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Hot, dry weather and big Fourth of July crowds in parks prompted the City of Los Angeles to bump up fire staffing Monday, and temporarily restore staffing at some fire engines that had been cut for budget reasons.
A Glendale man was one of two people killed when a small plane lost power and crashed into power lines in Santa Paula, a Ventura County coroner's spokesman said Monday.
A chartered ship, packed with Americans on a Fourth of July fishing trip, was struck by two rogue waves in the Sea of Cortez and capsized Sunday.
California's new budget provides the framework for the state to comply with a federal court order to slice its prison population by more than 20 percent over the next two years, but also acknowledges the state is not likely to meet its initial deadline.
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe said he has given up drinking alcohol after realizing he was partying too hard.
The "Transformers" robots have put their 3D ticket-price advantage to good use.
Police will be out in force Monday, as 400,000 people are expected to celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntington Beach.
Altadena residents are on edge after three dogs were killed by coyotes in the past week.
A small plane has crashed near the Santa Paula Airport and authorities say at least two people have died.
Crews have spent the weekend cleaning up hundreds of gallons of crude oil that bubbled up from a break in an underground pipeline on Goldenwest Street Friday.
Police said three men were wounded in a shooting at a graduation party in Pomona.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa suggested that Democrats and Republicans in Washington "submit their resignations if they put us in a situation" where the federal government defaults on it debts.
Newport Beach is a very popular spot for Fourth of July revelers, but this year, police have taken extra measures to curb unruly crowds.
A search was underway Sunday for a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a 34-year-old man in San Pedro.
A report says the Rev. Robert H. Schuller has been voted off the board of Crystal Cathedral Ministries, a church he founded more than 50 years ago.
Sydney Smith, 45, allegedly killed family members Ayanna Smith and Ayanna Scott on Friday.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
The crash was reported in the area of Slauson and Denver avenues in South Los Angeles early Sunday morning.
A jarring video shows the moments that a man attempts to carjack a vehicle from a woman pumping gas at a Lakewood Chevron station while her baby was still inside in early February.
A U.S. Postal Service worker was robbed in the Valley Glen neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley on Saturday, according to Los Angeles police.
Store employees say that the suspect stole a shelf worth of expensive Legos and that the total loss was in the thousands.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
Five people were arrested and more than $5 million in stolen cargo, including tractors, cars and forklifts, was recovered when Los Angeles police served a series of search warrants throughout Southern California this week.
One man was killed and another was wounded when they were shot at while driving in Santa Ana late Friday, according to police.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
Four suspects stole about $180,000 worth of collectibles and Pokémon cards from an Anaheim store earlier this week.
Balboa Island's ferries are ditching diesel and turning to electricity to power their boats.
According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Stephen Anthony Demora first called his sister-in-law around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 to tell her that he had killed his wife with a knife at their home.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
Deputies say that a 22-year-old Los Angeles man was killed in the crash early Saturday morning near Van Buren Boulevard and Jurupa Road.
Five people were arrested and more than $5 million in stolen cargo, including tractors, cars and forklifts, was recovered when Los Angeles police served a series of search warrants throughout Southern California this week.
San Bernardino County firefighters rescued a camper and his dog after fresh snowfall stranded them in the mountains.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man from Albany, New York, had been reported missing and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
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.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
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.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in Los Angeles FC's 3-0 victory.
UCLA upset 10th-ranked Illinois 95-94 in overtime, complet a 23-point comeback on a last-second layup by Donovan Dent.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Kwame Evans Jr. scored 21 points and Oregon's 7-0 run in the last 59 seconds helped the Ducks steal a 71-70 win over USC.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.
A partial government shutdown caused some travel chaos at LAX on Sunday morning. Alys Martinez reports.
For decades, Bob Baker's Marionette Theater has brought smiles and laughter to its audience of all ages. For the first time in 40 years, a new show debuts this summer. Erica Olsen reports.
A warmer start to the week is in store for Southern California on Sunday. Chloe Carlson reports.
Thousands of people headed to downtown Los Angeles for the 127th Annual Golden Dragon Parade, which celebrates the Lunar New Year.
A postal worker was robbed while on the job in Valley Glen on Saturday.
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.
