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An accused serial arsonist was charged Thursday with setting seven fires in El Segundo last week.
Confirmed stars include Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men"), Teri Hatcher ("Desperate Housewives"), Chace Crawford ("Gossip Girl"), Colin Egglesfield ("All My Children," "Rizzoli & Isles"), to name just a few.
A Venice Beach doctor who was struck by lightning says learning CPR can save a life.
A former middle school teacher convicted of having sex with a 13-year-old student has been sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison.
Los Angeles County Fire said there were no injuries.
Detectives announced the arrest of two men Thursday who are accused of fatally stabbing a 28-year-old man.
California lawmakers passed a key hurdle Thursday in imposing the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.
Singer Ray J has pleaded no contest Thursday to a charge in connection with an incident at a Beverly Hills bar, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
A Los Angeles Department of Water and Power worker was shocked while working on a power line in Encino Thursday.
A pursuit suspect has pleaded not guilty to trying to kill a peace officer for taking a U-turn and allegedly driving toward a California Highway Patrol officer.
Authors Christine and George Gomez visited the KCAL9 studios Thursday. The duo are big Elvis fans have written the book, "Saving The King", together.
A University of Southern California senior running back quit the football team Thursday, just days before their home opener, after calling the team's head coach a racist on social media.
A man who allegedly shot his parents to death in their Hemet mobile home pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder and other charges.
One woman arrested in the beating death of a 65-year-old man at a Metro Blue Line station was expected to appear in court Thursday.
A massive free health care clinic is getting ready to set up shop for the third year in a row at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
The woman had been sleeping in cardboard boxes in the middle of a parking lot where a big rig truck was trying to make a U-turn. Kandiss Crone reports.
A staff member had discovered the full-grown coyote in a bathroom at Mission Middle School. Chris Holmstrom reports.
The LA Kings teamed up with the Special Olympics of Southern California to host two clinics introducing floorball to athletes participating in the upcoming Special Olympics Floorball season with ambassador Blake Bolden in the middle of it all
It took two hours to put up the lights, but just five minutes for the bears to take them down. Chris Holmstrom and Tina Patel reports.
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A man hid in a middle school campus after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a brief pursuit in the Westlake District.
Tani Robinson's husband died of cancer before he got a chance to put up a flagpole, so she installed one in his honor. "He was patriotic, we both are. Both our fathers served in World War II; he had a brother in Vietnam," she said.
LA28 organizers will start sending emails to Southern California residents who registered for the locals-only pre-sale event on Tuesday.
Ohtani will start his first game of the 2026 season in Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
The Ventura Police Department said it arrested a 26-year-old man for resisting a police officer after an apparent shooting early Tuesday morning.
A man hid in a middle school campus after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a brief pursuit in the Westlake District.
Tani Robinson's husband died of cancer before he got a chance to put up a flagpole, so she installed one in his honor. "He was patriotic, we both are. Both our fathers served in World War II; he had a brother in Vietnam," she said.
Ohtani will start his first game of the 2026 season in Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
Using the bikes, crews will be able to evaluate risks to critical infrastructure, identify hazardous conditions, and locate, treat, and coordinate medical transport for those who may be injured or stranded.
On April 6, Molly Jolly will become the ninth president of the Angels, and by doing so, she'll become the first woman in franchise history to hold that position.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Bicyclist Luke Fetzer said an irate BMW driver challenged him to a fight after trying a road rage incident in Orange County.
Police say that the suspect grabbed the boy and dragged him to a secluded area before sexually assaulting him over the weekend in Westminster.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the Temecula Creek Inn on Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department tested new technology on Monday designed to help suppress fires by using sound waves.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says his election fraud probe of the Proposition 50 Special Election last fall has come to a halt due to "politically motivated lawsuits and court filings."
A 3-month-old boy was killed and four others were hospitalized in a multi-car crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside on Sunday night.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks in a fight-marred game.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
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.
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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
Ohtani will start his first game of the 2026 season in Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks in a fight-marred game.
Parker Messick tossed six scoreless innings as the Guardians beat the Dodgers 4-2, handing Los Angeles its first loss.
LeBron James had 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, Austin Reaves added 19 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night despite not having Luka Doncic, who was serving a one-game suspension after getting called for his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday.
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.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
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.
Mike Rogers provides the details on an Apple Valley family's lawsuit against the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after their loved one was wrongfully shot by a deputy after they called 911 for a burglary at their home.
On April 6, Molly Jolly will become the ninth president of the Angels, and by doing so, she'll become the first woman in franchise history to hold that position. Rina Nakano reports.
The suspect ditched his allegedly stolen vehicle and hopped fences before disappearing in a middle school campus in the Westlake District.
Tani Robinson flew her flag on a flagpole in remembrance of her late husband. When it broke, AT&T crew members helped her fix the flagpole in a random act of kindness.
Eric Valencia, 37, was found dead inside an Azusa Police Department patrol car on Thursday, nearly a week after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI and child endangerment. Jasmine Viel reports.
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.
