Newsom to call special legislative session over gas prices
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he's calling for a special session to address the "greed of oil companies."
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California Governor Gavin Newsom said he's calling for a special session to address the "greed of oil companies."
The expansion of the Child Tax Credit was made for just one year, and will be reduced back to $2,000 per child in 2023.
The average price for a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County went up a penny overnight, bringing that price to $6.47, breaking the record of $6.46 set on June 14.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to lift restrictions on producing cheaper winter blends of gasoline to slow the steep increase in the price of unleaded at the pump.
The cost of gasoline saw yet another increase overnight, climbing for the 28th straight day. With the noted jump this week alone, California is just 7.9 cents away from the record high of $6.46 set in June.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas in Los Angeles County is now $6.26, approaching the record high of $6.46 set on June 14.
The average price of gas in California has again topped $6, with prices spiking nearly 15 cents in Los Angeles County to an average price of $6.11 for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline.
Charlie Chang and Rachel Richards are both living the dream of quitting their day jobs and living off the money they don't have to work too hard for.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas alone shot up nearly 12 cents overnight to $5.96, the highest price hike since 2015.
Two bills that would require recyclers to keep specific records on the parts they buy and sell, and requiring used catalytic converters to be sold only by authorized parties.
Gas prices climbed for the 20th consecutive day Thursday, now up 34 cents during that time period. Experts claim that
Gas prices in Southern California have been on a steady rise after easing up over the summer. Prices in California had reached a record high of $6.44 on June 14.
Cineworld, parent company of Regal Cinemas, filed for bankruptcy last week.
The online retail giant was accused of requiring third-party sellers to offer their lowest prices on Amazon, thwarting the ability of other online retailers to compete.
Social media companies will be required to publish their policies for removing disturbing content including hate speech, with details on how and when they remove that content.
The Orange Police Department is in pursuit of an assault suspect in South Orange County.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
The Dodgers home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PST at Dodger Stadium, which is now to be known as Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
Though Dodger Stadium's name remains unchanged, the field will be called "UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium" following the partnership announced on Wednesday.
The Orange Police Department is in pursuit of an assault suspect in South Orange County.
Mike Trout homered to launch what he hopes will be a bounce-back season, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on opening day.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
Thursday's vote approves the 9.7-mile San Vicente-Fairfax alignment, tunnelling under Mid-City, thereby closing a north-to-south gap in Metro's rail system.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
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.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
S&K Towing Inc. is accused of illegally selling or disposing of vehicles, many of which were towed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
One bicyclist was killed and another was seriously injured after a car crashed into them in Banning late Tuesday night, according to police.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash involving at least five vehicles on the 15 Freeway in Lake Elsinore on Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a termination of contract for the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival due to unpaid bills on Tuesday, potentially ending a nearly 40-year run for the Inland Empire event.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
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.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Dodgers home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PST at Dodger Stadium, which is now to be known as Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
Kawhi Leonard had a game-high 27 points, Darius Garland added 24, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-94.
After winning back-to-back World Series Championships, the Los Angeles Dodgers have not only cemented themselves as baseball's best team but also a must-see event for locals and people visiting the City of Angels. The price to witness that spectacle, however, could be costing fans nearly double what it costs to see other Major League Baseball teams, according to a new study.
Luka Doncic scored 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 137-130 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
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.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana. Michele Gile reports.
Lifestyle expert and Go-To Girlfriend Sadie Murray shares some must-haves for game day.
The LA Galaxy teamed up with the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes to host a blind soccer event at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
Ned Colletti, former Dodgers general manager, shares in the Opening Day excitement.
Your neighbors could be the key to helping you stretch your budget. CBS LA's Nicole Comstock shows us how members of a West LA time bank are sharing their skills to drastically cut costs.
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.
