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The declaration will allow several counties, including LA and Ventura, to receive federal assistance for recovery efforts after a series of powerful storms that hit the area in early February.
Up to 11 vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction car accident on the 101 Freeway in Camarillo this weekend. One person alleged to have been traveling in the wrong direction was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The man led police on a brief pursuit before he crashed into a Pasadena home and ran on foot. He forced his way into two homes before police fatally shot him when they claim he wouldn't drop a handgun.
A rockslide has forced the temporary closure of a roadway near the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
An investigation was underway following the shooting death of a man in Azusa.
Gunfire from the balcony of a Marina del Rey apartment complex sent officers racing to confront an active shooter.
It took 40 firefighters just over 15 minutes to extinguish the fire.
An orphaned sea otter has been welcomed into its new home at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
Los Angeles Police Department officials say they are closely monitoring the developments between Israel and Iran to ensure that local places of worship remain safe for the public.
The closures will begin Monday evening just before midnight and continue through 5 a.m. on Tuesday. They will be repeated through Friday.
An auction of items from the late actress Raquel Welch was a massive success, fetching over $1.08 million, three and a half times higher than the most hopeful estimates, officials said Saturday.
Police believe that the two suspects may be responsible for other similar robberies through LA County.
They say that the stabbing happened early Saturday morning near W. Sunset Boulevard.
Measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes.
The USGS map detecting where the quake was felt, notes that about 60 miles away, Coachella music festival goers camping out, or staying in the area may have felt it.
An armed robber tied a man up in a parking lot near LAX, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Long Beach police have arrested three people in connection with a deadly double-shooting at a homeless encampment last August.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
The wild video shows the van, which was being manually driven, veering off the road next to some homes in Echo Park before crashing into several parked cars on Sunday.
A child and an adult were hurt after an apparent explosion at a Bell Gardens apartment complex on Tuesday.
An armed robber tied a man up in a parking lot near LAX, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Long Beach police have arrested three people in connection with a deadly double-shooting at a homeless encampment last August.
The wild video shows the van, which was being manually driven, veering off the road next to some homes in Echo Park before crashing into several parked cars on Sunday.
A child and an adult were hurt after an apparent explosion at a Bell Gardens apartment complex on Tuesday.
CHP investigators say that the hit-and-run driver crashed into another car, which lost control and overturned. A passenger of the car was then struck by another vehicle after they were ejected.
The estranged husband of a 58-year-old Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week.
A 21-year-old man who allegedly fled to Vietnam in the days after a deadly shooting in Stanton that left one teenager dead and another wounded in July 2025 has been extradited to the United States, according to Orange County prosecutors.
The woman's boyfriend said that they were heading to fulfill one of her pregnancy cravings when they were hit by the alleged DUI driver early Sunday morning.
An Orange County mother was arrested on Monday after a video recorded last week showed her 19-month-old child falling from a moving car and onto the road below in Fullerton.
The crash occurred around 12:09 a.m. on North Anaheim Boulevard.
The estranged husband of a 58-year-old Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week.
The crash occurred around 12:09 a.m. on North Anaheim Boulevard.
The shooting left 18-year-old Noah Ivancso dead in May 2023, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
A pursuit ended in a Riverside parking lot after San Bernardino County deputies shot and killed the suspect on Thursday.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said a series of "deep, underlying systemic failures" led to the midair crash between a passenger plane and Army helicopter that killed 67 people.
A man was hospitalized after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona on Tuesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's launching a probe into allegations that TikTok censored content critical of President Trump.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting 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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, James Harden had 16 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 115-103 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
The Los Angeles Kings inked forward Taylor Ward to a two-year contract extension worth $1.75 million on Monday.
Mattias Ekholm scored a hat trick and the Edmonton Oilers rode a dominant second period to a 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.
Defensive lineman Teiar Tart is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers with a three-year contract extension.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
An armed robber tied a man up in a parking lot near LAX, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Mike Rogers has the details.
An armed robber tied a man up in a parking lot near LAX, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Laurie Perez reports from Burbank Airport, where NTSB officials on Tuesday shared a warning over the potential dangers of a midair collision at the airport.
A child and an adult were hurt after an explosion at a Bell Gardens apartment complex on Tuesday.
It happened at around 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 near Western Avenue and 45th Place in the Vermont Square neighborhood, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
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.
