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The Los Angeles Police Department's Valley Traffic Division set up a sting with California Highway Patrol Sunday to stop street racers in their tracks.
The Fourth of July was a scorcher across the Southland, prompting thousands to flock to area beaches and lakes, but humans weren't the only ones looking for ways to stay cool.
Homerun-hitting Dodgers infielder Max Muncy has a counterpart with the same name playing high school baseball, and to top it off, the two share the same birthday.
Many teens are jumping into the workforce just as employers are searching for people to fill spots left empty by workers who quit or lost their jobs during the pandemic.
A carjacking suspect crashed a stolen pickup on the 10 Freeway, jumped out and ran to a nearby hotel, kicking off a manhunt and eventually a standoff with SWAT.
On Monday, health officials reported 1,059 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and one additional death, bringing countywide totals to 1,258,685 cases and 24,543 deaths.
A Santa Ana man was charged Monday in connection with a Fourth of July fireworks explosion in Garden Grove that injured several people.
A ribbon cutting was held Monday morning to launch a new electrical vehicle charging station in downtown Burbank.
Incoming students at eight California State University campuses will be given free iPads and other technology tools when they begin this fall in an effort to boost student achievement and remove "equity gaps," school officials announced.
A pursuit on the eastbound 10 Freeway that began in Fontana ended in Ontario with a crash and a fatal officer involved shooting.
A federal judge Monday gave final approval to a $73 million settlement in a lawsuit brought by more than 5,500 women who allege they were sexually assaulted by former UCLA campus gynecologist/oncologist James Heaps.
The strain on the grid is stemming from a combination of extreme heat in several parts of the state and a growing wildfire in Southern Oregon that is threatening transmission lines used to provide power to California.
The frogs are a year old and were bred by the San Diego Wildlife Alliance in the hopes they will survive in the wild and be able to establish a self-sustaining population in this part of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Stagecoach will return next year from April 29 through May 1 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio with Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs headlining.
The crash happened at about 3:30 a.m. Monday along the southbound 101 Freeway at the Main Street offramp. First responders on the scene found a single vehicle down an embankment with major damage.
Crews are battling an approximately 52-acre brush fire in Santa Clarita, with homes in the area threatened and an evacuation warning issued.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
Surveillance footage captured the suspect vehicle, gunshot and crashing sounds as detectives played the video during the news conference. Lanai's mother, Dahlin Dees, began sobbing after the video played.
CBS LA meteorologists forecast that Wednesday could be one of the hottest days of the summer and of the year.
Crews are battling an approximately 52-acre brush fire in Santa Clarita, with homes in the area threatened and an evacuation warning issued.
Surveillance footage captured the suspect vehicle, gunshot and crashing sounds as detectives played the video during the news conference. Lanai's mother, Dahlin Dees, began sobbing after the video played.
CBS LA meteorologists forecast that Wednesday could be one of the hottest days of the summer and of the year.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are seeking help from the public to identify a woman who was struck and killed in a crash in Hollywood in April.
LAPD said it paused its contract with Flock to "address some of the civil liberty and civil right concerns" surrounding the technology.
The lawsuit alleged that between August 2020 and April 2025, S&K Towing Inc illegally sold or disposed of nearly 150 vehicles, many of which were registered to Camp Pendleton addresses.
The rider and three passengers of the vehicle were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, police said.
After an outcry from immigrant rights groups and residents, Costa Mesa city leaders will reconsider their use of Flock automatic license plate readers.
A man who was allegedly armed with an axe and multiple knives was arrested following an hours-long barricade inside a Fullerton business on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
A stray firework on Sunday destroyed a Garden Grove man's home, burned nearly everything he owned and damaged his prosthetic leg.
Nearly 50 years after he was killed in a crash in Riverside County, authorities have finally identified the 18-year-old victim with the help of advances in forensic technology.
Friends and family are praying for the safe return of a 63-year-old Long Beach woman who is still missing after going on a dirt bike ride in San Bernardino County last week.
The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old who had last been seen in Kern County.
A California bill would let insurers monitor customers' driving data in real time in exchange for discounted premiums.
The family fun staple in the Inland Empire has offered mini golf, waterslides, arcade games and much more since 1974.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
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.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
After years of trying to bring the film industry back to Hollywood, it seemed that the recently passed tax incentive program was working for California. Now, more than 40 state lawmakers are warning that a provision buried in the new state budget could undo their progress.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Meteorologist Dani Ruberti heads to the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas, where a group of talented artists gathers for their monthly meetup to paint outdoors at picturesque, historic locations across LA County.
Three teens give back to the Altadena community, starting a free summer for child fire survivors.
Roar & Snore Safari offers guests a chance to spend the night in the park with an after-hours look at wildlife.
Free hot dog giveaway in Long Beach as Glizzy Street celebrates one year in business, starting at 11 a.m. in Lincoln Park.
Emily Longeretta, director of features at Variety, discusses the latest in entertainment news.
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.
