Rock guitarist who lost everything in Eaton Fire finds hope again through music
The guitarist who once played for Van Halen and is known for shaping a legendary rock sound is now rebuilding his life from the ground up.
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The guitarist who once played for Van Halen and is known for shaping a legendary rock sound is now rebuilding his life from the ground up.
Fire was reported in the attic of the three-story Victorian home at 7001 Franklin Avenue, doing business as the Magic Castle.
A 57-year-old man was arrested by Culver City Police Department officers last week for an alleged attempted child abduction that occurred at Fox Hills Park.
The house fire was reported around 1:45 p.m. in the 300 block of N. Delfern Drive. About 150 firefighters are at the scene of the "greater alarm incident," according to LAFD.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our coworker, Victor Zepeda, a member of the LA County Public Works Mountain Operations Crew," the department wrote in a social media post.
Arlene Viveros said she was the last one of her 11 siblings who spoke to her father minutes before he was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Anaheim.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
The 76-year-old said he's honoring a lesser-known labor organizer who pre-dated Chavez -- Bert Corona. Moya said he originally wanted to honor Corona in the Jackson Street mural five years ago.
Annabelle Miller created a new game to help cut through the noise, teaching people how to spot fraud before it's too late. "The main thing you want to look out for with a scam is urgency," Miller explained at a recent presentation.
The Los Angeles teachers said they will strike if their union and LAUSD cannot reach a deal by April 14.
A 25-year-old man from North Hollywood was charged with killing his girlfriend's 2-month-old rabbit.
A Santa Monica man who was arrested in March after he allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a UCLA student was charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for both last month's incident and an alleged rape that happened in Culver City in 2025.
The judge on Monday granted Hill a mental health diversion program, saying the felony charges against him would be dropped if he complies with the plan and obeys all laws over the next two years.
Michelle Weiner, Repair Café organizer, shared some of the repair tickets from a recent event. "So, this person has a broken vase, this one has a doll, this one has a lunchbox that needs to be repaired."
The Ojai Raptor Center previously said the eagle's packed cell volume dropped to 13%.
Shortly after 1 p.m., park officials provided an update saying power had been restored.
The blaze was reported north of Tejon Ranch near I-5.
CBS LA consumer investigator Kristine Lazar went to Walmart, Dollar Tree and Target to compare the prices of a typical basket of school supplies to find out which store had the best deals.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Shortly after 1 p.m., park officials provided an update saying power had been restored.
CBS LA consumer investigator Kristine Lazar went to Walmart, Dollar Tree and Target to compare the prices of a typical basket of school supplies to find out which store had the best deals.
In certain areas along PCH, the erosion in Malibu has created drop-offs of 8 feet.
It's unclear where the chase began.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass penned another letter to the Lineage shareholders on Tuesday, hoping to highlight the ongoing fallout from June's warehouse fire that has left a litany of issues that impact the daily lives of Boyle Heights residents living near the facility.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Ontario residents gathered at Tuesday night's city council meeting to demand transparency from city leaders after the city's mayor pro tempore's home was raided by FBI agents last month.
Riverside County authorities on Monday announced that the suspect in a deadly 2020 incident on Highway 74 near Hemet was already in custody for a different crime.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
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.
The Chicago Cubs spoiled Tarik Skubal's debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, posting a 5-1 victory behind key RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run single, Tyler O'Neill had his third pinch-hit homer of the season, and the trade-depleted Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1.
Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory.
Even after adding back-to-back American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to bolster their already stellar roster ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
The Angels traded José Soriano, Jo Adell, Kirby Yates, Brent Suter and Ryan Zeferjahn in exchange for a slew of prospects and young players as their rebuilding process begins.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Variety Director of Features Emily Longeretta joins CBS LA to talk about Perez Hilton's frightening TikTok livestream, Ariana Grande's hiatus from public life and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" going for box-office gold.
What better way to bridge the gap between summer break and back-to-school than with some educational toys? Toy Association Expert Rachel Griffin joins CBS LA to show off some of the most fun ways to learn.
John Wolfe, longtime Carney's owner, is celebrating 45 years of the company's Studio City location. He stopped by CBS LA with some of the classics.
Returning to school can be a stressful time for young children. How can you help support their mental health? Behavioral Health Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Pediatric Clinical Psychologist Dr. Karen Rogers, PhD, joins CBS LA to give some tips.
Social Security is coming up on its 91st year in existence. So, how does it work? CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBS LA to explain.
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.
