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Despite the peak months of the 2014 wildfire season still to come, Cal Fire has already burned through its budget for fighting major fires.
Several Temescal Canyon High School students were in custody Tuesday after allegedly making criminal threats to other students at the school.
Two Compton elementary schools were named Tuesday as winners of the National Blue Ribbon School Award by Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer suffered minor injuries Tuesday in a hit-and-run crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway.
The family of a 27-year-old father killed in a hit-and-run will be presented the ghost bike from his temporary memorial Tuesday.
Metro passengers will eventually use the connector to take a single trip to reach far-flung suburbs from Azusa to Long Beach, according to officials.
A new helipad at West Hills Hospital could make a big difference for critical burn patients throughout the region.
Temperatures will be hovering at or slightly below seasonal averages today and tomorrow.
A double fatal accident closed several lanes of the 134 Freeway for seven hours before opening early Tuesday morning.
Try out this recipe for crab-stuffed roasted lobster from Ben Pollinger, author of "School of Fish."
This pineapple smoothie recipe from JJ Smith will give your body a total cleanse, making a happier and healthier you.
Pat Lafrieda shares his recipe for Pork Meatballs from his new book, Meat.
Educators at every LAUSD school wore red Tuesday in a show of unity ahead an October job performance review of controversial Superintendent John Deasy.
The company said that in late August or early September, malicious software was installed on networks that process credit and debit card transactions at some of their stores.
Make plans this Halloween to take a vacation and visit some of the spookiest destinations in the country. Many of these areas have a tragic past, which adds to the chances of them being haunted and creating a spooky feeling among those who tour the area.
Joy Benedict celebrates International Spirit Day by talking to a number of American youth who utilize the power of social media to raise awareness for the LGBTQ community and speak out against bullying, including some who joined the ranks of people using various platforms to come out to loved ones.
Desmond takes a look at Six Flags Magic Mountain, California's ultimate theme park, equipped with 20 roller coasters well-known for their speed and design.
Hospitals in 33 different states have seen a dramatic increase in children suffering from the respiratory syncytial virus, and cases have more than doubled in 25 of those states.
Actor Kevin Spacey was found not liable in a sexual battery case brought against him by Anthony Rapp dating back to the 80s, alleging that Spacey molested him when he was 14. He does however have another sexual assault case in England set to begin in June 2023.
Kandiss Crone provides the latest on the lasting California drought, and how yet another year of La Niña is expected to increase the arid conditions as well as fire danger throughout the Southland.
Riverside County deputies were in pursuit of a possibly armed driver in the Inland Empire on Wednesday afternoon when the suspect stopped at a Jurupa Valley intersection and refused to leave his vehicle.
In September, Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to several federal drug-related charges.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco previously described the investigation as a "fact-finding mission."
The suspect was wanted on allegations of an unspecified felony when police began a pursuit around 9:48 a.m. in the area of 7th Street and Towne Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Laker legend Michael Cooper was introduced as the new head coach of the Cal State Los Angeles men's basketball team on Wednesday.
NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Laker legend Michael Cooper was introduced as the new head coach of the Cal State Los Angeles men's basketball team on Wednesday.
Meatloaf was rescued after she was found tethered to debris in the San Gabriel River in January, according to Long Beach Aquarium officials.
The Facebook video post shows the start of the fire, with flames melting through the plastic wrapping of Scott toilet paper cases.
A large pothole that formed on SR-14 in the Antelope Valley has caused the indefinite closure of multiple lanes, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Mail delivery service has been completely stopped in one Carson neighborhood due to an increase in coyote encounters in the area, neighbors say.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
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.
The discovery was made early Wednesday morning at Wheatfield Park, police said.
Riverside County deputies were in pursuit of a possibly armed driver in the Inland Empire on Wednesday afternoon when the suspect stopped at a Jurupa Valley intersection and refused to leave his vehicle.
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.
As the search for Lynette Hooker continues near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard is taking the lead on the investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a Florida pharmacy.
With astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco previously described the investigation as a "fact-finding mission."
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
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."
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.
NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Laker legend Michael Cooper was introduced as the new head coach of the Cal State Los Angeles men's basketball team on Wednesday.
Matt Olson homered, Grant Holmes pitched into the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-2.
Davis Schneider scored the tiebreaking run on a throwing error by catcher Will Smith in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3, stopping a six-game losing streak and avoiding a three-game sweep.
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl.
Lopes also played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, and managed the Milwaukee Brewers for three seasons.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
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.
Dani Ruberti walks us through the upcoming week of weather with her NEXT Weather Forecast.
USL League One's AV Alta FC is the pro soccer team for the cities of Lancaster & Palmdale with a flourishing youth academy.
Lauren Pozen reports from East Los Angeles, where an LAPD pursuit ended with a violent crash and a deadly police shooting early Wednesday.
Alys Martinez reports from Ventura County, where she gets an up close look at the new drone and AI technology that deputies are using to help with search and rescue operations.
Lesley Marin reports from Jurupa Valley, where an hours-long standoff with a pursuit suspect finally ended on Wednesday afternoon following a violent crash caused by an unsuccessful deployment of the grappler pursuit-ending tool by Riverside County deputies.
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.
