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A Southland woman's video is among five finalists, having beat out thousands of entries, for a Doritos Superbowl ad competition.
A suspected drunk driver was taken into custody Tuesday night after leading police on a short, high-speed chase in Woodland Hills.
A 24-year-old man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence when he slammed his car into a light pole in Van Nuys and killed his girlfriend, who was riding in the passenger seat.
Despite what has thus far been an abnormally dry winter, even for southern California, businesses in the mountains are still putting skiers and snowboarders on the slopes.
A 23-year-old man from Norwalk has been accused of beating a 2-year-old boy.
It's been a very happy New Year so far for whale watchers in Southern California.
A Los Angeles freeway underpass shut down nearly six months ago by a fiery tanker truck crash will reopen this week.
The city and the LAPD Tuesday announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect responsible for the murder of a local assemblyman's father.
The City Attorney's Office is suing an oil company in South LA for allegedly spewing noxious vapors that have sickened nearby residents.
The Los Angeles Fire Department's highest-ranking woman ever has announced her retirement.
Closing arguments began Tuesday morning in the trial of two former Fullerton police officers accused in the fatal beating of a homeless man.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to offer a $10,000 reward to find the man who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl at a Denny's restaurant in Palmdale.
A 68-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly fatally stabbing his daughter-in-law in Arcadia, police said.
Catholic bishops called for divine intervention Tuesday as California endures what appears to be its third straight dry winter.
Comedian Lil Duval stopped by KCAL9 Tuesday to give viewers a sneak peek at the second season of his MTV2 show "Ain't That America with Lil Duval".
According to police, a vehicle drove through the front window of the store before a group of suspects made off with an unknown amount of property.
Chiling Tong, the CEO of the Asian/Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce joined the studio to discuss a new series of grants made available to small businesses owned by Asian American Pacific Islanders, with up to $2 million possible.
Caltrans crews scheduled the closure so that they could work on the San Gabriel River Bridge. The closure begins Wednesday evening between Irwindale Avenue and the 605 Freeway.
A horse and its owner were rescued in Placer County after falling hundreds of feet off the side of a trail during an endurance race. The horse was airlifted by a Butte County Sheriff's helicopter.
A large explosion at the Hoover Dam in Boulder City, Nevada was caught on film Tuesday. The explosion, reportedly a transformer, did not affect the power provided by the dam to Arizona, Nevada and California residents.
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.
The cost of diesel fuel is nearing $8 per gallon in parts of California, creating significant pressure on small trucking companies already struggling.
A 57-year-old man was arrested by Culver City Police Department officers last week for an alleged attempted child abduction that occurred at Fox Hills Park.
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.
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.
A 57-year-old man was arrested by Culver City Police Department officers last week for an alleged attempted child abduction that occurred at Fox Hills Park.
The house fire was reported around 1:45 p.m. in the 300 block of N. Delfern Drive. About 150 firefighters are at the scene of the "greater alarm incident," according to LAFD.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our coworker, Victor Zepeda, a member of the LA County Public Works Mountain Operations Crew," the department wrote in a social media post.
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.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
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.
A burglary suspect who allegedly stole from several people visiting the Riverside National Cemetery in recent months was arrested on Saturday following a pursuit, Riverside County deputies said.
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.
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.
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the second round, and the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
José Soriano pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell in a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Dalton Rushing hit two solo home runs for his first career multihomer game and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep five times to rout the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 on Monday in a rematch of the 2025 World Series.
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.
Luzdelia Caballero reports from Beverly Crest, where firefighters battled a large fire at a mansion for hours before finally containing the blaze.
Michele Gile speaks with family members of the 70-year-old man who was killed in a crash caused by an alleged reckless 19-year-old driver in Anaheim last week.
Joy Benedict reports from Ontario, where a massive 6-alarm fire engulfed a Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse early Tuesday morning, and an alleged arson suspect was arrested in connection with the incident.
Terry Kilgore, who once played for Van Halen and is known for shaping a legendary rock sound, is now rebuilding his life from the ground up after the Eaton Fire destroyed his home and priceless guitars.
LAFD crews quickly responded to an attic fire at the historic Magic Castle in Hollywood on Tuesday evening.
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.
