Chino Hills man arrested for creating fake fire department, posing as firefighter
The Chino Hills man went to great lengths to carry out this con by procuring fake badges, decals and uniforms.
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The Chino Hills man went to great lengths to carry out this con by procuring fake badges, decals and uniforms.
Firefighters continued battling a large brush fire burning near Beaumont in Riverside County on Friday, July 21.
New ways to extract DNA from century-old bones are helping families find closure.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced that the state would be fining the Temecula Valley Unified School District in an ongoing battle over a social studies curriculum that involves gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
Many of the firearms seized were ghost guns and fully-automatic rifles.
Weather conditions described as "dangerously hot" are expected to continue inland through Monday, forecasters with the National Weather Service said.
All evacuation orders have been lifted for residents impacted by the Reche Fire, firefighters said.
Firefighters have gained ground on a brush fire burning near Gavilan Hills east of Perris that had scorched 338 acres.
As temperatures remain at or near triple-digit levels in many areas, dedicated cooling centers have been established in Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
The blaze, which has been dubbed the Snake Fire, has burnt through 30 acres of brush and has a "moderate to rapid rate of spread," according to Riverside County firefighters.
A Mead Valley vegetation fire burns 5 acres in the 19900 block of Seaton Avenue
The Palm Springs dog that won Best in Show at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will get another accolade Monday night: He'll be sworn in as the city's first "Canine Mayor."
Dr. Sam Sannoufi was arrested for the second time on Friday after more patients came forward with sexual assault allegations as Riverside police investigated claims that he assaulted a patient during a consultation exam at his clinic in Riverside.
Extreme heat has been predicted for most of Riverside County, with triple digit temperatures expected to settle over the area through next weekend.
Circumstances leading up to the crash are not immediately known, but three people were found inside of a car that crashed in the parking lot of Alta Murrieta Elementary School late Saturday evening.
Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to the apartment in the 2000 block of Broadway, where they found an infant inside with "significant injuries."
The department made the announcement on Thursday, saying the person had recently visited LAX Airport and several other LA County locations while infectious.
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.
The avalanche was reported near Castle Peak in Nevada County, north of Boreal Mountain Ski Resort.
The hours-long barricade began around 2:40 a.m. when police received a call about a burglary at a home in Pacoima.
Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to the apartment in the 2000 block of Broadway, where they found an infant inside with "significant injuries."
The department made the announcement on Thursday, saying the person had recently visited LAX Airport and several other LA County locations while infectious.
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.
The hours-long barricade began around 2:40 a.m. when police received a call about a burglary at a home in Pacoima.
CBS LA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says some communities have received an entire month's worth of rain in just one week.
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.
Two Disneyland Resort parkgoers were injured late Tuesday night when a tree toppled onto them in the midst of powerful winds brought to Southern California by a winter storm.
Fullerton's ferocious winds toppled trees onto homes, cars and trucks, jolting neighbors awake early Wednesday morning.
A former NFL linebacker who was recently hired to take over one of Orange County's most renowned high school football programs is hoping for the return of some priceless memorabilia he had taken from the back of a moving truck as he made the move to Southern California.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Banning.
The latest storm brought around a foot of snow to Southern California's mountain resorts, a welcome sight for businesses that rely on the ski and snowboarding season.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Banning.
Dramatic video shows the moments when a Montclair jewelry employee fights back during an attempted robbery last week.
The firefighter was hospitalized after experiencing a medical emergency while fighting a pallet fire behind a commercial building in Riverside early Sunday morning.
The crash happened at the intersection of Neighbors Boulevard and 15th Avenue in Blythe, according to Riverside County firefighters.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
The DNA profile was recovered from gloves found during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.
Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's top spokeswoman, is leaving her post next week.
Democrats made their counteroffer on overhauling immigration enforcement on Monday, the latest step in talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, 64, worked on Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang's campaign. The pair were dating before he was charged by the Department of Justice.
Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's top spokeswoman, is leaving her post next week.
Democrats made their counteroffer on overhauling immigration enforcement on Monday, the latest step in talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
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.
No. 10 Illinois routed Southern California 101-65 to stay close in the Big Ten title chase.
A former NFL linebacker who was recently hired to take over one of Orange County's most renowned high school football programs is hoping for the return of some priceless memorabilia he had taken from the back of a moving truck as he made the move to Southern California.
Jeremy Fears Jr. had 16 points and 10 assists, leading No. 15 Michigan State to an 82-59 victory over UCLA.
Clark's decision took place during an investigation by the U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn, New York, into OneTeam Partners, a licensing company founded by the union, the NFL Players Association and RedBird Capital Partners in 2019.
Veteran receiver Robert Woods has signed a one-day contract to retire with his hometown Los Angeles Rams.
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.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Judith Nwandu, LA Sentinel correspondent, shares the latest news: Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered, “GOAT” directed by an Inglewood native, and Butter Fine Art Fair featuring a local painter.
Rick Montanez is in Running Springs, talking to drivers as there are tire-chain checkpoints.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell visits the CBS LA studio to talk about various issues including, including low homicide rates, officer recruitment, and the department’s drone program.
Vegas Revealed hosts Sean McAllister and Dayna Roselli explore: the bingo hall at Circus Circus, Lunar New Year, and Cirque Du Soleil deals.
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin discusses the viral AI video and its implications for actors and Hollywood.
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.
