predators beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-0.
Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and hit six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and eight assists, and Isaiah Joe hit six 3-pointers in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 123-87 victory over the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers.
Atlanta pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after a brawl on Tuesday night.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
LAFD crews shared video from inside the massive Beverly Crest mansion that burned for hours on Tuesday afternoon. Mike Rogers reports.
Lesley Marin provides continued coverage from the Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario, which was engulfed by a massive fire early Tuesday morning after it was allegedly set on fire by an employee of a third-party distribution company.
Hunter Sowards speaks with several Los Angeles-area Iranians who share their thoughts upon learning that President Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iranian officials in the War in Iran.
Tom Wait takes a look at the latest information in the War in Iran, which saw President Trump agree to a two-week ceasefire with Iranian officials on Tuesday after promising large-scale bombing over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Gio Insignares provides the latest on the Artemis II moon mission, which now has the group of NASA astronauts heading back to Earth with their landing scheduled for Friday.
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.
