Unplanned Flaring Event At Torrance Refining Company Caused By Maintenance Issue, Fire Officials Say
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Fire officials and Torrance police were on scene at 3700 W. 190th St.
The L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. says it's investigating a music teacher following a brawl at Maywood Academy High School that was caught on camera.
Election day is three days away, leaving two more days for intense campaigning.
Alec Baldwin is denying that he punched anyone over a parking spot and says an assault allegation is being reported "for the purposes of clickbait entertainment."
Several people were injured after a car slammed into a water heater and caused a gas explosion at an apartment building in Westminster.
The president has mostly traveled to counties that are whiter, less educated and have lower incomes than the rest of the United States.
Some of the cities Los Angeles residents are moving to in search of affordable housing may surprise you.
A man was arrested after barricading himself inside a house in Fontana and attacking a K-9.
Two people were critically wounded in a shooting outside a liquor store in Boyle Heights Friday night.
Video of the incident shows the teacher swinging at the student following an alleged dispute over school uniforms.
The LA Rams are the hottest NFL team right now and Jim Hill got a one-on-one with Defensive End, Aaron Donald.
The Secretary of State says more than 19.6 million Californians have registered to vote in the midterms — the largest number in California history.
A 15-to-20 acre brush fire was burning in the San Antonio Heights area near Mount Baldy in Angeles National Forest on Friday night.
A class action lawsuit filed on behalf of people seeking asylum is asking a federal court to put a stop to the Trump administration's plans.
The Orange County man accused of killing a mother of three and then dumping her body in a trash bin came face-to-face with a judge Friday.
Police say that a large party had just ended at a home on Corbin Avenue when the victim was shot in the chest by an unknown gunman.
Police say that the man suffered multiple gunshots to his upper and lower body.
Police say that both a black Chevy Camaro and a black Toyota Prius were involved in the collision.
The iconic Long Beach street race is one of the most technical and beloved circuits in motorsports, where speeds push nearly 200 mph.
Surveillance camera footage captured the moments when a hot air balloon had to make an emergency landing in the backyard of a Temecula home early Saturday morning.
Police say that a large party had just ended at a home on Corbin Avenue when the victim was shot in the chest by an unknown gunman.
Police say that the man suffered multiple gunshots to his upper and lower body.
Police say that both a black Chevy Camaro and a black Toyota Prius were involved in the collision.
A GoFundMe has raised $13,000 for the owners of Monrovia's Burger Basket after burglars stole the elderly couple's life savings.
Three people, including two pedestrians, were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in the San Fernando Valley.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Irvine police said the man allegedly replaced expensive Lego sets with pasta before returning them to the store.
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, is being praised as a hero after he alerted his family to a fire raging in their Orange County garage.
Since closing last year, Westminster Mall has been a headache for police, who've responded to hundreds of calls about vandalism.
John Eastman, Chapman Law School's former dean, lost his law license after he allegedly helped President Trump try to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
Surveillance camera footage captured the moments when a hot air balloon had to make an emergency landing in the backyard of a Temecula home early Saturday morning.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
A California State University, Long Beach student is suing the school and his former fraternity for a deadly crash that happened near Temecula in 2025, which left him with severe injuries and one of his best friends dead.
Nearly 500 ducks that were seized from an illegal animal sanctuary in Riverside County were up for adoption on Wednesday.
The Springs Fire came dangerously close to destroying Moreno Valley's only 18-hole public golf course in early April, fueled by strong winds and dry weather.
A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Los Angeles Angels snapped the San Diego Padres' eight-game winning streak with an 8-0 victory.
Max Muncy homered twice, Tyler Glasnow allowed two hits in seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to a 7-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in frigid conditions.
The Angels will wear a memorial patch this season bearing Garret Anderson's initials, the team announced.
Arsenii Sergeev made 27 saves in his first NHL start, Zayne Parekh broke a third-period tie and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Thursday night to end the season.
Troy Terry scored on a power play with 2:54 left, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 helping them clinch the third seed in the Pacific Division for the postseason.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Zach Boetto reports from the 109th annual National Orange Show in San Bernardino.
A good Samaritan was honored by both the Los Angeles Police Department and city leaders at the annual Supporters of Law Enforcement in Devonshire Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser in Northridge.
Hundreds of people descended upon Long Beach on Saturday to witness another day of Long Beach Grand Prix action.
Police are searching for the gunman who allegedly shot a man following an argument outside of a Tarzana party on Friday night.
A man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed an officer with the Long Beach Police Department on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
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.
