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Firefighters say that they are working to determine if several small lithium-ion batteries that were charging on the front porch of the home are the cause of the fire.
James Michael Ross, 59, is being held without bail after he was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing cars from clients who brought them to his repair shop in Laguna Beach.
A lengthy standoff came to a peaceful end in Temecula earlier this week, with the suspect surrendering to deputies about seven hours after barricading inside of a home near Pechanga Parkway.
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said that after investigation, his office was unable to "establish beyond a reasonable doubt" that the suspect directly caused injury to the victim.
The Los Angeles City Council has decided to protect a stuffed donkey that has become a landmark of the famous Olvera Street in Downtown LA.
Officers arrived to the 700 block of 77th Street to find one person dead and another wounded from gunshot wounds at around 12:30 p.m.
"Since 2017, the Los Angeles venue landscape has changed, with new professional sports stadiums built or under construction, and previously assigned venues no longer available for use in 2028," organizers wrote.
The family of a man fatally stabbed by a USC student who claims self-defense spoke out after no charges were filed.
Taylor Wily is survived by his wife and two children.
Joseph Komrosky has been at the forefront of the state's culture wars and narrowly lost the recall vote with 51% of the voters choosing to oust him.
The court ruled 8-1 that a person who has been found by a court to pose a credible threat to the physical safety of another may be temporarily disarmed.
A popular Irish pub has been forced to close its doors for months after a fire tore through the business Thursday.
A man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after barricading himself inside a Tarzana home for hours, police say.
FBI agents conducted an early-morning raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Thursday morning, one of several raids on other properties in the city.
The man charged with the alleged hate-crime fatal stabbing of a former gay classmate in Foothill Ranch testified Thursday he was high on marijuana when he realized the victim had unbuckled the defendant's pants and was touching him before the attack.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks rattled the Inland Empire on Monday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The Trump administration has ordered renewed vetting for hundreds of thousands of refugees who already underwent years of screening before entering the United States. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected. Michele Gile reports.
Los Angeles police broke up an unruly crowd after a man was stabbed following the MLK Day Parade in Crenshaw.
Jasmine Viel reports from Chef Marilyn's in South Los Angeles, where she speaks with the owner of the beloved soul food institution struggling to keep afloat amid rising costs.
Two teenagers were arrested in connection with a possible road rage shooting in the Santa Clarita Valley that left a motorcyclist hospitalized back in June.
A big rig hauling nearly half a dozen vehicles slammed into the side of an apartment building in Panorama City on Tuesday afternoon.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The inspection uncovered 241 dogs on the property and while none were removed, three dogs were ordered for veterinary treatment. Orders to Comply were also issued by the animal care to correct shortfalls in housing facilities and sanitation.
Two teenagers were arrested in connection with a possible road rage shooting in the Santa Clarita Valley that left a motorcyclist hospitalized back in June.
A big rig hauling nearly half a dozen vehicles slammed into the side of an apartment building in Panorama City on Tuesday afternoon.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The inspection uncovered 241 dogs on the property and while none were removed, three dogs were ordered for veterinary treatment. Orders to Comply were also issued by the animal care to correct shortfalls in housing facilities and sanitation.
Improvements to the facility will include the diving tower, pools, and related mechanical systems, in time to stage Olympic diving competitions in July 2028.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
Riverside County authorities on Monday announced that the suspect in a deadly 2020 incident on Highway 74 near Hemet was already in custody for a different crime.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
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.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory.
Even after adding back-to-back American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to bolster their already stellar roster ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
The Angels traded José Soriano, Jo Adell, Kirby Yates, Brent Suter and Ryan Zeferjahn in exchange for a slew of prospects and young players as their rebuilding process begins.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 to sweep the three-game series.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
As youth prepare to head back to school, CBS LA's Amy Johnson shows us a little known program that promises training in teamwork and camaraderie for students fourth through 12th grade.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Women's National Basketball Association, this Sports Central Showdown focuses on finding the greatest player to ever grace the WNBA. ESPN+ broadcaster Graham Metzker opts for the reigning MVP from the Las Vegas Aces in A'ja Wilson. CBS LA's Jill Painter Lopez goes for the throwback option with Los Angeles Sparks legend Lisa Leslie. Alex Hutton hosts, and asks where the likes of Candace Parker, Maya Moore and Caitlin Clark land in the pantheon of great women's basketball players.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado on Tuesday introduced a series of motions that will seek to impose stronger financial penalties against Lineage and other corporations that commit serious violations, as fire cleanup continues more than a month after the blaze first erupted in June. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit. Mike Rogers reports.
Lifestyle expert Dawn McCarthy shares the latest travel trends in celebration of American Adventures Month.
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.
