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Hugh Martin, the composer-songwriter whose works included "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Trolley Song," died Friday. He was 96.
Los Angeles-based International relief agency Operation USA announced Friday that it will prepare to aid Japan after the country's largest earthquake on record caused a catastrophic tsunami.
What's the beef? Or more importantly...what are they putting in beef tacos that are causing patrons to duke it out?
Southern California coach Kevin O'Neill has been suspended for the rest of the Pac-10 tournament after getting into a verbal confrontation with an Arizona booster.
A California Highway Patrol spokesman says investigators have recommended a psychological evaluation for a high school student who survived a 220-foot leap from the Golden Gate Bridge, although they do not believe the jump was a suicide attempt.
Charlie Sheen is taking his act on the road with two live stage shows in Detroit and Chicago in April.
A Moreno Valley mother who violently abused her 2-month-old son from the time he was born, was sentenced Friday to 36 years to life in prison for murdering him.
Metrolink will begin an express service between downtown Los Angeles and the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys in May, saving commuters as much as 32 minutes in travel time.
A man wanted in Arizona for probation violation and failing to register as a sex offender has been arrested in Los Angeles.
A Porterville woman accused of producing child pornography has been sentenced to the maximum of 120 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of minors.
Condolences from the city of Riverside were offered to the people of Japan, especially its Sister City, Sendai, which was hard hit by a magnitude-8.9 earthquake centered on the island nation's northeast coast.
Southern California Gas Co. wants customers to prepare for the next major earthquake in the wake of the devastation in Japan.
Officials say chances of survival are slim for a man who was taking pictures of the incoming tsunami waves off the California coastline.
Charlie Sheen doesn't have a deal yet for a planned memoir, but a book of poems he self-published 20 years ago is a hot item on eBay.
An Australian businessman was sentenced Friday to just under a year in jail for a hit-and-run crash that left a 21-year-old woman dead on the Sunset Strip.
"Federal agents have taken control of MacArthur Park to execute federal arrest and search warrants targeting the notorious open-air drug market there," U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.
Culver City said it will not issue fines to residents who fail to follow state regulations for trash sorting during the annual garbage inspection.
Los Angeles police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a pedestrian in North Hollywood in the early morning hours on Wednesday.
It's a Short Story Dispenser, and with the push of a button, out pops a printed parable.
A 28-year-old Long Beach man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison on Wednesday for possessing a Molotov cocktail during a downtown Los Angeles anti-immigration enforcement protest last year.
Culver City said it will not issue fines to residents who fail to follow state regulations for trash sorting during the annual garbage inspection.
Los Angeles police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a pedestrian in North Hollywood in the early morning hours on Wednesday.
It's a Short Story Dispenser, and with the push of a button, out pops a printed parable.
A 28-year-old Long Beach man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison on Wednesday for possessing a Molotov cocktail during a downtown Los Angeles anti-immigration enforcement protest last year.
The Chiquita Canyon Landfill has been ordered to cover its dump site with a special material to contain orders after years of health complaints.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Deputies say that the 52-year-old Oxnard man was allegedly driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle, killing two people and severely injuring another.
It is unclear what events led up to the shooting, but officials said they will be reviewing body-worn camera footage and privately recorded video shared on social media.
An 18-year-old man died on Sunday after losing control of his car and crashing on Highway 74 in Riverside County during a rainstorm on Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system.
Over 100 people were arrested during a two-week investigation into child sex crimes in San Bernardino County, according to deputies.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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.
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.
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.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Andy Pages set career highs with three homers and six RBIs and Shohei Ohtani broke out of a slump with two hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
Mike Trout, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto hit home runs, Ryan Zeferzahn worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Chet Holmgren scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
The Short Story Dispenser is a product of French publishing house, Short Edition. Since developing the chest full of chronicles a few years ago, they now have about 600 set up worldwide, half of which are in the U.S.
A man in his 30s was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in North Hollywood early Wednesday morning. Tina Patel reports.
The Wednesday afternoon announcement offers relief to commuters as the 110 Freeway northbound lanes between Harry Bridges Boulevard and Channel Street had been closed since the blaze erupted two days ago.
The Chiquita Canyon Landfill has been ordered to cover its dump site with a special material to contain orders after years of health complaints.
CBS LA's Jill Painter Lopez visits with Tudela FC, one of 26 Community Champions from the Los Angeles area that were recognized and awarded $26,000 grants ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
